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Showing posts with label Snapping Coaches. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Snapping Coaches. Show all posts
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
In 2017 Thomas Hennessy the snapper at Duke University attended Coach Zauner's College Senior Combine along with 23 other top college senior snappers.
This combine was designed by Coach Zauner eight years ago for College Seniors to get exposure to NFL Teams. This combine has not only helped snappers get exposure to NFL teams but more importantly has had unbelievable results.
In the last nine years, Coach Zauner's Snapping Programs have now produced 20 snappers on NFL and CFL rosters.
Coach Zauner has a reputation for having an "Eye" for talent
Every year in February the top college seniors specialists come to Gilbert, Arizona to attend this combine to show case their snapping, punting and kicking skills to get Coach Zauner's endorsement and recommendation to NFL and CFL teams.
Thomas Hennessy Watches and Coach Zauner Evaluates Combine Snappers
When I first met Thomas at the combine, my first impression was this young man is a big, good looking athlete at 6'3 and 250 pounds.
Thomas Hennessy Tests on Coach Zauner's Perfect Laces Drill
During the Combine Thomas and the other snappers were first tested on field goal accuracy and consistency in Coach Zauner;s "Perfect Laces" Drill.
Thomas Hennessy Tests on Coach Zauner's Balls and Strikes Drill
Next, the snappers were tested on their ability to punt snap. Coach Zauner has designed a Balls and Strikes Drill that tests each snapper with an emphasis not only on accuracy and consistency but more importantly their ability to snap and block right and left.
Many college snappers are excellent snappers but do not have the size or ability to snap and block an NFL rusher. This is why the snappers at my combine are tested on all aspects of the snapping game and evaluated on their potential to be an NFL prospect.
Thomas Hennessy Tests on Coach Zauner's Agility Coverage Drill
The final test is Coach Zauner's Agility Coverage Drill. It makes each snapper, snap, block a rusher, sprint downfield, hit the ground, get up, run over bags, hit and seat roll and show his ability to break down and tackle. It really shows me and the NFL coaches that watch these videos, how athletic the snapper will be in their coverage schemes.
Thomas Hennessy at Meeting with Coach Zauner Talking About "The Process"
Also, during the combine Coach Zauner talks to all the specialists about "The Process", The draft process. Coach talks about agents, selecting agents, senior pro days, NFL coaches workouts, the draft mini camp tryouts and Free Agency.
Thomas along with several other snappers performed very well and received Coach Zauner's recommendation to the NFL Special Teams Coordinators. Many of these snappers received NFL mini camp invitations and others signed Free Agent Contracts with various NFL Teams.
Thomas after the 2017 NFL Draft signed with the Indianapolis Colts. It was a good signing because the Colts had just released Matt Overton their veteran snapper. He went to mini camp, training camp and then got traded to the New York Jets. Surprise!
I just talked to Thomas today as he had just finished his Friday practice preparing for his first NFL game. I called to congratulate him on becoming the starting snapper for the New York Jets for the 2017 NFL season. Good luck Thomas and continued success!
Below, listen to Thomas Hennessy's Testimonial about Coach Zauner's College Senior Combine.
