This is Nolan, a soon to be senior kicker from Rockton, IL. He was a varisty kicker last year and like so many high schoolers, he got about 3-4 changes to kick FGs last season. He's a good kicker. He wants more distance, but I am trying to get him to hone in on all of his K-zone kicks (for him, 32 yards and in). He can KO 60 yards, but not consistently. The Post Drill warm-ups are simply intended to go from about 70% power, all the way up to 100% effort. Most kickers will find that their sweet spot arrives at about 90%. The chuckle on the sideline drill stemmed from him trying to make the FG with a right-to-left crosswind was nearly impossible to do. That is, until the wind calmed right when he kicked the ball (right between the posts). 🤣 Here's a cheat code for you: if you wish to get full power because you are truly at the end of your range, do your steps, get set, then move back another 6-8 inches. Your 100% effort will produce more adrenaline and distance in your movement. Trust that your brain will get you to the ball.

With contact days starting today, and official practice in 2 weeks, I thought id give this time to make one more “end of summer” post on my progress. Last night I went to the field to take some kicks, and I’ll tell you now I was more than thrilled. I’ve seen so much progress this year words cannot describe how thankful I am for some of you guys helping me out and giving me advice, and most importantly I wanna give a special thanks to Mike Farley for helping me both online and at the west bend camp. Below I will attach one kick from February, march(failed PR 45 yds) beginning of summer, and end of summer including an extra point, 20 yd field goal, and a new PR!!! thank you all!

We just held our Hammond, Wisconsin camp for kicking and punting and had a very diverse group of kickers attend. As young as 12, up to seniors in high school, we had a straight on kicker and also, Lily, a senior girl who starts for the host school — St. Croix Central High. Lots of fun for Coach Dan, Coach Ryan and me in helping them become their best! 🏈

Is yours? Or are you just getting started on prepping for the Fall? One of our counselors played in the WFCA All-Star Game last Friday. Congrats, Ethan! @Ethan Van Beek

Saw this on Instagram.... Bryce Baringer, punter for the New England Patriots (6'2, 215 lbs - Michigan State earning $1,145,000). I don't know if it's a world record... but 6 seconds of hangtime? 🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈 Sheesh.