As a kicking coach, I get a lot of kicking and punting tips on my phone... Meta seems to know that I'm "into that sort thing." 🤣 I'm not the only coach online, but it struck me with this one that they were giving some good advice, but the message wasn't entirely clear. Sometimes it's tough to teach a lesson in 30-60 seconds. To get a better traditional punt, you need to EXTEND the ball with your movement pushing forward (that's the green arrow image). Many punters get in the habit of thinking hangtime and pulling back and lifting up with their shoulders and ball. You will hit a higher ball, but not a better ball. Your leg extends much further than you think. Your movement forward allows the drop to advance to the top of your foot instead of falling into your ankle. Upon release of the ball, your right hand and arm (for righties) should be fully extended (no bend in your arm). Practice doing this in "exaggeration" a few times. You may find that you will get some great turnovers because your ball will finally be in the proper spot to strike. Remember to keep your ankle locked out to give the flattest surface for the ball to springboard off your foot.

Our own @Ellis Wangelin sent me a text this morning asking about D3, the Portal and the eligibility of the Anna Maria College football players for the Fall season (since their school just announced that it was closing its doors this Spring). I hadn't even heard of Anna Maria! (It's a small DIII school in Massachusetts — with a great football program). I thought I'd turn Ellis' inquiry into a post, to which the answer I gave him was — YES, THE ANNA MARIA PLAYERS ARE ALL ELIGIBLE TO TRANSFER AND PLAY THIS FALL BECAUSE THERE IS A SPECIAL EXEMPTION FOR WHEN YOUR COACH SUDDENLY LEAVES... AND IF YOU SCHOOL SHUTS DOWN. 😳 As a "joke", I sent a text to my friend Jake Wissing (Head Football Coach at UW-River Falls — Ellis and my alma mater, btw — Defending D3 National Champions🏆) when I saw that their QB was the MASCAC conference's Player of the Year (as a freshman — #14 — every good QB wears number #14 😜). Guess what? He texted me back in seconds that he was having a call with their starting RB this morning! The announcement went out yesterday at 3:13 EST. That's like, 16 hours! 🤪 _ _ _ Understand this... high school/college players, parents and coaches: news travels fast today, at all levels because social media exists in a 24/7 "news cycle". Don't presume people aren't watching. SOME ARE. My advice: BE ABLE TO BE FOUND (on social) — With a "brand" (that's you) that is easy to work with. "I'm a good student, Ive got talent, a passion for the game and a willingness to work hard and compete." "Oh, and my parents aren't crazy." 🤣 That's about it. 🏈 NOTE: I run a brand consultancy company when I am not coaching football. If you make "me" jump through too many hoops, I am not going to buy your product, endorse you or help you succeed. BUT IF YOU ARE EASY TO WORK WITH (and your brand stands for something special), don't be surprised when good things come your way! 🤩

Spiral punting can be hard. For high school specialists, a rollout or “rugby” style punt might be a quicker path to being effective on Friday nights. It doesn’t require you to be as exacting with technique and presents at least the threat of a run out of punt formation. Below is an added twist that @Ryan Schroeder played around with working on his own. A typical rollout punt goes to the strong side, or kicking leg side. But with a simple flip of the hips, you can show the strong side movement but go across the field. You have a chance to leave the return team and returner unsettled and reacting late. Give it a try at your next session.

@Ellis Wangelin was our top point getter for the month of APRIL, rallying with some great commentary, posting and positive vibes across our growing community! Way to go, E!!!! What does he win? I'm sending "#13" a Mike Farley's Kickers Camp 2026 mini helmet so that he can place it on his trophy shelf and be reminded to continue setting a great example for all of our K-SKOOL members! 🤩 _ _ _ Anyone can win something new each and every month! How about you? All you have to do is contribute, share and LIKE... and while you're at it, LEARN, HAVE FUN & MAKE A FRIEND.

Texas leads the way with 33 (of 257 total picks in 7 rounds), but Florida had the most 1st Round Picks with 5. Read the Max Preps article here and watch the video for more. How does your state match up?