On Friday, we had our ALL-DAY camp in Sparta, WI where we had drills and instruction in the morning, then broke for lunch and a film evaluation session. After lunch, we headed back out to the stadium to get charted in kick offs, punting and field goals... along with some additional pressure practice to better handle game anxiety (hint: your brain can be told whether to have anxiety or simply be excited for the chance — choose the latter)! Then, on Saturday, it was back to a half-day kicking and punting camp in DeForest, Wisconsin. We had a smaller group of specialists on a sunny (but windy) day. Just know that our camps are always ON... if you play in it, we practice in it. And windy days are a great training tool. Instead of kicking exclusively WITH THE WIND, go DIRECTLY INTO IT. Yes, you'll kick or punt with less distance, but the wind magnifies your mistakes. If you don't make mistakes, guess what? The ball flies straight ahead. If it hooks or fades, you get instant feedback about foot or shoulder position at impact. NEXT CAMP: UW-River Falls "Minnesconsin MEGA CAMP" on Wednesday, June 17th. It's a combine with about 50+ college coaches in attendance. Some players get signed on the spot. Everyone gets a fair shake. Good experience with a lot of bodies (1,000 kids last year with about 50 specialists). NEXT MFKC CAMP: Woodbury, Minnesota on Saturday, June 20th. Still spots available. Sign up at: kickerscamp.com

My older brother just sent this clipping to me - for no other reason than to share a kicking competition in Indianapolis (where he lives) that's going on between Colts 2025 starter Spencer Shrader (got hurt during the season) and Colts 2025 starter Blake Grupe (his replacement). They both are proven. They both are really good. They both will likely be starters "somewhere" in the NFL, but your team will only use one. Which do you choose? I got in that battle many years ago... and lost. Either decision would change my life. Learn to compete. Embrace the competition. Win or lose, be grateful for the opportunity and know that you gave your best shot. You might be one of the 32 best kickers in the world. Or you might be Mr. 39. 😬

That's what happens when you put @Ellis Wangelin into your group! I love E's positivity and his genuine desire to help kids. He has already offered his monthly prize to go to @Nash Rogness, who is a kicker, but perhaps should look into being a strong safety? 😁 Which means @Jim Gorecki, Ellis looked past you to give away his hardware. Hmm, "them's fightin' words." Might have to be a Rumble at Regis this week! Falcons vs. Blue Devils! I know who I'm rooting for. 🤣

Hi, my name is Aiden, I’m the kicker at lomira high school. I’m coming up on my second (senior) year of football, I’ve played soccer my whole life so I’d say I have great experience kicking. I’m making this post because I’m looking for some advice or critiquing on my extra points, and kickoffs. Below I will attach a few videos I have of myself kicking 20 yd field goals.(I will make a post on kickoffs in a later day) I am really hoping to have a great senior season but for that I would like some feedback on how I can improve my distance and height.

As a kicking coach, I get a lot of kicking and punting tips on my phone... Meta seems to know that I'm "into that sort thing." 🤣 I'm not the only coach online, but it struck me with this one that they were giving some good advice, but the message wasn't entirely clear. Sometimes it's tough to teach a lesson in 30-60 seconds. To get a better traditional punt, you need to EXTEND the ball with your movement pushing forward (that's the green arrow image). Many punters get in the habit of thinking hangtime and pulling back and lifting up with their shoulders and ball. You will hit a higher ball, but not a better ball. Your leg extends much further than you think. Your movement forward allows the drop to advance to the top of your foot instead of falling into your ankle. Upon release of the ball, your right hand and arm (for righties) should be fully extended (no bend in your arm). Practice doing this in "exaggeration" a few times. You may find that you will get some great turnovers because your ball will finally be in the proper spot to strike. Remember to keep your ankle locked out to give the flattest surface for the ball to springboard off your foot.