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Recruiting: The Life Of A Kicker
Written by Chris Sailer
Friday, 31 December 2004 16:00

Freshman Year: The adventure begins.
This is the time to learn how to kick/punt/long snap correctly - it is never too early.
The earlier proper mechanics are learned - the better.
Muscle memory is a great kicking tool.
Enjoy your first season!

  • This is the time to find a credible kicking/long snapping coach that is well respected and has proper experience and knowledge to pass along.
  • Attend one-on-one kicking lessons, small group kicking sessions, small kicking camps, and large kicking camps and competitions.
    Experience is invaluable.

Sophomore Year: Time for the hard work to pay off.
After a year of learning the ropes - it is now time to be effective in game situations.
A great sophomore year can land you on the early recruiting exposure map.
Exposure is a necessity!

  • Continue working with your same kicking/long snapping coach (hopefully you found a good one!)
    Never think that you know it all.
    A good coach will know how to help you develop through each stage of the kicking/long snapping process.
  • Continue to attend one-on-one kicking lessons, small group sessions, small kicking camps, and large kicking camps and competitions.
    The combination of this training schedule will lead to the experience you need to be successful at the next level.
  • Sending out your first highlight video may be an option after this season.
    If you feel like you had a great year and have great film to send out - go for it, it can't hurt.
    Be sure to add practice footage, which captures your highest potential.
    Send out as many video/DVD's as you wish.
    Video should be no longer than 3-5 minutes.
    Note: Most colleges will never get around to watching your video.
    Follow up after you have sent out the video to have a coach give you an evaluation of your skills to see where you stand.
  • Send bio information along with the video.
    Bio information should include:
    Name, Address, Home Phone Number, Cell Phone Number, Email Address, High School, Graduation Year, High School Coaches Name and Number, Kicking Coaches Name and Number, Stats, Awards Won, and Academic Information.
  • Attend Chris Sailer Kicking's Annual National Kicking Competition and Combine.
    This is a very important time to get your name on the map.
    The Competition (January) and the Combine (May) is the place to make that happen.
    Your goal:
    Making the "TOP 12"!
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