Over the last couple of years, since conception in 2009 RESPONSEBALL has emerged and built a growing reputation for cutting edge products, initially aimed at the very niche market of goalkeeping. At the same time, we have also seen the growth of specialist goalkeeper coaching centres around the UK. One such company, GKIcon, led by professional goalkeeper and businessman Richard Lee is leading the way in its approach to and coverage of goalkeeper coaching. A franchise model, supporting it franchisees with a consistent coaching ethos and manual that ensures all goalkeepers get coached in a similar way, no matter where they attend a GKIcon Coaching Centre.

This year has seen a fantastic progression for both RESPONSEBALL and GKIcon and this week we can happily reveal a new sponsorship deal between RESPONSEBALL and GKIcon. RESPONSEBALL will be manufacturing and sponsoring all GKIcon centres with the provision of their very own branded footballs. In both size 4 and 5, made from one of the top materials available, the new GKIcon branded balls are professional match quality to ensure the best experience for all coaches and keepers.

We are really pleased with this. The recognition and confidence that a current professional footballer is putting behind the RESPONSEBALL products is hugely encouraging. As a small business and emerging training brand, this new sponsorship is a very positive step forward.

Richard of GKIcon says of the balls “We have been using the RESPONSEBALL specialist goalkeeper training ‘ball with the bumps’ in our centres for several months now and the feedback from coaches and keepers is excellent. The quality of the RESPONSEBALL products is of the highest calibre and we are really pleased with the new GKIcon balls they have produced for us. Glenn is a real pioneer in this marketplace and it’s always encouraging to see such enthusiasm behind new, small emerging businesses.”

Currently GKIcon have centres in Watford, Shrewsbury, Gateshead, Newport Cardiff, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Northamptonshire, Bradford, Skipton, Walthamstow, Enfield, Derwentside

For more information please contact 01923 805 852 or zoe@gkicon.com