Jamie Gillian the Scottish Hammer and Cleveland Browns Punter

Looking For Exposure To NFL Teams?  Attend Coach Zauner's College Senior or Free Agent Combines in Gilbert, Arizona.  

In 2012 Johnny Hekker from Oregon State University and 4 time PRO Bowler attended this same combine to get NFL exposure and signed a Free Agent contract with the Rams after his Draft. 

Also, in 2013 Sam Martin was drafted by the Lions.  In 2013 Tress Way (Redskins), 2015 Matt Darr (Dolphins) and 2017 Rigoberto Sanchez (Colts) all signed Free Agent contracts after their drafts. Also, this years PRO Bowl kicker Aldrick Rosas (Giants) attended the 2016 College Senior Combine. 

Specialists that made NFL or CFL Rosters after attending CSC

Coach Zauner's Programs are designed to be 'A Specialist Path to PRO Football' ® I believe with Jamie's hard work and talent, he will achieve his goal of playing in the NFL like many of the names I mentioned above. 

This year Jamie Gillan (University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Punter), Matthew Orzech (Azusa Pacific Snapper) and Ian Berryman (Western Carolina University Punter) where three specialists from smaller Universities that got the NFL Exposure they wanted, needed and deserved.

Jamie Gillan at Coach Zauner's 2019 College Senior Combine

I first met Jamie Gillan at Coach Zauner's 2019 College Senior Combine which was held February 22-24 in Gilbert, Arizona.  Over the last couple of months of getting to know him even better, all I can say is "What A Nice Young Man and very talented punting specialist".

Every year I run two combines, the College Senior and Free Agent Combines for specialists to show case their skills and get exposure to NFL and CFL Teams.  Jamie had an excellent showing at my 10th Annual College Senior Combine. 

Jamie Gillan Wins Punting Competition at 2019 College Senior Combine

The format for the College Senior Combine is for the specialists to come and compete against the best graduating senior specialists NOT invited to the NFL Combine and to hopefully get Coach Zauner's recommendation as an 1A NFL Prospect.

Jamie definitely showed me that he had NFL potential and was ranked as a 1A NFL Prospect along with 13 other graduating seniors.  

Jamie Gillan Show His Ability to Also Kick Field Goal at College Senior Combine

I believe what helped Jamie and all the other NFL prospects recommended get maximum exposure to NFL Teams was their workout videos were hand delivered or given to all the NFL Special Teams Coordinators, Assistant Special Teams Coaches, Directors of PRO Personnel and NFL Scouts attending the Free Agent Combine March 10-12,  2019 also in Gilbert, Arizona. 

Not only was their workout videos given to the NFL Teams in attendance but I also talked about each specialists.  I mentioned that Jamie the (Scottish Hammer) was a real sleeper in the draft and if you didn't know about this young man you need to check out his combine video.  He had more 5+ second hang time punts over the three day event than any other punter ever attending any previous combines.

Jamie Gillan Kicking Off at 2019 College Senior Combine

A couple of NFL Special Teams Coordinators called me about several players but Jamie's name was mentioned a lot!  Prior to the NFL Draft several teams went to Arkansas and did private workouts with Jamie.

In 2018 Coach Zauner's College Senior and Free Agent Combines and ONE on ONE Lessons produced (8) Starters on NFL Rosters.

This year 82 Specialists attended Coach Zauner's 2019 College Senior Combine to show case their talents with an end result of getting Exposure to NFL and CFL Teams. To date from this years class (8) specialists have signed NFL contracts and (15) more have received invites to NFL Mini Camps.

Jamie Gillan and (7) Other Specialists Sign NFL Contracts after 2019 Draft

Below is a testimonial by the Jamie Gillan, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff punter after attending Coach Zauner's 2019 College Senior Combine. After the 2019 NFL Draft, Jamie signed a Free Agent Contract with the Cleveland Browns. 

I wish Jamie and all the other specialists that attended either my Free Agent or College Senior Combine the best of Luck in pursuing their dream to play in the NFL.

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Corey Bojorquez Buffalo Bills Punter

Corey Bojorquez University of New Mexico & Buffalo Bills Punter

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"Congrats To New Buffalo Bills Punter, Corey Bojorquez"

This year Corey Bojorquez and Jason Sanders both from the University of New Mexico, Trent Sieg (Colorado State University), Matthew McCrane (Kansas State), along with Brett Maher (U. of Nebraska) and Hunter Bradley (Mississippi State) all made 2018 NFL Rosters from Coach Zauner's Programs. 

Coach Zauner's Programs consist of not only the College Senior and Free Agent Combines but also ONE on ONE Lessons and PRO Development Camps.  Brett Maher attended three of Coach Zauner's Free Agent Combines and Hunter Bradley has taken ONE on ONE Snapping Lessons and attended my Snappers ONLY 'Vital Man' Snapping Camps both in Arizona and Wisconsin.  Congrats to all these specialists for making NFL final rosters this year. 

In February, Corey attended Coach Zauner's 2018 College Senior Combine in Gilbert, Arizona with (70) other College Senior Specialists.

Corey competed for two days with (25) other College Senior Punting Specialists.  During the Combine all the snappers, punters and kickers are evaluated with respect to their NFL potential. Punters are evaluated on form and technique and also tested in several areas: open field punts, directional right and left punts and inside the 20 yard line punts.  Also, their ability to kickoff, kick field goals and hold.  

As I tell all the specialists attending my combines, winning a contest doesn't mean you have NFL potential it just means you won a punting, field goal or kickoff contest and congratulations. My bottom line and goal is to find NFL prospects and give their names to NFL teams so these specialists that might be overlooked get exposure to NFL teams.

Corey however, did win two awards.  Longest and best hang time punts.   Through the weekend Corey caught my eye and that's all that matters.   Being ranked in Group 1, a specialists with NFL potential.  Through the years I have recommended a group of NFL potential specialist to NFL teams and thats all that counts. He along with (7) other punters, (4) kickers and (7) snappers were recommended to NFL teams as having NFL potential and should be looked at NFL Prospects.

Coach Zauner's College Senior Combine in the past (9) years has produced Exposure and Results for many College Seniors.  Coach Zauner's 40 plus years of coaching, training and "Eye" for special teams talent and my recommendation to NFL and CFL teams has resulted with (79) specialists signing NFL contracts, and many more that have been invited to mini-camps. To date (29) of these specialists have now made NFL rosters and (8) CFL rosters.

As a side note.  I coached at the University of New Mexico in 1986 and 87 and still follow Lobo Football every year.  I was very aware of both of these Lobo Specialists by some of my friends still working at the University.

Congrats to both University of New Mexico Lobos, Corey Bojorquez and Jason Sanders for their hard work and dedication and making 2018 NFL Rosters.  Go Lobos!

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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.

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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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Australian Rules Punters Working To Get To NFL.

Coach Zauner's PROGRAMS Producing Results For Specialists!

In the last couple of months,  I have been contacted by two Australian Rules punters that are looking to not only get better but also get more exposure to NFL teams.  Sam Irwin-Hill, Australian rules punter from the University of Arkansas was the first to contact me.  Next, Paul Jones Australian rules punter from Arkansas State University.  

Two years ago Brad Wing came to Phoenix, Arizona and attended the PRO Development Camp in January to work and improve his punting technique.  Like Nick Novak (Chargers), Matt Overton (Colts), Brandon McManus (Denver Broncos), Brad Nortman (Panthers), Joe Cardona (NE Patriots), Morgan Cox (Ravens), Drew Butler (Cardinals), Kevin McDermott (Vikings) and Beau Brinkley all plus more have attended these camps looking to improve their Punting, Kicking or Snapping technique. 

Brad Wing At Coach Zauner's January PRO Development Camp

I have notice one thing about most Australian rules punters that have come to the United States and have played or are now playing college football. They all have natural foot skills, leg strength but most lack what I term a NFL punting technique. They can run and punt or punt on the run which is a part of their Australian rules football game but lack an, in the pocket NFL hang time punting technique. 

I firmly believe if most Australian rules punters were coached better on a NFL punting technique they would have a better chance of making the transition from the college game to the NFL.

In 1994 Darren Bennett came to San Diego looking to make the transition from Aussie Rules Football to the NFL. He received coaching and played in the 1995 NFL Europe Football League for one season.  He came back from Europe and in his first 1995 NFL Season with the San Diego Chargers, he was selected to the PRO Bowl.

Sam Irwin-Hill and Paul Jones both have selected another path.  Both men have been referred to me by other college specialists knowing they must get better and in need of more exposure to NFL teams.

Coach Zauner's College Senior and Free Agent Combines are producing exposure and results for many college specialists NOT invited to the Senior Bowl or NFL Combine.

Coach Zauner's College Senior and Free Agent Combines Producing Exposure and Results!

I hope Sam and Paul have benefited from their ONE on ONE Punting Lessons. Paul is looking to attend the Coach Zauner 2016 College Senior Combine and Sam has just qualified for the 2016 Free Agent Combine.

Listen to both of their testimonials after ONE on ONE Lessons with Coach Zauner.

Testimonial By Paul Jones Australian Rules Punter (Arkansas State)

Testimonial By Sam Irwin-Hill Australian Rules Punter (U. of Arkansas)

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