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We show how the prospect compares to the top active FBS kickers. It sounds like another ranking system? Do you use 5 or 6 stars? Neither, our rating is based on actual results from 20,000 kicks collected from NFL and college play-by-play data. Our kicking database is unlike any other because it compares actual FBS averages to evaluate where a prospect ranks. We use stats to rate kickers, not stars. Simple Kicking has developed advanced metrics to help colleges correctly identify which prospects to evaluate further at camp. 1) We track kicks. 2) We break the data down. 3) We rank. What's the pitch? Wrong sport… Compared to other positions, the window to evaluate kickers closes quickly. We have distilled many data points into a single score that identifies who has the consistency to kick at the next level. Think of it this way. Would you rather offer a scholarship to a kicker based on highlights OR 100s of attempts over their entire career? What kinds of data does Simple Kicking evaluate? Our goal is to see beyond the obvious. Since traditional metrics do not tell the whole story, we have created our own which have been validated by dozens of NFL and college coaches. 1) Point-production: a prospect's ability to consistently make kicks in critical moments. 2) Pin-point precision: the distance (in feet) from the center of the goal posts to the location in which the ball crossed the uprights. 3) Punting, too: we estimate net yards based on multiple factors. We'll go into the specific metrics down below.

https://streamyard.com/watch/kQHKzzFKeiuE The Pro-Days are your opportunity to compete and show how the trust you have built turns into results. It also brings previous performance into the evaluation. We evaluate your entire kicking history. A player leaves with three things: 1) Data integrity: we consolidate all of your highlights and videos, then we set up live streams, that way coaches have at least 60 snap, hold kicks to analyze you. Then from that we are putting on a camp this summer from the top players we have an in-person competition. There is no one else who is tracking your kicks and delivering it to the college coaches. We are not coming up with a subjective score whether or not you can kick a long kick. We use real data, real metrics evaluating every one of your kicks, not just highlights. Coaches do not care about your highlights they care about results. Simple Kicking delivers your results to college coaches in one easy to access place. 2) They have a comparison to top college players, and also their peers. 3) They enter the season with the tools needed to be confident and produce consistent results. 4) Simple Kicking Skinny Posts. Live reports and competition. 5) Kickers have validated exposure to college coaches.

The main problem Players face is that Camps do not share data, leaving rankings fragmented across multiple Camps. Sign up for Pro Day Qualifiers Here: https://www.geoji.com/g/Simple-Kicking-Qualifier-3844 Furthermore, one Camp may rank a prospect high; whereas, another Camp ranks the same prospect low, or not at all. Camps require kickers to attend multiple events to continually prove themselves. More camps, high rankings. Add up the camp fees and travel costs, it can be a lot. Finally, Kickers are required for an in-person kicking camp at the schools with open scholarships. Without the Resume, a player relies on showcasing his A ball, which is his best kicking day. So where does all of the data live? Simple Kicking consolidates all kicking data into one online portal. Simple Kicking has FG Tests to screen players to evaluate whether or not an athlete is ready for the next level. Pro Days are an in-person evaluation completed by a trusted eye by NFL Scouting Departments. https://www.geoji.com/g/Simple-Kicking-Qualifier-3844

Coaches typically develop feelings based on viewing Hudl film and Twitter highlights. Sign up for Pro Days here: https://www.geoji.com/g/Simple-Kicking-Qualifier-3844 The main problem Coaches face is the sheer volume of kickers to evaluate. Twitter highlights are never ending. Coaches evaluate the ball flight, ball height, and how a prospect performs in a variety of scenarios. Similarly, Simple Kicking processes the video but takes it one step further. Simple Kicking pools together kicks from top recruits and breaks it down into one ranking score. The ranking score organizes the prospect's full kicking resume to prime coaches ahead of the in-person evaluation. The report is like a pre-screening that accurately narrows down the pool of prospects for a scholarship. We have a database with X kickers with X kicks. We find 30 coaches who are interested. Are you interested in exploring. Coach we have tracked the top 30 high school kickers. We have consolidated all of their highlights into one place. In addition, we have a select amount kickers we have monitored for data integrity, X kicks are now processed by our proprietary system and they are ranked . Coaches are able to see the kids that can see the green check. Differentiate highlights vs. validated kicks. Kicker: we haves consolidated if you want to be featured as one of the top 30 then sign up. College coaches are looking at the data right now. We consolidate your key kicking stats which is: point production, pin-point accuracy.

Todd Goebbel Running Backs/Special Teams Coordinator, North Carolina State History: Ohio State, Marshall Notable Specialists: Mike Nugent, K (New York Jets, Cincinnati Bengals, Arizona Cardinals, Dallas Cowboys) Trenton Gill, P (Chicago Bears), AJ Cole, P (Las Vegas Raiders), Christopher Dunn, K (Lou Groza Award Winner) Pete Lembo Special Teams Coordinator, South Carolina History: Ball State, Maryland, Rice, Memphis, Lehigh, Elon, Ball State Notable Specialists: Jack Fox, P (Detroit Lions) Riley Patterson, K (Jacksonville Jaguars, Detroit Lions)

Doug Deakin is the Special Teams Coordinator at San Diego State University and Blake Dunham is the Special Teams Coordinator at Austin Westlake High School.

Eric Raisbeck Special Teams Analyst, Penn State History: Utah State, Wisconsin-Platteville, South Dakota School of Mines Notable Specialists: Dom Eberle, K (Green Bay Packers), Jordan Stout (Baltimore Ravens), P https://www.twitter.com/coachraisbeck Ryan Saparto Special Teams Analyst, Oregon St History: Montana State, Washington, Washington St. Notable Specialists: Luke Loecher, Everett Hayes, Jared Padmos, Keegan Firth, Daniel Rodriguez https://twitter.com/CoachSaparto Ryan Dougherty Special Teams Analyst, University of Southern California History: Oklahoma, Lehigh, Eastern Carolina Notable Specialists: Austin Seibert, K, Gabe Brkic, K, https://twitter.com/CoachRDougherty

Graham Gano is an NFL Kicker who had a breakout season for the New York Giants in 2020. A 13-year NFL veteran, Gano was signed as an undrafted free agent for the Baltimore Ravens in 2008 from Florida State after winning the 2008 Lou Groza Award. He competed against Steve Hauschka to replace Matt Stover, competing under Randy Brown. Gano's NFL career has made stops in the National Football League, the Baltimore Ravens, Washington Redskins, Carolina Panthers, New York Giants. Statistically 2020 and 2021 were some of his best seasons, as he converted his kicks within 3 feet of the center according to the Simple Kicking App. Santos credits punter Riley Dixon (Syracuse, Los Angeles Rams) who held for him. Please follow Graham Gano https://www.instagram.com/grahamgano9/ https://twitter.com/GrahamGano

Will Reichard, University of Alabama Jack Podlesny, University of Georgia Cameron Little, University of Arkansas Learning how to get a college scholarship starts with the wisdom.

Mitch Jeter, South Carolina Noah Rauschenberg, Baylor Evan Staley, West Virginia Jonah Lipel, Harvard How to get a college scholarship starts with the appropriate mindset.

Special Teams Roundtable: Jeremy Springer, Aman Anand, Jonathan Rutledge by James Hairston

The first Special Teams Roundtable was held at the AFCA Convention on January 9, 2022. The panel consisted of four Power 5 coaches. 1) Louie Matsakis, Analyst - University of Kentucky 2) Drew Meyer, Analyst - University of Virginia 3) Brett Arkelian, Analyst - Virginia Tech 4) Grant Kurzner, Analyst - University of Missouri-Columbia Highlights: 1) The key to coaching a kicker is to unlock their natural athletic ability and allow it to take over. 1B) The kicker's personality and temperament determine how best to coach: a) like a caddie in golf, or b) aggressive, yelling, etc 2) A coach can sense whether a kicker is ready or not, and it is his job to change the path a kicker's mind is on, so that it flips it into thinking about something completely different. 3) Each kicker is different: some are pensive and technique-oriented, others rely on feel, requiring little-to-no thinking. 4) Asking for a kicker's feedback after a shank does three things: a) creates conversation, b) identifies problem, c) creates space to move on and refocus. 5) Coaches can identify the mental strengths of a high school kicker in recruiting but it requires the kicker to attend on-campus summer camp to be evaluated in-person. 6) A high school kicker who makes excuses for a missed kick immediately is disqualified in recruiting. 7) Hold tryouts for kicking, punting and long snapping in the offseason for emergencies! 8) High school kickers who play multiple sports are more attractive because they have been exposed to more situations to winning because they play more games.

Cameron Little is the Kicker for the Arkansas Razorbacks. As a true Freshman. Through 4 games he is perfect 8-for-8 on field goals. The Razorbacks are fielding their best squad in nearly a decade. Little earned the starting job in fall camp, and according to the Simple Kicking App, he is a top 10 kicker in college football with his proximity to the middle of the Pro-Posts at 6 feet 11 inches, and 5.06 points above expected. Little was a highly coveted high school prospect earning All-America honors. You may also find the Simple Kicking Punting Tracker, or Punt tracker app on the App Store helpful in charting your kicks and punts: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/simple-kicking/id1492643118 Follow @SimpleKicking on: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/simplekicking​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplekicking​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simplekicking​ Web: https://www.simplekicking.com​ Please follow Cameron Little: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cameronglittle/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cameronglittle/

Parker Lewis is the sophomore kicker at the University of Southern California (U.S.C) who had a monster freshman season in 2020. A graduate of Saguaro High School in Phoenix, AZ. Lewis is a rising PAC-12 Kicker who has a bright future. Earning a job in college football is difficult. Keeping it is even harder. As an early enrollee Lewis beat out USC great, Chase McGrath during crazy times in the college football landscape. On this episode, Lewis shares his story, and how he beat out two upperclassmen. Please follow Parker Lewis: https://www.twitter.com/ParkerLewi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ParkerLewi_/

0:00 - Welcome to Simple Kicking and James Hairston (LSU and Rice) story 1:00 - The Chris Sailer Kicking Camp: the difference between a Top 12 kicker and an Underclassmen 4:00 - How do you improve your ranking and kick the ball farther? 8:00 - The difference is like understanding a car engineer 10:30 - 150% difference based on points above expected 12:30 - Training on the Pro-Posts which narrow the field goal posts to 9 feet wide 15:00 - Two Outstanding kickers who had fun playing the game 18:30 - The Nick Folk story and how many wins he was worth in the 2020 NFL season 20:00 - How college coaches recruit 21:20 - Follow Simple Kicking Points above expected is a metric that determines which kickers are better than others. Check out that video below: https://youtu.be/92F3KCtOfHw Nick Folk, University of Arizona, Dallas Cowboys, New York Jets, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and New England Patriots Kicker check out that podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDeZbQdtoJk&t=1331s You may also find the Simple Kicking Punting Tracker, or Punt tracker app on the App Store helpful in charting your kicks and punts: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/simple-kicking/id1492643118 Follow @SimpleKicking on: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/simplekicking​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplekicking​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simplekicking​ Web: https://www.simplekicking.com​ Chris Sailer and Chris Rubio check out that podcast here: https://youtu.be/3H3S7HSqcug Please check Chris Sailer out below : Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chris_sailer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrissailerkicking Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chris_sailer Web: https://www.ChrisSailerKicking.com Please check Chris Rubio out below : Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/TheChrisRubio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rubiolongsnapping Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rubio.longsnapping Web: https://www.RubioLongSnapping.com Chicago Bears Kicker Cairo Santos splits the Pro-Posts, you can find that episode here: https://youtu.be/tfAW16UxLq0 Nick Folk, University of Arizona, Dallas Cowboys, New York Jets, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and New England Patriots Kicker check out that podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDeZbQdtoJk&t=1331s You may also find the Simple Kicking Punting Tracker, or Punt tracker app on the App Store helpful in charting your kicks and punts: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/simple-kicking/id1492643118 Follow @SimpleKicking on: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/simplekicking​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplekicking​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simplekicking​ Web: https://www.simplekicking.com​ The Simple Kicking App was created to give kickers a tool so that now only did they have knowledge of their own performance, but also so they could learn, adjust, and reach their goals. Reaching goals means enjoying the process. Check out 2 press conferences held after the CSK camps. Kalen Jones (CA) 2022, and Caden Perry (TX) 2023. Caden: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRKseAyFLaI&t=2s&pp=sAQA Kalen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYiCJVLmgPg&pp=sAQA A shift is occurring in the college recruiting world where there is an emphasis on data and video. The Simple Kicking App provides both in the largest kicking database on the planet. Currently there are over 60,000 kicks logged from just under 3,000 kickers. In the past a kid leaves a session with thoughts and tired legs, and now young kickers will have their results posted for all scouts to see on a live leaderboard. Young kickers face a sweet spot of time to develop. Are you taking full advantage of the time you have? The difference between making kicks and missing them short is hard work. But what separates the men from the boys? Working Smart.

Isaac Pearson, University of Texas Punter by James Hairston

Cairo Santos is an NFL Kicker who had a breakout season for the Chicago Bears in 2020. A 8 year NFL veteran, Santos was signed as an undrafted free agent for the Kansas City Chiefs in 2014 Tulane University. Santos’ NFL career has made stops in the National Football Conference (NFC) and American Football Conference (AFC) with 4 franchises: the Chiefs, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and the Tennessee Titans. Statistically 2020 was his best season, as he converted 93.8% of his kicks with 3.4º precision according to the Simple Kicking App. Santos credits punter Pat O’Donnell (The University of Miami) who held for him. Cairo Santos is the first born Brazilian to play in the NFL. Santos was a soccer player growing up and his heroes were Neymar, Ronaldinho, and Ronaldo. Folk did not have childhood aspirations to play in the NFL, and this episode covers topics of how hard it is to stay in the NFL and how he sustained a long career despite multiple injuries, and roster cuts. This story is a lot like Nick Folk’s. was named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week twice in 2020 for his game winning field goals vs. the New York Jets and the Arizona Cardinals. Santos was named the NFC special teams player in Week 6 victory at Carolina Panthers. Santos was named the NFC’s special teams player of the month for December 2020 making all 12 field-goal attempts from Weeks 13 through 17 through the Pro-Posts except for one. He is the best kicker in Chicago since Robbie Gould.

Thomas Fletcher was the Long Snapper at the University of Alabama. A two-time national champion, Fletcher was selected as the 2020 Patrick Mannelly Award Winner which is presented annually to the nation's top long snapper. Fletcher was recruited by Head Coach Nick Saban, and former special teams coordinator, Jeff Banks who has begun a career at the University of Texas as of January 2021. On his special teams unit he played with Green Bay Packers punter J.K. Scott, and Simple Kicking's own, Will Reichard. He follows a lineage of excellent long snappers in Tuscaloosa like Carson Tinker (New York Giants) and Cole Mazza (Los Angeles Chargers). Fletcher played in 3 college football playoff national championship games, winning the 2021 CFP National Championship over the Ohio State University and the 2017 CFP National Championship over the University of Georgia. In this episode, Fletcher shares how his hard work throughout his career allowed him to become the best he could. Treating each moment as if it were a game he follows a specific process. He shares his recruiting journey on how he earned a college scholarship as a long snapper to the University of Alabama, and tips he would give young long snappers who are attending kicking camps, showcases, and combines.

Drew Meyer is a Special Teams Analyst at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. This episode covers his outlook on kicking and punting. The episode covers how the late Nebraska punter Sam Foltz and Michigan State Punter Mike Sadler made an impact on how he recruits kickers and punters. Meyer highlights that he is looking for characters that resemble the remarkable qualities of two souls that left us too soon. Meyer walked on as a punter at the University of Wisconsin and he shares how his playing experience has transferred to coaching and recruiting kickers as a Division 1 special teams college analyst. Early in his coaching career, Meyer is taking lessons learned from college teammates Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) Monte Ball (Denver Broncos) and what he learned from top punters at camps like Thomas Morstead, Tommy Townsend, and many others. Not only does he have 4 seasons under his belt coaching at the highest level of college football, but he has deep relationships with the best punters and kickers in the game. This episode covers what attributes he looks for in a kicker, memorable stories from Kohl’s Kicking Camps, and gratitude. Meyer drew insight from listening to the Podcast with Thomas Morstead, who is the punter for the New Orleans saints. You can find that episode here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWIIAxJ_48k Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/28yUdlW2w3LYuJtRtUCeOr?si=R3VdTcUJRUGLv9BuFaYqQg Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/simple-kicking/id1521447540?i=1000499982952 Google Play: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jack-fox-nfl-punter-detroit-lions/id1521447540?i=1000499982952

Nick Folk, NFL Kicker by James Hairston

Pressley Harvin III is currently one of the top punting prospects for the 2021 NFL Draft. He is the former punter for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. He finished atop the NCAA for gross punting (minimum 20 punts). He was named the winner of the 2020 Ray Guy Award, an annual award given to college football’s top punter. Here is the most impressive thing about Harvin’s season. According to the Simple Kicking Punting Index he is the most improved punter in college football from 2019 to 2020. He improved 16.6% in a single year. On 45 punts he averaged 48 yards per punt and net 44.8 yards. His 2020 season ranked 12th best since 2013: here are the others on his list: 1) Mitch Wishnowsky, University of Utah, San Francisco 49ers 2) Michael Dickson, University of Texas, Seattle Seahwaks (also holds #10) 3) Max Duffy, University of Kentucky, 2021 NFL Draft Prospect 4) Dane Roy, University of Houston, NFL Free Agent 5) Braden Mann, Texas A&M, New York Jets 6) Tom Hackett, University of Utah (also holds #7) 7) Jimmy Smith, University of Cincinnati, NFL Free Agent 8) Cameron Johnston, Ohio State University, Philadelphia Eagles 9) Tyson Dyer, University of New Mexico 11 Joseph Charlton, University of South Carolina, Atlanta Falcons The two other finalists in 2020 Ray Guy Award were Jake Camarda (University of Georgia Bulldogs) and Lou Hedley (University of Miami.) Harvin made his way to Atlanta after graduating from Sumter High School in Alcolu, South Carolina. Thanks to Kansas City Chiefs Kicker Harrison Butker, there is a game called Punt Golf which started under kicking Coach Joe Struniolo at Westminster in Atlanta. Harvin loves to play Punt Golf, playing his saxophone, and working on his Dodge Dart. In Harvin’s free time he loves retrofitting cars, with dreams of opening his own custom car shop one day. And one more fun fact, he loves to play the saxophone. Harvin has aspirations to play in the NFL, and this episode covers topics of growth in college. His freshman year he was named All-ACC which was the first time a Georgia Tech freshman had received the honor other than Calvin Johnson. Harvin shared how he experienced the most improvement in 2020 again which was 16.6% year over year. Also he named to the all ACC team in a year when ACC punting talent was stacked with Lou Hedley, (University of Miami Hurricanes ) and Kirk Christodoulo (Pitt Panthers) Ben Kiernan (University of North Carolina Tarheels) and Porter Wilson (Duke University Blue D) This was his second naming to the All-ACC team. Additionally, in 2020 Harvin was named first team all American according to the AP.

Cade York is the field goal kicker for Louisiana State University (LSU), and Will Reichard is the kicker for the University of Alabama. Both represent the finest kicking talent in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) and are considered two of the best kickers in college football. In 2020 the SEC was stacked with talented kickers. York was named 1st Team All-SEC and Anders Carlson (Auburn University) was named 2nd Team All-SEC, and Harrison Mevis (Mizzou) was named 1st Team Freshman All-SEC. Reichard was left out, but so was Evan McPherson (University of Florida) and Jack Podlesny (University of Georgia.) Both York and Reichard were named semi-finalists for the 2020 Lou Groza Award which is an annual award given to college football’s top kicker. Reichard was named one of three Lou Groza Finalists with Jake Oldroyd (Brigham Young University) and the 2020 Lou Groza Award winner, Jose Borregales (University of Miami.) How does the Simple Kicking Index rank Cade and Will? Let’s start with the Reichard, who was the kicker for the 2021 CFP National Champions. Reichard had a breakout season in 2020 after an injury-plagued 2019 . He made 14/14 Field Goals with a Long of 52, and 84/84 PATs. A 100% season on field goals and extra points. Based on the distances of his kicks, the Simple Kicking Index determined that Reichard performed 12.65 points above expected which ranks 3rd overall. York, who was the kicker for the 2020 CFP National Champions ranked #2 overall. He made 18/21 field goals, including 6/7 from 50+. The Simple Kicking Index determined that York performed 13.86 points above expected. The Simple Kicking Kicker of the year was Jose Borregales who kicked 14.76 points better than expected. How does this compare to the previous 4 seasons? Both were in the top 20. Cade ranks #10, and Will ranks #17. Other kickers who are on the list are: Riley Patterson, University of Memphis, NFL Free Agent Matt Gay, University of Utah, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Los Angeles Rams (he made the list twice!) Cole Tracy, LSU, NFL Free Agent Sam Sloman, Miami University (Ohio), Los Angeles Rams, Tennessee Titans Andre Szmyt, Syracuse University Jose Borregales, University of Miami, Florida International University Tyler Bass, Georgia Southern, Buffalo Bills Keith Duncan, University of Iowa, NFL Free Agent Nick Sciba, Wake Forest University Gabe Brkic, University of Oklahoma Rodrigo Blankenship, University of Georgia, Indianapolis Colts Jonathan Song, TCU, NFL Free Agent Dominik Eberle, Utah State, Las Vegas Raiders Cade York was a key asset to the LSU Tigers National Championship team led by Coach Ed Orgeron, and he improved in 2020. York was 7.63 points better than expected in 2019 making 21/26 field goals. He improved by 6.21 point year over year. This is like saying Michael Jordan averaged 30 points one season, and 35 points the next season. Both are really good, but he continues to improve. Reichard was hurt in 2019 and bounced back in 2020. But resilience is nothing new to Reichard. During his career at Hoover High School in Hoover, Alabama he suffered a torn ACL. He bounced back then earned a scholarship offer to the University of Alabama and started school shortly in January 2019. This episode covers what it is like to get recruited as a kicker. Reichard and York were both highly ranked in high school. In fact, York who graduated from Prosper High School in Prosper, TX, kicked a 59 yard field goal in the Under Armour All-America Game. Also, we cover how Coach Nick Saban and Coach Jeff Banks recruited Reichard out of Hoover. They explain how they got their college scholarships, what it is like winning a national championship, and how they feel playing in a game like LSU vs. Alabama every year. York recalls his 57 yard game winner against the University of Florida at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in the fog.

Joe Sturniolo is an Assistant Coach for the Westminster Wildcats in Atlanta, Georgia who spends his time and energy entirely on kickers, punters, and long snappers. This is a rarity because the vast majority, an estimated 0.31% of high school teams have a devoted coach for teaching specialists. This episode of the Simple Kicking Show explores the story behind how it happened, and the tools in the toolbox that have been most helpful for Coach Sturno and the kickers. This kind of story is the type that gets Pat Mcafee excited. In fact, it did in the early 2000s when he and Sturno crossed paths. (That story, too is discussed on this episode.) An additional example of Westminster’s rarity is how the program is a talent hotbed for kickers. Coach Sturno has produced a dozen Division 1 and/or NFL kickers over the past 20 years, which has effectively coined the name for Westminster as “Kicker U.” Led by head coach Gerry Romberg, the program emphasizes special teams and dedicates sufficient resources to plays that take place on 4th down. The kickers and punters work hard, based on the natural athletic abilities that come with them, but Coach Sturno’s passion has contributed to the longevity of “Kicker U.” Here are the most notable names that have come through the program: Harrison Butker, Kansas City Chiefs Kicker (Georgia Tech), Blake Gillikin, New Orleans Saints Punter (Penn State), Alex Gracey, Stanford Punter, Charlie Ham, Duke Kicker, Connor Weselman, Stanford Punter Commit, and one of the nation’s top punting recruits in Alex Bacchetta. Other collegiate kickers and or punters who played under him: Avery Bass, Illinois, Felipe Villahoz, North Carolina, Patrick Knight, All-American Punter at Rhodes College, and many others to come. Kickers and punters are athletes. The inaugural episode of the Simple Kicking Show featured Tyler Brown, who is the Special Teams graduate assistant at the University of Michigan. Tyler, who is the son of Baltimore Ravens Special Teams Coach Randy Brown, shared that some of the best athletes have chosen to become kickers. You can find that episode here: https://youtu.be/yU51BxMCM88 Sturno agrees with Brown that kickers are athletes. An example he gives is on Harrison Butker who he believes could have been a wide receiver in high school, or how Rankin Woley who played baseball at LSU and Auburn, could have been an incredible punter. This episode is for high school coaches who understand athletes, but who may not grasp kicking because here is the good news, neither did Sturniolo when he started 20 years ago. Sturniolo was the head statistician for the Atlanta Falcons and Georgia Tech Football shortly before he became an assistant coach at Westminster. This involved work with the Southeastern Conference and the Sugar Bowl when it was forced to be moved due to Hurricane Katrina to the Georgia Dome in the early 2006. Sturno attributes his knowledge to learning from books, DVDs, YouTube videos, clinics and crossing paths with Matt Bryant, long time kicker for the Atlanta Falcons. As kickers are frequently left to the side, Coach Sturno saw an opportunity to develop them. He disagrees that “practice makes perfect”; instead, he sees that developing good habits leads to better on the field performance in games which is his goal as a guide to the players, otherwise a coaching absence creates a vacuum that actually causes bad habits to solidify. If you are a high school kicking recruit, a high school head football coach, then this episode is for you to explore ways to improve your own team based on Coach Sturno’s experience.

Michael Turk is the punter for Arizona State University, and Zach Von Rosenberg is the former punter for the LSU Tigers. Both are leading punters in their conference. In 2020 Turk was named 1st Team All Pac-12, and Von Rosenberg was named 2nd Team All-SEC. Both were named semi-finalists for the 2019 or 2020 Ray Guy Award, an annual award given to college football’s top punter. Michael and Zach have each become top NFL punting prospects in NCAA Football. In 2019 Turk had a breakout season. He averaged 46 yards per punt and scored a 97.2 Simple Kicking Punting Rating (SKPR), which ranks 20th best in the past 8 years of tracking college football punting data. Secondly, 2019 had some incredible talent in punting: Max Duffy, Kentucky, 2019 Ray Guy Winner, and Jack Fox, Rice University, and current punter for the Detroit Lions, both of which are Simple Kicking’s own. Additionally, there was Sterling Hofrichter, Syracuse, and current punter for the Atlanta Falcons, Joseph Charlton, South Carolina, and current punter for the Carolina Panthers, and Tommy Townsend, University of Florida, and current punter for the Kansas City Chiefs. In 2019 Von Rosenberg was a key asset the to the LSU Tiger 2020 Von Rosenberg had a breakout season improving 6.91% year-over-year on the SKPR. He averaged 43.95 yards per punt, 42.0 net, and scored a 96.6 Simple Kicking Punting Rating which ranked him 9th overall in 2020. 2020 was another strong year in punting with Pressley Harvin III (Georgia Tech) winning the Ray Guy Award. Plus, Zach finished with 1.0% of the following: Jake Camarda (Georgia), Lou Hedley (Miami), Jake Julien (Eastern Michigan), Kirk Christodoulou (PITT), Jacob Finn (Florida), and Tory Taylor (Iowa). Both have earned all-conference Player of the Week or other awards. Michael Turk was named Pac-12 Special Teams Player of the Week after he averaged 51.6 yards per punt at USC. Von Rosenberg was named Ray Guy Punter of the Week after he averaged 48.9 yards per punt at Arkansas. A few years ago both Turk and Von Rosenberg were not punting. Zach was a pitcher in the Pittsburgh Pirates minor league system then got cut. Subsequently, he walked on to the LSU team as a tight end, while Turk was not playing high school football at all. Again, they are now both incredibly talented punters with dreams on the highest levels in the sport! Most families in America throw the pigskin around on Thanksgiving, but the Turk family is at games punting in the parking lot. He comes from a family where punting his fairly common; his uncle Matt spent more than a decade and a half in the NFL playing for the Washington Redskins (now known as Washington Football Team.) His brother Ben Turk punted for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the early 2010s. Beginning his collegiate career as a Lafayette Leopard, he played his first career game. Not playing a single game of high school football, Turk has made remarkable progress. So after the 2019 season he declared for the 2020 NFL Draft. His progress shined off the field in the weight room where he posted 25 reps of 225 pounds on the benchpress. Again, remarkable. The progress continued in 2020. Although playing an abbreviated season with fewer reps, Turk blasted the ball averaging 47.21 yards per punt. This ranked 2nd in college football behind Harvin. Turk was named first team Pac-12 in 2020 for the second consecutive season. Von Rosenberg grew up in Louisiana, graduated from Zachary High School, and signed with the Pirates out of high school. After being cut Von Rosenberg enrolled at LSU where he decided to walk on for the football team. At one point he was the oldest player in college football. This episode covers the improbabilities of becoming one of the nation’s top punters. If you enjoyed this episode you might like the Aussie Roundtable as well.

Elliott Fry most recently played for the Atlanta Falcons and signed a future’s contract with the NFC South club in 2020. He kicked at the University of South Carolina where he is the all-time leader in points scored. His dream is to be one of the 32 starting kickers in the NFL, a dream he has tasted, but not yet fulfilled. Here’s why. Fry’s story manifests the words of NFL Super Agent Leigh Steinberg, who joined the Simple Kicking Show in 2020. Steinberg, who represents Patrick Mahomes (Quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs), said that kickers face difficulties because they are no backups, in his words there is a void of the experience of a “tutelage like a back-up quarterback experiences”. This means NFL free agent kickers lack a kind of mentorship to learn the ropes while still being employed. Fry’s entry into the NFL world of starting specialists has been rocky. He has made stops with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Chicago Bears, and Baltimore Ravens. He even made a spot with the Alliance of American Football with the Orlando Apollos, playing for his college head coach, Steve Spurrier. His tenure with the Chicago Bears presented the best timing of his career. The Bears were the hottest name in the NFL for kicking mainly because of one season ending kick. The Bears cut Cody Parkey (who is the current kicker for the Cleveland Browns) for missing a 43 yard field goal attempt from the right hash vs. the Philadelphia Eagles. It will be known in perpetuity as the “double doink.” Fry finished in the top two after competing with nearly a dozen Free Agents. Coming down to a few kicks at Bears training camp in Bourbannais, Illinois the Bears decided to waive Fry and select Eddy Piñiero. His pursuit of the NFL did not slow down. The Carolina Panthers brought him in for offseason workouts, then was subsequently cut. He then made a second stint with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2020 NFL training camp. After 4 or 5 weeks off, a 2020 NFL roster spot for the Atlanta Falcons opened up. Fry was called in and competed to fill in for Younghoe Koo, who suffered a groin injury. Less than 4 days later Fry split the yellow pipes on Monday Night Football vs. the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. After, Koo was reactivated and Fry was designated to the practice squad, finishing the season earning a future’s contract. Despite the unpaved road, Fry continues to work on his craft, aiming to be a starting kicker in the NFL. This episode of the Simple Kicking show expands Fry’s drive, and how he continues to take small incremental steps to achieve his goal. He talks about lessons learned from Justin Tucker, Sam Koch, and Morgan Cox. The trio is known as the Wolfpack on the Baltimore Ravens coached by Mayor Randy Brown. He shares the journey of working with Chicago Bears Special Teams Pat O’Donnell, Pat Scales, and Special Teams Coordinator Chris Tabor. As he continues trudging the road, it is clear that his knowledge, wisdom and experience has helped him earn the belonging in the NFL that is required to convert kicks, not just talk about it.

The Aussie Roundtable features two of college football’s best punters. Max Duffy is the punter for the Kentucky Wildcats, and Lou Hedley is the punter for the Miami Hurricanes. Both are statistically in the NCAA Top 10 for gross punting, Hedley averages 47.5 yards (4th), and Duffy is averaging 45.8 yards (9th). Both were named semi-finalists for the 2020 Ray Guy Award, an annual award given to college football’s top punter. Duffy is the reigning Recipient of the Ray Guy Award. The two other finalists in 2019 were Dane Roy (University of Houston Cougars) and Sterling Hofrichter (Syracuse Orange.) (Fun fact: Hofrichter is the current punter for the Atlanta Falcons averaging 41.6 yards through 8 games of the 2020 NFL Season, and holding peaches for Younghoe Koo, who is dominating his first season with the Falcons.) Back to Duffy, he is a former pro in the Australian Rules Football league. Hedley is averaging 47.5 yards per punt this season which is nearly an 8% increase in distance over his first season with the Hurricanes. He is also the holder for Jose Borregales who was recently named Lou Groza Semifinalist, which is awarded to college football’s best place kicker. (The only other placekicker-punter duo to be named the same awards is Jake Camarda and Jack Podlesny of the University of Georgia.) Lou made his way to Coral Gables by way of the City College of San Francisco where he played JUCO. Let’s talk more about awards. Hedley has been named ACC Special Teams Player of the Week twice this season. Punting in a conference where Pressley Harvin III (Georgia Tech) is having a breakout season averaging 47.65 yards per punt, Hedley has received the award after standing out in victories over Virginia Tech and Pittsburgh, games in which he averaged over 50 yard per punt. Duffy was named SEC Special Teams Player of the week for his performance vs. Mississippi State after having a game where he averaged nearly 45 years per punt. Digging deeper, he fired a moon rocket 75 yards on a free kicker after a safety which was really impressive pinning Mike Leach’s offense on their own 16. Both have aspirations to play in the NFL, and this roundtable episode covers topics of growth in college. Hedley shares how he has matured, becoming more familiar with the game which have allowed him to increase his gross yardage nearly 8% year over year. Duffey who is studying for his masters in Psychology shares insight on his mental game. The two punters are also good friends who help one another. Their friendship spans back to Prokick Australia where Nathan Chapman develops punters who play college football in America. Duffy drew insight from listening to the Podcast with Thomas Morstead, who is the punter for the New Orleans saints. You can find that episode here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWIIAxJ_48k Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/28yUdlW2w3LYuJtRtUCeOr?si=R3VdTcUJRUGLv9BuFaYqQg Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/simple-kicking/id1521447540?i=1000499982952 Google Play: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jack-fox-nfl-punter-detroit-lions/id1521447540?i=1000499982952 The network of kickers and punters is small, and Duffy shares how he and Keith Duncan are friends. Duncan is the kicker for the Iowa Hawkeyes who was named a 2019 Lou Groza Finalist. He stopped by the Special Teams Lounge with Jake Pinegar, who is the kicker for the Penn State Nittany Lions. You can hear that episode here: Also, the conversation brought up fellow Aussie Punters: Brad Wing, LSU, New York Giants, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Jamie Keehn, LSU. And finally, if you would like to nerd out more on punting you can hear the podcast with his Jack Fox, who is leading the NFL in Gross Distance and Net Average through 11 Weeks of the 2020 season as a Rookie for the Detroit Lions. Youtube: https://youtu.be/RvBBHHQBsmU Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/416tHR6qAHRvHjdItgGuyJ?si=MhGUtJO4QberGrjepqwsbQ

Matt Prater is the Detroit Lions field goal kicker. The 2020 NFL Season has been eventful for him. Although statistically there are a handful of missed kicks he wishes he could have back, Prater has been named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week twice this season (Weeks 3 and 11.) Showing his resilience, Prater made 3-of-3 field goal attempts versus the Washington Football Team. He also smashed the game-winner from 59-yards in Week 11. Additionally, he won NFC Special Teams Player of the Week versus the Arizona Cardinals for making 4-of-4 field goals attempts in Week 3. He split the yellow pipes for the game-winner from 39 yards on the road giving the Lions their first victory of the 2020 season. This made Matthew Stafford very happy. He has played for the Detroit Lions and the Denver Broncos in his NFL Career. He set an NFL record for the longest field goal in a game which was 64 yards as a member of the Denver Broncos versus the Tennessee Titans. Prater was an undrafted free agent for the Detroit Lions in 2006 out of the University of Central Florida (UCF) in Orlando, FL. He then bounced around practice squads with the Miami Dolphins and Atlanta Falcons, becoming the starter for the Broncos in 2008. This episode covers his mindset and approach to kicking. He shares stories of his most memorable kick versus the Chicago Bears, and how he maintains a simple demeanor in his decade plus career where he has converted 22-of-22 game winning kicks. You can hear the podcast with his Teammate, Jack Fox, who is leading the NFL in Gross Distance and Net Average through 11 Weeks of the 2020 NFL season as a Rookie. Youtube: https://youtu.be/RvBBHHQBsmU Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/416tHR6qAHRvHjdItgGuyJ?si=MhGUtJO4QberGrjepqwsbQ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/simple-kicking/id1521447540?i=1000499982952 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/simplekicking/jack-fox-nfl-punter-detroit-lions

Jack Fox is the Rookie punter for the Detroit Lions. As of Week 11 in the 2020 season, Fox is currently leading the National Football League (NFL) in punting average gross distance, punting average net distance, and punts over 5.0 seconds of hang time. He also serves as kickoff specialist, and holds on field goals and extra points for Matt Prater. Fox was an undrafted rookie free agent for the Kansas City Chiefs in 2019 from Rice University. The Chiefs signed Jack fox to the Practice Squad. Unfortunately, he did not stay on long enough to receive a Super Bowl LIV ring. Playing with NFL Veterans Dustin Colquitt and Harrison Butker, Jack improved his footwork, hand to foot operation time, becoming more consistent. However, he was cut and deemed not ready to play during the 2019 season. In early 2020, the Detroit Lions signed Fox, although he was under contract with an XFL squad. Fox won the starting punter job over Arryn Siposs in Training Camp 2020. In this episode of the Special Teams Lounge, Jack looks back at his first 10 games as an NFL Specialist, and how his simple mindset has him nationally recognized as a league leader. Fox’s punting statistics are unheard of for a Rookie Punter. He is averaging 50.6 yards per punt, 46.3 net yards per punt, 17 punts inside the 20, and over 10 punts clocked over 5.0 seconds of hang time. Follow @SimpleKicking on: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/simplekicking Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplekicking Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simplekicking Web: https://www.simplekicking.com

Humans like Thomas Morstead are rare. He is the current Punter for the New Orleans Saints. He has many roles on the team; team captain, holder for Wil Lutz' extra points and field goals, onside kick specialist, and a "big brother" to many of his teammates because he is the second oldest player on the roster behind Drew Brees! Morstead was a 5th round draft choice for the New Orleans Saints in 2009 from Southern Methodist University (SMU). This is rare for two reasons: 1) punters aren't typically drafted, and 2) punters aren't typically drafted early! Finding out in the Podcast, Morstead received an academic scholarship for mechanical engineering at the Lyle School of Engineering. The consistency of his career is another rare attribute of Morstead. He has missed 2 games (injury during 2015 season) over the last 12 seasons. Staying healthy, maintaining form, and constantly performing, Morstead has had an illustrious stint as one of the best NFL punters to ever play the game. Put it this way, there have been 108 teams who have played in the Super Bowl, and 54 of them are Champions. Historically, in the history of the Super Bowl game have punter also kicked an onside kick, an onside kick that was successful? I believe there is only one, and that is Thomas Morstead. You can hear the story of the Super Bowl XLIV "Ambush" onside kick from John Carney here: Youtube: https://youtu.be/IpdNN5FAXOc Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7vqUZ2o0qylla5J7sV7TTw?si=F0bVu-JAQiOyK4JUjcmV0w Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/simple-kicking/id1521447540?i=1000487772542 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/simplekicking/episode-7-john-carney-nfl-kicker-san-diego-chargers-super-bowl-xliv-kicker-training-pro-bowl Morstead’s punting statistics are remarkable. 71.5% of his punts (63 punts) from the plus area of the field (Scoring side of the field) have been downed inside the 20. Also, 176 of his career punts from the 21-50 yardline have also been downed inside the 20 yardline representing a 39.8% IN20 percentage. That means his defense takes over with a lot of green grass behind it. Continuing with his rarity, Morstead is an author. A Pearland, TX native, Morstead co-authored a children's sports book called "The Middle School Rules of Thomas Morstead" with Sean Jensen. The book can be purchased online or in a Target store. Thomas and his wife, Lauren, have a foundation named, What You Give Will Grow (WYGWG), which according to the foundation's website: "The mission of What You Give Will Grow is to improve the lives of those in need through support of local causes and organizations in the New Orleans and Gulf South communities, with a strong focus on children’s charities and cancer initiatives." Please order the book as proceeds from the sales of the book benefit WYGWG. Finally, Thomas Morstead has given of his time and energy helping other kickers and punters to grow in their craft. Currently the New Orleans Saints have a practice squad punter named Blake Gillikin from Penn State. Also, he attends Kohl's Kicking Camps annually coaching up campers. Over a four-decade career as an NFL agent, Mr. Steinberg has negotiated over $4 billion in contracts. He has an NFL Record 8-time 1st Overall Draft Picks, and 64 total First Round Draft Picks. He shares the similar mindsets that all of the elite athletes have: a quiet mind. Check out the podcast! Youtube Link Below, but can be found anywhere Podcasts are heard. https://youtu.be/y-UmbBuu7DU

Leigh Steinberg is the CEO of Steinberg Sports and Entertainment. (SS&E.) He represents primarily NFL players; however he has represented other sports areas well. His bio on his website states: “Leigh has represented many of the most successful athletes and coaches in football, basketball, baseball, hockey, boxing, golf, etc.” Over a four decade career as an NFL agent, Leigh has negotiated over $4 billion in contracts. He has an NFL Record 8 time NFL Draft 1st Overall Picks, and 64 total First Round Picks. Additionally, he and is clients have donated over $850M to charities. His clients are: Patrick Mahomes II - Quarterback (Kansas City Chiefs, Texas Tech University, Whitehouse High School) Super Bowl MVP of Super Bowl LIV Troy Aikman - Quarterback (Dallas Cowboys, UCLA, University of Oklahoma) Currently FOX Sports lead game analyst Steve Bartkowski - Quarterback (Los Angeles Rams, Cal, Santa Clara Buscher) Steve Young - Quarterback (San Francisco 49ers, BYU, Greenwich High School) Tua Tagovailoa - Quarterback (Miami Dolphins, Alabama, Saint Louis School) Ben Roethlisberger - Quarterback (Pittsburgh Steelers, University of Miami, Ohio) Others such as Bruce Smith, Warren Moon, Thurman Thomas, Kordell Stweart, Jeff George, Myron Rolle, Matt Leinart, Mark Brunnell, Ricky Williams, Howie Long, Edgerrin James, Eric Karros, Dusty Baker, Lennox Lewis, Oscar de la Hoya, John Starks This episode covers major topics surrounding kicking and punting in the NFL from how to endure entering the NFL as a specialist, for example kickers and punters are cut from multiple teams before landing on a roster. Mr. Steinberg shares what attracted him to representing specialists such as: Rolfe Benirschke - Kicker (San Diego Chargers, University of California, Davis, La Jolla High School) Mike Lansford - Kicker (Los Angeles Rams, University of Washington, Pasadena City College, Arcadia High School) Chuck Nelson - Kicker (Los Angeles Rams, Buffalo Bills, Minnesota Vikings, University of Washington, Everett High School) Nick Lowery - Kicker (Kansas City Chiefs, New York Jets, New England Patriots, Dartmouth College, St. Albans School) Gary Anderson - Kicker (Buffalo Bills, Pittsburgh Steelers, Philadelphia Eagles, San Francisco 49ers, Minnesota Vikings, Tennessee Titans, Syracuse) Lee Johnston - Punter (Houston Oilers, Cleveland Browns, Cincinnati Bengals, New England Patriots, Minnesota Vikings, Philadelphia Eagles, BYU, McCullough (The Woodlands, TX)) Jim Arnold - Punter (Kansas City Chiefs, Detroit Lions, Miami Dolphins, Vanderbilt, Dalton High School) The SS&E clients are remarkable off the field as well. Their clients retrace their roots. Through actions such as setting up foundations, or creating a scholarship fund to their high school or universities, the athletes become role models in their high school, collegiate, and professional communities. For example, Patrick Mahomes has the 15 and the Mahomies Foundations which focuses on helping youth charities. You can find out more at https://www.15andthemahomies.org Mr. Steinberg shares how the best athletes learn to adopt a quiet mind, sharing stories of Super Bowl Winning Quarterbacks. Finally he shares how he trains the next generation of sports professionals to ensure that they conduct themselves with high ethics and morals. Cameron Crowe hired him as a technical advisor to the movie, Jerry Maguire, starred by Tom Cruise & Cuba Gooding Jr. Please follow Steinberg Sports and Entertainment: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/@leighsteinberg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/super.agent.leigh.steinberg Web: https://www.steinbergsports.com Simple Kicking Punting Tracker, or Punt tracker app on the App Store https://apps.apple.com/us/app/simple-kicking/id1492643118 Follow @SimpleKicking on: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/simplekicking Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplekicking Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simplekicking Web: https://www.simplekicking.com

Episode 16 of the Simple Kicking Show is a Roundtable featuring the TCU and SMU kickers. Griffin Kell is the kicker for the TCU Horned Frogs coached by Gary Patterson, and Chris Naggar is the kicker for the SMU Mustangs coached by Sonny Dykes. Both are Arlington High School graduates who played for Head Coach Scott Peach, which made this episode unique because both Kell and Naggar have been training with one another for nearly 8 seasons. This roundtable covers the differences between making normal field goals and converting crunch time kicks. Both kickers shed light on the hard work and dedication required to perform at a high level. How to become a better kicker through confidence, and how adversity builds mental toughness. Griffin Kell was named as the Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Week for converting 4/4 field goals against the University of Texas. A road win at Darrell K. Royal Stadium-Texas Memorial Stadium, Kell firmly cemented his name as an elite kicker. TCU has a long list of solid kickers, most recently the Horned Frogs had a Lou Groza Semifinalist in 2019 in Jonathan Song. Early in a career, Kell is showing that his hard work, endless pursuit of progress, and passion for kicking will lead to many more clutch kicks. Chris Naggar finished his undergraduate playing career at the University of Texas at Austin, waiting for an opportunity to kick field goals. Naggar had the opportunity to train with Phil Dawson while at Texas. (Dawson was a 20 year NFL veteran who played for the Cleveland Browns, Arizona Cardinals and San Francisco 49ers.) Naggar has applied the lessons learned, wisdom, and self-belief to a lights out senior campaign for the SMU Mustangs. Kicking the game winning 43 yard field goal against a Top 25 ranked Memphis Tigers squad, Naggar was 3/3 on field goals (27, 25, 43), tallied a handful of touchbacks on kickoff, and placed two punts inside the 20 yards line while averaging 45.8 yards on 4 punts. This earned Naggar American Athletic Conference Special Teams Player of the Week for the third straight week. Similar to Kell, Naggar shares how he has kicked for nearly 10 years, which builds confidence required to convert clutch field goals. Naggar’s story is similar to Ty Long’s. Long is the Punter for the Los Angeles Chargers. You can hear his story of overcoming coaches and scouts who overlooked him through hard work and grit here. YouTube: https://youtu.be/kx62s5w9H0Y Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2jtaRsHsKGqA3cZ8WFcKNV Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/simple-kicking/id1521447540?i=1000490649402 Additionally, this episode echoes previous Roundtable featuring 2019 Lou Groza Finalists, Keith Duncan from Iowa, and Podcast with Blake Mazza from Washington State. You can find the Big Ten Roundtable here: YouTube: https://youtu.be/ijqRHA74BI8 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1pxewwfgBTYd01sjKEhake Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-10-big-ten-conference-roundtable-all-american/id1521447540?i=1000489692744 Google Play: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZGNsb3VkLmNvbS91c2Vycy9zb3VuZGNsb3VkOnVzZXJzOjg0MDI0OTUyMy9zb3VuZHMucnNz/episode/dGFnOnNvdW5kY2xvdWQsMjAxMDp0cmFja3MvODg1NDQwOTU2?hl=en&ved=2ahUKEwiXntamsNzrAhUXac0KHd--BvwQjrkEegQIGRAI&ep=6 You can also find the Blake Mazza Podcast: YouTube:https://youtu.be/hhtuUb22Dvs You may also find the Simple Kicking Punting Tracker, or Punt tracker app on the App Store helpful in charting your kicks and punts https://apps.apple.com/us/app/simple-kicking/id1492643118 Follow @SimpleKicking on: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/simplekicking Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplekicking Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simplekicking Web: https://www.simplekicking.com *Phil Dawson was an NFL Veteran who played for the Cleveland Browns, San Francisco 49ers and Arizona Cardinals

Episode 15 of the Simple Kicking Show is Part 2 of the second Big Ten Roundtable featuring Illinois Kicker James McCourt and the University of Michigan Kicker Jake Moody. The first segment was packed with stories, this one went more in depth covering preshot routines, tips on steps, aiming, and technique. Moody has been in an ongoing competition with Quinn Nordin in Ann Arbor. A widely covered battle, Nordin and Moody have both seen extensive reps over the past 2-3 seasons. In fact, Simple Kicking interviewed Tyler Brown who is the graduate assistant Special Teams coach for the Wolverines. He poised a major theme found in these Podcasts: what is the difference between earning a job, and keeping a job. McCourt served as a backup for three seasons behind former Illinois kicker Chase McLaughlin, who has had several stops in the NFL with teams like the Los Angeles Chargers, San Francisco 49ers and the Indianapolis Colts. Both kickers have first hand experience in competition and this episode covers the mindset required to kick your best when your best kicks are needed. The roundtable goes in depth on the game day mindset: covering trigger words that activate the competitive juices needed to compete at the highest level. This echoes the first Big Ten Roundtable where Keith Duncan shares his key words. Coming up next is the second segment of the Big Ten Roundtable with James McCourt and Jake Moody, who are both coached by legendary coaches Lovie Smith and Jim Harbaugh. Both head coaches spent time in the NFL coaching the Chicago Bears and the San Francisco 49ers. On October 19, 2019, the Fighting Illini had their most significant win when McCourt kicked the game winner over then #6 Wisconsin. Please check out Episode 10 of the Simple Kicking Show with Keith Duncan here: YouTube: https://youtu.be/ijqRHA74BI8 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1pxewwfgBTYd01sjKEhake Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-10-big-ten-conference-roundtable-all-american/id1521447540?i=1000489692744 Google Play: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZGNsb3VkLmNvbS91c2Vycy9zb3VuZGNsb3VkOnVzZXJzOjg0MDI0OTUyMy9zb3VuZHMucnNz/episode/dGFnOnNvdW5kY2xvdWQsMjAxMDp0cmFja3MvODg1NDQwOTU2?hl=en&ved=2ahUKEwiXntamsNzrAhUXac0KHd--BvwQjrkEegQIGRAI&ep=6

Episode 13 of the Simple Kicking Show is the second Big Ten Roundtable featuring Illinois Kicker James McCourt and the University of Michigan Kicker Jake Moody. The first Roundtable featured Jake Pinegar from Penn State and Keith Duncan from Iowa who was a Lou Groza Finalist and All-American Kicker in 2019. This discussion focuses on both of these excellent field goal kicker’s experiences with competition. Moody has been in an ongoing competition with Quinn Nordin in Ann Arbor. A widely covered battle, Nordin and Moody have both seen extensive reps over the past 2-3 seasons. In fact, Simple Kicking interviewed Tyler Brown who is the graduate assistant Special Teams coach for the Wolverines. He poised a major theme found in these Podcasts: what is the difference between earning a job, and keeping a job. McCourt served as a backup for three seasons behind former Illinois kicker Chase McLaughlin, who has had several stops in the NFL with teams like the Los Angeles Chargers, San Francisco 49ers and the Indianapolis Colts. Both kickers have first hand experience in competition and this episode covers the mindset required to kick your best when your best kicks are needed. The roundtable goes in depth on the game day mindset: covering trigger words that activate the competitive juices needed to compete at the highest level. This echoes the first Big Ten Roundtable where Keith Duncan shares his key words. Coming up next is the second segment of the Big Ten Roundtable with James McCourt and Jake Moody, who are both coached by legendary coaches Lovie Smith and Jim Harbaugh. Both head coaches spent time in the NFL coaching the Chicago Bears and the San Francisco 49ers. On October 19, 2019, the Fighting Illini had their most significant win when McCourt kicked the game winner over then #6 Wisconsin.

Episode 12, Part 2: of the Simple Kicking Show features two highly accurate kickers from the Pac-12. Washington State and Washington play in a rivalry game called the Apple Cup. An annual meeting, the UDub Huskies have won the last 7 meetings. This podcast features the kickers from the squads, Blake Mazza and Peyton Henry, who are kickers at Washington State and Washington, respectively. They experienced massive improvement from 2018 to 2019. A combined 95.1% on field goal accuracy in 2019, this is an increase of 25.1 percentage points from 2018. Together they make up the kickers on the 2019 Pac-12 Football All-Conference 1st team and 2nd team. Blake Mazza was a sophomore on the Washington State Cougars in 2019. He was named one of three Lou Groza Finalists along with Rodrigo Blakenship, University of Georgia and current starting kicker for the Indianapolis Colts, and Keith Duncan, All-American kicker from the University of Iowa. Please check out Episode 10 of the Simple Kicking Show with Keith Duncan here: YouTube: https://youtu.be/ijqRHA74BI8 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1pxewwfgBTYd01sjKEhake Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-10-big-ten-conference-roundtable-all-american/id1521447540?i=1000489692744 Google Play: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZGNsb3VkLmNvbS91c2Vycy9zb3VuZGNsb3VkOnVzZXJzOjg0MDI0OTUyMy9zb3VuZHMucnNz/episode/dGFnOnNvdW5kY2xvdWQsMjAxMDp0cmFja3MvODg1NDQwOTU2?hl=en&ved=2ahUKEwiXntamsNzrAhUXac0KHd--BvwQjrkEegQIGRAI&ep=6 Mazza missed 1 kick during the season, converting 20 of his field goal attempts. Mazza holds the longest consecutive field goal streak in Washington State history. Additionally, Mazza was perfect from 50 yards range by converting both attempts. Overall Mazza missed 1 kick all season converting 20 of 21 field goal attempts. Blake Mazza was named to the 1st team All Pac-12 Team Peyton Henry was a sophomore on the University of Washington Huskies in 2019. Henry was named a Lou Groza Semi-Finalist. Henry missed 2 kicks all season converting 19 of 21 field goal attempts. Henry was named to the 2nd team All Pac-12 Team. Blake Mazza attended Plano Senior High School in Plano, Texas and began his career at the University of Arkansas. The Razorbacks are a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC.) Mazza transferred to Washington State in 2018. Peyton Henry attended Monte Vista High School in Danville, California. Both playing for legendary college coaches; Mike Leach and Chris Petersen, they are now playing for new head coaches. Nick Rolovich and Jimmy Lake. Ty shares his approach to NFL games, and specifically he repeats his mantra throughout the episode. Please check it out to hear how he deals with nervousness prior to games. The Show covers previous advice from Reid Ferguson, who is the long snapper for the Buffalo Bills, and Keith Duncan, who is the All-American kicker for the Iowa Hawkeyes. The visualization tactics echo shares from Keith Duncan on the Big Ten Roundtable here: YouTube: https://youtu.be/ijqRHA74BI8 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1pxewwfgBTYd01sjKEhake Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-10-big-ten-conference-roundtable-all-american/id1521447540?i=1000489692744 Google Play: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZGNsb3VkLmNvbS91c2Vycy9zb3VuZGNsb3VkOnVzZXJzOjg0MDI0OTUyMy9zb3VuZHMucnNz/episode/dGFnOnNvdW5kY2xvdWQsMjAxMDp0cmFja3MvODg1NDQwOTU2?hl=en&ved=2ahUKEwiXntamsNzrAhUXac0KHd--BvwQjrkEegQIGRAI&ep=6 You may also find the Simple Kicking Punting Tracker, or Punt tracker app on the App Store helpful in charting your kicks and punts https://apps.apple.com/us/app/simple-kicking/id1492643118 Follow @SimpleKicking on: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/simplekicking Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplekicking Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simplekicking Web: https://www.simplekicking.com

Episode 12 of the Simple Kicking Show features Blake Mazza who is the kicker at Washington State. Playing under head coach Mike Leach in 2019, Mazza had a breakout year. Increasing his field goal accuracy by over 35 percentage points from 2018, he was named to the 2019 Pac-12 Football All-Conference 1st team kicker. Blake Mazza was a sophomore on the Washington State Cougars in 2019. He was named one of three Lou Groza Finalists along with Rodrigo Blakenship, University of Georgia and current starting kicker for the Indianapolis Colts, and Keith Duncan, All-American kicker from the University of Iowa. Please check out Episode 10 of the Simple Kicking Show with Keith Duncan here: YouTube: https://youtu.be/ijqRHA74BI8 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1pxewwfgBTYd01sjKEhake Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-10-big-ten-conference-roundtable-all-american/id1521447540?i=1000489692744 Google Play: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZGNsb3VkLmNvbS91c2Vycy9zb3VuZGNsb3VkOnVzZXJzOjg0MDI0OTUyMy9zb3VuZHMucnNz/episode/dGFnOnNvdW5kY2xvdWQsMjAxMDp0cmFja3MvODg1NDQwOTU2?hl=en&ved=2ahUKEwiXntamsNzrAhUXac0KHd--BvwQjrkEegQIGRAI&ep=6 Mazza missed 1 kick during the season, converting 20 of his field goal attempts. Mazza holds the longest consecutive field goal streak in Washington State history. Additionally, Mazza was perfect from 50 yards range by converting both attempts. Overall Mazza missed 1 kick all season converting 20 of 21 field goal attempts. Blake Mazza was named to the 1st team All Pac-12 Team. Blake Mazza attended Plano Senior High School in Plano, Texas and began his career at the University of Arkansas. The Razorbacks are a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC.) Mazza transferred to Washington State in 2018. This episode sounds like Austin McNamara's who is the punter for the Texas Tech Red Raiders and 2019 freshman all American. Listen to it here: Youtube: https://youtu.be/mAh-4Q6F4fQ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/simple-kicking/id1521447540?i=1000484863119 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0Afyz0qBZn80CYjSJ3HCZa?si=JT9pOf-bS9aH_7uOyh31bg GooglePlay:https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZGNsb3VkLmNvbS91c2Vycy9zb3VuZGNsb3VkOnVzZXJzOjg0MDI0OTUyMy9zb3VuZHMucnNz/episode/dGFnOnNvdW5kY2xvdWQsMjAxMDp0cmFja3MvODU3NTQyOTgx?sa=X&ved=0CAUQkfYCahcKEwjo5dDwwuvrAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAw&hl=en The visualization tactics echo shares from Keith Duncan on the Big Ten Roundtable here: YouTube: https://youtu.be/ijqRHA74BI8 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1pxewwfgBTYd01sjKEhake Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-10-big-ten-conference-roundtable-all-american/id1521447540?i=1000489692744 Google Play: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZGNsb3VkLmNvbS91c2Vycy9zb3VuZGNsb3VkOnVzZXJzOjg0MDI0OTUyMy9zb3VuZHMucnNz/episode/dGFnOnNvdW5kY2xvdWQsMjAxMDp0cmFja3MvODg1NDQwOTU2?hl=en&ved=2ahUKEwiXntamsNzrAhUXac0KHd--BvwQjrkEegQIGRAI&ep=6 You may also find the Simple Kicking Punting Tracker, or Punt tracker app on the App Store helpful in charting your kicks and punts https://apps.apple.com/us/app/simple-kicking/id1492643118 Follow @SimpleKicking on: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/simplekicking Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplekicking Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simplekicking Web: https://www.simplekicking.com

University of Alabama-Birmingham. Prior to the Chargers, Ty made stops with the Washington Redskins and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Thinking his career had ended, he bet on himself and sought out workouts in the CFL. He had a 2 year stint with the BC Lions, earning Canadian Football League (CFL) All-Star each season. Ty has been characterized as a kicker who can punt, however, in 2019 he attempted 9 field goals and 48 punts as an NFL Rookie. This episode paints the picture of a young athlete’s relentless pursuit of an NFL Career. Ty has been overlooked and undervalued his entire career. In 10 years he watched others get scholarships at top programs like the University of Alabama, Louisiana State University, the University of Florida, Vanderbilt University, and other top NCAA programs. Picked up by UAB, Ty made the most of it, having a solid career. The same continued throughout his early experience during workouts with NFL & CFL clubs. Ty found a slimmer of hope to continue after being cut multiple times. This fueled him to capture workouts, then preseason slots, and eventually a regular season roster spot. Between cancelled flights and injuries, Ty’s resolve and mental toughness allowed him to persevere. Excellent wisdom erupted in the episode when a similarity was drawn between kicking in the NFL and the mindset between PGA golfer Jordan Spieth and his caddie Michael Greller. Ty shares his approach to NFL games, and specifically he repeats his mantra throughout the episode. Please check it out to hear how he deals with nervousness prior to games. The Show covers previous advice from Reid Ferguson, who is the long snapper for the Buffalo Bills, and Keith Duncan, who is the All-American kicker for the Iowa Hawkeyes. Reid’s podcast episode is found here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c58683uzemc&t=1448s Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/247pZKPeigXoYzO3uDeNTq Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-6-reid-ferguson-nfl-long-snapper-buffalo-bills-69/id1521447540?i=1000487065100 Google Play: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZGNsb3VkLmNvbS91c2Vycy9zb3VuZGNsb3VkOnVzZXJzOjg0MDI0OTUyMy9zb3VuZHMucnNz/episode/dGFnOnNvdW5kY2xvdWQsMjAxMDp0cmFja3MvODY5OTA1Nzk1?sa=X&ved=0CAsQzsICahcKEwiQ6oyanaPrAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQ&hl=en The visualization tactics echo shares from Keith Duncan on the Big Ten Roundtable here: YouTube: https://youtu.be/ijqRHA74BI8 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1pxewwfgBTYd01sjKEhake Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-10-big-ten-conference-roundtable-all-american/id1521447540?i=1000489692744 Google Play: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZGNsb3VkLmNvbS91c2Vycy9zb3VuZGNsb3VkOnVzZXJzOjg0MDI0OTUyMy9zb3VuZHMucnNz/episode/dGFnOnNvdW5kY2xvdWQsMjAxMDp0cmFja3MvODg1NDQwOTU2?hl=en&ved=2ahUKEwiXntamsNzrAhUXac0KHd--BvwQjrkEegQIGRAI&ep=6 You may also find the Simple Kicking Punting Tracker, or Punt tracker app on the App Store helpful in charting your kicks and punts https://apps.apple.com/us/app/simple-kicking/id1492643118 Follow @SimpleKicking on: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/simplekicking Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplekicking Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simplekicking Web: https://www.simplekicking.com

Episode 10 of the Simple Kicking Podcast features two excellent kickers from the Big 10 Conference. 2019 Consensus All-America, Keith Duncan, who is the kicker for the University of Iowa Hawkeyes, and Jake Pinegar, who is the kicker for the Penn State Nittany Lions. This is a roundtable discussion on how these elite kickers prepare for and perform in big games. Regardless of the situation, listen to how they both relate to each other’s hard work. All-American kicker Keith Duncan shakes hands with Head Coach Kirk Ferentz after each made field goal or PAT. After kicking numerous game winning field goals, you might feel Keith’s calm demeanor as he tells the story of ending the Michigan Wolverines playoffs hopes in 2018. Fans rushing the field, is a byproduct of his mental progression & maturity. A former walk-on, Duncan is considered the best college football kicker. In 2020, he too was named to Lou Groza preseason Watch List in 2020,. Additionally, he was named to the preseason first-team All-America by Walter Camp, Phil Steele and Athlon Sports, preseason first-team All-Big Ten by Athlon Sports and Phil Steele. Here are his stats: 29/34 as a junior, making 100% of his kicks inside 40 yards. Coached by James Franklin and Joe Lorig, Pinegar is an Iowa native. Listen to his bizarre recruiting story. He was a starter as a true freshman in 2018,, breaking the Penn State freshman scoring record. Another record he tied for is a Penn State long field goal of 45 yards in the Cotton Bowl Classic vs the University of Memphis at the Dallas Cowboys AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The record was previously held by current New York Jets placekicker, Sam Ficken. Pinegar shares why his mindset is critical to his early success, especially in big games vs. the Ohio State University Buckeyes at Beaver Stadium in State College, PA. In fact he was recently named to the 2020 Lou Groza Award watchlist for the upcoming season. In 2019, he converted 11/12 field goal attempts. Reid Fergsuon, who is the long snapper for the Buffalo Bills, shared a story of nerves that is found on this podcast episode. Please check out Reid’s episode below: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c58683uzemc&t=1448s Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/247pZKPeigXoYzO3uDeNTq Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-6-reid-ferguson-nfl-long-snapper-buffalo-bills-69/id1521447540?i=1000487065100 Google Play: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZGNsb3VkLmNvbS91c2Vycy9zb3VuZGNsb3VkOnVzZXJzOjg0MDI0OTUyMy9zb3VuZHMucnNz/episode/dGFnOnNvdW5kY2xvdWQsMjAxMDp0cmFja3MvODY5OTA1Nzk1?sa=X&ved=0CAsQzsICahcKEwiQ6oyanaPrAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQ&hl=en You may also find the Simple Kicking Punting Tracker, or Punt tracker app on the App Store helpful in charting your kicks and punts https://apps.apple.com/us/app/simple-kicking/id1492643118 Follow @SimpleKicking on: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/simplekicking Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplekicking Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simplekicking Web: https://www.simplekicking.com Please follow Keith Duncan: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keithdunc3/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/keithdunc3 Please follow Jake Pinegar: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jakepinegarr/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jpinegar10 Making it to the NFL is hard, after speaking with Rob Roche in a previous episode we learned the difference between getting a job vs. keeping a job. Please check out that episode here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-5-rob-roche-nfl-agent-discusses-nfl-kickers/id1521447540?i=1000486373906 You may also find the Simple Kicking Punting Tracker, or Punt tracker app on the App Store helpful in charting your kicks and punts https://apps.apple.com/us/app/simple-kicking/id1492643118

Ryan Jones is a former NCAA kicker who was a 4-year starter at the University of Cincinnati. He was coached by former Ohio State Head Coach Luke Fickell. He spent most of his career as a kickoff specialist, and is currently an NFL Free Agent, pursuing a career kicking both field goals and kickoffs in the league. Why have a free agent who has little experience kicking field goals on the show? Because the goal of this episode is to give kickers from all levels nuggets to incorporate into their training and preparation. High school kickers who aspire to play college football might connect with how the little things make the biggest difference. He shares a key story from former NFL kicker, Nick Novak, (San Diego Chargers and Houston Texans.) Additionally, the Show covers previous advice from Reid Ferguson who is the long snapper for the Buffalo Bills. Reid had a goal to not give the front office a reason to cut you outside of on-field performance. You can check out that podcast episode: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c58683uzemc&t=1448s Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/247pZKPeigXoYzO3uDeNTq Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-6-reid-ferguson-nfl-long-snapper-buffalo-bills-69/id1521447540?i=1000487065100 Google Play: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZGNsb3VkLmNvbS91c2Vycy9zb3VuZGNsb3VkOnVzZXJzOjg0MDI0OTUyMy9zb3VuZHMucnNz/episode/dGFnOnNvdW5kY2xvdWQsMjAxMDp0cmFja3MvODY5OTA1Nzk1?sa=X&ved=0CAsQzsICahcKEwiQ6oyanaPrAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQ&hl=en Lessons are repeated from the Tyler Brown episode like hitting quality balls, athleticism, and enjoying the process. Multiple references are made during this episode, please check out that show on the University of Michigan Special teams coach here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-1-tyler-brown-university-of-michigan-special-teams/id1521447540?i=1000480312979 You may also find the Simple Kicking Punting Tracker, or Punt tracker app on the App Store helpful in charting your kicks and punts https://apps.apple.com/us/app/simple-kicking/id1492643118 Follow @SimpleKicking on: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/simplekicking Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplekicking Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simplekicking Web: https://www.simplekicking.com Making it to the NFL is hard, after speaking with Rob Roche in a previous episode we learned the difference between getting a job vs. keeping a job. Please check out that episode here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-5-rob-roche-nfl-agent-discusses-nfl-kickers/id1521447540?i=1000486373906

Lonie Paxton is a former NFL long snapper who played in the league for 12 seasons. He spent most of his career on the New England Patriots, and finished with the Denver Broncos. He is a 3-time Super Bowl Champion for the Patriots. The meat of this episode is a prime cut of hard work, trust, and the importance of the team. A graduate of Sacramento State, Lonie shares overall stories on various teammates like Tom Brady, Tedy Bruschi, Junior Seau, Larry Izzo, and Willie McGinest. Under the special teams category, he shares gold on Adam Vinatieri, and some of his favorite holders like Lee Johnson, Ken Walter, and Josh Miller. You might enjoy listening to the stories about Bill Belichick because it gives a full taste of what made the Patriots dynasty so incredible. He tells the story of the game tying field goal in the “Patriots Snow Bowl” which was the 2001 AFC Championship. This is the game notoriously known as the “Tuck Rule Game” were Tom Brady’s fumble was ruled as an incomplete pass. Hearing Lonie’s perspective made this one special. Reid Fergsuon, who is the long snapper for the Buffalo Bills, shares some of the same wisdom as Lonie and you can check out that podcast episode: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c58683uzemc&t=1448s Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/247pZKPeigXoYzO3uDeNTq Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-6-reid-ferguson-nfl-long-snapper-buffalo-bills-69/id1521447540?i=1000487065100 Google Play: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZGNsb3VkLmNvbS91c2Vycy9zb3VuZGNsb3VkOnVzZXJzOjg0MDI0OTUyMy9zb3VuZHMucnNz/episode/dGFnOnNvdW5kY2xvdWQsMjAxMDp0cmFja3MvODY5OTA1Nzk1?sa=X&ved=0CAsQzsICahcKEwiQ6oyanaPrAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQ&hl=en You may also find the Simple Kicking Punting Tracker, or Punt tracker app on the App Store helpful in charting your kicks and punts https://apps.apple.com/us/app/simple-kicking/id1492643118 Follow @SimpleKicking on: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/simplekicking Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplekicking Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simplekicking Web: https://www.simplekicking.com Transitioning to the Broncos, he was a solid teammate to Matt Prater, who is still having a solid career with the Detroit Lions. Lonie was not only a talented long snapper, but a supportive rock for his kickers and punters. To this day he stays in touch with NFL Snappers Morgan Cox (Baltimore Ravens), and Joe Cardona (New England Patriots), and others sharing his wisdom, knowledge and experience. Please follow Lonie Paxton: Instagram: https://instagram.com/loniepaxton YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MrLongsnapper66 Making it to the NFL is hard, after speaking with Rob Roche in a previous episode we learned the difference between getting a job vs. keeping a job. Please check out that episode here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-5-rob-roche-nfl-agent-discusses-nfl-kickers/id1521447540?i=1000486373906 You may also find the Simple Kicking Punting Tracker, or Punt tracker app on the App Store helpful in charting your kicks and punts https://apps.apple.com/us/app/simple-kicking/id1492643118 Follow @SimpleKicking on: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/simplekicking Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplekicking Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simplekicking Web: https://www.simplekicking.com

John Carney is a former NFL kicker who played in the league for 20+ seasons. He spent 75% of his career on the San Diego Chargers (currently known as the Los Angeles Chargers) and the New Orleans Saints. His last name was also stitched on jerseys for the following teams: Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Los Angeles Rams, Jacksonville Jaguars, Kansas City Chiefs, and the New York Giants. In 1994 he was selected to the Pro Bowl with the Chargers, and 14 years later with the Giants in 2008. The Simple Kicking podcast has had echoes of wisdom throughout the various episodes. This conversation is a direct shot from the source of many of those nuggets. This episode covers stories from Carney’s career, both playing and coaching. He covers Thomas Morstead’s epic onside kick from Super Bowl XLIV between the Indianapolis Colts and the New Orleans Saints, how Carney made his way to the University of Notre Dame football team from Caridnal Newman High School in West Palm Beach, Florida, and what makes the great kickers and punters tick. Currently, Carney mentors thousands of kickers, punters, and long snappers through the Carney Training facility in Carlsbad, California. Please follow John Carney: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/carneycoaching Instagram: https://instagram.com/carneykicking Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/carneycoaching YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/carneycoaching Web: https://www.carneycoaching.com/ The author of an historic career, John was inducted into the New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame, and he is the all time leading scorer for the San Diego Chargers. He is transfusing his experience to kickers spanning a wide range; active-NFL kickers, punters & long snappers, NFL free agents, college kickers, high school kickers, and others. Here is a list of the names that Carney has seen or worked with before: Shayne Graham* - Kicker (Current Special Teams Coach at the University of Florida, Cincinnati Bengals, Virginia Tech University) Nick Novak (University of Maryland, Los Angeles Chargers, Houston Texans) https://www.instagram.com/8nicknovak Steve Weatherford (University of Illinois, New Orleans Saints, Kansas City Chiefs, Jacksonville Jaguars, New York Jets, New York Giants) https://www.instagram.com/weatherford5 Ty Long (University of Alabama-Birmingham, Los Angeles Chargers) https://www.instagram.com/tyrlong2/ Thomas Morstead (Southern Methodist University “SMU”, New Orleans Saints) https://www.instagram.com/thomasmorstead/ Younghoe Koo (Georgia Southern, Atlanta Falcons) https://www.instagram.com/kooyounghoe/ Matt Darr (University of Tennessee, Miami Dolphins, New York Jets, Buffalo Bills) https://www.instagram.com/m_darr/ Colton Schmidt (UC Davis, Buffalo Bills) https://www.instagram.com/schmidttykicker/ Nick Folk (University of Arizona, Dallas Cowboys, New York Jets, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New England Patriots) https://www.instagram.com/nickfolk2https://www.instagram.com/schmidttykicker/ Blair Walsh (University of Georgia, Minnesota Vikings) Matt Wile (University of Michigan, Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Minnesota Vikings) You may also find the Simple Kicking Punting Tracker, or Punt tracker app on the App Store helpful in charting your kicks and punts https://apps.apple.com/us/app/simple-kicking/id1492643118 Follow @SimpleKicking on: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/simplekicking Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplekicking Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simplekicking Web: https://www.simplekicking.com

Reid Ferguson is the Long Snapper for the Buffalo Bills. The Bills selected him as an undrafted rookie free agent in 2016, and his first NFL season as a starter was 2017. Reid played college football at Louisiana State University after graduating from Buford High School in Buford, GA. Reid’s brother is Blake Ferguson. Blake is the Long Snapper for the Miami Dolphins, an AFC East Rival. Making it to the NFL is hard, after speaking with Rob Roche in last week’s episode we learned the difference between getting a job vs. keeping a job. Please check out that episode here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-5-rob-roche-nfl-agent-discusses-nfl-kickers/id1521447540?i=1000486373906 In this discussion Reid illustrates how critical accuracy is, and how it comes with a wide thanklessness for the position. In fact, Jon Dorenbos (Philadelphia Eagles, New Orleans Saints) name was brought up, and it was only moments before the interview did I find out if Jon’s career and current talents. Tom Brady is not the G.O.A.T without Adam Vinatieri. Who was the long snapper for his game winning field goals in the Super Bowls for the New England Patriots? Reid knew, Lonie Paxton. On the other hand, I did not. Long snappers are unnoticed, underappreciated, yet the most critical piece of the kicking and punting puzzle. This episode covers topics surrounding Reid’s journey at Buford High School and LSU. He echoes the previously heard wisdom for high school snappers to NFL free agent snappers who have desires to snap in the NFL. The Chris Sailer & Chris Rubio episode is an appropriate place to hear the coaches perspective, beautifully linking that critical relationship that highlighted Reid’s college football recruiting, technical learning, and how he learned to enjoy the long snapping grind. Please check out that podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-4-chris-sailer-chris-rubio/id1521447540?i=1000485609988 Please follow Reid: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/snapflow69 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reidferguson You may also find the Simple Kicking Punting Tracker, or Punt tracker app on the App Store helpful in charting your kicks and punts https://apps.apple.com/us/app/simple-kicking/id1492643118 Follow @SimpleKicking on: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/simplekicking Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplekicking Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simplekicking Web: https://www.simplekicking.com

Rob Roche is the President of RSR Sports. He is certified by the National Football League Players Association as a contract advisor and is authorized to negotiate with NFL Teams on behalf of professional football players that have either been drafted or signed as free agents. Rob opened up to share stories with the Community. He exudes passion, interest, and energy which made our time together flow. The way he approached the Show is how he approaches his clients with 100% commitment. This episode covers major topics surrounding kicking and punting in the NFL from contract negotiations to how he became an NFL agent. Topics were raised from previous episodes with other guests. For example, Rob gives his opinion on how to earn a job in the NFL vs. how to keep a job. This is related to a discussion with Tyler Brown, Kicking Coach for the Michigan Wolverines, Rob shares his advice to college freshman kickers who have desires to kick in the NFL. He shares how to deal with pressure similarly to the Chris Sailer & Chris Rubio episode. The key connecting idea is to enjoy yourself, and have fun kicking, punting, or long snapping. Additionally he breaks down the important features of an NFL contract, backed by hard numbers that he has successfully won on behalf of his clients. Over a twenty year career as an NFL agent, Rob has negotiated hundreds of millions of dollars in NFL contracts. He has negotiated record breaking contracts for clients such as: Justin Tucker - Kicker (Baltimore Ravens, University of Texas, Westlake High School) Josh Brown - Kicker (New York Giants, University of Nebraska, Foyil High School) Shayne Graham* - Kicker (Cincinnati Bengals, Virginia Tech University, Pulaski High School) Neil Rackers** - Kicker (Arizona Cardinals, Houston Texans, University of Illinois, Aquinas-Mercy High School Justin Rohrwasser - Kicker (No. 159 overall pick (fifth round) in the 2020 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots, Marshall University, University of Rhode Island) Brett Maher - Kicker (New York Jets, Dallas Cowboys, Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Ottawa Redblacks, University of Nebraska, Kearney High School) Thomas Hennessy - Long Snapper (New York Jets, Indianapolis Colts, Duke University, Don Bosco Preparatory High School) Rick Lovato - Long Snapper (Philadelphia Eagles, Old Dominion, Middletown High School South) Chase McLaughlin*** - Kicker (Indianapolis Colts, Buffalo Bills, University of Illinois, Cypress Woods High School) Aldrick Rosas - Kicker (New York Giants, Southern Oregon, Orland High School) Matt McCrane - Kicker (Pittsburgh Steelers, Kansas State, Brownwood High School) Dominik Eberle - Kicker (Las Vegas Raiders, Utah State, Redondo Union High School) He also represents broadcasters such as Jordan Kent (Play-by-Play announcer for the Portland Trailblazers and Nintendo Gaming) Additionally, Rob is a nationally recognized authority on the role of agents in the sports industry. Finally, Rob is a Professor of Sports Management at The College of New Jersey in Ewing, NJ and Drew University in Madison, NJ. *Shayne is the current special teams analyst at the University of Florida & he had stints with nearly half of the teams in the NFL: New Orleans Saints, Seattle Seahawks, Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, Baltimore Ravens, New York Giants, New England Patriots, Washington Redskins, Dallas Cowboys, Miami Dolphins, Houston Texans, Cleveland Browns, Pittsburgh Steelers, Atlanta Falcons **Neil Rackers also played for the Cincinnati Bengals. ***Chase also had stints with the Minnesota Vikings, San Francisco 49ers, and the Los Angeles Chargers Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/simplekicking Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplekicking Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simplekicking Web: https://www.simplekicking.com

Episode 4 features Chris Sailer and Chris Rubio. Over the past 20 years, Sailer & Rubio have built a kicking, punting, and long snapping empire. Hosting camps across the country, they give instruction to kickers, punters, and long snappers. As an added bonus, there is a ranking system for specialists that is highly regarded by the top NCAA Division 1 (D-1) football coaches. Consequently, the top specialists have successful college careers. Many of them have captured the Ray Guy Award or the Lou Groza Award. Here is a list of the NFL specialists that have been through the Chris Sailer Kicking Camps: Justin Tucker, Baltimore Ravens, University of Texas, Westlake High School Dustin Hopkins, Washington Redskins, Florida State University, Clear Lake High School Kai Forbath, Dallas Cowboys, UCLA Nick Folk, NFL (Dallas Cowboys, New York Jets, New England Patriots), Arizona, Blair Walsh, Minnesota Vikings, University of Georgia Jeff Lock, Minnesota VIkings, UCLA Tress Way, Washington Redskins, University of Oklahoma Bryan Anger, Houston Texans, University of California, Berkeley Colton Schmidt, Buffalo Bills, University of California, Davis Cody Parkey, Philadelphia Eagles, Auburn University Matt Darr, Miami Dolphins, University of Tennessee Bradley Pinion, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, San Francisco 49ers, Clemson University Reid Ferguson, Buffalo Bills, LSU, Buford High School Blake Ferguson, Miami Dolphins, LSU, Buford High School Ty Long, Los Angeles Chargers, University of Alabama, Birmingham (UAB) JK Scott, Green Bay Packers, University of Alabama Elliot Fry, Chicago Bears, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, University of South Carolina Please comment or like below! Sailer, Rubio and I reconnected at the Top 12 event in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, and after a sweltering kicking camp, they joined me to talk about how Chris Sailer Kicking and Rubio Long Snapping began. Please check Chris out below : Follow @Chris_Sailer on: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chris_sailer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrissailerkicking Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chris_sailer Web: https://www.ChrisSailerKicking.com Please check Chris Rubio out below : Follow @TheChrisRubio on: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/TheChrisRubio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rubiolongsnapping Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rubio.longsnapping Web: https://www.RubioLongSnapping.com You may also find the Simple Kicking Punting Tracker, or Punt tracker app on the App Store helpful in charting your kicks and punts https://apps.apple.com/us/app/simple-kicking/id1492643118 Follow @SimpleKicking on: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/simplekicking Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplekicking Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simplekicking Web: https://www.simplekicking.com At the Top 12 Camp, I personally charted the kicks and punts using the Simple Kicking App. The data concluded that it was definitely the best kicking and punting talent in the country. Cameron Little Joe McFadden Bert Auburn David Kemp Cole Becker Joshua Bryan Brenden Segovia Tommy Doman Michael Hughes Caden Costa Will Fowler Carter Brown This episode feels like a hang out with your coaches and teammates. You will hear how the best in the country prepared, how they compete, and how they deal with pressure. Additionally, if your goal is to receive a full college scholarship as a kicker, punter or long snapper - then going to one of their camps is likely a good strategy. They have a wide variety of events & relationships: #Top12, Underclassmen Invitational, Event Elite, The Punt Factory, Rising Stars, U.S. Army All-American Bowl, Polynesian Bowl, and other charting camps.

Episode 3 is really part 2 of the Austin McNamara interview. In 2019 Austin was a Freshman All-American Punter for Texas Tech. Coached by Head CoachMatt Wells & Special Teams Coordinator Mark Tommerdahl, he was also named to the 2019 All-Big12 Football team. If you’re a nerd about kicking and punting, you could find that this episode is just right for you. Please comment or like below! On the surface, Austin’s stats are impressive, averaging 45 yards per punt in 2019 as a true Freshman for the Red Raiders. Digging deeper into the conversation, I find it more appropriate to call it outstanding. You may also find the Simple Kicking Punting Tracker, or Punt tracker app on the App Store helpful in charting your kicks and punts https://apps.apple.com/us/app/simple-kicking/id1492643118 Follow @SimpleKicking on: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/simplekicking Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplekicking Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simplekicking Web: https://www.simplekicking.com The second segment goes deeper into why. Find out how Austin improves in the offseason, #HardWorkPaysOff and in specific how he manages the windy conditions in Lubbock, Texas. Jones AT&T Stadium is difficult to play in, and he knows how to punt in or with the wind. Texas Tech Football Recruiting got an amazing recruit in Austin McNamara. Who knows, maybe one day he ends up as successful as Patrick Mahomes, but he might end up being a Texas Tech football player in the NFL. Listening to this segment will sound like listening to a professional because it goes into the weeds on how Austin approaches his daily routine. It spells out what his phrase “Hard Work Pays Off” looks like and feels like. If you think you want a college football scholarship then hearing this story might inspire you. Austin does the little things very well, which makes him have 100% confidence when he steps on the field. Austin was named to the Freshman All-America Team on multiple outlets: USA Today Sports, 247Sports, Football Writers Association of America, The Athletic, and Pro Football Focus. He is the first Texas Tech Punter to ever be named a Freshman All American. (Put him in the same trajectory as Patrick Mahomes, QB, Kansas City Chiefs, MVP of Super Bowl LIV) He outperformed nearly all punters, averaging over 45 yards in net punting compared to the 38.82 yards in NCAA Average. Plus he played against some of the top punt returners in the NCAA. More of his impressive stats to follow because the McNamara episode is broken up into 2 segments. For parents of high school football kickers and punters this segment may answer some of the following questions: How to get a college athletic scholarship? How do I get exposure to college football coaches, special teams coordinators, special teams QC or Analysts? Which showcases, combines, invitationals, camps should I go to? Who is the best kicking coach? Who is the best punting coach? Austin is from Highland High School in Gilbert, Arizona. You may also find the Simple Kicking Punting Tracker, or Punt tracker app on the App Store helpful in charting your kicks and punts https://apps.apple.com/us/app/simple-kicking/id1492643118 Follow @SimpleKicking on: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/simplekicking Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplekicking Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simplekicking Web: https://www.simplekicking.com

Austin McNamara was the starting punter for the Texas Tech Red Raiders in 2019. As a true freshman, he was selected to the 2019 All-Big 12 Football First Team. You may also find the Simple Kicking Punting Tracker, or Punt tracker app on the App Store helpful in charting your kicks and punts https://apps.apple.com/us/app/simple-kicking/id1492643118 Follow @SimpleKicking on: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/simplekicking Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplekicking Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simplekicking Web: https://www.simplekicking.com There were numerous 2020 NFL Draft selections on this team of stars: - CeeDee Lamb, WR, Oklahoma, No. 17 overall pick (first round) in the 2020 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys - Kenneth Murray, LB, Oklahoma, No. 23 overall pick (first round) by the Los Angeles Chargers - Jordyn Brooks, LB, Texas Tech, No. 27 overall pick (first round) by the Seattle Seahawks - Jeff Gladney, CB, TCU, No. 31 overall pick (first round) by the Minnesota Vikings - Ross Blacklock, DT, TCU, No. 40 overall pick by the Houston Texans - Jalen Hurts, QB, Oklahoma, Alabama, No. 53 overall pick by the Philadelphia Eagles - Devin Duvernay, WR, Texas Longhorns, No. 92 overall pick by the Baltimore Ravens - James Lynch, DL, Baylor, No. 130 overall pick by the Minnesota Vikings - Colton McKivitz, OT,West Virginia, No. 153 overall pick by the San Francisco 49ers - Hakeem Adeniji, OT, Kansas, No. 180 overall pick by the Cincinnati Bengals - Bravvion Roy, DL, Baylor, No. 184 overall pick (sixth round) by the Carolina Panthers (Coached by Head Coach Matt Rhule) Austin was also named to the Freshman All-America Team on multiple outlets: USA Today Sports, 247Sports, Football Writers Association of America, The Athletic, and Pro Football Focus. He is the first Texas Tech Punter to ever be named a Freshman All American. (Put him in the same trajectory as Patrick Mahomes, QB, Kansas City Chiefs, MVP of Super Bowl LIV) He outperformed nearly all punters, averaging over 45 yards in net punting compared to the 38.82 yards in NCAA Average. Plus he played against some of the top punt returners in the NCAA. More of his impressive stats to follow because the McNamara episode is broken up into 2 segments. The first segment was recorded around Father’s Day weekend and it covers how his dad, Brian McNamara, coached Austin early on, and how he aided Austin during the college football recruiting. The goal was and always has been to improve at punting. Brian talks about how hard Austin works, and shares his favorite hashtag #HardWorkPaysOff. For parents of high school football kickers and punters this segment may answer some of the following questions: How to get a college athletic scholarship? How do I get exposure to college football coaches, special teams coordinators, special teams QC or Analysts? Which showcases, combines, invitationals, camps should I go to? Who is the best kicking coach? Who is the best punting coach? Brian did not miss a game in 2019, just as Jim Burrow did not. Jim is the father of Heisman winner, Joe Burrow, and 2019 National championship for the LSU Tigers in the College Football Playoff, and was the first overall pick in 2020 NFL Draft by the Cincinnati Bengals. Brian played collegiate golf at Long Beach State before earning degrees at the University of Texas and BYU. He also coached Austin at Highland High School in Gilbert, Arizona and guided Austin to choose his own path, serving as a wingman. You may also find the Simple Kicking Punting Tracker, or Punt tracker app on the App Store helpful in charting your kicks and punts https://apps.apple.com/us/app/simple-kicking/id1492643118 Follow @SimpleKicking on: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/simplekicking Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplekicking Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simplekicking Web: https://www.simplekicking.com

Tyler Brown is a Special Teams Graduate Assistant at the University of Michigan. Tyler has been surrounded by elite kickers and punters for nearly 2 decades through his father, Randy Brown. Randy is the Special Teams Coach at the Baltimore Ravens. Tyler has been by his father's side while he coached NFL placekickers like, Jason Elam, David Akers, Billy Cundiff, Justin Tucker, Wil Lutz, and the list goes on. Tyler has learned from "The Wolfpack" which is the best specialist unit to ever be assembled in the NFL. The Wolfpack is made up of: kicker Justin Tucker, punter Sam Koch, and long snapper Morgan Cox. Tyler knows what it takes to earn a job, but also keep one, and win Championships like the Baltimore Ravens in 2012 capturing a Super Bowl. Tyler has implemented the experience gained from his mentorship under Randy to "the Wolverines" in Ann Arbor. In 3 seasons, numerous school records have been broken by Jake Moody and Quinn Nordin. Most importantly the system is in place, working like a well oiled engine. The inaugural episode of the Simple Kicking podcast covers the lessons Ty has learned from his specialists and he opens up on his techniques on coaching. His best advice comes on recruiting, and how kickers and punters can improve. For example, his specialists watch film on NFL kickers like Harrison Butler of the Kansas City Chiefs, and emulate their technique.