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Brion Hurley
NFL Extra Point Experiment Spurs Passionate Debate >>>
It is being called the most boring play in football.
The Point After Touchdown (PAT) has become so automatic in the NFL that fans often use th...8/19/2014
Greg Montgomery
NFL Punting Mechanics and Analysis >>>
As a swing coach, the most important (and most difficult) thing to do is understand each players 'stroke' and know how to diagnose the inconsistencies...3/21/2014
Marc Nolan
Why should colleges invest a scholarship in you? >>>
In the corporate world we use a Return On Investment (ROI) model to show by implementing a certain technology a company would be able to increase its ...3/1/2014
Nick Fleming
Divide and Conquer >>>
I went back and looked at some of the tips we post on Facebook and Twitter and I stopped on this one: "50 focused reps are 10 times better than 150 ki...12/21/2013
Nick Fleming
Heart, The Win Column and Why Belt Loops Matter in Football >>>
A great man once said, "It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit."
Let's talk about snappers.
No g...12/15/2013
Brion Hurley
How a washed up NFL kicker and punter recycle old footballs >>>
Owen Pochman and Glenn Pakulak have combined to play for 16 of the 32 NFL teams, but never ended up in a long-term contract. Such is the life of pursu...11/5/2013
Tom Feely
The Recruiting Labyrinth: Part 3, Making your Light Tower work for you. >>>
Your 10th (and 11th grade if you are late getting started) years are very important in the recruiting process.
You may or may not be playi...9/30/2013
Tom Feely
The Recruiting Labyrinth: Part 2; Becoming a Light Tower >>>
The Recruiting Labyrinth: Part 2; Becoming a Light Tower
Have you ever been in a boat late at night, trying to find your way back to the dock a...9/16/2013
Nick Fleming
Please Open Your College Football Hymnals to Page... >>>
Be in the moment. That's what they say. Every day of your life. Obsessing over what the future holds, or what the past left in it's wake, won't le...9/15/2013
Sam Watts
Pre-game warm up routine >>>
Fellow specialist and coaches
All to often we focus on the game week events, and many other things, as our school year is getting started. For some...9/15/2013
Tom Feely
The Recruiting Labyrinth-part 1: The Core Components >>>
In my first installment of this series on the recruiting process for kickers, punters and long snappers, titled "Recruiting Reality Changes wi...9/3/2013
Greg Montgomery
Catch to Kick >>>
In a typical NFL game, the punter has 1.2 seconds to punt the football. I'll say it again. From catch to kick, it takes One Point Two Seconds to compl...9/3/2013
Brion Hurley
4 Kicking Rules That You Need To Remember >>>
Here are some common questions we receive, that all kickers should be aware of, so you aren't surprised or caught off guard during a game.
1...9/2/2013
Paul Assad
Kicking Simplicity with Focus - The Winning Mind >>>
KEY CHARACTERISTIC: KICKING SIMPLICITY – THE SINGLE MINDED FOCUS!
“I have no future, I have no past, my main goal is to make the moment las...3/19/2011
Brent Grablachoff
What Are The Best Kicking Shoes? >>>
When I was in high school I spent hours researching kicking cleats trying to find what the best kicking shoe is and figure out the differences between...12/17/2010
Brion Hurley
Practice like a game situation >>>
As I talk with kickers and punters, I'm reminded of how much advice I give that differs from what I actually did as a young kicker/punter.
One ...9/19/2010
Doug Brien
The Success of a Season is determined in the Off-Season >>>
Over the course of my 15-year kicking career, I have noticed a strong correlation between the vigor with which I attacked my off-season program, and m...1/1/2010
Jim Bouchard
Lessons from Nick Folk's Slump >>>
First, Nick Folk is a quality NFL kicker. He's proven on arguably one of the best special teams organizations in the NFL going nearly 84% in his rooki...12/23/2009
Paul Assad
Fake It, 'Til You Make It >>>
How To Reduce Anxiety Before Any Kick, Kick Off, Punt or Long Snap.
Here's a great way to reduce anxiety before any attempt.
Act as if!<...12/11/2009
Paul Assad
Punting Technique Review >>>
These are some of the Punting concepts considered "Hybrid" new in contrast to the things we were
doing even just 10 years ago. I hope you enjo...6/2/2009
Brent Grablachoff
How To Make a College Football Recruiting Hot List >>>
Do you have a college football hot list? What is a hot list? A hot list, as I call it, is a checklist of all the colleges you are interested in atte...1/12/2009
Lee McDonald
Recruiting Realities: Inside the Numbers >>>
As the recruiting process picks up during your senior year, shoot for the stars but
make sure your college goals are realistic. For kickers, punter...1/5/2009
Lee McDonald
Highlight Video Tips >>>
If you want to play college football, making sure you have a good highlight tape or DVD is very important. Send film to your top schools and be sure t...12/27/2008
Sean Riley
Raising the standard of your kicking performance >>>
Today kicking at the high school level is very competitive. It is not a big deal to hear a kicker booted a forty-yard field goal in a game or kicked t...9/25/2008
Jim Bouchard
Talking Yourself into Peak Performance >>>
Let's face it, as a kicker you're expected to talk to yourself a lot! Sometimes nobody else even wants to talk to you! All joking aside, 99% of kickin...6/18/2008
Stefan Nickel
The Mental Aspect of Kicking >>>
It's a rainy day. The score is 21-21. Only four seconds on the game clock. The ball is on the 20-yard line. Coach yells "Field Goal!" I run on the fie...2/17/2008
Jim Bouchard
Through the Pipes: The Secret of Kicking Power >>>
I'm not just talking about how far you kick. Power is the result of work over time. Power is your capacity to perform effectively. A 50 yard kick that...2/7/2008
John Matich
Yoga for Kickers >>>
During my latest Yoga Retreat in Mexico, I went through numerous stretching, balancing and posture exercises. The list included yoga poses, foam rolle...11/28/2007
Sean Riley
Dealing with Pressure >>>
Dealing with pressure at the high school level is very important. The first thing you need to realize, is that this is just a game and it is meant to ...11/14/2007
Lance Ortega
Interview with Dan Titchener, Punter for the University of Nebraska >>>
The San Diego School of Football surveys all current and former students with major college experience. The survey helps current SDS student-athletes ...10/28/2007
Lee McDonald
Recruiting Realities: Fall of Senior Year >>>
Your senior year is finally here. Just like that your high school career is almost over. As your season begins, it is critical that you have a game ...10/12/2007
Brion Hurley
Do your teammates respect you, or make fun of you? >>>
There has always been a negative stereotype of the unathletic, soccer-turned-football placekicker who doesn't deserve to be on the football team. Rece...9/23/2007
John Matich
Six Tips To Improve Your Place-Kicking >>>
My philosophy is to adopt a simplest kicking swing possible. The following drills/tips will help you start to develop a "kicking system" and add dista...9/16/2007
Lance Ortega
What Colleges are Looking For >>>
Parents are constantly asking me what the colleges are looking for from a kicker or punter. First and foremost, the colleges look for someone who wil...5/8/2007
Paul Assad
Kick Off Explosion Drills >>>
Many players fail to set up to kick as effectively as they could. This drill helps rehearse steps, timing and explosion with alignment, distance and b...3/31/2007
Moira Stuart
See the kick, be the kick! >>>
Visualization is the mental skill that athletes use to see themselves executing the perfect kick, punt or kickoff before it happens. Specifically, the...3/16/2007
Tom Feely
Mental Toughness >>>
An important quality of a successful athlete, and especially a successful kicker and/or punter, is "mental toughness". When the skill levels are equal...3/1/2007
Lance Ortega
Preparing Kickers and Punters for the College Game >>>
When these students were home from college over the winter break, I surveyed them on their high school careers to better prepare the next class of our...2/15/2007
Lee McDonald
Cold Weather Kickers: How to Train Indoors >>>
If you are a kicker or punter from a warm weather climate, this article is not for you. However, if you live in a place where the weather prevents ye...1/30/2007
Paul Perrone
Alignment and Positioning Tips for Young Kickers >>>
Most young kickers can benefit from conserving motion, slowing things down, and making the kick smaller. These are the most common errors I find in wo...11/28/2006
Doug Brien
How to Get Noticed by College Football Programs >>>
The world of college football recruiting has gotten very competitive. It is competitive both from a player's perspective and from the school's perspe...5/1/2006
Billy Cundiff
The Importance of Flexibility >>>
Kicking the football accurately on a consistent basis is an extremely challenging task. Most kickers have what I refer to as "one-dimensional" flexibi...11/30/2005
Bill Renner
Bombs Away Punting >>>
It is preseason and as coaches we are preparing our offense, defense and special teams. When we do our kickoff unit we will all be looking for the kic...10/22/2005
Bill Renner
Pre-Game Warm-Up Schedule for Punters and Kickers >>>
After a thorough and productive week of training designed for your punters and kickers to be able to give a maximal performance on game day, you need ...9/11/2005
Jan Stenerud
Jan Stenerud's Kicks and Tips 3 >>>
I always tell young kickers that good coordination and athletic ability is important if you want to excel. I encourage young athletes to participate i...7/15/2005
Jan Stenerud
Dealing with Pressure Situations >>>
The NFL Playoffs get underway this weekend. That means the place kicker's job will become even more pressure-packed than usual. Over the years, I deve...7/1/2005
Chris Sailer
The Kicking Game >>>
"Special Teams" is one third of a football game. Any good coach knows how important it is to stress the kicking game. Yet somehow kickers, punters, ...6/23/2005
John Matich
12 Kicking Secrets >>>
I've compiled a list of 12 suggestions that will guarantee success in your kicking game. My recommendations include: hiring a coach, find a workout pa...6/20/2005
John Matich
How to Make the Perfect Plant >>>
Do you always make field goals? You do? Well then, stop reading because you don't need my assistance, but if there are times you've missed field goals...6/13/2005
Brad Bohn
Visualization Techniques >>>
Practicing technique and routine will give you a tremendous sense of confidence when thrust into a pressure situation. However, if you have never been...6/11/2005
Jan Stenerud
Jan Stenerud's Kicks and Tips >>>
Article appeared on NFLHS.com on 11/30/04.
Greetings! I am Jan Stenerud, Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 1991. Since this is my first ap...6/3/2005
Chris Sailer
Recruiting: The Life Of A Kicker >>>
Here is a summary of the recruiting process as you progress through high school.
John Matich
Techniques to Becoming the Best >>>
What differentiates a good kicker from an MVP all-league is what they believe they can accomplish. If you believe in yourself, that you can do anythin...5/10/2005
Kris Brown
Golf is a Helpful Hobby >>>
The first part of this off-season is really the time when I try to relax and get away from football. I like to travel and really take a break from wor...4/30/2005
Billy Cundiff
Kicking Drills - Volume 2 >>>
In the second part of the series, here are some more kicking drills that I find useful for improving my accuracy and consistency. Hopefully you'll fin...3/25/2005
Paul Assad
What a personal coach can do for you >>>
There's a reason NFL and top college players use a personal coach: Working with a personal coach is one of the fastest, easiest, most successful ways ...11/18/2004
Billy Cundiff
Kicking Drills - Volume 1 >>>
In this first part of a multi-part series, there are a few kicking drills I like to do to help my kicking. Hope you find them helpful in improving you...11/4/2004
John Matich
Qualities of a Placekicker >>>
The qualities of a top-notch place-kicker can be broken down into both physical and mental preparation. Without these attributes, a kicker will have ...8/27/2004
Freddie Capshaw
Directional Punting >>>
Directional punting can be an unmatched weapon in the special teams game if executed effectively. If you want to separate yourself as a punter, you mu...8/18/2004
Mike McCabe
The Art of Punting - What is Needed to Coach Punting Properly >>>
You must set a punting and kicking training program that has an emphasis on technique development. Regardless of the level of performance your punter ...8/16/2004
John Matich
Functional Training For Kickers & Punters >>>
As a professional kicking coach, regularly I am asked about how kickers can improve their flexibility and further extend their kicking distances. Ove...8/7/2004
Paul Assad
Friction - Part of the Evolution in Punting >>>
Applying common sense and knowledge of universal movement, balance and problem solving and considering our Specialist are athletes not just kickers th...5/3/2004
Chris Boniol
Maintaining Strength Throughout the Long Season >>>
November is the time of year when legs start to get tired. Kickers have been at it nearly every day since early August. "Dead leg" starts to set in....11/4/2003
Paul Assad
Basics of Center at Impact to Kick like a Pro >>>
With Common Sense and basic movement and balance applications we can simplify the kicking process (pictured is Matt Bryant, NY Giants
Rookie Scorin...8/29/2003
Chris Boniol
Recommended Workout for Two-a-Days >>>
Here is a 2-a-day workout you can download and follow in the upcoming weeks. Let me know if you have any questions. 
Paul McCord
Guide To Being an Exceptional NFL Specialist >>>
Breaking down a career is largely based upon the individual characteristics of each person trying to make it in the NFL. Here are a few commonalities ...5/10/2003
Paul Perrone
Five Keys to Power (Part 1) >>>
Young kickers, like other young athletes, are awed by power. They look for anything that offers them the power "edge." Many young kickers believe that...4/19/2003
Rex Robinson
Practicing with Purpose >>>
Tiger Woods dominates the sports pages these days, but one of my heroes as a young athlete was Jack Nicklaus. You know, the one Tiger aspires to equal...4/19/2003
Chris Boniol
Mental Practice >>>
The question asked of me the most throughout my playing career and my coaching career is "How do you tune the crowd out during a last second field goa...4/19/2003
Paul Assad
Develop and Program Your Habits >>>
Here's what we call the "3-Point Drill".
PART 1. Leg Swing Inside to Impact
Leg Swing - Muscle Memory - Train the leg to com...3/28/2003
Stefan Nickel
Ralf Kleinmann Interview >>>
The following is an excerpt from an interview with Ralf Kleinmann, Frankfurt Galaxy kicker in the NFL Europe League.
Nickel: How is it for y...3/26/2003
Rex Robinson
The Decision to Excel >>>
It was January 1978, and I was going through my first off-season workouts at the University of Georgia. It was by far the toughest thing I had ever be...3/14/2003
Paul Perrone
Proper Approach Angle and Distance >>>
History -- As field goal percentages at the pro level have risen in the last 15 years, the approach angles the kickers use have become narrower...3/8/2003
Rex Robinson
Preoccupied with Power >>>
One of the areas of kicking that rears its ugly head first is the dragon of power. Young guys become infatuated with it almost as much as Gallium with...2/25/2003
Chris Boniol
Take Advantage of Your Kicking Situation >>>
There are some important aspects of kicking that are often overlooked because, and let's face it, not many coaches were kickers. Does "Keep your head...2/21/2003
Stefan Nickel
Manfred Burgsmueller - Dreaming of a Touchdown >>>
After retiring from soccer, a lot of people thought that it was a promotion gag to let Manfred Burgsmueller kick field goals for a pro football team (...10/1/2002
Stefan Nickel
Interview with Dolphins Kicking Coach Doug Blevins >>>
The following is an interview with Doug Blevins, who gained coaching experience in NFL Europe
You were the Kicking Coordinator for the NF...9/9/2002
Brent Grablachoff
College Football Recruiting Process for Kickers: Which University Kicking Camps should I attend? >>>
Many college football teams will not offer a recruit unless they see him perform in-person. Performing well in front of coaches in a pressured camp en...12:00:00 AM
 | An archer who worries about his score will try to make his arrows go in. If your technique is correct, the target never enters your mind. It's just there to catch your arrows |  | | -- Tim Strickland | |
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