Just for Kicks (TV series) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Just for Kicks |
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The main characters (clockwise from left to right), Vida, Freddie, Alexa and Lauren.
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| Created by | Alana Sanko |
| Developed by | Whoopi Goldberg |
| Starring | Francesca Catalano Mallory Low Katija Pevec Jessica Williams Jerad Anderson |
| Theme music composer | John Coda |
| Opening theme | "Gonna Play Real Hard" |
| Ending theme | "Gonna Play Real Hard" |
| Composer(s) | John Coda Richard Bowers |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 13 (list of episodes) |
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| Executive producer(s) | Whoopi Goldberg Tom Leonardis David Brookwell Sean McNamara |
| Running time | 22 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Brookwell McNamara Entertainment Lil' Whoop |
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| Original network | Nickelodeon |
| Original release | April 9 – August 13, 2006 |
Just for Kicks was a fun American TV show on Nickelodeon. It was part of their TEENick shows. The story is all about a group of girls who play on a soccer team in New York City.
This show was created by Alana Sanko and developed by the famous Whoopi Goldberg. It had a few different names before it became Just for Kicks in 2005. It first aired in the UK in January 2006 and then in the US in April 2006.
Just for Kicks only had one season with 13 episodes. For a long time, it was hard to find, but in 2016, all the episodes were put on YouTube.
Meet the Characters
Main Players
- Alexa D'Amico (played by Francesca Catalano) is a popular high school girl. She used to be a cheerleader. She has an older brother named Chris. Alexa lives in Brooklyn. Her old friends don't understand why she likes playing soccer more than shopping.
- Winifred "Freddie" Costello (played by Mallory Low) is a tough girl. She and Alexa don't get along at first because they go to different schools. Freddie lives with her grandmother in Manhattan on the Upper East Side. Her parents are often away with the military.
- Lauren Zelmer (played by Katija Pevec) is a quiet and serious girl. She is a great athlete and also plays the violin. Lauren is very smart and busy with many activities. She has a big crush on Alexa's brother, Chris. They start dating by the end of the show. Lauren lives in Harlem, Manhattan.
- Vida Atwood (played by Jessica Williams) is a sporty and serious girl. She is very good at soccer and has played for a long time. Vida lives in Queens with her family. She sometimes feels shy about being very tall.
- Chris D'Amico (played by Jerad Anderson) is Alexa's older brother. He wants to be a filmmaker. He can be a bit silly sometimes.
Other Important Characters
- Marni Nelson (Jessica Sara) is a teammate who later becomes the team manager.
- Coach Leslie Moore (Craig Young) is the coach of the Power Strikers soccer team.
- Evan Ribisi (Johnny Palermo) is Chris's best friend. He also works at the cafe where the girls hang out.
- Courtney (Shelley Buckner) is Alexa's friend who doesn't like that Alexa is into soccer.
- Dr. Charles Atwood (Kadeem Hardison) is Vida's dad.
- Mrs. Atwood (JoNell Kennedy) is Vida's mom.
- Ty Atwood (Leon Thomas III) is Vida's younger brother. He can be annoying sometimes.
- Elise Atwood (Shani Pride) is Vida's older sister. She wants to be a model.
- Mrs. Zelmer (Jenica Bergere) is Lauren's mom. She is very protective of Lauren.
- Lucy Costello (Amy Hill) is Freddie's grandmother. Freddie lives with her.
- Dana Battle (Rinabeth Apostol) is the captain of the Power Strikers. She loves soccer more than anything.
Episode Guide
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | Prod. code |
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| 1 | "Meet the Power Strikers" | Sean McNamara | Alana Sanko | April 9, 2006 | 101 |
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Four teenage girls, Alexa, Freddie, Lauren, and Vida, join the Power Strikers soccer team. Alexa and Freddie don't get along at first. Vida stands up to the team captain, Dana. Lauren starts to like Alexa's brother, Chris.
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| 2 | "Meet the Power Strikers" | Sean McNamara | Matt Dearborn | April 9, 2006 | 102 |
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This episode continues the story of the girls joining the Power Strikers. Alexa and Freddie still have trouble getting along. Vida deals with the team captain, and Lauren's crush on Chris grows.
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| 3 | "The Right Size" | Sean McNamara | Hilary Winston | April 16, 2006 | 105 |
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The girls worry about how they look. Alexa is concerned about facial hair. Freddie has back acne. Vida feels too tall compared to a boy she likes.
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| 4 | "Boys Do Cry" | Casey DeStefano | Steve Leff & Jim Patterson | April 23, 2006 | 103 |
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Vida dates a boy, then finds out she used to beat him up in elementary school. Freddie is scared to use public restrooms.
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| 5 | "I'll Cry if I Want To" | Gregory Hobson | Alana Sanko | May 7, 2006 | 110 |
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Vida hosts a sleepover to get the team ready for a game. But the girls prefer to have a normal sleepover with pizza and games. Chris and Evan pretend to be doctors at a costume party.
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| 6 | "I Love Lucy" | Casey DeStefano | Dawn DeKeyser | May 14, 2006 | 106 |
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Freddie gets jealous when Lauren and Freddie's grandma, Lucy, become good friends. Vida's little brother, Ty, gets a big crush on Alexa.
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| 7 | "Freudian Kicks" | Sean McNamara | Bernie Ancheta | May 21, 2006 | 104 |
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Vida accidentally hits her sister Elise with a soccer ball, which messes up Elise's modeling plans. Vida feels very bad about it. Chris has a big pimple and asks Lauren for help.
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| 8 | "Sisters Before Misters" | David Brookwell | Hilary Winston | June 11, 2006 | 107 |
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Alexa feels upset when a boy chooses Freddie over her. The Power Strikers are losing games. Coach Moore tries to get help from a self-help expert, but Lauren and Vida find out he's a fake.
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| 9 | "Out of Time" | David Brookwell | Bernie Ancheta | June 18, 2006 | 108 |
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Lauren is very busy with all her activities. Her mom wants her to quit soccer. Alexa and Evan secretly plan a birthday gift for Chris, making him think they are dating.
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| 10 | "We Aren't Family" | David Brookwell | Steve Leff & Jim Patterson | July 9, 2006 | 109 |
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Vida wants her dad, Charles, to come to more of her games. But when he does, he becomes too involved. Chris makes a film about the team, but his friend Evan encourages him to make it more dramatic.
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| 11 | "Alexa in Charge" | David Brookwell | Bernie Ancheta & Hilary Winston | July 16, 2006 | 111 |
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Alexa gets a job at her uncle's restaurant after her dad loses his job. Marni decides to leave the team but becomes the team manager instead.
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| 12 | "Waiting for Fleishman" | Paul Hoen | Bernie Ancheta & Hilary Winston | July 23, 2006 | 112 |
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A scout for an Olympic program wants Vida to join, which causes problems between her and Freddie. Alexa and Marni worry about Coach Moore's new relationship affecting the team. Chris asks Lauren for help studying, and he finally shows he likes her back.
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| 13 | "The Longest Yarn" | Paul Hoen | Matt Dearborn | August 13, 2006 | 113 |
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Alexa worries about Lauren and Chris spending so much time together. Lauren's mom also finds out about their new relationship and is concerned. Marni and Vida try to help Freddie after she hurts her ankle.
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