Coach Dave remembers two third-grade boys who kept toe-kicking. In his words: "When I was able to draw on the ball and hold their foot up to the ball, that is when it clicked for the kids." It wasn't instant, but they started using laces and the inside of the foot.
We're Dave and Logan ("Coach Logan") Nicolanti, from Michigan. Dave coached Logan and Kora in soccer for 7+ years each. Both kids are in college. The idea started in 2014. In 2017, we sold our first hundred printed balls. After that, new jobs put it on hold.
In 2025, Logan revived it to build his own company and do something fun with Dad. "I thought this is a great way for us to continue to work together, stay in touch and create a brand that has a positive impact," Dave says.
Now we're designing a new NicoGO! ball, and someday we hope to grow into baseball, volleyball, golf and more. Our goal isn't to create superstars. It's backyard family time, and helping parents play with their kids, even if sports don't come naturally to them. The ball may even help kids get better faster, but that's a bonus.
