2010 Combines & CFL Players

Coach Zauner's College Senior Specialists Combine and Free Agent Specialists Combines have given many talented kicking specialists exposure to all three Professional Football Leagues; NFL, CFL and UFL.

NFL, CFL,UFL Special Teams Coaches & Scouts Evaluate

College Senior Specialists Combine February 20-21, 2010

Free Agent Specialists Combine March 27, 2010

Kicking Specialists: Playing in the Canadian Football League in 2010:

Rob Maver former University of Guelph and current Calgary Stampeder kicker has the trifecta in Coach Zauner's programs. He has taken One on One Kicking and Punting Lessons, attended my PRO Development Camp and College Senior Specialists Combine.

I first met Rob two years ago. He was a young man on a mission that wanted to play either in the NFL or CFL. Rob was one of the top combination kicking specialists in the Canadian University Football Leagues. Rob contacted me about working to improve his kicking and punting technique with the goal to be the best he could be and take his game to the next level.

Rob saved his hard earned money to take lessons and attend kicking camps and Combines to invest in his future and improve his technique. His investment paid off when he was the fifth overall draft pick in the 2010 Canadian Draft and is kicking and having an excellent rookie season for the Calgary Stampeders.

Rob Maver at 2010 College Senior Specialists Combine

Eddie Johnson former Idaho State University kicking specialist was drafted in the sixth round of the 2003 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings. He has been in several NFL camps through the past years. He was at the cross roads in his career and was looking to improve his technique and take his game to the next level.

He came to Scottsdale, Arizona two years ago for some One on One Punting and Kicking Lessons and then attended my 2009 Free Agent Specialists Combine. After the 2009 combine he went and played the 2009 season with the Toronto Argonauts. This year he once again attended my 2010 Free Agent Specialists Combine (photo below) and is currently playing with the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

Eddie Johnson at 2009 & 2010 Free Agent Specialists Combines

In the summer of 2009 former University of Florida kicking specialist Eric Wilbur contacted me about taking some One on One Punting Lessons. Eric had been to a couple of other Combines and had signed free agent contracts or had workouts with a couple of NFL teams but was always released.

Eric felt that he needed to improve his punting technique and take his game to the next level by improving his consistency. During our One on One Punting Lessons in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 2009 I believe he found a way to improve.

He worked that season and the next spring and attended my 2010 Free Agent Specialists Combine. Eric had a good camp but was not signed by any NFL or UFL teams. We talked in July and all he wanted was an opportunity to play.

In August he got a chance and signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the CFL. Today he is doing extremely well for the Tiger-Cats. Click to read this article about Eric's contribution to the CFL Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

Eric Wilbur at 2010 Free Agent Specialists Combine

Former LSU kicker, Colt David had an outstanding college kicking career but because he did not kickoff was down graded by NFL scouts.

I believe College Head Football Coaches feel their doing a kicker a favor by just letting them concentrate on kicking field goals or they say, let a younger kicker with a big leg kickoff to help their upper class or senior kicker save his leg. However, in Colt David's case they really hurt his chances to be evaluated accurately by NFL Special Teams Coaches and Scouts.

I know this for a fact. After Colt came to Phoenix, Arizona for some One on One Kicking Lessons I posted Colt's excellent workout video on my website; coachzaner.com. To me Colt has the potential to be a professional kicker. However, as I talked to teams about several prospects when I mentioned Colts name their main concern was the strength of his leg. They had never seen him kickoff in college and had concerns.

I have talked to Colt for the last year and he has been very frustrated with the system. Like with all young kicking specialists it takes time to not only improve but get the exposure they want. The next step is when you get a chance like Colt did to get into my 2010 Free Agent Specialists Combine you need to perform. Colt had a good showing. The one thing he did was to show the four Canadian teams in attendance that he could also punt.

Colt went to training camp this summer with the Montreal Alouettes and showed them and other teams in the CFL that he has the ability to start in the Canadian Football League. He competed with former Auburn University kicking specialist, Damon Duval for the starting position. Duval who is one of the top American combination specialists in the Canadian Football League once again earned the starting position.

However, Duval was injured a couple of weeks ago and Colt David is now the kicker for the Alouettes. In Colt's first game he was 6 for 6 on field goals. Colt is making the best of his opportunities. I wish Colt the best of luck the remainder of the season. He is a hard worker and has a passion to succeed and I know he has what it takes to be a professional kicking specialists.

My best to all these young kicking and punting specialists,I wish them the best of luck getting to the playoffs and maybe winning the prestigious Grey Cup. It is Canada's version of the NFL Lombardi Trophy.

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Swayze Waters Punt & PK Lessons

On Thursday and Friday of last week Swayze Waters former combination punter and kicker from the University of Alabama Birmingham was in Scottsdale, Arizona for a One on One Punting, Kicking and Kickoff Lesson.

After the 2009 NFL Draft Swayze was signed by the Detroit Lions as a free agent kicking specialist. After being released he has worked on his technique and was looking to sign with another club.

I first met Swayze back in March when he attended my 2010 Free Agent Specialists Combine. During the combine Oakland Raiders Special Teams Coordinator John Fassel took notice of Swayze's performance. Approximately a week after the Combine Swayze signed a free agent contract with the Raiders.

Swayze being a combination punter and kicker was signed to give both Oakland Raiders PRO Bowl specialists Sebastian Janikowski and Shane Lechler a helping leg during mini camps, training camp and during the four game preseason. Swayze did very well during the preseason games however, has not had any luck getting workouts or tryouts since the beginning of the 2010 regular season.

Swayze and I have talked several times since he was released and was hoping for some NFL teams to call or at least give him a workout. The phone has not been ringing and Swayze was getting a little concerned 'why'.

During my Combine I took notice of Swayze's potential and also noticed a couple of flaws in his kicking, punting and kickoff technique. During our phone conversations I mentioned that I thought I could help him improve in all facets of his kicking game. So, Swyaze is here in Scottsdale for me to not only evaluate but also work on all phases of his kicking game and to help him improve and get more consistent.

First Day Punting Form

First Day Kicking Form

First Day Kickoff Form

During the first punting and kicking lesson I videotaped Swayze from many different angles and took a bunch of sequential camera shots of Swayze's punting, kicking and kickoff technique. As with all specialists I asked Swayze a lot of questions and tried to figure out how much he actually knew about his kicking and punting technique. Did he have a system or did he just go out and punt.

I quickly found out that many of drills he was using to warm up had very bad muscle memory for what he was trying to accomplish.

That is my biggest concern with kicking and punting instructors and kicking camps. Many are teaching poor fundamentals and bad drills to kids. Instructors are teaching things that have been taught through the years or the way they were taught but not actually the way most of the best Pro's actually punt and kick.

So, after the first lesson we went back to the office and analyzed Swayze's warm up routines and his fundamentals. I compared his technique with many of the other pro specialists I have been working with. I showed him video's of NFL kickers: Billy Cundiff (Ravens), Sebastian Janikowksi (Raiders), Garrett Hartley (Saints), and Gary Anderson (Retired). I also showed him video of NFL punters: Jon Ryan (Seahawks), Brett Kern (Titans), Rick Tuten (Retired).

What he quickly noticed is that he had a different style of kicking and punting than them. What I tried to show him is with better fundamentals and drills he could improve on every phase of his kicking game and take it to the next level.

He was all in!

After watching all the video and explaining what I felt he needed to do Swayze was ready to make a the change. I gave him a couple of drills to work on back at the hotel and the next day we moved forward.

In punting I taught Swayze my Drop Progression Drill. I tried to give him system that would make his punting, kicking and kickoff mechanics similar. I tried to get him to stop crunching. I tried to get him to emphasize punting, kicking and kicking off up through the ball.

Drop Progression Drill

Second Day Punting Form

Second Day Kicking Form

Second Day Kickoff Form

By the end of the second lesson Swayze was feeling the difference. Balls were going higher, straighter and further with less effort. He was becoming more efficient with his kicking and punting mechanics. He was becoming more fundamentally sound. He knew he made the right decision.

Click below to listen to Swayze Waters Testimonial after working a One on One Punting, Kicking and Kickoff Lesson with Coach Zauner.

It was a real pleasure working with Swayze. He was a quick study in just about every thing we worked on. After seeing how quickly he made the changes I know that in about two to three weeks he will be improving even more. Once he masters the drills his new muscle memory will become more automatic. Swayze has a lot of natural ability and I believe with his talent and the new changes he will be playing soon in either the UFL, CFL or NFL. Best of Luck Swayze!

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13 Combine Specialists Make Final UFL Rosters

Coach Zauner's Free Agent Specialists Combines...

-Has Major Impact on the Five UFL Teams

-13 of the 15 Specialists Make Final Cuts on UFL Rosters

The UFL Expansion Plans to Eight Teams in 2011

On March 26 & 27 2010 I held my second annual Coach Zauner's Free Agent Specialists Combine. There was an excellent turnout of kicking specialists trying to impress the NFL, CFL and UFL special teams coaches and scouts in attendance... impress the coaches and scouts the did.

After the Free Agent Combine several kicking specialists signed with NFL Teams. Clint Stitser former Fresno State (kicker) signed with the New York Jets. Patrick Swayze former UAB (punter / kicker) signed with the Oakland Raiders. Nick Novak former University of Maryland (kicker) and Cort Johnson former West Texas University, (punter) both signed with the San Diego Chargers.

The long snappers made a biggest impact on the NFL coaches and scouts from the 2009 and 2010 Free Agent Specialists Combines. Snappers, Jonathan Weeks (University of Baylor) signed with the Texans, Matt Overton (Western Washington) signed with the Seahawks, Chris Mauriello (Penn State University) signed with Tamp Bay Buccaneers and Clinton Mower (University of Utah) signed with the St. Louis Rams.

Coach Zauner talks to NFL, CFL and UFL Coaches and Scouts

Larry Mac Duff (Locomotives) and Scottie O'Brien (Patriots)

The coaches and scouts from all the leagues benefited from attending the Free Agent Specialists Combine. The Canadian League Football, CFL coaches scouted combination punters and kickers. Eddie Johnson former Idaho State and NFL punter/kicker is playing for the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Eric Wilbur former University of Florida punter/kicker is currently playing with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. And Colt David former LSU kicker went to camp with the Montreal Alouettes.

However, the UFL head coaches and special teams coaches in attendance took good notes and kept track of the best talent either signing with NFL teams or not. Many of the top performing kicking specialists were invited to private UFL workouts around the country.

I have checked with all of the kicking specialists and the UFL this year signed (8) kickers, (7) punters and (5) snappers and (3) utility & snapping players. 13 of the 15 starting UFL kicking, punting or snapping specialists have attended either my 2009 or 2010 or both of my Free Agent Specialists Combines. Many of the Specialists have also taken One on One Lessons and/or attended my PRO Development Camps. (Started the 1st Game of the 2010 UFL Season)

The 2010 UFL Specialists:

Kickers: The following kickers are currently playing in the UFL Football League for the Florida Tuskers, Hartford Colonials, Omaha Night Hawks, Las Vegas Locomotives and the Sacramento Mountain Lions. All these kickers attended my 2010 Free Agent Specialists Combine. All the kickers except Jeff Wolfert have taken individual kicking lessons with me in Phoenix, Arizona.

Nick Novak former University of Maryland and veteran kicker with several NFL teams attended both the 2009 and 2010 Free Agent Specialists Combines. Nick has also taken kicking lessons with me in Phoenix, Arizona. After this years Combine Nick signed and played in the pre-season with the San Diego Chargers. Nick is currently the kicker for the UFL Florida Tuskers. In his first game Nick kicked a 54 yard field goal to set a UFL Kicking Record.

Taylor Mehlhaff former University of Wisconsin and NFL Free Agent Kicker with the New Orleans Saints has taken kicking lessons with me and also attended my 2010 Free Agent Specialists Combine. After this years combine he signed with the UFL Hartford Colonials and is currently their kicker.

Jeff Wolfert former University of Missouri kicker attended my 2010 Free Agent Specialists Combine after having workouts with several NFL teams. Jeff signed late in the summer with the UFL Omaha Nighthawks and is currently their kicker.

Parker Douglass former kicker at South Dakota State University and free agent kicker attended my 2009 and 2010 Free Agents Specialists Combines. After I signed with the California Redwoods -2009 season- to be their Special Teams Coordinator I selected Parker to be our kicker.

In 2010 he went to camp with the UFL Sacramento Mountain Lions and was released. He was then signed and started the season as the kicker for the UFL Las Vegas Locomotives.

Fabrizio Scaccia with no college playing experience but was in Sports Illustrated - Faces in the Crowd for kicking a 68 yard field goal in a semi-pro football game came to Phoenix, Arizona for football kicking lessons in January of 2010. He has been training with me for the last nine months and has improved steadily. He attended my 2010 Free Agent Specialists Combine and did just 'OK'. He then attended my Arizona PRO Development Camp and continued training in Arizona. He signed and played in the indoor league with the Arizona Rattlers and had an excellent season.

After his Arena Football League, AFL season he continued training in Arizona and signed a free agent contract with the UFL Sacramento Mountain Lions. He is currently their kicker. In the second game of the season vs the Florida Tuskers he kicked a 54 yard field goal to tie Nick Novak for the longest field goal in UFL history.

Brooks Rossman former Kansas State University and free agent kicker attended my 2010 Free Agent Specialists Combine. In 2009 he came to Arizona for individual kicking lessons. He has had workouts with several NFL teams. After my Combine he had a excellent workout with the Las Vegas Locomotives and signed a free agent contract. He had an excellent training camp but was injured the last week of training camp. He was put on injured reserve and is currently rehabbing.

Punters: These punters are currently playing for the Sacramento Mountain Lions, Las Vegas Locomotives, Omaha Night Hawks and the Florida Tuskers.

Above and Below Photos: Tom Malone former University of Southern California and NFL free agent punter with the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks first attended my PRO Development Camps in Casa Grande, Arizona in May of 2010. Later in the summer Tom came back to Phoenix for some One on One Punting Lessons and Training. He signed a contract and went to camp and is currently the punter for the UFL Sacramento Mountain Lions.

Justin Brantly & Tom Malone at PRO Development Camp

Danny Baugher former All-American Punter at the University of Arizona and NFL Free Agent with the several NFL teams has taken several One on One Punting Lessons with me during the last couple of years. Danny attended both my 2009 and 2010 Free Agent Specialists Combine. He signed and played with the UFL Las Vegas Locomotives in 2009 and is currently their punter again this season.

Justin Brantly former punter at Texas A & M University attended my 2010 Free Agent Specialist Combine. In the spring and summer Justin came to Phoenix, Arizona for One on One Punting Lessons and also attended my Arizona PRO Development Camp in Casa Grande, AZ. Justin is the punter for the UFL Omaha Nighthawks.

Justin Brantly on sideline with punter Cort Johsnon (Signed by San Diego Chargers) and snappers Ryan Senser, Christopher Mauriello, Tim Lindsey and Joshua Jones.

Above and Below Photos: Ken Parrish former combination punter and kicker at East Stroudsburg University signed a Free Agent Contract with the Eagles and Jets after Coach Zauner's Free Agent Specialists Combine in 2009. This season he is the punter for the Florida Tuskers.

Long Snappers: These snappers are currently playing in the UFL for the Sacramento Mountain Lions, Las Vegas Locomotives, Omaha Nighthawks and the Florida Tuskers. Four of the five snappers in the UFL Football League have participated in Coach Zauner's 2009 or 2010Free Agent Specialists Combines.

Aaron King former snapper at (UTEP) attended my 2010 Free Agent Specialists Combine. Aaron a former linebacker and snapper competed at my combine as a Utility Player. He is presently the long snapper for the UFL Sacramento Mountain Lions.

Rigo Morales former snapper at Texas A & M Kingsville attended my 2009 Free Agent Specialists Combine. Rigo signed a contract with the UFL Las Vegas Locomotives after my combine. He played the entire 2009 season with the Las Vegas Locomotives and is again their snapper this season.

Matt Overton former snapper at Western Washington came for One on One Snapping Lessons with me in 2009 and also attended my Free Agent Specialists Combine. Matt played part of the 2009 UFL season with the Florida Tuskers. This season he is with the UFL Omaha Nighthawks.

Ryan Senser former snapper at Ohio University came to me for One on One Snapping Lessons in 2009 and also attended the 2010 Free Agent Specialists Combine. In this photo Ryan is demonstrating his coverage skills for the NFL Special Teams Coaches and Scouts. He is currently playing with the UFL Florida Tuskers.

Zeke Moreno former linebacker at University of Southern California and NFL and Canadian Football League, CFL player also attended my 2010 Free Agent Specialists Combine as a Utility Player. Zeke played a couple seasons in the NFL and CFL. At my combine Zeke showed NFL Special Teams Coaches and Scouts his athleticism and snapping ability. He signed with the UFL Sacramento Moutain Lions after the combine. He currently is the starting linebacker for Sacramento UFL Head Coach Dennis Green.

NFL Notes:

NFL Snappers: The following snappers Jonathan Weeks (Baylor University), Morgan Cox (University of Tennessee), and Nick Sundberg (Cal Berkeley) all made NFL final roster this year.

Jonathan Weeks former snapper at Baylor University displays his snapping and blocking skills at the 2010 Free Agent Specialists Combine. Jonathan had three tryouts and signed a free agent contract after the combine. He is the snapper for the Houston Texans.

Morgan Cox is the former snapper at the University of Tennessee. He participated in my PRO Development Camp in 2009 and my 2010 College Senior Specialists Combine. Morgan signed a free agent contract after the 2010 draft. He is currently the snapper for the Baltimore Ravens.

Nick Sundberg former snapper at California Berkeley had a One on One Snapping Lesson for an evaluation and also assisted me in the summer of 2009 snapping to many free agent punters during One on One Punting Lessons. After I signed a contract to be the Special Teams Coordinator with the UFL California Redwoods I selected Nick to be our snapper. After an outstanding season with the Redwoods Nick signed with the Baltimore Ravens. In 2010 Nick signed a free agent contract with the Washington Redskins and is their current snapper.

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'Opportunity for One on One Training' Program

Recently, I posted information to my website about a new program I created for kicking specialists who could not afford the training necessary to take them to a professional level.

It’s called Coach Zauner’s ‘Opportunity for One on One Training’ Program.

To be entirely honest, this program wasn’t really my idea. It is actually an idea that developed from a conversation with kicking specialist Fabrizio Scaccia, who not long ago, asked me to train him, even though he couldn't afford my kicking lessons.

Doug Bercu Brought Fabrizio Scaccia to Arizona to Meet Coach Zauner

Fabrizio said if I would train him to a level where he could play professional football, then he would pay me out of his future earnings as a professional football player.
I thought it was an interesting proposition. And after considering Fabrizio’s circumstances (which you can read about on my website; coachzauner.com it was one I was willing to consider.

You see, over the years, I have trained quite a few kicking specialists at the high school, college and professional levels. One of the ‘gaps’ I have found in the ‘system’ is how often, a kicking specialist with a great deal of ‘talent’ and ‘potential’, cannot reach his full potential because he lacks the resources to get the proper training and coaching.

There is no question there are many young kicking specialists who have the talent and desire to play professional football, however they lack the funds to get the proper training they need.

Fabrizio Scaccia was one of these kicking specialists.

And like so many before him, he was on the verge of losing his dream of playing professional football because he didn’t have the money to get the coaching and training he needed. In other words, he was quickly loosing his window of opportunity.

And this was truly unfortunate.

Personally I don’t believe pursuing a dream of playing professional football should only belong to those players who come from a solid financial background. I think dreams should belong to anyone who has both the skills and the commitment.

Therefore, I went ahead and entered into an agreement with him where I would train him to a level to play professional football, and he would pay me once he was playing.

The agreement had the potential to be a ‘win-win’ for the both of us. And that is how it has turned out.

After 23 lessons, Fabrizio signed with a AFL team -Arizona Rattlers-, and shortly after signed a contract to play in the UFL with the Sacremento Mountain Lions. That is where he is now playing.

After entering into this agreement with Fabrizio, I saw it’s possibility for success. So I decided to expand and include other kicking specialist’s who had both a financial need, and the talent to play professional football. I am now working with three individuals.

It is important to note at this point this Opportunity Program is totally independent of any of Coach Zauner’s College and Free Agent Specialists Combines or One on One kicking, punting and snapping lessons.

It is for kicking specialists I feel have NFL potential and with additional training will take their game to the next level and secure a job in the NFL, CFL or UFL.

You cannot apply for this program.

In order to be eligible you must first attend a Coach Zauner One on One kicking, punting or snapping lessons, PRO Development Camp or Combine. It’s key is I see you in person to be able to evaluate your true potential as a NFL prospect.

The kicking specialists currently in my Opportunity Program are players I have seen at a One on One kicking, punting or snapping lessons, PRO Development Camp, College Senior or Free Agent Specialists Combine. They have already demonstrated to me a high level of ability and commitment to reach their potential.

After reviewing and analyzing their technique I felt, that with extra coaching and training. they could take their game to a professional level.

If a player impresses me with their potential, and if they have a financial need, I will approach the player and ask him if he would be interested in participating in my 'Opportunity for One on One Training' Program.

It’s really that simple.

I believe this Opportunity Program is a good idea. And I am hoping that over the years, I can help other kicking specialists like Fabrizio Scaccia reach their professional dreams.

Only time will tell for sure, but for now, it’s off to a good start.

I plan to post updates to the progress of kicking specialists involved in my 'Opportunity for One on One Training' Program.

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On Monday and Tuesday of this week former Fresno State and Free Agent Kicker, Clint Stitser was in Phoenix, Arizona for some individual kicking lessons. I first met Clint back in March when he attended my 2010 Free Agent Specialists Combine.

Clint had an excellent showing at the Combine and approximately a week after the event he signed a free agent contract with the New York Jets to compete against the former Dallas Cowboys and PRO Bowl kicker, Nick Folk. Nick Folk is currently the kicker for the Jets and is having an excellent season.

After being released Clint was later signed and went to training camp with the Seattle Seahawks. He played in a couple of preseason games but again was released.

During the last couple of years Clint has competed at the highest level at several Free Agent Combines but admits that he knows he must improve certain parts of his kicking game to earn a starting position with an NFL team.

Clint was here to improve on what he termed his ball striking and his kickoffs. I just called it consistency. If you improve your foot to ball contact everything will improve. And improve it did through my coaching technique of A Natural Style of Kicking and Punting.

The first day I watch and listened to Clint as we went through his warm up and kicking routine. I took several sequential camera shots and video of his kicking and kickoffs from several different angles to analyze his technique.

After about an hour and fifteen minutes of kicking we went back to my office to review and analyze the photos and video.

The close up video from several different angles and in slow motion and stop action made things crystal clear for me to explain what I felt was causing Clint to be a little inconsistent with his ball striking. It was also hindering him from kicking up and thru the ball.

During the video review I also showed Clint video’s of several other NFL kickers I have worked with the last couple of years and some of the problems they have had and how we corrected them.

Clint saw video of my kicking lessons with Garrett Hartley, Sebastian Janikowski, Billy Cundiff, Gary Anderson and Josh Scobee. At the present time Josh Scobee is 11 for 11on field goals with a long of 59 and Billy Cundiff is having a good field goal year and leading the NFL in touchbacks.

After the review Clint and I talked about the course of action for day two and Clint knew exactly what we he needed to do to get better.

The second day I went through a series of drills and a routine with all the teaching points for Clint to work on when he went back home to Reno, Nevada.

The emphasis was exactly on what he wanted to improve on: 1) his consistency 2) ball striking on kicking field goals 3) his consistency and distance on kickoffs.

Tom Mante (Yale) Coach Zauner & Clint Stitser (Fresno State)

After working on Clint's field goal technique with several drills we shifted gears to actually kicking field goals. Former Yale University combination punter and kicker, Tom Mante held while Clint kicked a series of field goals from various spots on the field. Clint was money from all over the field. He was kicking the ball higher, further and straighter with less effort.

We ended the kicking lesson with kickoffs. Again the emphasis was on technique and not how far he could kick the ball. As he found out with better technique the balls went further with less effort.

It was a real pleasure working with Clint Stitser. My job as a teacher and kicking coach was made pretty easy because Clint is an excellent athlete. He was a quick study in almost every facet of the kicking game we worked to improve.

In two to three weeks I believe Clint will be kicking the ball even better. He will get use to the new drills he learned and his new muscle memory will become automatic and more natural. I believe “the sky is the limit” for Clint.



Click below to listen to Clint Stitser’s Testimonial after working his kicking lesson with Coach Zauner.

Clint felt that he needed to find a way to improve his ball striking and distance on kickoffs and I believe the Kicking Lessons gave Clint exactly what he wanted. I wish him the best of luck and I believe he will be kicking some place in the NFL, CFL or UFL soon.

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