Matt Gay (Utah) and Jace Christmann (Mississippi State)

Coach Zauner's ONE on ONE Kicking Lessons Produce Results for Soccer Players.

Coach Zauner Teaches 'A Natural Style of Kicking and Punting'

Jace Christmann and Matt Gay - ONE on ONE Coach Zauner Students

About five years ago I first met Jace Christmann and in April of 2017 I met Matt Gay.  Both of these young men were excellent soccer players in high school.  Both wanted to be football kickers.

Jace was a freshman at Houston Memorial High School in Houston Texas and Matt was a junior at Utah Valley University playing on the soccer team.

Coach Zauner a former NFL Special Team Coach with the Minnesota Vikings, Baltimore Ravens and Arizona Cardinals and current kicking consultant is known for his philosophy of teaching and coaching a 'Natural Style of Kicking and Punting'.  

Matt Gay During A ONE on ONE Kicking Lesson With Coach Zauner

Coach Zauner Teaches and Coaches 'A Natural Style of Kicking and Punting'

Jace Christmann During A ONE on ONE Kicking Lesson With Coach Zauner

During his 40 plus years as a coach and consultant  he has now coached, consulted and trained over 120 plus NFL and CFL kicking, punting and snapping specialists, including 25 PRO Bowlers.

Today as a kicking consultant I really enjoy working with young men at any level.  It doesn't matter if their high school, college, free agent or  professional specialists as long as they are looking to get better.  As a teacher and coach my gratification comes from the improvement and success my students or players achieve. 

Matt Gay and Jace Christmann are a perfect examples of ONE on ONE students that have put a big smile on my face because of their success so far this year.  These two soccer players have embraced Coach Zauner's Natural Style of Kicking.

Matt was a walk-on this year at the University of Utah for Head Coach Kyle Whittingham and is presently after three games 11 for 11 or 100% on his field goal attempts.

Jace was a preferred walk-on last year at Mississippi State for Head Coach Dan Mullen.  Jace for the last month was in a battle with three other kickers for the starting spot.  He started 4th on the depth chart the opening week of training camp.

He has worded hard and moved up the depth chart each week.  He has stayed confident and matured each week as a person and player.  He has competed, stayed focused and believed in his technique. 

This past weekend Jace got his first start against LSU.  I am happy to say Jace was 3 for 3 on his field goal attempts and perfect on extra points. 

Congrats to both Jace Christmann and Matt Gay for their success so far this season.

Jace Christmann - Mississippi State Kicker

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Jace Christmann Mississippi State University Kicker

Jace Christmann Mississippi State University Kicker

I first met Jace Christmann his father John about five years ago when they came to Phoenix, Arizona for a ONE on ONE Kicking Lesson at Paradise Valley High School.  Jace was an excellent high school soccer player that wanted to become a football kicker at Houston Memorial High School in Houston Texas. 

John had met Josh Scobee, then the kicker for the NFL Jacksonville Jaguars at function and arrange a kicking workout between Josh and Jace.  After the workout Josh recommended he go see his kicking coach, Coach Zauner in Arizona.

John, a man of action made the call and in approximately two weeks was on a plane with Jace for his first of many ONE on ONE Kicking and Punting Lessons with Coach Zauner.

At our first lesson I could quickly see that Jace was a typical high school kicker with a good leg but a very mechanical and inconsistent kicking technique.  

I introduced Jace to Coach Zauner's philosophy of teaching and coaching  'A Natural Style of Kicking and Punting'.  Jace was a quick study.  

Jace Christmann - Field Goal Technique as a Freshman in High School

As you can see from the photos above and below there is a dramatic change in Jace's field goal technique and form.  Jace not only became a very successful high school kicker at Houston Memorial High School but also a excellent strong legged punter.

Jace Christmann - Field Goal Technique as a Sophomore in High School

After a very successful high school career in Houston Texas, Jace moved on to Starkville Mississippi and entered Mississippi State as a preferred walk-on.  

Because Mississippi State had a couple of upper class specialists on their roster in 2016, Jace worked hard and made the travel squad but was redshirted.  In spring of 2017 Jace competed for the starting spot with a couple of other kickers.  

He also knew that in the fall Mississippi State would be bringing in more competition. 

Jace Christmann - One on One Kicking Lesson in Fountain Hills, Arizona with Coach Zauner

Jace continued to work hard in the off season to improve his leg strength and his field goal technique and consistency.  He came to Fountain Hills, Arizona in the spring and Milwaukee, Wisconsin in the summer train.

Jace Christmann at Coach Zauner's 2017 July Specialists Camp in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

In July of 2017 Jace came back to Coach Zauner's Kickers, Punters and Snappers Specialists Camp in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to compete against some of the countries top college kickers.  In past years this camp has drawn the likes of Brandon McManus (Denver Broncos) and Younghoe Koo (San Diego Chargers).

Coach Zauner's July Kickers, Punters & Snappers PRO Development Camp in Wisconsin

Jace was doing everything in his power to prepare for his upcoming training camp at Mississippi State in late July.

When Jace showed up the opening day at training camp he knew he was in for some stiff competiton.   

Jace is from Texas and he's a fighter and competitor.  He worked his butt off after spring ball because he knew he had messed up during a couple of situations and needed to get better.

During training camp we talked by phone.  I just kept telling Jace to trust his kicking technique, stay confident and compete.  Coaches at all levels like to see how players perform in game like situations.

Slowly, Jace started moving up the the depth chart.  During the first game against Charleston Southern, Jace had an opportunity to kick a couple of extra points.  In the next game against LA Tech he again had a couple of kicks and performed well.

For a month, Jace had competed and performed well.  Next game up LSU. 

On Monday his name was now at the top of the depth chart.  He was pumped up!  However, he knew he still had to perform well in practice to be the starting kicker on game day. 

His hard work, patience, attitude and confidence had paid off.  

The only advice I gave him on Monday was "It's just another game".  It's not a big game it's just another game and keep preparing like you have for the first two.  Stay positive and confident and just keep making your kicks.

As I tell all the specialists that attend my ONE on ONE Lessons, PRO Camps and Combines - The biggest reason or factor for those specialists that make NFL rosters over others is "The Six Inches Between Their Ears".  The key to any kickers success is the mental side of the kicking game.

Jace Christmann In First Game vs LSU

Jace was named the starting kicker.

On Saturday vs LSU Jace was 3 for 3 on field goals.  He made kicks from 30, 45 and 27.  His 45 yard field goal was a big momentum kick for the Mississippi Bulldogs to take a 20-7 lead.  The Bulldogs went on to win 37 -7 against the 12th ranked LSU Tigers. 

I believe Jace learned a lot about himself as a player and person this last month.  He worked hard, competed and stayed true to himself during times of adversity and matured as a kicker. 

Congrats to Jace Christmann, I am very proud of you!

Jace Christmann (Mississippi State) and Coach Zauner

Side Note:  On the same weekend another Coach Zauner ONE on ONE student Matt Gay (U. of Utah) had an excellent performance.  Matt was 4 for 4 with kicks of 27, 56, 50 and 20 vs San Jose State.  To date Matt is now 11 for 11 or 100% in his first three games as a college kicker at the University of Utah. 

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Arizona High School Kicking, Punting and Snapping Camps

Coach Zauner's Programs Are Producing Results For Arizona High School Specialists!

Coach Zauner's Programs Include:
One on One Kicking, Punting and Snapping Lessons.
Also, (1) and (3) Day Kicking, Punting and Snapping Camps.
January 2, 2016 (1) Day Camp for Punters and Kickers
January 3, 2016 (1) Day Camp for Snappers
April 22-24, 2016 (3) Day Camp for All Specialists

The Emphasis In These High School Camps Is To Improve
Your Technique and Consistency!

Coach Zauner Resume
* 13 Year NFL Special Teams Coordinator For
Minnesota Vikings, Ravens and Cardinals
* 40+ Years Coaching Kicking Specialists
* Coached, Consulted or Trained 110 + Professional Kicking Specialists
 Including 22 PRO Bowlers
* Wisconsin Football Coaches Hall of Fame Inductee In 2013

Coach Zauner's Programs Are
'A Specialist's Path To PRO Football'
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Coach Zauner Talks To Specialists At Sunday Kick Around

Throughout Coach Zauner's career he has Coached, Trained and Consulted now over 110+ Kicking Specialist's Including 22 PRO Bowlers.  This resume is unprecedented amongst kicking coaches and kicking camps.

Dylan Browns Works Technique at One on One Lessons and Camps

In the last five years Coach Zauner has started working with more Arizona High School kicking, punting and snapping specialists.  Every year  the specialists are some of the top performers in the state.

This year Dylan Brown (Chandler Hamilton High School) was Rivals Kicker of the Year and Jeff McGuire (Pinnacle High School) Rivals Punter of the Year.  Also, Turner Bernard (Mountain Ridge High School) Under Armour Snapper Award.  

Note:  Dylan will be playing in the Blue / Gray All Star Game in Dallas, Texas in December.

Jeff McGuire (Pinnacle) is only a junior.  I have been working One on One Punting and Kicking Lessons with Jeff for now two years.  I believe he will continue to improve and be an outstanding prospect in 2016. 

Jeff McGuire Works Kicking and Punting Technique at One on One Lessons and Camps

Garrett Boyd (Seton Catholic) Quarterback and Punter is also an excellent College Punting prospect.  He has several colleges looking at his talent as a combination quarterback / punter. 

Garrett Boyd Improves Punting Technique With One on One Lessons and Camps

Also, another specialists Jace Christmann (Houston Memorial High School) received an award as one of the top combo punting, kicking specialist in Texas 6A football. I have been working with Jace for the past two years and he has become one of the best combo kickers / punters in Texas.  There are several big Universities looking at him because of his combination potential. 

Jace Christmann Improves Kicking and Punting Technique With One on One Lessons

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