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Showing posts with label Coach Zauner's Free Agent Combine. Show all posts
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Thursday, September 20, 2018

Brett Maher Dallas Cowboys Kicker


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Brett Maher At Coach Zauner's 2018 Free Agent Combine 
Congrats to Brett Maher (U. of Nebraska) for signing and making the Dallas Cowboys Roster.  For the past three years (2016, 2017 and 2018),  Brett has attended Coach Zauner's Free Agent Combine held in March every year in Gilbert, Arizona at Campo Verde High School. 

This Combine was created back in 2009 as Coach Zauner's vision or  "Field of Dreams" for Kicking, Punting and Snapping Specialists.

Every year this showcase event draws an average of 26 NFL and 4 CFL Teams.  Special Teams Coordinators, Assistant Special Teams Coaches, Directors of PRO Personnel and NFL Scouts attend this combine to evaluate the kicking, punting and snapping specialists in attendance.
Henry Sroka - Dallas Cowboys Director of PRO Personnel Takes Note
Brett Maher at 2017 Free Agent Combine
Brett who had just finished playing in the CFL for the Ottawa Redblacks in 2016 season attended the 2017 Free Agent Combine.  Brett had an awesome day competing against (35) other free agent kickers and won the field goal competition.  After the combine Brett signed with the Cleveland Browns.  After being released he signed back with the Ottawa Redblacks in the CFL. 
Brett Mahers Wins Field Goal Competition at 2017 Free Agent Combine
89 Specialists Qualify For the 2018 Free Agent Combine
Every year Dallas Cowboys Director of PRO Personnel, Henry Sroka has been in attendance. I have know Henry for over 25 years and he is one of the few PRO Scouts that loves to evaluate kicking specialists.  
Rich Bisaccia (Oakland Raiders) and Henry Sroka (Dallas Cowboys) Evaluate Specialists
This year once again Brett attended the 2018 Free Agent Combine.   This combine had 135 specialists register.   However, only 89 specialists qualified.  There were (38) kickers that performed in front of the NFL & CFL Teams in attendance. 
Brett Maher at Coach Zauner's 2018 Free Agent Combine
This year after the Free Agent Combine the Dallas Cowboys brought in several specialists.  The Cowboys eventually signed two specialists, Scott Daly (Notre Dame Snapper) and Brett Maher (U. of Nebraska & Veteran CFL player).   

Brett competed with Dan Bailey (Veteran NFL Kicker) and won the job after four preseason games.  Congrats to Brett for all his hard work and dedication to fulfill his dream of playing in the NFL.  

Now, Coach Zauner's Free Agent Combine has been a "Field of Dreams" for Dallas Cowboys Kicker, Brett Maher.  Congrats and Best of Luck this season!
Brett Maher - Dallas Cowboys Kicker
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Wednesday, September 19, 2018

Trent Sieg Oakland Raiders Snappers


Trent Sieg Colorado State University and Oakland Raiders

Congrats to Trent Sieg (Colorado State University Snapper) for signing with the Oakland Raiders for the 2018 NFL Season.
Trent Sieg at ONE on ONE Snapping Lesson in Fountain Hills, Arizona
I first met and worked with Trent Sieg back in 2016 when he came to Fountain Hills, Arizona for a ONE on ONE Snapping Lesson.  He told me that his goal was to become and NFL snapper and wanted to do whatever it took to give him the best chance to achieve his goal.  

Trent Sieg Works To Improve His Snapping Accuracy & Consistency
Like most snappers he had some excellent potential but needed to become more accurate, consistent, and improve his blocking footwork.  
Trent Sieg Working To Improve His Blocking Technique

In the past couple of years Trent took several ONE on ONE Snapping Lessons and also attend my Snappers ONLY 'Vital Man' Training Camps in both Arizona and Wisconsin. 
2016 Snappers ONLY 'Vital Man' Training Camp in Franklin, Wisconsin 

These Snapping Camps are designed for the College, Free Agent and Elite High School Snappers to be exposed to NFL Coaching Techniques.   I not only emphasize how to improve your snapping accuracy and consistency but also expose these snappers to NFL blocking and coverage Techniques. 

These camps are attended every year by many of the nations top collegiate snappers.  They all want to know how they stack up with other top college and NFL potential snappers around the country.  


In the past several years there have been many elite college snappers attend these Snappers ONLY 'Vital Man' Training Camps.  Several of them are now playing on Sundays!  Morgan Cox (Ravens), Matt Overton (Colts),  Kevin McDermott (Vikings), Joe Cardona (Patriots), Kyle Nelson (49ers), Reid Ferguson (Bills), Beau Brinkley (Titans), Zach Woods (Saints), Hunter Bradley (Packers), Rick Lovato (Eagles) and now Trent Sieg (Raiders).



In January of 2018 Trent was again here in Fountain Hills for a ONE on ONE Snapping Lesson, than came to the January Snappers ONLY Camp preparing for the 2018 College Senior Combine.

Trent Sieg at Coach Zauner's 2018 College Senior Combine
(23) Snappers Attend Coach Zauner's 2018 College Senior Combine

Coach Zauner's 9th Annual College Senior Combine attracted 70 College Seniors.  Trent was one of the 19 Snapping, Punting and Kicking Specialists that I recommended  to the 32 NFL Professional Football Teams that I felt have as NFL potential.
70 College Seniors Attend Coach Zauner's 2018 College Senior Combine
After the 2018 NFL Draft Trent signed a Free Agent Contract with the Baltimore Ravens.  Trent was very fortunate to play in all five preseason games and show other NFL teams what his true potential would be.   

When Andrew DePaola the Raiders snapper unfortunately got injured in the opening game the Oakland Raiders had tryouts and brought in six free agent snappers.  After an extensive workout Trent Sieg was the Raiders choice. 

So, Congrats to Trent for all his hard work and dedication to pursuing his goal of becoming an NFL Snapper.  

NFL Snappers That Attended Coach Zauner's College Senior Combine
NFL and CFL Snappers That Attended Coach Zauner's Free Agent Combine
So, if your looking to get better as a snapper come to Arizona or Wisconsin for a ONE on ONE Snapping Lesson or attend one of Coach Zauner's Snapping Camp.  If your a snapper looking for exposure to NFL Teams than attended Coach Zauner's College Senior or Free Agent Combines.  Remember, Coach Zauner's Snapping Programs are...

 'A Specialist's Path To PRO Football'


Trent Sieg Oakland Raiders After First Game vs Denver Broncos
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Wednesday, April 25, 2018

Scott Daly Signs with Dallas Cowboys


Scott Daly University of Notre Dame Snapper Signs with Dallas Cowboys

Scott Daly at Coach Zauner's 2018 Free Agent Combine
About two weeks after Coach Zauner's Free Agent Combine on March 12th and 13th 2018, I received a call from Scott Daly telling me "Coach, I had a great workout the other day with the Dallas Cowboys and they are offering me an NFL Contract.  All I could say was "Great News!"

Scott Daly in Milwaukee, Wisconsin for a ONE on ONE Snapping Lesson
I first met snapper Scott Daly about four years ago when he was a junior at the University of Notre Dame.  All I can say is "what I nice young man".  

I first started working with Scott in the spring of 2015 when he came to Fountain Hills, Arizona for his first ONE on ONE Snapping Lesson. 

For the next couple of years I would either see Scott in the Spring or Summer for a ONE on ONE Snapping Lesson or he would attend one of my Snappers ONLY "Vital" Man Training Camps either in Arizona in January or Wisconsin in July. 


This year in February Scott again came to Arizona for another ONE on ONE Snapping Lesson to prepare for my Free Agent Combine in March. 


During the lesson we continued working on his blocking technique but the focus was on trying to improve his snapping speed.  Since graduation he has been in a couple of NFL camps but always released.  One of the repeated comments by NFL Coaches was his snapping speed. 

Well, that issue has been resolved.  In the last year Scott has worked a couple of drills to improve his speed and his hard work has paid off.  A contract with the Dallas Cowboys.


Coach Zauner's Snapping Programs in the last 9 years have produced 26 snappers on NFL and CFL rosters.  This year University of Oregon snapper, Tanner Carew was invited to the Senior Bowl and the NFL Combine.  Hopefully, in the fall there will be at least two more snappers on NFL rosters.
Scott Daly (Notre Dame) and Tanner Carew (U. of Oregon) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin 

Good Luck To Scott Daly!

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Sunday, November 26, 2017

Coach Zauner's 2018 Free Agent Combine


Free Agent Specialist Get Exposure and Produce Results For NFL Teams
Coach Zauner's 2018 Free Agent Combine
March 11-13, 2018 - Gilbert, Arizona
Campo Verde High School 

 "If Your Looking For NFL Exposure & Results The Free Agent Combine Is The Place To Be"
Coach Zauner's Arizona Football Kicking Combine is specifically designed for Free Agent Snapping, Punting and Kicking Specialists who are seeking to gain exposure to NFL and CFL Football Teams. 

Specialists must qualify to participate for this Free Agent Combine which is heavily attended by many NFL and CFL (Canadian Football League) Special Teams Coordinators, Assistant  Special Teams Coaches, Directors of PRO Personnel and NFL Scouts.


Any specialists that has not signed an NFL contract must qualify for the combine.  Specialists have the option to qualify the day before the Free Agent Combine on Sunday March 11, 2018 or at any Coach Zauner PRO Development Camp in January, May or July or doing a ONE on ONE Lesson or evaluation appointment in Fountain Hills, AZ or Milwaukee, WI. 

In 2017 there were 130 specialists that attempted to qualify for the event.  94 specialists did qualify to showcase their talents in front of the 30 attending NFL and CFL Teams.
Coach Zauner, a former NFL Special Teams Coordinator has always had a reputation for having an "Eye" for finding, developing and producing NFL and CFL Snapping, Punting and Kicking Talent.  Throughout his 40 plus year coaching and consulting career, he has now coached, consulted and trained 120 + kicking specialists, including 25 PRO Bowlers. 

Since 2009 this Free Agent Specialist's Football Kicking Combine in Gilbert, AZ has become
Coach Zauner's Field of Dreams and .... 

‘A Specialist's Path To PRO Football’®

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Monday, September 4, 2017

Sergio Castillo Hamilton Tiger Cats Kicker



I first met Sergio Castillo when he was a freshmen at West Texas State University.  He came to Fountain Hills, Arizona for a ONE on ONE Kicking and Punting Lesson after looking for some instructional help. 

Sergio was a very talented young man and kicking specialist, but was a product of camps that teach a more mechanical style of kicking.  I introduced Sergio to Coach Zauner's 'Natural Style of Kicking and Punting'.


Many specialists around the country go to Kicking and Punting Camps that teach what I call an Old School or mechanical style of kicking and punting.  Early in my career I also had that same teaching philosophy.  

However, through the years as I coached more and more Free Agent and NFL Kicking and Punting Specialists I adopted what I call 'A Natural Style of Kicking and Punting'.


During Sergio's college career at West Texas A & M he achieved many accolades.  He became an All American Kicker and won the Fred Mitchell Award. 
Sergio Castillo Wins the 2014 'Fred Mitchell' Award
After his senior college season he attended Coach Zauner's 2014 College Senior Combine in Gilbert, Arizona.  He was one of the top combo specialists that attended this prestigious event in 2014.  After the 2014 NFL Draft I recommended Sergio to Head Coach Mike Smith of the Atlanta Falcons and he was signed as a Free Agent by the Falcons.

He went to mini camp, training camp and played in a couple of pre-season games but was released by many free agent specialists. 

Next,  I recommended Sergio to the CFL.  For the next couple of years he attended try out camps and played in a couple of CFL games.  The biggest knock by CFL General Managers on Sergio was is punting consistency. 


For the last two years Sergio has come to Fountain Hills, Arizona for both PRO Development Camps and ONE on ONE Punting Lessons.  Sergio has worked hard and improved his both his punting consistency and technique.  In 2016 and 2017 he attended my January PRO Development Camps for Kickers and Punters. 


In March of this year, Sergio attended Coach Zauner's 2017 Free Agent Combine and performed very well in front of a full crowd of NFL & CFL Coaches, Scouts and Pro Personnel Directors.  He showed many of the NFL teams he has Potential as a NFL Kicker but also showed all the CFL Teams he has become a very good Kicker / Punter Combo specialist. 


The Canadian Football League term Americans as International Players.  Each Canadian team gets only so many international players allotted to their rosters. So, if your an American looking to make a CFL roster you better be a very good kicking and punting specialist.   
93 Free Agent Kicking, Punting & Snapping Specialists Attended Free Agent Combine

Congrats to Sergio Castillo for all his hard work and passion in becoming a professional athlete.  In June of 2017 Sergio has now made the Hamilton Tiger Cats final roster.   
Sergio Castillo - Coach Zauner After a ONE on ONE Kicking & Punting Lesson

Testimonial by Sergio Castillo About Coach Zauner's Programs

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