Emphasizing ‘A Natural Style of Kicking and Punting’®, Coach Zauner’s teaching philosophy facilitates an environment where kicking specialists develop the skills, technique, and confidence to achieve their maximum physical and mental potential. At an amateur and professional level, Coach Zauner, LLC programs and events provide a kicker, punter or snapper ‘A Specialist’s Path to PRO Football'®...Coach Zauner, LLC Mission Statement

Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Younghoe Koo 2016 Lou Groza Finialist

Younghoe Koo (Georgia Southern)
2016 Lou Groza Finalist
Michael Geiger / Younghoe Koo / Hayden Hunt
 At Coach Zauner's 2016 July Specialist's Camp in Milwaukee, WI
Congrats to 2016 Lou Groza Finalists, Younghoe Koo (Georgia Southern).

Last year I received a phone call from Younghoe Koo inquiring about attending my July PRO Development Camp for Kickers and Punters.  Snapper, Jake Banta One of his teammates had attended several of Coach Zauner's events an gave him a strong recommendation to reach out for guidance as he approached his Senior Year.
Younghoe Koo Working to Refine His Kicking & Kickoff Technique
When we talked he mentioned that he had aspirations to take his game to the next level and wanted to  work on and improve certain aspects of his game.  So, this summer he attended my July PRO Development Camp in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with many other top College Kickers and Punters. 
Coach Zauner's 2016 PRO Development Camp in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
During this three day camp I noticed this young man had some excellent kicking potential.  He and Michael Geiger (Michigan State) won the Sunday Field Goal Contest.  
Michael Geiger (Michigan State) and Younghoe Koo (Georgia Southern) Win Field Goal Contest
In his senior year, as of November 22, 2017  Younghoe Koo is 19 for 20 after 10 games.  His only miss I believe was from 54 yards two games ago.  
Coach Zauner's Award Winners
Once again, Congratulations to Younghoe Koo for his nomination to the 2016 Lou Groza Finalist List.  The two other 2016 Groza Finalists are: Daniel Carlson (Auburn) and Zane Gonzalez (ASU). I wish all three kickers the best of luck in quest for the prestigous 25th Lou Groza Award.

Younghoe Koo Makes 2017 Final NFL Roster Cut With Los Angeles Chargers


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Saturday, October 29, 2016

Australian Punters Check out Coach Zauner's Programs

Australian Punters in the NFL?



Several years ago Coach Zauner went to Melbourne Australia to check out a group of Australian Punters to qualify for his Free Agent Combine. Why?

In the early 1990's when I was just working as a Kicking Consultant and living in San Diego I was called one day by then General Manager, Bobby Beathard, to come over to Jack Murphy Stadium and check out some young Australian Aussie Rules Punter.  Flashback!  It was Darren Bennett. 

After the workout Bobby asked my opinion and there was no question that this young man had NFL potential but in my opinion needed some technique work. Bobby asked me to work with him to get him NFL ready. I said Yes, However.....
Aussie Rules Punter Signs with San Diego Chargers
That same week I received my dream call from Dennis Green, who was then the Head Coach of the Minnesota Vikings.  

As history shows a week later I became the Special Teams Coordinator for the Minnesota Viking and Darren Bennett signs in 1994 with the San Diego Chargers.  In 1995 Darren is sent to NFL Europe and plays with the Amsterdam Admirals and becomes NFL ready.  In his first NFL season in 1995 Darren becomes a PRO Bowl Punter. 

Since meeting Darren way back in the early 1990's we have both gone on to have long NFL careers. While coaching in the NFL from 1993 to 2007 I noticed the influx of Australian Rules Punters and the success they had in the NFL. Several examples are Ben Graham (Geelong Australia), Sav Rocca  and Matt McBriar both of (Melbourne, Australia).

Most recently, younger Australian Rules punters are having success and an impact on the United States College Football scene.  College football coaches are now using the Aussie Rules or Rugby running punt technique.  It has become a weapon for field position in College Football.

The only problem I see is that some of the very successful Australian Punters in College Football using the running punt scheme are not transitioning to the Professional Football League because of their lack of NFL Punting Technique.   Translation: Good Hands, Quick Get-Offs, Directional Punting with Hang Times.  

Coach Zauner teaches 'A Natural Style of Kicking and Punting' and that is why many Australian's are checking out Coach Zauner's One on One Lessons and Camps to improve their technique. If they want exposure to NFL Teams they are checking out Coach Zauner's Combines.    
Coach Zauner with Australian Rules Punting Group in Melbourne Australian
Today, Australians Rules Punters and Professional Rugby players are coming to Fountain Hills, Arizona to refine their NFL Punting Technique and Rugby Kicking Technique.


Also, Professional Australian Rules Punters and Australian College Punters are coming to Coach Zauner's College Senior and Free Agent Combines to get Exposure to NFL Teams.
Coach Zauner's Free Agent Combine in March in Gilbert, Arizona

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Thursday, October 27, 2016

Nolan Frese Seattle Seahawks Snappper

Nolan Frese Seattle Seahawks Snapper


Congrats to former University of Houston Snapper, Nolan Frese for first signing a Free Agent contract after the NFL 2016 Draft.  During the last two years Nolan Frese has invested time, hard work and money to be the best he can be.   Nolan went into the Seahawks training camp and competed and has now won the starting Snapping roster sport for the Seattle Seahawks.

I would like to thank Nolan for investing into Coach Zauner's Snapping Programs and happy to see the ONE on ONE Snapping Lessons, Snappers ONLY Training Camps and College Senior Combine produced results for him.  Coach Zauner's Programs are 'A Specialist's Path To PRO Football'.
Nolan Frese ONE on ONE Lesson in Milwaukee Wisconsin in July 2015
Nolan first came to Milwaukee, Wisconsin in July of 2014 & 2015 for ONE on ONE Snapping Lessons to work to refine his snapping and blocking technique.  He also attended some PRO Development camps in Wisconsin and Arizona.
Nolan Frese at January 2016 Snapper's ONLY Training Camp
This past January he attended my Snappers ONLY Training camp with 35 other snappers to prepare for the Coach Zauner's 2016 College Senior Combine.
Snapper's ONLY Training Camp in Fountain Hills, Arizona in January
Next, Nolan came to Coach Zauner's 2016 College Senior Combine February 26-28, 2016 in Gilbert Arizona to compete with 76 other College Senior Specialists including 27 snappers.
27 Snappers Attend 2016 College Senior Combine in Gilbert, Arizona
During the College Senior Combine each snapper is tested for his ability to Field Goal Snap 'Perfect Laces' and Snap 'Ball & Strikes' for Punt Snaps.
Nolan Frese Punt Snap Testing at 2016 College Senior Combine
At the end of each combine each Snapper tests on the 225 Bench and participates in Coach Zauner's designed Coverage Agility Drill.
Nolan Frese Participating in Coach Zauner's Coverage Agility Drill
During the last eight years Coach Zauner's Snapping Programs have now produced 19 Snappers on NFL & CFL Rosters and many more have attended mini Camps or signed contracts.
Six Snappers Sign NFL Contracts After 2016 NFL Draft
Again, congratulations to Nolan for his hard work and dedication to becoming the best he can be and fulfill his dream to become an NFL Snapper. Click below to here Nolan Frese's Testimonial about Coach Zauner's Snapping Programs.




Snappers Training Camps in Arizona (January & May) and Wisconsin (July)

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Thursday, October 20, 2016

Arizona High School Snapping Camps


COACH ZAUNER'S ARIZONA SNAPPING CAMPS

Coach Zauner former NFL Special Team Coordinator and current NFL Kicking Consultant is now hosting High School Kicking, Punting and Snapping Camps here in Fountain Hills, Arizona.
COACH ZAUNER'S TWO DAY SNAPPING, PUNTING and KICKING CAMPS
In the last 8 years Coach Zauner's Snapping Programs have produced 19 snappers on NFL & CFL Rosters and three PRO Bowlers.
These snapping camps are like no other.  Coach Zauner emphasizes Snapping 'Perfect Laces' on Field Goal as well as Punt Snapping Consistency, Blocking and Coverage Techniques. 
Coach Zauner's 'VITAL MAN' Training Camps for Snappers and Tight Ends are being widely attended my many of nations Top Collegiate Snappers.
The Snappers 'VITAL MAN' Training Camps are held in January in Arizona and July in Wisconsin. These camps are designed for College and Free Agent Snappers that have aspiration to become NFL Snappers.   Elite High School Snappers are also welcome but must be college bound snappers.
COACH ZAUNER NFL COACHING STAFF
Throughout  Coach Zauner's career he has now coached, consulted or trained 115+ Professional Kicking Specialists including 25 PRO Bowlers. In all these High School, College or Free Agent Camps, you will be coached by Coach Zauner and his Professional NFL Coaching Staff.
COACH ZAUNER'S SNAPPING CAMPS FOR COLLEGE SNAPPERS

Coach Zauner's College Senior and Free Agent Combines that are held here in Gilbert, Arizona in February and March have produce Exposure and Results for many Snappers.
COLLEGE SENIOR & FREE AGENT COMBINE PRODUCE NFL SNAPPERS
If your a High School, College or Free Agent Snapper looking to take your Snapping Game to the NEXT LEVEL check out Coach Zauner's Snapping Programs. Below check out the testimonials by many College and NFL Snappers that have used Coach Zauner's ONE on ONE Snapping Lessons or attended his Snapping Camps or Combines.




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Wednesday, October 19, 2016

Arizona High School Kicking Camps

Coach Zauner's Arizona High School Kicking Camps
Camps in Arizona in December and March / June in Wisconsin

Coach Zauner will be hosting High School, Snapping, Punting & Kicking Camps during Christmas Vacation here in Fountain Hills, AZ.  Coach Zauner former NFL Special Teams Coordinator with the Minnesota Vikings, Baltimore Ravens and Arizona Cardinals lives here in Fountain Hills, AZ.

Since retiring from the NFL Coach Zauner has been giving ONE on ONE Lessons, running PRO Development Camps and hosting the College Senior and Free Agents Combines here in Arizona.  Most of these events were primarily for College and Free Agent Specialists.

Now, Coach Zauner is working and hosting Sunday Kick-A-Rounds, Two Day Camps for High School Snapping, Punting and Kicking Specialists.

During my Coaching Career I have now coached, consulted and trained over 115+ NFL and CFL Kicking Specialists and 25 PRO Bowlers. 


Some of the Top College Specialists in the country are also using Coach Zauner's ONE on ONE Lessons and Camps to refine their technique to take their games to the next level.


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CLICK FOR HIGH SCHOOL PARENTS TESTIMONIALS

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Wednesday, July 6, 2016

Scott Daly - University of Notre Dame Perfect Laces Drill with Coach Zauner

Scott Daly (U. of Notre Dame Snapper) 
I first met and worked with University of Notre Dame Snapper, Scott Daly back in March.  Scott and his family where in Phoenix, Arizona for his sister's Soft Ball Tournament at ASU and Scott booked a ONE on ONE Snapping Lesson in Fountain Hills. 

Scott is entering his senior season at Notre Dame and has aspirations to be a NFL Snapper.  The biggest factor for most college snappers making the transition from college to the Pro's is being able to snap and block. 
Scott Daly working to Refine his Punt Protection with Coach Zauner
Scott was very impressive snapping both long and short but is a perfectionist.  He is putting in the time and effort to be the best he can be for his final college season at Notre Dame and impressing the NFL Scouts for next year.

Scott will also be attending Coach Zauner's Snappers ONLY Camp in Milwaukee on July 15-17, 2016.  CLICK FOR SNAPPERS ONLY WEB PAGE

Scott and Tanner Carew (U. of Oregon Snapper) are very good friends and just so happened to book ONE on ONE Snapping the same weekend in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in June.  Below check out Scott Daly's 'Perfect Laces' Drill with Coach Zauner.
Scott Daly (U. of Notre Dame) working to Refine his Perfect Laces Technique 
Click below to view Scott Daly 'Perfect Laces' Drill with Coach Zauner


Scott Daly (Notre Dame) and Tanner Carew (U. of Oregon) with Coach Zauner

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Tanner Carew - U. of Oregon Perfect Laces Drill with Coach Zauner



In June of 2016, Tanner Carew (University of Oregon) came to Milwaukee, Wisconsin for a ONE on ONE Snapping Lesson with Coach Zauner.  

Tanner had heard about Coach Zauner from his kicker Aidan Schneider who has been taking ONE on ONE Kicking Lessons with Coach Zauner for the last two years and also a fellow snapping friend Scott Daly (University of Notre Dame) who had taken ONE on ONE Snapping Lessons earlier in the year with Coach Zauner in Fountain Hills, Arizona.

Tanner Carew working on his Punt Protection with Coach Zauner
Tanner is an excellent snapper who is looking to get even better.  Tanner came to Milwaukee to work on his punt snapping protection and also perfect his field goal snapping technique. 

It just so happened that Tanner and Scott booked ONE on ONE Snapping Lessons the same weekend. Check out Tanner's 'Perfect Laces' Drill below with Coach Zauner

Tanner Carew working to Refine his 'Perfect Laces' Technique

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Scott Daly (Notre Dame) and Tanner Carew (U. of Oregon) with Coach Zauner

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Wednesday, May 4, 2016

Snapping Camps for Elite High School and College Snappers


SNAPPING CAMPS and SNAPPING PROGRAMS FOR ELITE HIGH SCHOOL, COLLEGE and FREE AGENT SNAPPERS PRODUCING RESULTS!


Coach Zauner's Snapping Programs: My ONE on ONE Snapping Lessons, High School Snapping Camp, Arizona Winter Training, Snappers ONLY Training Camp, College Senior Combine and Free Agent Combines are all producing results for snappers across the country.
COACH ZAUNER'S PROGRAMS PRODUCING RESULTS
If your a snapper that has Aspirations and Dreams to be an NFL Snapper then you need to check out Coach Zauner's Snapper's 'VITAL MAN' Training Camp.  They are held in the Winter in Fountain Hills, Arizona and in the Summer in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 

CLICK BELOW TO VIEW VIDEO ABOUT COACH ZAUNER'S SNAPPING PROGRAMS




COACH ZAUNER'S SNAPPING PROGRAMS ARE
"A SPECIALIST'S PATH TO PRO FOOTBALL"

THREE FREE AGENT SNAPPERS EARN PRO BOWL HONORS




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Arizona Snapping Camps Instructed by Coach Zauner


Coach Zauner's Arizona High School Snapping Camps

In the last seven years Coach Zauner's Snapping Programs have now produced 17 Snappers on NFL and CFL Rosters.


With the success Coach Zauner's Snapping Programs have had in the last seven years with College and NFL Snappers, he has now started a High School Snappers ONLY Camp here in Fountain Hills, Arizona. 

Click below to view Coach Zauner's Snapping Programs Video

Coach Zauner's Snapping Programs Are
"A Specialists Path To PRO Football"

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Coach Zauner's Programs Develop Tight Ends as NFL Snappers


Coach Zauner's Adds New Division To Develop Tight Ends as NFL Snappers

"I Believe a Tight End Is The "PERFECT ATHLETE" to Develop Into an NFL Snapper"
Coach Zauner - As a former 13 year NFL Special Teams Coordinator, the 2nd and 3rd Tight Ends must be an integral part of the Special Teams Unit when putting together the Final 53 Man NFL Roster. NFL GM's, PRO Personnel Directors and Special Teams Coordinators are fully aware that playing Tight End requires the rare combination of the strength and blocking skills of an offensive lineman with the speed and hands of a wide receiver.  A Tight End's ability to either backup at his position, contribute on Special Teams, punt and field goal snap or eventaully develop into the starting snapper significantly improves his value to the team. 
This is why Coach Zauner has hired Billy Khayat to head up his new Tight End/Snapper Coaching Division. Billy not only coached and played Tight End in the NFL, but also was a long snapper. He knows from personal expierence that snapping at an NFL backup or starting level could have significantly lengthened his NFL playing career.
BILLY KHAYAT (Duke University) Tight End with Carolina, Kansas City & Dallas
"I firmly believe that if I had met Coach Zauner during my days as a College or NFL player, the combination of my raw ability to snap with his expert instruction of technique specific to the position would have greatly enhanced my chances of becoming a full-time NFL Snapper."
6 YEARS AS AN NFL COACH WITH THE ARIZONA CARDINALS & WASHINGTON REDSKINS
I've been associated with Coach Zauner for the past several years as an NFL assistant and as a part of his PRO Development Camps, College Senior Combine and his Free Agent Combine.  During this time, I've watched him build quality relationships with his specialists though not only his personality, but with his ability to give instruction specific to the intricacies of snapping, punting and kicking. I made the decision to join his team full-time after several years of watching him consistently develop specialists into accurate, dependable and valuable players on the field. His passion for instructing these historically under-coached positions resonated with me as a former Tight End.  Since first stepping on to the playing field in 1987, I have been either playing or coaching Tight End. I learned quickly that the position and those playing it were an afterthought despite the importance of their role.  With great enthusiasim, I have been on a crusade to give Tight Ends the respect that they hae earned.
 Snapping Can Make The Difference in Your Career As An NFL Tight End


Coach Zauner's Programs Are
"A Specialists Path To PRO Football"

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Long Snapping Lessons

Thursday, March 24, 2016

Drew Ferris Testimonial about Coach Zauner's 2016 Free Agent Combine


Drew Ferris at Coach Zauner's 2016 Free Agent Combine
All (27) NFL and (4) CFL Teams Evaluate Drew Ferris's Snapping Potential
(27) NFL TEAMS ATTENDED COACH ZAUNER'S 2016 FREE AGENT COMBINE
Coach Zauner's Snapping Camps Produce Results at All Levels


COACH ZAUNER'S PROGRAMS ARE
'A SPECIALIST'S PATH TO PRO FOOTBALL'

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