PRO Development for Kickers, Punters and Long Snappers with Former NFL Special Teams Coordinator and Currently Professional Kicking Coach.
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
Coach Zauner's Wisconsin Kicking, Snapping and Punting Camps For High School, Middle School & POP Warner Specialists
Renowned Kicking, Punting and Snapping Coach, Gary Zauner is now offering Kicking and Snapping Camps for "POP" Warner, Middle School and High School Kickers, Punters and Snappers.
Coach Zauner, former 11 year College and 13 year NFL Special Teams Coordinator who has now coached, consulted and trained 120 plus NFL and CFL kicking specialists, including 25 PRO Bowlers is now hosting specialists camps in November and May in Arizona and July in Wisconsin for "POP" Warner, Middle School and High School Specialists.
These (1) ONE Day (2) Practice Kicking, Punting and Snapping Camps are designed to make specialists more accurate and consistent. My goal as a teacher with a Masters Degree in Education and former high school, college and NFL coach is to emphasize the fundamentals and techniques with regards to the ART of Kicking, Punting and Snapping a Football.
Coaches, if your looking to improve your percentages of kicking (2) two point conversions during "POP" Warner games, than you need to look to improve the form and technique of your snapper and kicker. If you don't have a snapper or kicker than develop one. The Coaches Edge To Winning - Is The Kicking Game!
These camps are NOT for Ranking and Ratings. My philosophy as a teacher and coach is if you want to be improve your ranking or rating at showcase events, than improve your technique.
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
Coach Zauner's Programs Produce Results For College Specialists
"My Happiness as a Teacher/Coach comes from the success my Students/Specialists receive!"
This Year I Was A Very, Very, Very Happy Teacher and Coach!
Throughout my 40+ coaching career, I have now coached, consulted and trained 120 plus NFL and CFL kicking specialists, including 25 PRO Bowlers. And these numbers are increasing every year.
This was a very good year for Coach Zauner's Programs. After coaching 11 years in college at BYU, San Diego State, University of New Mexico and Long Beach State and another 13 years in the NFL with the Minnesota Vikings, Baltimore Ravens and Arizona Cardinals I decided to go back into my Snapping, Punting and Kicking Consulting Business.
Since 2007 I have been doing ONE on ONE Snapping, Punting and Kicking Lessons for high school, college, free agent and professional specialists. I also offer PRO Development Camps in January and May in Arizona and July in Wisconsin for all levels of kicking specialists.
A big part of Coach Zauner's Programs and NFL Networking are the College Senior Combine in February and the Free Agent Combine in March. Both are producing results for NFL and CFL Teams and all the specialists attending.
Coach Zauner's Snapping Programs Produce (6) Snappers on NFL Rosters
After a long summer of training and specialists going into training camps several snappers that have participated in Coach Zauner's Snapping Programs made NFL rosters.
2018 Snapping and Kicking Award Winners
In December I first learned that one of my prize ONE on ONE students, Jace Christmann (Mississippi State) was honored by receiving the SEC All Freshman Award followed with a 2018 Freshman All-American Award. Congrats to Jace! He was a walk-on kicker that deserves to be rewarded with a scholarship!
Jace Christmann - Mississippi State Kicker
In August I learned another ONE on ONE Kicker and walk-on at the University of Utah had made the roster. In September became the starter and in December won the Lou Groza Award. What a story that was. Congrats to Matthew Gay for his unbelievable achievement. As a walk-on he also deserves a scholarship.
Walk-on Kicker, Matthew Gay 2018 Lou Groza Award Winner!
After the 2017 football season in late December the post season Bowl Games invites went out. It was a great year for Snappers.
In the last 9 years Coach Zauner's Snapping Programs have produced 25 Snappers on NFL and CFL rosters. This is probably a result of many of these snappers come to Arizona for ONE on ONE Snapping Lessons, attend my Snappers ONLY 'Vital Man' Training Camps and then participate in either of my College Senior or Free Agent Combines.
Coach Zauner's Snapping Programs Produced Results for College Snappers
First Tanner Carew Called me in late November to inform me of his invite to the 2018 Reese's Senior Bowl. Next, Jake Wirsching (Bemidji State) was selected for the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl. Then Ike Powell was selected to the Senior Bowl. Finally, Hunter Bradley was invited to the East / West Shrine Bowl. Congrats to all the snappers for their hard work throughout their careers and getting well deserved Bowl Game invites.
Joe Cardona (Patriots), Rick Lovato (Eagles) and Jeff Overbaugh (Vikings)
In January of 2018 came the NFL Playoff Games. Three of the Snappers playing in the Semi-Final Games had all attended my PRO Development Camps for Specialists. Now, I have re-named those Camps to Coach Zauner's Snapper's ONLY 'Vital Man' Training Camps. More geared to Snappers that have a Dream to play in the NFL someday.
I'm proud to say I worked many ONE on ONE Snapping Lessons with Jeff Overbaugh (San Diego State) and Rick Lovato (Old Dominion) for years. I hope I played a small part in their success during their careers. Below is a great picture of the two snappers after their playoff game.
Rick Lovato (Philadelphia Eagles) and Jeff Overbaugh (Minnesota Vikings)
So, after looking at everything that happened this year and all the awards have come out, I am very Happy with the impact Coach Zauner's Programs are having in todays Kicking World.
Coach Zauner's Programs Are 'A Specialist's Path To PRO Football'
NFL Prospect, Ike Powell University of Auburn Snapper
Ike Powell Univeristy of Auburn Snapper
In July of 2018 I first met Auburn University's snapper, Ike Powell when he attended Coach Zauner's Snappers ONLY 'Vital Man' Training Camp in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Ike Powell working Drills at Coach Zauner's 'Vital Man' Training Camps
In the last several years Coach Zauner has worked with many of the top
High School, College and Free Agent Snappers. His ONE on ONE Snapping
Lessons and Snapper's ONLY 'Vital Man' Training Camps have exposed young
Snappers to a PRO Style of Snapping, Blocking and Coverage Techniques.
Ike Powell (Auburn University) working Coach Zauner's Line Drill
In 2016 twenty-four snappers attended the July Snappers ONLY Training Camp in Milwaukee, WI. These camps were designed specifically for any High School Elite or College Snapper that has a dream of playing in the NFL.
Ike Powell (Auburn University) Coach Zauner's Wisconsin 'Vital Man' Training Camp
In these 'Vital Man' Training Camps, I try to expose all these young snappers to a PRO Style of snapping, various types of blocking footwork, protections and coverage technique.
Coach Zauner Instructs as Ike Powell and Other Snappers Listen
In 2017 Ike Powell returned again to Milwaukee, Wisconsin for his next Coach Zauner's 'Vital Man' Training Camp. This camp had 20 high skilled and motivated snappers. There was a lot of drill work on snapping consistency, NFL protection footwork, and various blocking techniques.
Scott Daly (Notre Dame), Nolan Dowling (W. Kentucky), Hunter Bradley (Mississippi St.) and Ike Powell
Scott Daly (Notre Dame) and Nolan Dowling (Western Kentucky) were in the 2017 NFL draft and were back in camp trying to get better. Both were invited to NFL mini camps but were not signed to contracts.
Ike Powell Attends Coach Zauner's 2017 'Vital Man' Training Camp in Wisconsin
These 'Vital Man' Training Camps are producing results for many college snappers. Ike Powell and Tanner Carew (University of Oregon) were both invited to the 2018 Reese's Senior Bowl while Jake Wirsching (Bemidji State) was invited to the 2018 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl and Hunter Bradley (Mississippi State) attended the East / West Shrine Game.
For two years I have seen Ike Powell up close during these Snappers 'Vital Man' Training Camps. He is always listening and looking to get better and has show me to be very coachable.
South Specialists: JK Scott (Alabama), Ike Powell and Daniel Carlson (Auburn)
Auburns specialists have benefited from having Ike as their snapper. This year Auburn's kicker, Daniel Carlson along with Ike Powell have both been rewarded for their success with an invite to Reese's 2018 Senior Bowl.
I have seen Ike for two years in camp and will work with him more after the Senior Bowl when he moves to Phoenix, Arizona to continue his training. I believe Ike is a NFL Prospect. He is one of the top snappers coming out in this years 2018 NFL Draft.
I wish Ike the best of luck in pursuing his dream of playing on Sundays for an NFL Team.
Ike Powell University of Auburn and Coach Zauner at 2018 Reese's Senior Bowl
COACH ZAUNER'S SNAPPING PROGRAMS ARE 'A SPECIALIST'S PATH TO PRO FOOTBALL'
Coach Zauner's Snapping Programs Produce Results For College Snappers!
Coach Zauner has been coaching kicking, punting and snapping specialists for 40+ Years. During Coach Zauner's High School, College and NFL career, he has now coached, consulted and trained 120+ professional kicking, punting and snapping specialists, including 25 PRO Bowlers.
Coach Zauner's Coaching Resume * 6 Year High School Coach * 11 Year College Special Teams Coach * 13 Year NFL Special Teams Coordinator * First Full Time Special Teams Coach In NCAA History * 2013 Inductee To Wisconsin High School Football Coaches Hall of Fame
In the last five years Coach Zauner has now started working with more High School kicking, punting and snapping specialists. His camps and ONE on ONE Kicking, Punting and Snapping Lessons are producing results for many High School Specialists around the country.
COACH ZAUNER'S ARIZONA SNAPPING CAMPS
Coach Zauner's Snapping Programs in the last 9 years have now produced 24 snappers on NFL and CFL rosters. 22 snappers on NFL rosters and 2 on CFL rosters. This is unprecedented amongst snapping coaches or snapping camps around the country. In the last five years Coach Zauner is now working with High School Snappers. His snapping camps and ONE on ONE Snapping Lessons are producing results for many High School Snappers dreaming to play college or NFL Football. Check out my LINK BELOW.
In the last five years Coach Zauner has now started working with more High School kicking and punting specialists. His Kicking Camps and ONE on ONE Lessons are producing results for many High School Specialists around the country.
Congrats To Taybor Pepper (Michigan State) and Green Bay Packers Snapper.
Taybor Pepper at Coach Zauner's 2016 College Senior Combine
I first met Taybor Pepper Michigan State University snapper at my January 2016 Snapper's ONLY 'Vital Man' Training camp in Fountain Hills, Arizona.
Taybor Pepper - Michigan State Snapper
Taybor was one of the 34 College, Free Agent and Elite High School Snappers attending this camp to prepare for either Coach Zauner's College Senior Combine in February or Free Agent Combine in March here in Gilbert, Arizona or for their next upcoming season.
Taybor was attending to prepare for Coach Zauner's 2016 College Senior Combine. During this camp Taybor was exposed to Coach Zauner's philosophy of snapping and blocking in a PRO Style kicking game.
During this camp snappers get exposed to Coach Zauner's College Senior Combine testing. They learn Coach Zauner's Perfect Laces and Balls and Strikes Drill. They also practice Coaches Coverage Agility Drill. NFL Special Teams Coordinators like NFL prospects that can not only just snap, but also snap, block and cover. Get down field and make a tackle.
Taybor Pepper at Coach Zauner's 2016 College Senior Combine
Every year in February Coach Zauner hold his College Senior Combine in Gilbert, Arizona at Campo Verde High School. In 2016 76 specialists attended this combine and Taybor was one of 27 snappers in attendance competing for Coach Zauner's recommendation.
This three day combine was designed by Coach Zauner for College Seniors looking to get exposure to NFL and CFL professional football teams. Seniors from all over the country and from all divisions of college football head to Gilbert, Arizona to attend Coach Zauner's Combine to show case their talents and get Coach Zauner's endorsement and recommendation as an NFL Prospect.
Throughout Coach Zauner's coaching career he has earned a reputation for having an "Eye" for talent and also the ability to develop kicking, punting and snapping talent. Actually throughout his coaching and consulting career he has now worked with 120+ NFL and CFL kicking specialists, including 25 PRO Bowlers.
After, the College Senior Combine, Taybor along with nine other snapper received Coach Zauner's recommendation and endorsement as a player that has NFL potential. After the 2016 NFL Draft Taybor attended a couple of NFL mini camps along with 10 other snappers. Several signed NFL contracts.
Coach Zauner's College Senior Combine Produces Results For Snappers
After the 2016 NFL season I received a call from Taybor in late December and he wanted to refine a couple of things in his snapping game and came to Fountain Hills, Arizona for a ONE on ONE Snapping Lessons in January of 2017.
Taybor Pepper at ONE on ONE Snapping Lesson with Coach Zauner
A couple of weeks later Taybor was in Green Bay, Wisconsin for a workout and signed a futures contract with the Packers. A couple of months later he was released. Just like a couple of other snappers that attended my camps and combines that signed futures contracts, they get released sometimes because of roster moves for other position players. Taybor was one of those casualties.
Taybor Pepper Signs NFL Futures Contract with Green Bay Packers
Later in the summer, Taybor signed with the Baltimore Ravens. He played in a couple of preseason games but again was released. The life of a free agent kicker, punter or snapper is many highs and many lows.
Taybor was like many other free agent specialists that were final cuts, home watching Sunday Football.
Keeping the dream alive, Taybor kept training. Hoping for that next call and workout with any NFL team looking to replace their snapper or in case of an injury. On Sunday the Packers veteran snapper was injured on put on injured reserve. Nobody likes to see a player get injured but when there is an injury you just hope your one of the players brought in for a workout.
Sunday night Tabor got that call from the Packers. It helped that the Packers were familiar with Taybor and liked what they saw earlier in the year. This weekend Taybor will be fulfilling a dream to be an Snapper on an NFL Team.
Congrats to Taybor for all his hard and accomplishments. Taybor Pepper Green Bay Packers Snapper.
This year Taybor Pepper becomes the 7th Snapper from Coach Zauner's Snapping Programs to make and NFL roster. In the last 9 years Coach Zauner's Snapping Programs have now produced 24 snappers on NFL & CFL rosters. Other snappers are: Reid Ferguson (Bills), Zach Wood (Saints), Kameron Canaday (Steelers), Tyler Ott (Seahawks), Thomas Hennessy (Jets) and Rick Lovato (Eagles). Congrats to all these snappers and continued success!
Coach Zauner's Programs Are 'A Specialist's Path To PRO Football'
Coach Zauner's Snapping Programs Have Now Produced 24 Snappers on NFL & CFL Rosters
Sports Illustrates Video 'The Power of Coaching' with Coach Zauner
