Iceman Podcast: Recent Episodes
Brett Arkelian
This podcast is all about sharing the incredible journeys of outstanding coaches, players, and personnel, bringing their inspirational stories to light for the younger generation. We're here to tell stories of trials and tribulations, offering a genuine look into the ups and downs of the hero's journey in the sports world. Our goal is to offer a deep dive into the sporting life, of bouncing back from setbacks, navigating through tough times, and ultimately reaching and maintaining success.
In a thrilling and revealing episode, S.4 E.9 with Jason Myers unleashes the process of a Pro Bowl kicker's weekday preparation. From his captivating introduction to the myth-busting moments of his career, Myers shares how hitting a game-winning kick in his rookie season ignited his journey. He details his path from Marist College to the NFL, where working odd jobs underscored his relentless pursuit of football excellence. Myers reveals the secrets behind his mental fortitude, emphasizing the crucial next kick after a miss and the rigorous sports psychology sessions. As he unveils his meticulous field goal process and intensive training routines, Myers inspires young kickers with invaluable insights on core stability, conditioning, and handling high-pressure situations. This episode is a must-watch for specialists eager to elevate their game and conquer the challenges of professional football.0:25 - Jason Myer’s Introduction1:05 - Mythbuster’s Section Presented By the Kicker’s Bible: Most Memorable Moment in Jason’s Career - Hitting a Game Winner in the Rookie Season vs. Baltimore. 3:40 - Jason - So loud it’s quiet.4:10 - Journey to Marist College5:30 - How to Make the Most of an Opportunity.6:30 - Trying to Make it in the NFL - Working at a Sporting Goods Place & a Valet10:20 - Plan B? Competing against NFL Talent11:05 - Lifetime Fitness & Salesman at a Paint Store - Keep Flowing With It12:40 - Common Trait among NFL Kickers - Knowing Who You Are14:00 - Jaguars Two-Toned Helmets14:25 - Handling Adversity - Having to Work Hard and Earn Things15:40 - What’s the Most Important Kick - Next Kick After a Miss - Sports Psychology - Every Thursday Night Before the Game16:55 - What Jason Has Learned From Working with a Sports Psychologist - Process Driven 17:45 - 2 Minutes Same Routine18:38 - Jason’s Field Goal Process - Net, Dry Runs, Wind, Swinging Down Line. Kick Process - Short Compact, Tempo20:40 - Jason’s Mental Cues21:30 - Commit to Your First Target22:40 - Visualize Center - Best Ball - Best Tempo23:30 - Path to the Ball - Shoulder Swivel24:45 - Why Does a Straight on Path to the Ball - Body, Flexibility, Tempo - Roll Foot on Contact26:15 - Weight Room - Rotational Stability, Staying Tall on Plant Leg, Core Work - Shoulders Tall & Back Behind the Ball27:30 - Why is Core Work Important for Specialists. Ankle, Single Leg, Extreme Stability - Not Overswinging30:00 - How to Be a Good Kicker in the Wind - Slower Rotation on Your Line - Good Ball Striking31:22 - Jason’s Warm Up - Shoulder To Hip - Anti-Rotational Squats and Single Leg Squats Video - Get the Glutes and Muscles Firing - Bands32:00 - Working Out First - Hotel - Jump & Band Rotational Stuff - Body Woken - Priming Body Up - Band Stuff during the game33:15 - High Schoolers - Do Not Hit 85 Balls in the Net34:00 - How to Maintain a Big Kickoff Leg - Mondy’s Heavy Workout - Rotational Work36:20 - Monday Work with Physical Trainers37:50 - Saturday Routine - 20 Minute Workout - Jump Ropes, Core, 5 Minute Jog38:30 - How to Deal with Failure and Sustain Success - Develop a Routine and Stay With It - Film, Prep, Body. Helps you get back on Track - Intro39:55 - How to Stay Motivated - Treat Every Year Like I’m a Rookie - Mentality42:45 - Feeling of Year 10 - Getting in Groove - Move As Slow As Possible45:05 - How to Know When Your Tempo is Off - Feel it after Kick about Approach - Bigger Backswing47:15 - Rapid Fire Section Presented by the Kicker’s Bible47:45 - Most Challenging Weather Condition & How Did You Adapt - Find Your Apex - Wider Target - More Side to Side49:45 - Film - What Do You Watch - Watch Games at That Location & How It’s Flying - Watch Other’s Film50:54 - How to Handle High-Pressure Situations - Put Yourself in Your Happy Place52:35 - Pre-Game Rituals - Younger Athletes53:30 - Best Advice - Be Yourself - Having Your Own Routine - Find Who You Are in Offseason
In this dynamic episode, Aaron Mitchell and Kyle Stelter explore the transformative world of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) in college sports. Aaron shares his journey to Fresno State and how rugby benefited his football career. Kyle highlights the impact of player-led leadership and the evolution of recruiting and NIL from 2014 to 2024.We dive into the benefits of the new NCAA Football 25 video game, the influence of social media, and strategic NIL uses by Power 5 schools and Fresno State. The future of NIL, early brand connections, and diverse NIL deals, including unique agreements like dog adoption, are discussed.The episode also covers NIL agents, mid-major player strategies, and ever-changing NIL rules. A rapid-fire section presents intriguing NIL deals, the advantages for female athletes under Title IX, and practical advice for helping specialists and mid-major teams stay competitive in the NIL game.0:24 - Aaron Mitchell’s Introduction1:19 - Aaron’s Diverse Background2:00 - Kyle Stelter’s Introduction3:13 - Winning a Drill a Day4:02 - Journey to Fresno State - “I’ll Figure it Out”7:50 - How Rugby Benefited Him in Football10:11 - Key Factor to Go From 1 Win to 10 Wins - The Feeling for Players That Coach Believes in Them - Player-Led Leadership13:20 - What Was NIL and Recruiting Like in 2014 Compared to 2024?18:10 - What FBS Football Players Get with the New NCAA Football 25 Video Game19:00 - Brett’s Thoughts on the Influence of Social Media on NIL20:00 - NFL Use of Social Media22:50 - Power 5 Uses in NIL23:50 - Fresno Area of Attack in NIL25:40 - Where is NIL Going?27:45 - The Benefit of NIL - Get Connected with Brands Before They Become Professionals29:00 - Players Getting Multiple Houses - Examples of NIL Deals - Use Specific Examples of Businesses31:40 - How Do NIL Agents Work?35:20 - How Do Mid-Major Players Organize NIL Deals? 38:50 - The Ever-Changing Rules of NIL43:18 - Rapid Fire Section Presented by The Kicker’s Bible43:23 - Most Unique NIL Deals Ever Heard Of - Dog Adoption Deal45:05 - Using Trucks as Advertisements47:27 - What Are They Able to Do With the Vehicles? 49:00 - Title Nine and Why Female Athletes Do Better51:00 - How Athletes Ask for NIL52:40 - What’s Important to Businesses - Not Numbers, But Involvement and Connection with Business - Get BA’s Input in There Too.54:30 - How Can We Help Specialists in NIL? - Do Not Put in "What Do You Want to Get out of It," but Examples of Deals.57:00 - Kicker Abraham Montano and His Success in NIL58:00 - NIL Debate with Title 9 - Putting the Power in the Player’s Hands58:40 - Aaron’s Examples for Group of 5 Teams and Local Businesses - Non-Comprehensive Deals vs. Comprehensive Deals - Kelce and Trading Card Deals1:02:08 - On It Trading Card Deals - All 110 Guys and Savemart, Sign 4,000 Cards1:04:55 - How Do Mid-Majors Stay Competitive in the NIL Game? Start with Local Businesses - Billboards of Fresno in Local Businesses - Include BA’s Example of Bozeman
In Episode 7 of the Iceman Podcast, Brett Arkelian sits down with Jamie Kohl, founder of Kohl's Kicking, for an insightful discussion on the intricacies of coaching and training football specialists. The episode begins with Jamie's introduction, followed by his passionate exploration of the evolution of college football and his dedication to mentoring high school specialists. Throughout the podcast, Jamie shares valuable insights into the importance of roll-out punts and the competitive landscape of coaching at the D1 level. The conversation delves into coaching techniques for NFL specialists and strategies for reaching NFL teams. Notable highlights include discussions on player development, mental toughness, and the unpredictable nature of the NFL. Jamie also reflects on memorable moments and the significance of confidence in kicking. The episode concludes with Jamie's reflections on the enduring pursuit of excellence in football. Overall, Episode 7 offers a compelling glimpse into the world of football coaching and the dedication required to excel in the sport.0:15 - Jamie Kohl’s Introduction1:15 - Jamie Discussing the Change in College Football & His Passion for Helping High School Specialists5:07 - What Way Can You Help Specialists & Recruits8:58 - Roll Out Punts - Why It’s Necessary10:20 - What Got You Into Coaching? How Competitive It Is at the D1 Level12:30 - Coach to Trends13:30 - Coaching NFL Specialists & How to Reach NFL Teams15:15 - JJ Jansen - Changing His Snaps Day to Day16:10 - NFL Pros - Doing Catch, Mold Drills18:00 - The Kicker’s Bible Ad19:03 - Snappers Working With Specialists20:10 - Rapid Fire Round Presented By The Kicker’s Bible23:35 - Morstead Making a 60 Yard Drop Kick24:38 - Referenced Being a Pure Ball Striker - What’s the Most Important Phase of a Kick?26:15 - What Do You Teach or Coach About on Mental Toughness? No Kicks That Are Inconsequential30:20 - How Do You Gain Confidence? Jamie Answers31:06 - That Want to = I Want the Moment, You Can See It in Your Camps31:13 - For a League Known for Its Unpredictability, Any Predictions for the NFL? Change in the KO Rule35:00 - Anything You Want to Plug That You Got Going On35:40 - Special Teams Outfitters Ad - 10% off All Apparel36:31 - Leave a Five Star Rating on Spotify & Subscribe
0:20 - Kyle Stelter Intro0:55 - Kevin Goessling Intro - Fresno State Football Record Setter - 2 Time Lou Groza Semi-Finalist1:52 - Brett and Kevin’s Connection2:40 - Heavy Hitter’s Section - Brought to You by The Kicker’s Bible - Biggest Misconception About Playing at Fresno State? Opportunity - Redshirt for One and Start for Four5:00 - Kevin’s Opportunity - Landing at Fresno State - Baseball Swing Coach7:10 - Walk On at Notre Dame? Or Scholarship at Fresno State8:40 - Picking Fresno State Over Boise10:02 - Coach Baxter’s Serious Commitment to Special Teams - Attention to Special Teams11:08 - Go to a School with a Special Teams Coordinator That Knows About Specialists, or One That Does Not Know and Doesn’t Care13:20 - Kyle’s Input - On the Understanding to Kicker’s. Sport Like Kicking - Golf, Kicking, Soccer.15:03 - Brett’s Input on Multiple Coaches and Personal Coaches15:58 - Kevin’s Factors in Working with Personal Coaches - Age and Maturity17:00 - Snappers Choosing a College to Play at? Research - Degrees, Social19:20 - Playing on Pat Hill’s Team21:20 - Organizing a Practice Schedule Non Contact, Light Contact, and Full Contact Work23:20 - The Biggest Struggle for a First Time - Specialist Only Player24:50 - Kevin’s Take on the Confidence You Need to Carry as a Specialist25:40 - Kevin’s Drills - Start with Checkpoints27:05 - A Kicker’s Common Error - The Jab Step28:00 - Teaching Specialists’ and Fundamental Movement29:40 - Balance Between Athleticism and Technique - Physics and Football - Athleticism Making Up for Things31:00 - An Example of a Specialist’ Practice Schedule33:30 - Preparing Scouting Reports for Opponents35:40 - Helping Your Coordinator Scout the Opponents37:00 - Kevin’s Struggles vs Wisconsin39:30 - Dr. Ken Ravizza - Working with a Sports Psychologist40:20 - A Trigger - Push Button42:20 - Jim Abbott’s Pitching Journal44:05 - Keep Front or Right Eye Back Until Ball Was Kicked and Through44:40 - Kicker’s Most Common Mistake - Taking Drive Step Straight at Ball - Causing Themselves to Swing Around45:40 - 46:10 - Want to Kick the Ball Farther? Trigger Later!46:43 - Patient Snapping - Then Explode48:05 - Punters Are Like Pitchers48:50 - Impatient Snappers and What It Looks Like to the Untrained Eye - Aggressive50:05 - A Smooth, Controlled, Whippy Motion51:02 - Snap - “There Has to Be an Angle or Arcing Path. When Do You Accelerate That Path” - Core First52:00 - Body Controlled Snapping52:50 - Most Active Muscle on a FG? Why Is That 55:38 - Negative Coaching Points - You are What You Focus On 56:12 - Unsuccessful Effort58:00 - FG Training for Contact Point - Focus on the Drive Up58:50 - Hip and Hamstring Yoga Workouts on YouTube60:05 - Lats and Shoulders - What to Train as Snappers? Flexion and Extension Through the Core61:50 - Knowing What I Do, How You Look, How You Feel - More You Can Evaluate 63:12 - How to Watch Film and Design Drills to Help Improve - Good for ST Coordinators and Specialist Drills - Reinforce What You Do Well66:10 - High School Players vs NFL Kids - Kevin's Input "Not the Best Guy on My Team, Not the Best Guy on Another Team" 68:00 - What to Watch for with Kickers - Intentionality, Body Awareness, Complete Effort 70:20 - How to Coach Specialists - Asking Questions - and Understanding Why Things Matter. Know Why You Do Something. How Consistent Are the Misses74:47 - Style and Athleticism Are Intertwined75:30 - Rapid Fire Section Presented by The Kicker’s Bible:76:02 - Loudest Stadium You've Ever Been In76:35 - Moment When Everything Clicked - Find Your Trigger78:12 - Spotting Young Talent in Specialists - Their Interest79:35 - Handling the Media in a Poor Way80:50 - Specialists - Do You Describe Why You Missed? 82:55 - Advice for Young Specialists86:20 - Last Comments
In this action-packed episode of the Iceman Podcast, join host Brett Arkelian and Co-Host Kyle Stelter as they dive into the world of snapping with two NFL heavyweights, Jacob Bobenmeyer of the Raiders and Christian Kuntz of the Steelers. Discover the secrets behind snap speed, handling stress, and combating failure in the high-stakes NFL arena.0:40 - Kyle Stelter Intro1:20 - Jacob Bobenmeyer Intro1:50 - Christian Kuntz Intro2:25 - New Segment - Heavy Hitter’s Presented by The Kicker’s Bible - Who Had the Better Undercover Video - You or Ray Lewis? 4:05 - Jacob’s Bobenmeyer’s Background6:20 - “Maybe I'll Go Out There and Just Start Snapping” to “Don’t Plan on Redshirting.”7:30 - Jacob Getting in Touch with Special Teams U8:30 - What Jacob Learned from Special Teams U9:20 - Jacob Meeting Christian at NFL Tryouts9:45 - Kyle’s First Impression of Jacob10:50 - What Is the Snapper’s Mindset11:25 - Snappers - We’re in the Trenches12:30-13:48 - Christian and Jacob Competing in Camps15:15 - Attending Tryouts and Handling Stressful Situations - The Cause and Effect of Snap17:40 - Challenges of a Rookie Year in the NFL18:10 - Christian’s Test - In Protection - Snap Is Second Nature18:54 - 20:10 - Jacob’s Test - Mindset as a Rookie21:05 - Kyle’s First Impression of Christian and Jacob in the NFL - Slowing the Game Down22:30 - Christian’s First Impression of Kyle (Special Teams U) - What Works for Me - Couple of Drills When Struggling24:24 - Similar Deficiencies - Backgrounds in Playing Linebacker - Smooth and Controlled26:58 - Jacob - Hardest Part About the NFL27:30 - Jacob’s Offseason Workout the First Few Months After the Season28:40 - Christian’s Postseason Regimen - Right After the End of the Season - Eccentric Workouts29:36 - Christian’s Offseason Drills30:20 - Jacob Bobenmeyer - How to Work Through Problems - Big Net GuyChristian’s and Jacob’s Favorite Diners33:40 - Christian and How He Utilizes His Net - Won’t Go More Than 12 Yards35:10 - What Are Eccentric Movements - Slow Down - Explode Up - Motion Is Lotion37:38 - Key to Snap Speed - Strong Lats and Power Cleans39:50 - Handling the Stress and Nerves of the NFL - Christian - Self-talk42:16 - Kyle - Allow Yourself to Have a Mistake - Be a Perfectionist in Practice - Not in a Game43:00 - Jacob on Handling Failure - Have Your Own Highlight Tape48:30 - NFL Snapping - Communication with Your Guards Is Huge50:25 - Toughest Looks That You May See in the NFL - Straight Rush, Cross Face - Include Jacob53:10 - What Are You Watching for on Film?54:30 - What Do You Watch for Technique-wise on Film = The Finish59:16 - How Is Their Technique Holding Up? How Is It Slipping? Most Important Phase of a Snap?1:00:20 - Practice Week Like in the NFL1:02:50 - Watching Film After a Game1:06:10 - Jacob’s Warm-up Drills - Chop Drill, Crunch1:06:55 - Common Errors from NFL Snappers - Sequencing, Balance of Hands, Finishing1:08:15 - Christian’s Work Week of Snapping - Ways to Drill FG Snaps, Tacking up Hands, Letting the Ball Roll on Grass1:10:35 - What Do You Like to Do at the End of Practice - Hip Routine - Lat Stretch1:11:15 - Most Commonly Stressed Body Parts on Snappers - Lats, Shoulders, Thoracic Spine, and Hips1:11:50 - Jacob’s Glute Complex and End-of-practice Routine1:13:25 - Commonality of NFL Snappers Warm-up Routine - Intensive Dynamic Warm-up. (1:15 - Hurdles up & Over)1:15:40 - Rapid Fire Section Presented by The Kicker’s Bible1:17:30 - Eureka Moment1:18:55 - How to Combat Having a Bad Day - Rewatching Your Best Film1:20:42 - How to Find Young Snapper and Find Talented Snappers1:21:45 - Best Example of Handling Failure - True Sign of a Pro - Bounce Back1:24:30 - Most Respect Snappers1:26:37 - Advice to College Snappers - You Can Always Get Better1:28:40 - Mythbusters Section Presented by The Kicker’s Bible - Biggest Misconception About Snapping1:31:15 - Closing Remarks & Christian Kuntz Pickleball Paddle
Season 4, Episode 4 of the Iceman Podcast featured Blair Cavanaugh, Special Teams Coordinator at Incarnate Word, interviewed by host Brett Arkelian. The episode delved into Blair's journey, from his upbringing in Corvallis, Oregon, to his experience as a walk-on player and eventually becoming a college coach. Highlights included insights into coaching philosophy, such as creating buy-in among players and building a culture of care within the team. Blair discussed the unique challenges and rewards of coaching college football, including gaining respect as a first-time coordinator and dealing with adversity. Key topics covered the ethos of Incarnate Word's special teams unit, emphasizing speed, aggression, and physicality. The episode concluded with rapid-fire questions, advice for young specialists, and reflections on coaching and family.0:00-0:22 - Iceman Podcast Intro0:40 - Blair Cavanaugh Introduction1:38 - Heavy Hitter’s Section Presented by The Kicker’s Bible: What is Your Why?2:25 - Brett and Blair’s Meeting3:30 - Blair’s Experience at Syracuse - Justin Lustig5:40 - How Coach Lustig Created Buy In - Authentic Self 6:50 - Create Buy In - Past Players That Played at Your School. Video Clips Talking About the Importance. Drills to Game - College to NFL9:10 - From Son of College Coach to Becoming a College Coach10:00 - Hawaii Football’s Dominance in the 2000’s13:45 - The Unique Experience Your Kids Get by Being a College Football Coach - I Wouldn’t Change It for the World15:30 - Growing Up in Corvallis, Oregon18:30 - Struggle of Being a Walk On22:30 - Playing on the Team of Your Dad Who is a College Coach. Plus and Minuses 27:35 - The Start of Blair’s Coaching Career29:00 - Common Traits of Special Teams Coordinators 30:40 - Mythbuster’s Section Presented by The Kicker’s Bible - What is the Most Overlooked Fundamental?31:20 - How Blair Ended Up at Incarnate Word?33:00 - First Thing That You Do When You Become a Special Teams Coordinator - Build Relationships. Make It Fun and Competitive35:30 - How to Create Excitement - Player of the Day37:50 - Specialist's Schedule with NFL Level Specialists41:45 - The Importance of Mental Cues and Self Talk43:40 - Carrier Dome Rocking45:00 - Gaining Coaches' Respect as a First-Time Special Teams Coordinator47:10 - One Shot Mentality & Imua48:10 - What is Incarnate Word’s Special Teams Unit Known For: Fast, Violent, Physical49:30 - Building Culture of Care52:50 - How to Mimic Game Situations - Friday Night Calls 55:10 - Rapid Fire Section Presented by The Kicker’s Bible55:50 - Best Advice He Received from His Father56:50 - Putting Your Family First57:35 - Facing Adversity - Getting Fired58:43 - Is Coaching College Football Everything He Dreamed Of59:45 - Who Are You a Mix Of?1:01:47 - Coolest Stadium or Experience?1:02:58 - Advice to Young Specialists1:04:15 - Closing Statements & Where You Can Follow Coach Coach Cavanaugh
Join the Iceman Podcast for an electrifying journey into long snapping! Pro Coach Kyle Stelter and NFL Snappers Casey Kreiter and Cam Lyons share tales, tips, and strategies for success in the NFL. Don't miss the expert advice and thrilling insights—tune in to unleash your inner champion!0:00-0:22 - Iceman Podcast Intro1:25 - Kyle Stelter Introduction1:40 - Casey Kreiter Introduction2:20 - Cam Lyons Introduction3:50 - Cam’s Interest in Staying in West Virginia and Landing at Akron7:05 - Heavy Hitter’s Section Presented by The Kicker’s Bible: Most Important Phase of a Long Snap?7:25 - Kyle’s Pic - Body Control - Intentional and Deliberate Throw8:00 - Casey - Release of Ball into Protection 9:38 - Casey’s Journey from High School Science Teacher to the NFL12:30 - Casey’s & Kyle’s Least Favorite Class to Teach15:05 - Why is Body Awareness Huge for Snappers?16:05 - How Body Awareness Helped Kyle Become a Better Snapper17:41 - How to Handle Competition?19:54 - Casey - Knowing the Next Look21:19 - Cam - Handling an NFL Camp23:16 - Kyle’s Focus in a Pro Camp - Focus on Yourself24:36 - How to Survive the Grind of a 20+ Game NFL Season - Casey26:56 - How Casey Remains So Hungry After 11 NFL Seasons28:26 - Example of an NFL Snapper Game Week30:16 - Preparation Needed for Snappers During the Week and Lasting Throughout the Season33:21 - Having Perspective as an NFL Coach34:01 - What Do Snappers Watch on NFL Film36:36 - What Separates Good from Great Snappers - Situational Awareness38:06 - The NFL’s Copy Cat League - Indianapolis New Look That No One’s Seen39:46 - Toughest Looks a Long Snapper Could See41:44 - Hardest Things for Snappers Making Transition to NFL - Thought Process45:26 - Cam’s Transition to the NFL. From Group of 5 to the Pros47:26 - Casey’s Transition to the NFL. Do What You Need to Do to Have Success49:26 - Kyle’s Look at the NFL Level. You Cannot Replicate It51:16 - Cam’s NFL Advice - Fail to Success52:26 - Casey Mental Process - When a Play Happens55:26 - Snapper’s Varying Up Their Approach57:06 - Kyle’s Way to Spot Good Snappers58:06 - Breath Control1:01:03 - Routine vs. Rigid Routine1:03:31 - Out of Season Schedules - Casey1:05:16 - Where to Start At - Out of Season Schedules - Stance, etc.1:07:11 - Done After 5 Snaps1:09:00 - In the Offseason - Why It’s Good Not to Snap at 151:10:41 - Improvements in Snapping - Gains Like Lifting1:13:26 - Do Not Experiment in Fall Camp - Work with Someone They Trust1:14:26 - I Won't Change What You Do, but There Are Fundamental Things That Are Successful for Everybody1:15:56 - Training in 3 Different Phases: Drill, Blending, Performance. We Don't Want to Stay in Forced Performance Mode1:18:23 - Why Softball Drills? - Start Balanced and End Balanced1:19:59 - What Do You Work at in Year 11? Body Control & Force Instead of Elasticity1:23:46 - The Key to Snapping Faster - More Elasticity and Whipiness1:25:46 - Pulling Out of Your Snap and Losing Velocity1:28:16 - How to Drill Throwing a Faster Ball - Whipiness Drills1:29:05 - Mechanics of a Snap - Throw the Body First. Common Myth - Pull the Ball First and Throw1:32:36 - Stay Relaxed vs Monsters - JJ Watt & Jadaveon Clowney. OL Can't Block These Guys and I Have to Do This Now1:33:16 - There’s More to Longsnapping Than We All Know1:35:26 - Rapid Fire Section Presented by The Kicker’s Bible1:35:36 - How Do You Mimic Game Situations?1:36:24 - How Do You Handle Having a Bad Day?1:37:26 - High School to College? College to NFL? Biggest Adjustments1:38:26 - Handling Failure at the Pro Level? Own It and Move On1:42:50 - Having Family Close to the Game1:43:32 - How to Make It to the NFL as a Short Long Snapper - Make Up for It in Other Ways - Jon Weeks & Ross Matiscik1:47:26 - Advice to College Long Snappers Trying to Make It - The Journey to Success Is Not a Straight Line. Valleys Are Going to Be a Lot Longer Than the Highs1:48:46 - Mythbusters Section Presented by The Kicker’s Bible
In Season 4, Episode 2 of the Iceman Podcast, Dawson Zimmerman, known as the "Batman of Kicking Coaches," shares insights into his kicking career, including his days at Clemson and working with NFL All-Pro, such as AJ Cole. The episode delves into topics such as mental toughness, kicking techniques, and coaching strategies for punters. From dissecting the chain of punting to debunking myths about punting into the wind, Zimmerman provides valuable advice for both aspiring and professional kickers. The episode also features segments on coaching schemas, practice schedules, and handling common errors like low snaps. Additionally, Zimmerman discusses the importance of specialists taking ownership of their schedules and gaining respect in the field. Throughout the episode, there are rapid-fire sections and mythbusters segments presented by The Kicker's Bible, offering practical tips and insights for kickers at all levels.0:50 - Dawson Zimmerman’s Intro1:46 - New Segment: Heavy Hitter’s Presented by The Kicker’s Bible. Biggest Fundamental: High School to College Punters Need to Hammer? College to Pro? Raise Your Level of Worst Punt 06:54 - The Chain of Punting: Nose Up Causes. Catch, Load, Contact9:54 - The Best Punters in the Country: Atlanta 13:27 - Playing Under Coach Sweeney: Dawson’s Viral Moment (9:3) - Includes Brett Comment 18:05 - Teaching by Day, Coaching by Night. Provide a Coaching Schema 21:38 - Practice Schedule for Specialists24:20 - Punter’s Practice Schedule 26:20 - Warm Up Drop Schedule - Value the Small Things32:30 - Get Out of the Driving Range Mentality. Pitch Count 32:25 - One Step Line Drive - Drop Alignment 39:00 - Gain Respect as a Specialist 40:15 - Specialists - Take Ownership of Your Schedule42:36 - Mythbuster: Punting Into the Wind - Lower the Drop? 46:41 - AJ Cole on His Body Position 48:40 - Handling a Low Snap - Common Errors 51:15 - Over striding - Less of a Matter of Distance, More of a Matter of Weight 52:50 - How to Watch Film of Balance of Weight54:30 - Field Goal Kicker’s Width of Steps - Why Be Tighter or Wider59:45 - Coaching NFL Specialists 1:02:01 - Mental Cues With NFL Players1:06:54 - Rapid Fire Section Presented by The Kicker’s Bible1:08:35 - Mythbusters Section Presented by The Kicker’s Bible1:10:05 - Dawson’s Video Series With AJ Cole 1:11:20 - Dawson’s Plug for The Kicker’s Bible
0:20 - Michael’s introduction: the fastest and youngest person to see every FBS stadium1:41 - Heavy Hitter’s section, presented by The Kicker’s Bible: What inspired the quest to see every college football stadium? - Stanley Hotel3:10 - Folsom Field5:20 - Brett’s Campus Tours7:46 - Defunct California school stadiums and their history10:30 - Division 2 opportunities for California kids11:30 - Michael’s childhood interest - NFL13:50 - Brett’s inspiration14:00 - Brett on SEC bias14:45 - Flagship school support at games17:25 - Michael’s take on the closest thing to big-time football in college football - Fresno State19:30 - How Michael plans out his weeklong trips: Tuesday through Saturday20:50 - Same day trips21:00 - Math of college game visits22:50 - Best double header Michael’s seen24:30 - HBCU’s and FCS football’s unique flavor25:45 - The common denominator - football27:50 - Brett’s experience at an HBCU29:05 - Michael’s career that allows him to Voyage32:30 - Barrell High School, the Whalers33:15 - Difference in each region - “the Vessel”37:00 - History of Ivy League stadiums38:25 - Five FBS stadiums that are 100 years old or older39:25 - Stadium historian at @CFBHallofFame40:05 - Brett’s stadium obsession in middle school40:50 - Brett and Michael’s take on the purity of college football43:30 - Michael’s surprising must-visit gameday experience44:30 - Jackrabbit Book Club45:45 - Brett’s visit to “The Grove”47:49 - Obstructed Views seats & Wyoming’s “knot hole”49:45 - Obstructed Views - How to determine what percentage of view that you can see53:08 - Fresno’s Valley Children Stadium range of visibility55:20 - Mike’s support from the student section56:40 - Surprising student sections - Appalachian State56:48 - App State’s Field of Dreams1:00:15 - Brett’s experience at Marshall and the App State rivalry1:01:00 - College football during COVID1:04:20 - COVID tickets - $7251:05:10 - Gametime cancellations1:06:35 - Top stadium in the ACC - Virginia Tech vs UNC 20211:07:00 - Brett’s first experience with Enter Sandman1:08:17 - Michael's only time getting stopped rushing the field1:09:30 - Mike visit to UC Davis - 2021 vs Eastern Washington1:10:45 - Internet celebrity - most gratifying and frustrating thing1:13:10 - Michael’s greatest moment - Tom Wistrcill, Commissioner of Big Sky, Joe D’Antonio, Commissioner of CAA, Coach Eck, Idaho HC, Bill Nesselt, U Albany DC - spotlight them in a positive way1:20:00 - Whole valley supports and the rabid fans of Fresno State1:22:00 - Rapid Fire section, presented by The Kicker’s Bible1:23:00 - Favorite town and why? 1:23:10 - Most underrated stadium - Sun Bowl1:24:50 - Most similar stadiums in college football1:27:40 - Quirky stadium with many obstructed views - Ohio State1:29:00 - Inspiration of his status pose - Hot Sauce1:30:00 - Greatest statue you’ve stood next to - Big Red, Demon Deacon, and the Bearcat1:32:15 - The price of attending 90 games in a year - ask Brett first about posting1:36:00 - What do people incorrectly assume about you?1:38:00 - New @CFBCampusTours projects - obstructed views calendar and new merchandising1:42:00 - Exciting games for next season1:45:00 - South Dakota School of Mines - Stadium of Honking1:47:00 - Mike’s last send-off for Fresno State - Combine with others
Trivia Game: 1. Subscribe & Rate the Iceman Podcast on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/74iAgHPWfh1llZuWo4iVda) OR the Book at (www.amazon.com/Kickers-Bible-Training-Professional-Specialists/dp/B09HFTPXBH) & send a screenshot to me. 2. Play the 10 Question *QuizIzz Trivia Game. PLAY NOW! http://tinyurl.com/BAQUIZIZ 3. Win! List of Brett Arkelian’s Guest Appearances in 2023 Coach & Coordinator Podcast Appearance: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0ZWFA47KC6jl9AYVfvEjE9 4th Down University Podcast Appearance: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1CZuxSUqCXigg3jK1QXH0C Bendy Boy Podcast Appearance: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4JZp6hCIUrhmmkbKTh6Oup GA Punt Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9Q_xx8HYCk List of 8 Guest Appearances on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/search/BRETT%20ARKELIAN/podcastAndEpisodes Final episode of Season 3: a journey of conversations and stories. Love for the US, World Trade Center visit, Lincoln University, pros/cons of college football, "The Walking Fire Hazard" story. Birthday List with food stops. Season 2 highlights, David Akers & Adam Vinatieri guests. Notable figures in Season 3, coaching & recruiting specialists. Trivia giveaway, tips to win. Season 3 credits, Season 4 recording announcement. Shout out to Coach Armstrong, Coach Wade, and offensive assistants.Captions 4:22 - Attending Lincoln University and the Opportunity 4:44 - Weighing Pros and Cons in College Football 6:20 - What Doors College Football Opened 6:38 - Attending UTM - The Exact Opposite Of 7:30 - What Brett Loves About the United States 8:40 - World Trade Center Museum 10:35 - Brett's Favorite Independence Day Story - The Walking Fire Hazard 14:08 - Introduction to Brett's Birthday List 15:32 - FEWSIC 17:22 - Denny's 18:10 - How Birthday Foods Work 19:09 - IHOP 19:40 - Krispy Kreme 20:55 - Red Robin 22:23 - Money Efficient 24:25 - A&W 25:02 - Jersey Mike's 25:55 - Dutch Bros 26:38 - El Pollo Loco 27:27 - Port of Subs 27:47 – Season 2 Review 29:27 – Getting David Akers and Adam Vinatieri on Season 2 of The Iceman Podcast 31:46 – Season 3 of The Iceman Podcast 32:37 – Season 3 Episode 1 – Dan Hawkins 34:27 – S. 3 E.2 – John Baxter 36:07 – S. 3 E. 3 – Chris Couch and Shayne Graham 36:59 – S. 3 E. 4 – Sean Saturnio 37:33 – S. 3 E. 5 – Craig Dickenson 40:07 – S. 3 E. 6 – Justin Lustig 41:34 – S. 3 E. 7 - Isaiah Gomez 43:27 – Best Method for Coaching Specialists at the Division 1 Level 44:36 – S. 3 E. 8 – Draft Dreams, NFL Hopeful Specialists 46:55 – Key to Recruiting Specialists 47:27 – S. 3 E. 9 – Dan Lundy 48:27 – S. 3 E. 10 – Adam Scheier 49:09 – Drop the Shield 47:47 – S. 3 E. 11 – Kody Schexnayder 51:17 – S. 3 E. 12 – Todd Goebbel 52:07 – Using Other Sports to Coach Your Sport 52:27 – S. 3 E. 13 – AZ Kicking 53:27 – S. 3 E. 14 – Frank Dalena 54:38 – S. 3 E. 15 55:00 – Iceman Podcast Trivia Giveaway 55:27 – How to Win the Trivia Giveaway 56:07 – Iceman Podcast Trivia 1:00:12 – Credits for Season 3 of The Iceman Podcast 1:03:36 – Recording for Season 4 – Release Date
Join host Brett Arkelian on Season 3 Episode 14 of The Iceman Podcast as he has guest Bring the Juice's Frank Dalena dive into the world of athletics, brand building, and community with special guest Bring the Juice. From discussing the rise of nut popularity and the secret to performing like the pros, to sharing personal experiences as a walk-on athlete and the importance of special teams in college football, this episode covers it all. Discover valuable insights on making an NFL roster, becoming an Olympic athlete, overcoming career-ending setbacks, and the mental preparation required for success. Tune in for an engaging conversation on building a brand, finding a clothing niche, securing marketing deals, and the meaning behind Bring the Juice. Don't miss out on the rapid-fire round and a glimpse into the future of Bring the Juice podcast and Frank's upcoming events.0:55 Fire Intro 1:30 - American Pistachio Party & Nut Popularity “If You Wanna Perform Like the Pros, Eat Pistachios"5:50 - Frank’s Athletic Career & the Chukchansi All-Star Soccer Game 9:29 - The Walk On Life 12:20 - Best Advice for Walk Ons 13:35 - 6 Reasons Why Special Teams for College Players Is Huge 23:50 - How to Make a 53 Man NFL Roster - Special Teams 25:20 - Becoming An Olympic Athlete32:30 - Dealing With a Career Ending Blood Clot 36:19 - Dealing with Stress of One Shot 40:11 - Mental Prep for Olympic Sports 41:36 - Building Bring The Juice / How To Build a Brand 46:00 - Finding a Clothing Niche 52:40 - Marketing Deals 56:20 - Rapid Fire Round Brought to You By The Kicker’s Bible 56:45 - What Does Bring the Juice mean to you?57:40 - What Separates Central Valley guys?59:30 - The NFL team in Central California 1:01:50 - How to Grow Your Podcast & Balance Life 1:03:20 - How to Incorporate your Community & Brand 1:06:50 - The Next Step of Bring the Juice Podcast 1:11:45 - Next Bring the Juice Events
On this episode of the Iceman Podcast, get ready for an exhilarating journey into the world of coaching and kicking. In this episode, Brett dives deep into the minds of extraordinary athletes and experts, uncovering the secrets behind their success.Join us as we kick off the show with Alex Zendajas Sr. and Jr., the dynamic duo of coaches. They share their incredible journey, from working with legendary NFL players to coaching the first girl to earn a football scholarship, Becca Longo. Discover how they push athletes to their limits, both mentally and physically, and leave a lasting legacy in the sport.Brett Arkelian takes us behind the scenes, exploring the treatment of kickers in the football world and the resilience required after missed kicks. As a coach, he reveals his crucial role in helping specialists overcome challenges and reach their full potential.Don't miss the captivating stories of Alex Jr.'s trials and tribulations, as he faces the pressure of performing at the highest level. Learn how finding inner confidence becomes the key to success.Prepare to be amazed as our experts discuss coaching the mental game of kicking and the unique approach that sets AZ Kicking apart. From building strong connections with athletes to cross-training techniques, they share invaluable insights for aspiring kickers and coaches alike.Stay tuned for the rapid-fire section brought to you by The Kicker's Bible, where the Zendajas duo answers burning questions. Discover the most important fundamentals for kickers, how to handle misses, advice for ranking camps, and favorite workouts to boost explosiveness.0:51 – Alex Zendajas Sr & Jr Introductions1:25 – List of Specs They've Had1:46 – Helping the First Girl to Earn a Scholarship in Football – Becca Longo3:12 - Coaching Girls and How to Push Them and Her Legacy4:42 – Coaching Men and Women5:32 – Working with Mac Carrizosa & Marquette King8:00 – Coaching NFL or Professional Specialists9:32 – How Kickers Get Treated in the Football World12:10 – Mentality After Missed Kicks13:12 – Coach Arkelian's Role in Dealing with Specialists13:57 – Alex Junior's Path Trials and Tribulations Through Football16:32 – Alex Junior Dealing with Missing Extra Points – Find Your Inner Confidence19:57 – Dealing with NFL Specialists20:57 – Coaching the Mental Game of Kicking – What Sets AZ Kicking Apart26:32 – Compete with Yourself / Process Oriented29:42 – Keep Them Goal Oriented and Not Bored36:19 – How AZ Builds Their Connection with Their Guys40:11 – Cross Training Your Specialists42:54 – The Key to a Good Kicking Session - Honest Feedback44:09 – Rapid Fire Section Brought to You by The Kicker's Bible45:21 – Most Important Fundamental for Kickers45:21 – Best Way to Handle Misses45:28 – Advice for Ranking Camps47:59 – Favorite Workout to Increase Explosiveness48:39 – Push Sprints49:09 – Rapid Fire Reps – Save Yourself from Thinking51:09 – Everyone Says They Want to Be Consistent? How Do You Do That52:23 – Failure Is Temporary – Quitting Lasts Forever1:01:44 – Zendajas Kicking Info
In this episode, we sit down with NC State's Special Teams Coordinator Todd Goebbel to discuss the secrets behind successful kickers and punters. From the importance of a consistent routine to the common trait among Lou Groza Award finalists, Todd shares his insights on what it takes to excel in special teams. But it's not just about the X's and O's - we also talk about the culture of confidence at NC State, the humbling experience of coaching at all levels, and the lessons Todd learned from his father that shaped him into the coach he is today. Join us as we explore the fascinating world of special teams with Todd Goebbel on the Iceman Podcast.4:20 – What Coach Goebbel's Dad Taught Him – Would You Want to Be Coached by You?6:21 – Heavy Hitters – Zipfizz Energy Drink & How to Create Energy – If You Need Energy Just Touch My Shoulder 8:21 – Kent State Highlight Tape & The Foo Fighters 9:41 – Playing Randy Moss at Marshall 11:11 – Buffalo Destroys and Mike Denbrock 12:36 – How to Create Excitement in the Special Teams Room 13:56 – Create Value for Yourself – Special Teams Puts Money in Your Pocket 14:41 – Special Teams Coordinator – Head Coach 15:56 – Create Buy-In from Coaches – Respect Their Time 16:01 – Culture - Speak Teaching Into Existence. Existence Is Action18:29 – Coaching Where College Football Matters – Huntington, WV & Raleigh, NC 19:38 – Filming of the We Are Marshall Movie 22:43 – Comparing Specialists to Pitchers & Kick Counts 24:48 – Where Kickers End Up Overswinging or Overkicking 25:48 – Planning Out a Kicker's Kick Schedule 28:13 – Setting a Lou Groza Award Winner's Schedule 29:50 – Secret to Getting a More Consistent Operation 30:33 – Secret to Great Kickers 31:48 – Loud and Quiet Holders 33:48 – How Mike Nugent Got Coach Goebbel the Marshall Job 35:48 – Coaching at All Levels & How Humbling It Is to Coach at the D3 to the Power 5 Level 36:53 – Common Trait of Lou Groza Award Finalists – Doing Things in the Dark 38:38 – How Great Specialists Handle a Miss – Give Me Another One 40:08 – The Consistency of a Routine – Routine Driven = Success41:46 – Rapid Fire Section Presented by The Kicker's Bible 42:40 – NC State – Culture of Confidence 44:55 – Watch Opponent's Mentality 47:18 – More Penalties Created on Special Teams Than Any Play in Football. Make a Mistake But Don't Make a Disaster
1:30 – Introduction2:00 – Brett and Kody's Intro3:00 – Kody's Connections4:30 – Heavy Hitters Presented by The Kicker's Bible – What He Loved About Playing in the SEC & at Mississippi State7:20 – BA on Playing at Ole Miss9:05 – Why Kody Chose to Play at Mississippi State10:15 – The Function of a Special Teams Coach10:45 – Chris Boniol Kicking DVD & Kicker's Bible Plug12:30 – What Kody Learned from Coach Boniol's Tuteledge13:50 – Recruiting Specialists in the Portal Age18:00 – What Coach Schexnayder Expects Out of His Specialists' When They Step on Campus19:30 – What Made Freshman All American Dominic Zvada So Successful – The Specialist Room23:00 – Ready for the Next Kick, Let's Roll25:00 – How to Help a Struggling Specialists27:10 – How Head Coaches Can Help Out Specialists27:25 - "Passion Looks Like Aggression to the Unmotivated"28:00 – Dealing with Repeatedly Bad Snaps & Handling COVID Snappers 32:00 – Why You Need to Train Other Snappers34:00 – How to Get Fast Releases on Punt – Put Sword into Hip36:20 – How to Use Your Long Snappers in Coverage & Gunner Releases38:40 – When in Doubt, Knock Em Out42:20 – How to Create Buy In When It Comes to Special Teams44:00 – Where Is Punt Return Won or Lost? Every Second You Keep a Man on the LOS Is 10 Yards46:20 – Key to Kickoff Return – Transitioning Speed to Power Feet46:50 – Returner Get on Your Crow Hop49:10 – Changing the Momentum of the Game with Kickoff Returns50:20 – Rapid Fire Section Presented by The Kicker's Bible54:00 – Specialists Mentally Preparing for a Game55:45 – Mentally Taking Yourself in a Happy Place 57:10 – Creating Culture Groups on the TeamIn Season 3 Episode 11, Special Teams Analyst Kody Schexnayder joins Brett to talk about his experiences playing in the SEC and coaching at Arkansas State and Ole Miss. Kody shares his insights on what it takes to be a successful special teams coach and how he helps his players mentally prepare for games. He also talks about his connections in the industry and what he learned from Chris Boniol's coaching. Kody delves into recruiting specialists in the portal age and dealing with bad snaps and COVID snappers. He shares his techniques for creating buy-in among players and explains the importance of punt return and kickoff return in changing the momentum of a game. The episode ends with a rapid-fire section presented by The Kicker's Bible, where Kody talks about mentally preparing for a game and creating culture groups on the team.
In this episode of the Iceman Podcast, Coach Adam Scheier, Temple STC & TE Coach, talks about his passion for coaching top 25 special teams units and the importance of being open with players. He also discusses his experience coaching at Bowling Green and Wake Forest, working for Urban Meyer at Ohio State, and the defining moments of his career. Other topics include the benefits of being in a coaches' family, the role of dominant punters in net coverage, and the importance of game day adjustments and fundamentals. The episode concludes with a rapid-fire section of coaching proverbs and Coach Scheier's favorite teams, players, and season, as well as the longest rivalry in college football.2:15 - Heavy Hitters Presented by The Kicker's Bible: Coach Scheier's Multiple Pets5:25 - The Benefits of Being in a Coaches' Family8:30 - How to Get the Best Out of Your Coaches - Balance9:45 - Playing – Favorite Unit - Kickoffs15:20 - Being a Head Coach at Bowling Green and Spending Time at Wake Forest19:10 - Head Coaching Nowadays20:30 - Working for Urban Meyer at Ohio State22:20 - Connect with Your Players - Drop the Shield25:20 - Is This What You Want? Is This Your Dream? Then I Will Make It Happen26:50 - Being Open with Your Players29:00 - What Event Defined Your Career - Being Away from Your Family32:20 - Why They Had Dominant Punters in Net Coverage35:30 - Success in Different Fields39:10 - Where Are Punt Returns Won or Lost? Gunner Play42:00 - Rapid Fire Section Brought to You by The Kicker's Bible44:30 - Coaching Proverbs48:00 - In-Game Adjustments - Game Day Eyes52:00 - Cannot Lose Fundamentals During Season58:00 - First Thing You Need to Do When Becoming a Head Coach - Establish a Culture1:01:30 - Molded You as a Coach1:03 - Be the Best Version of Yourself - Dan Hawkins1:05 - Favorite Team, Players, Season1:07 - Longest Rivalry in College Football
1:00 - Dan Lundy Intro1:30 - Heavy Hitters Section Brought to you by The Kicker's Bible: Playing For the U3:15 - Warren Sapp Story6:20 - Situational Kicking at Miami7:30 - Sitting in the RB Meeting Room: Be a Player & Not Just a Specialist9:30 - Training Camps vs. Evaluation Camps25:00 - Most Common Problem: Being Linear to Plant Foot26:50 - How to Deal With Non Easily Coached Athletes28:00 - Contact With the Ball29:50 - Gold Club Head30:40 - Giving Yourself Room to Clear a Kick: Holder Smells Like Crap 32:50 - Punter's Athleticism: Tommy Townsend33:50 - Core Strength in Specialists 37:00 - Where to Start Training as a Punter 41:50 - A Punter's Drop, Letting Go45:30 - Rapid Fire Section Brought to you by The Kicker's Bible45:20 - Secret to Consistency46:15 - How to Breathe In Order to Make a Big Kick47:00 - Coachisms & Proverbs: Right Shoulder, Belly Button, Toe49:30 - Cairo Santos Story52:15 - Meeting Adam Vinatieri53:50 - Adam Vinatieri Best Game Winners55:15 - Coaching Someone Through Multiple Failures 58:00 - End of Podcast
In this episode of the Iceman Kicking Podcast, Brett Arkelian hosts a Pre-Draft Roundtable with his guests, Blake Grupe (Notre Dame. 2x Burlesworth Trophy Nominee, Notre Dame Point Leader, 3x All Sun Belt Team), Colin Goodfellow (Kentucky), Shane McDonough (NC State, 2x All-CAA), Matt Trickett (Minnesota, All-Big Ten Honorable Mention), Jake Bates (Arkansas, First Team All-SEC, KO Specialist), and Briggs Bourgeois (Southern Miss, All-C-USA team), discuss preparing for the NFL Draft. They cover everything from recruiting and training to the differences between FCS and Power 5 schools. They also discuss specific players' journeys to success, such as Blake Grupe's journey to Notre Dame and Jake Bates' transfer process as a soccer player to a starting KO leg in the SEC. Additionally, the episode includes a rapid-fire section featuring questions on evaluating performance and handling pressure situations. The episode ends with discussions on what kickers can bring to NFL teams and advice for those who don't make it to the draft.0:45 – Intros2:50 – Adam Tanalski Intro3:19 – Heavy Hitter's Section presented by The Kicker's Bible5:30 – Brett's First Interactions with Adam8:35 – Shane's Jump from Townson to NC State9:38 – Biggest Difference from Power 5 Schools to FCS Schools11:20 – Blake Grupe's Journey to Notre Dame16:30 – Collin and Kentucky's History of Great Australian Punters19:45 – Matt Being a Cold Weather Kicker25:30 – Adam's Advice when it comes to Recruiting 30:00 – Jake's Big Leg and His Transfer Process: A Soccer Player to a Starting KO Leg in the SEC32:50 – The Standard at a SEC School & Accountabilities 34:40 – Chris Hurd's Generosity 35:55 – Accountability Examples38:50 – Briggs Success and Change41:00 – Slower Approach – Pace and Control45:10 – Following with Your Eyes – Baseball Swing 46:40 – Rapid Fire Section brought to you by The Kicker's Bible47:38 – Blake on Evaluating His Own Performance & Making In-Game Adjustments49:30 – Shane on Coming Back from Failure and His Mental Cue 49:50 – Briggs Favorite Workouts 52:30 – Matthew Trickett's Workouts to Prepare for the Draft 53:20 – Adam's Input on Hitting Game Winner's - Breathing Techniques55:10 – Jake Bates on Handling Pressure Situations 58:48 – What Do You Bring to a NFL Team?1:01:10 – Adam's Review of Every Specialist on the Call1:03:25 – Coach Zauner's Ranking System 1:06:10 – Advice for Potential Kickers Who Don't Make it to the NFL in the Draft1:08:20 – Terrible Football in the XFL1:10:20 - Coach Tanalski Endorses Coach Arkelian
In this episode of The Iceman Kicking Podcast, hear from an aspiring NFL kicker navigating the pre-draft process and trying to make it to the pros. Learn how to beat out bigger name kickers by investing in yourself, and hear about his upbringing and high school recruiting process of this aspiring pro. Discover the greatest role model in Isaiah's life, and how he made it out of JUCO to play on Netflix. Get tips on how to organize your recruiting journey, how to deal with the pressure of games, and what it takes to bring value to an NFL team. Don't miss the rapid fire section and a discussion on the benefits of journaling as a kicker.1:30 – Debut of the Iceman Kicking Podcast at UC Davis3:00 – Pre-draft process for a kicker trying to make it to the NFL5:30 – How to beat out bigger name kickers – invest in yourself7:00 – Upbringing and start into football9:50 – High school recruiting process and JUCO football13:50 – Greatest role model in life 16:40 – Laney College and playing on Netflix18:30 – How to make it out of JUCO21:30 – UC Davis journey – how high schoolers need to organize recruiting31:30 – Focus on another level – Legend of Bagger Vance33:15 – 24 hour rule to dealing with games35:00 – Rapid fire section brought to you by The Kicker’s Bible36:45 – Journaling and its benefit as a kicker44:20 – What do you bring to an NFL team – pro aspirations52:30 – IG's closing statements
1:20 – Heavy Hitters Segment Presented by The Kicker’s Bible – Becoming a Head Coach at aYoung Age3:50 - Head Coaching Values that Create a Winning Program6:35 - Setting the Record For Biggest Program Turn Around in NCAA History9:20 - Weirdest Job Coach Lustig Had at a Small School17:00 - Coach Lustig Intro into College Football Coaching18:00 - Orthopedic Surgeon Enters College Football20:00 - Brett’s Trip Playing vs. Hawaii21:41 - Working with Legendary Special Teams Coaches22:38 - Experience Hiring People23:45 - Secret to Creating Buy In 28:05 - Language is Important29:20 - Leaning on Younger Coaches30:30 - Specialist Gameday Duties32:15 - Simulating a Pin Punt34:45 – Rapid Fire Segment #2 – What Have You Learned in Your Career35:50 - Empower Your Players 37:35 - Control The Hip, Control The Soul 38:25 - Coaching vs. Avatars41:30 - Biggest Mistake that Coaches Make at a New Place 42:45 - What To Expect from Vanderbilt Next Season
0:20 – Craig Dickenson Intro0:50 – Craig's experience in the Big Sky & with the Montana Grizzlies3:40 – Heavy Hitters Segment Presented by The Kicker’s Bible – Beating Your Brother 5:48 – Rapid Fire Segment – CFL ST Rules 7:15 – “Last Touch” Rule 9:30 – American Returners & Importance of CFL Return Rules11:40 – CFL Roster Rules 15:40 – Coach Dickenson’s Kicker Tackle Drills 18:40 – How Coach Dickenson Got Into the CFL23:15 – Becoming a Special Teams Coordinator at a Young Age28:20 – How to Create Excitement in a Room During a 18 Game Season – Change the Voice33:30 – How to Have Success in Your First Season as a HC – Win Their Trust 36:20 – Rapid Fire Segment #2 – What Have You Learned in Your Career40:00 – Coach Dickenson’s Proverbs & John Wooden Quotes42:00 – Ice Skate – Best 10 Second Quote42:30 – In Game Adjustments45:00 – Rough Riders Next Season
Coach Sean Saturnio talks having a bigger purpose and a sense of self when it comes to coaching. He also discusses key punt blocking techniques and the mental game with specialists.0:30 - Sean Saturnio Intro1:30 - "Block God"4:11 - Block Mentality7:00 - ABCD of Blocking Punts9:30 - Destroy Punts13:00 - What You Represent is Bigger Than Yourself17:00 - Specialists - Know What Your Process Is19:20 - How to Coach a Struggling Specialists24:30 - Coaching Student Athletes at Army28:00 - Investing In Your Players36:00 - Coach Saturnio's Proverbs39:00 - Mana is Infectious43:00 - New Segment Presented by The Kicker's Bible - Rapid Fire 52:00 - The Kicker's Bible
Florida Game Changer Coordinator Chris Couch & 15 Year NFL veteran Shayne Graham talk about encouraging and incentivizing your players to get them on teams.0:50 – Shayne Graham Intro1:30 – Chris Couch Intro2:30 – Secret to the Best Crawfish5:30 – Chris Couch’s Journey into CFB11:10 – Secret to Recruiting12:55 – Shayne’s Authenticity in Recruiting19:00 – What is a Game changer Coordinator? 24:00 – NFL rosters, Getting on Teams29:30 – Staying Organized with Tedious Repetition of Concepts at UF
John Baxter details his +30 years coaching and having continued success in the kicking & block game at some of the top universities in the country. He is - The Last Great Cowboy in College Football.2:20 – Last Great Cowboy of CFB2:50 – Grass Isn’t Always Greener..4:00 – How to Sustain and Stay at a Great Job – Find a Need and Fill It12:00 – Rivalry vs. Boise State15:00 – Fresno State and Blocking Kicks19:30 – Baxter Blocking Kicks in Meetings 22:00 – Most Undercoached Fundamental in Football30:00 – Similarities Between Pat Hill & Jeff Tedford
S.3 E.1 - UC Davis HC Dan Hawkins - The Hero's Journey Through College Football by Brett Arkelian
0:15 - David Akers Introduction 0:57 - Iceman Kicking Podcast Introduction 2:25 - Official Sponsor of The IMK Podcast - The Kicker’s Bible 1:57 - How Brett and David Met 4:20 - The Importance of Knowledgeable Kicking Coaches 6:35 - The Debate between Australian and American Specialists 7:00 - Sav Rocca’s Career with the Eagles 9:00 - How to Hold Field Goals 9:55 - Shayne Graham, University of Florida Special Team Analyst 11:45 - Value of Being Aggressive on Special Teams 12:30 - Running a Fake vs. the Falcons in the 2004 NFC Championship Game 15:55 - Rugby Punting 17:15 - Why Brett Kern is So Consistent 21:15 - Kickoffs and Effective Hang Time 26:15 - Spiral Pass Fake Field Goal 27:00 - FG fake vs. Arizona Cardinals and Pat Tilman 31:50 - Why Directional Punts and Consistency are More Important than a 5.0 Punt 35:05 - What Coaches Need to Ask Kicking Coaches 37:00 - Parents Being Honest With Their Sons 39:50 - David’s Record Setting 63 yard FG vs. the Packers in 2012 42:00 - How Quickly You Can Go From Your Peak Performance to Retirement 44:00 - Dave’s Secret to Hitting 50+ Yard FG’s Into the Wind While Being a Short Kicker 48:10 - 4th & 26 Game - Dave Fighting Fierce Winds in the NFC Divisional Playoff Game 50:40 - Working Different Holds and Tilts at Half Time 52:40 - Importance of Great Holders and How That Affects Kickers 53:45 - Handling Nerves and Fear Not 55:30 - The Mentality of the Greatest Kickers 58:25 - What Trait Greatest Athletes All Have 1:00:15 - What Separates NFL Kickers from “Instagram Kickers” 1:00:45 - How Important Working With Holders in the Offseason Is 1:04:30 - The Passion of Pursuing Your Goals 1:08:00 - Everyone Has Their Own Journey - Value of Playing At Smaller Schools 1:09:00 - Passion & Sacrifice - What Separates the Best 1:12:00 - Trusting People Around You So You Can Be Great 1:13:20 - Relying On Your Team - Maybe On Intro 1:14:15 - Pre Field Goal Process 1:16:15 - Importance of Slow Motion Swings and Muscular Memory 1:19:20 - Mental Cues and it’s Importance 1:20:45 - How Proprioception and Martial Arts Relate to Kicking - Balance 1:23:30 - Ideal Punt Technique From David Akers 1:25:30 - Reasons to Kick With Opposite Legs 1:26:30 - Karate Kicks to Balance Your Body & Hips 1:30:00 - Value of a Great Holder - Koy Detmer 1:32:30 - Fighting Adversity in Order to Have One of the Best NFL Kicking Careers Ever 1:35:00 - Worst First Game in the NFL 1:52:50 - Handling Bad Days
- 0:00 – Intro
- 2:05 – Iceman Kicking Intro & The Official Sponsor: The Kicker's Bible
- 4:14 – AV’s intro into football
- 5:16 – Adversity to NFL
- 6:54 – Post Jackrabbit days
- 10:06 – Amsterdam Admirals
- 15:01 – How to handle competing for a livelihood with a 17-year NFL vet
- 16:51 – How To Stay in the NFL
- 20:34 – Veterans’ role as a teacher
- 22:06 – How to gain respect from teammates
- 26:04 – How to treat your body like a 24 year NFL veteran
- 29:54 – Establishing a routine to last in the NFL
- 32:14 – Using activation workouts in warmups
- 35:34 – Soft tissue work
- 36:56 – Post practice treatment
- 40:34 – NFL offseason schedule
- 42:54 – How many kickoffs should you do in a day?
- 44:54 – How to warm up for your kickoffs and find perfect contact
- 47:54 – Adam’s stance and approach to the ball
- 48:54 – Adam’s mental cue
- 51:34 – Why taking the line, keeping a 90-degree angle is so important
- 52:54 – Why “Swag” is unimportant
- 56:08 – Game Time Situations
- 57:44 – Hitting a game winner in Super Bowl XXXVI
- 1:00:14 – Missing two kicks in Super Bowl XXXVIII and finishing with a game winner
- 1:04:24 – Pat McAfee firing back at a defensive lineman
- 1:05:59 – What Separates the Good from the Elite
- 1:08:54 – What Adam misses the most about the NFL
- 1:10:01 – Advice for young stars
- 1:10:54 – How to stick it out in the NFL – Be relentless
- 1:13:32 – Favorite motivational quote
- 1:14:54 – Record Breaking Ranch
0:00 - Welcome to the Iceman Kicking Podcast 1:50 - Roc Bellantoni Introduction and His Journey as a Coach 14:14 - The Biggest Difference Between Coaching on the East Coast vs. Midwest 15:30 - Coaching at Villanova University and What Worked with the Program 20:35 - How to Keep Players Motivated Following Adversity 22:45 - How to Introduce Yourself as a New Coach 26:00 - The Secret Recipe to a Championship Team 28:10 - Motivating Players to Do More Than the Bare Minimum 29:50 - Developing Players Throughout the Season 32:30 - In-Game Adjustments 35:20 - Gaining Support From Other Coaches 36:50 - How to Get a Specialist Out of a Slump 38:00 - Situationals That Have Stood Out 51:50 - What Culture Roc Builds His Program Around - #WinNow 44:15 - How to Make Your Family Feel Valued 46:50 - How the Game Has Changed Over the Years 50:00 - Roc's Biggest Memories From His Career 52:55 - Outro
0:00 - Welcome to the Iceman Kicking Podcast 1:50 - Jeremy Springer Introduction and His Start in Football/Coaching 11:20 - Jeremy's Experience in Player Personnel 16:00 - What Jeremy Learned From Jeff Banks and using "Midpoint" in Punt Return 21:20 - Communication and In-Game Adjustments for Success 27:30 - Jeff Banks' Influence on Specialists and Jeremy's Role 31:00 - How Jeremy Started at Arizona State 34:37 - How to Earn Your Player's Respect and Trust 39:25 - Finding Motivation on Hard Days 44:15 - Keeping Your Players Motivated 48:10 - How to Engage Your Players in Meetings 54:40 - How Jeremy Evaluates Player's Output 56:40 - Major Fundamentals in Special Teams 1:01:00 - Bowl Games and Scheduling During COVID-19 1:05:15 - Biggest Difference Between Coaching at Different Schools 1:11:40 - Outro
0:00 - The Kicker's Bible 1:50 - Chili Davis Introduction 3:13 - How Chili Got Into Football and Coaching 7:50 - Correcting a Player and Communication 13:20 - Chili's Experience Playing on ST Units 18:55 - The GA Life 23:45 - Persevering Through the Hard Times 29:00 - How to Connect with Players and Coaches That Don't Know You 33:35 - Why It's Important to Be Yourself 35:20 - What Led Chili to His Different Schools 47:50 - Helping Players During a Bad Day 52:30 - Keeping Players Focused in Meetings 57:50 - What Chili Wears During Practice 1:00:00 - Mistakes Coaches Can Make Coming to a New School 1:04:20 - Underrated ST Unit Fundamentals 1:11:55 - The Reality of Coaching 1:20:15 - Sacrifice to Achieve Your Goals 1:24:25 - Balancing Family Time with Coaching 1:30:30 - Chili's Experience with the AFCA's 35 Under 35 1:33:45 - Favorite Motivational Quote 1:37:45 - Contacting Chili Davis 1:41:20 - Outro
0:00 - Welcome to the Iceman Kicking Podcast 1:50 - Kyle Segler Introduction 3:50 - The Kicker's Bible 4:50 - Segler's Start in Football and Coaching 7:40 - Experience at Sam Houston State University 12:00 - Offensive Linemen as ST Coaches 15:40 - Incorporating Military Personnel and Their Principles on ST Units 20:40 - Segler's Experience Coaching at ULM 23:40 - Building Relationships as a New Coach 31:40 - #TheGoldStandard 37:35 - How to Show Player's You Care About Them 41:20 - Motivating a Player Having a Bad Day 45:10 - Biggest Mistakes a New Coach Can Make 48:30 - Speed Round Questions with Kyle on his Experiences 53:30 - Balancing Family Time with Coaching 59:00 - Experience as an AFCA 35 Under 35 Participant 1:02:00 - Segler's Favorite Motivational Quote and How to Contact Him 1:07:13 - Outro
0:00 - The Kicker's Bible 1:50 - Chris Hurd Introduction 3:30 - Chris's Experience as a GA 14:35 - Learning Under Different Coaches 16:50 - The Positives of Coaching During COVID-19 18:05 - Important Discussions to Have with Your Specialists 31:15 - Creating a Special Teams Culture 35:50 - Mentality From a Navy Seal 37:55 - Moving on From a Bad Season 41:15 - Highlighting the Good and Rewarding Your Players 46:00 -Chris's Method of Ranking Players 53:00 - Getting GA's on the Same Page as the Coached 59:45 - How Brett and Chris Met 1:06:25 - Coaching "The Edge" 1:10:10 - How to Motivate Players Through a Bad Season 1:23:55 - Visualization with Your Players 1:30:15 - What Players Have Done to Standout to Chris 1:43:30 - How to Determine A Player's Mentality from the Start 1:49:10 - Four Questions to Ask as a New ST Coordinator 2:00:40 - How to Contact Chris 2:02:45 - Outro
0:00 - The Kicker's Bible
1:50 - Brian Jackson Introduction
3:00 - Brian's Upbringing and Start in Football
11:00 - How Brian Began Playing at BallState
20:40 - Variables That Influence Where You Choose to Go to School
22:00 - Brian's Experience Playing at Ball State
25:15 - Accounting for Over Kicking and Counting Reps
28:00 - The Need for More NFL Coaches Who Understand Kicking
34:15 - The Impact of Verbal Cues or Swing Thoughts
41:00 - More on The Need for More NFL Coaches Who Understand Kicking
46:00 - How Brett and Brian Met and the Introduction to Sports Mentality
54:45 - How Brian Evaluates the Mentality of the Players He Works With
1:01:50 - Common Misconceptions About Kickers: Finding Steps and Hang Times
1:21:30 - Balancing Teaching a Player The Fundamentals While Retaining Their Individuality
1:32:00 - Recovering From a Heavy Lift Day and Other Helpful Tips from John Carney
1:37:55 - Analyzing Kicks by NFL Players Harrison Butker and Greg Zuerlein
1:57:40 - Advice That Has Stuck with Brian Over the Years
2:01:50 - Contacting Brian and His Fall Camps
2:03:20 - Outro
0:00 - Kyle Stelter Introduction 1:35 - The Kicker's Bible 2:40 - Kyle Stelter Introduction Continued 4:00 - Kyle's Start and Career in Football 9:18 - How to Block Out Pressure in a Situation 13:17 - Trusting the Process to Persevere Through Pressure 16:45 - The Importance of Special Teams Coaches Knowing Their Snappers 19:20 - The Three Most Important Phases of a Snapper*** 23:10 - Finding a Good Base 28:10 - Alignment of Feet for Snappers 30:00 - Imbalance in Your Hips and Its Effect on Full Form 31:00 - Using the Lower Body for Control and Not Power 34:00 - Kyle Breaks Down Videos of His NFL Long Snapper's Techniques 39:40 - How Luke Rhodes of the Indianapolis Colts Became One of Kyle's Clients 42:55 - Why Kyle Uses Softballs to Train 46:20 - Common Misinformation Around Improving Hitches 50:15 - Where Did the Long Snapping Training Industry Start? 54:40 - Kyle's Experience Coaching Students with Special Needs 58:10 - What Kyle's Snappers Record and Write Down 1:01:20 - Kyle's Mental Cues 1:03:15 - Working on Developing an Explosive Core 1:06:20 - Thoracic Spine Awareness 1:07:30 - Lowering Effort to Result in Higher Technique 1:10:00 - Shoebox Technique to Improve Snaps 1:15:45 - Length in Snapping 1:21:35 - Common Errors with Young Players 1:22:55 - Middle Finger vs. Index Grip on the Ball 1:24:35 - Correcting Players Flicking the Ball 1:25:55 - Core Mobility vs. Core Strength and The Best Way to Improve 1:30:05 - The Situationals Kyle Uses with Clients 1:32:00 - Look or No Look During a Snap 1:37:00 - Mentality and Visualization Before a Game 1:41:30 - Kyle's Thoughts on "Aim Small, Miss Small" 1:43:25 - Rep Counts and Keeping a Snappers Body Fresh Through the Season 1:46:25 - The Good and Bad of Handling Failure 1:48:45 - Best Drills for Young Snappers 1:51:20 - Offseason is for Reinventing, In Season is for Refining 1:55:20 - Kyle's Favorite Inspirational Quote 1:58:00 - How to Contact Kyle Stelter
0:00 - Mac Alexander Introduction
2:14 - The Kicker's Bible
3:15 - Mac's Experience Starting at Washington State University
5:10 - How Mac Got Into Football and Coaching
12:10 - How Mac Adjusted From Playing Football to Basketball
17:40 - Mac's First Job as a Graduate Assistant
19:50 - What is Out of the Ordinary About Being a GA at a Division II School?
25:10 - Mac's Experience as a DBs Coach and ST Coordinator
28:30 - Managing Over 40 DBs and Their Reps
31:50 - How to Make ST Exciting and Fun for Every Player
35:30 - How Mac Got to Washington State University
38:00 - How to Make TIme for Your Relationship and Family as a Coach
42:45 - Mac's Expectations vs. Experience at Washington State
45:00 - The Impressive Work Ethic of Some Specialists
46:50 - Building a Relationship with Players as a New Coach
50:30 - What Tasks Take the Most Time as a GA
53:50 - The Impact of COVID-19
56:50 - Working with Other Washington State University Coaches
59:45 - How Mac's Faith Has Helped in Through Football and Coaching
1:01:20 - Mac's Advice to His Younger Self
1:05:03 - Mac's Favorite Motivational Quote
1:08:03 - Where to Contact Coach Mac Alexander
1:10:17 - Outro
0:00 - Chris Husby Introduction
3:55 - The Kicker's Bible
5:00 - Chris's Start in the Kicking Industry and Where He's at Today
15:45 - The Roots of the Kicking Coach Game
19:40 - #ResetTheIndustry
23:55 - No Single Coach Owns a Player
26:55 - Finding Different Ways to Coach Different Players
29:15 - The Benefits of the Kicking Industry Growing
33:00 - What Frustrates Chris About the Kicking Industry
38:15 - Always Understanding the Why to Become a Great Coach
42:30 - Common Misconceptions From Young Players
47:45 - Does a Block Hinder a Kicker From Advancing to a Higher Level?
53:35 - What College Coaches Are Looking When Recruiting from Kicking Camps
56:00 - Chris's Favorite Warmup Stretches and Body Workouts
1:01:00 - How to Assist Your Players Through Hard Times
1:05:30 - The Why's Behind Game Mentality
1:07:05 - Chris on His Podcast "The 4th Down Experience"
1:15:40 - Chris's Favorite Motivational Quote
1:19:00 - Where to Find Chris on Social Media
1:20:25 - Outro and Contacting Brett Arkelian
0:00 - Will Rodriguez Introduction
1:50 - The Kicker's Bible
2:50 - How College Players at Different Levels Can Make it to the NFL
7:45 - Will's Journey as a Specialist
11:50 - How to Analyze a Large Group of Players
14:15 - Hard Work and Putting In Long Days
16:50 - Will's Time at Azusa Pacific University
23:00 - Will's "Point System" and How He Motivates His Players
27:15 - How Will Uses Situationals in Coaching
28:20 - More on the "Point System" and Games for Team Bonding
30:30 - How to Build a Relationship with Players and Staff as a New Coach
32:20 - What Will Learned from All-Pro Johnny Hekker
36:08 - What Separates Average NFL Punters from the Greats
40:30 - How to Make Charting More Fun
43:20 - What Johnny Hekker Struggled With and How He Improved It
49:20 - Drills and Workouts to Alternate With Punting to Prevent Wearing Out
51:44 - Mental Cues for a Great Performance
53:55 - Techniques JJ Molson Used for Success
59:15 - Hitting a Kickoff from the Left vs. Right
1:01:42 - How Greg Zuerlein Does So Well in Pressure-Packed Situations
1:04:50 - Studies Will Has Done on Specialist Techniques
1:10:15 - How to Begin Working with a New Specialist
1:13:25 - Gaining Trust from Professional Specialists
1:15:30 - Organizing a Punt Block Team
1:19:15 - Balance Between Weight and Speed in a Punt Block Team
1:22:02 - Two-Man Or Three-Man Shields
1:23:45 - Kickoff Coverage Grouping and Depth Charts
1:30:00 - Balancing Family Time with Coaching
1:34:00 - Will's Family History in the NFL
1:40:40 - Will on Twitter
1:41:19 - Outro
0:00 - Allen Tucker Introduction
1:50 - Mississippi State #1 in Nation's College Football Playoff Rankings
3:00 - The Kicker's Bible
4:20 - Allen Tucker's Background and Start in Football
10:40 - How Brett and Allen Met
14:45 - @4thDownDawgs
19:20 - Allen's Biggest Coaching Influences
26:05 - How Allen Handled Adversity
37:45 - What Allen Does Mentality to Reduce Stress
40:35 - Remaining Calm as a Coach and Promoting Confidence
43:20 - The Importance of Special Teams Units
50:50 - Measuring Special Teams Performance
53:00 - Importance of a Good Long Snapper
57:00 - How to Spot a Great Snapper
1:02:50 - Building a Good Long Snapper
1:11:00 - Head and Core Position During a Snap
1:15:15 - Following Through with Your Hands
1:16:50 - Pre-Snap Routine
1:20:00 - Common Problems When Addressing the Ball
1:24:20 - Working SituationalS
1:27:00 - Avoiding Keeping Your Head Down for Too Long
1:28:05 - Most Important Phases for a Quality Long Snapper
1:29:40 - Reaction Work with Bands
1:31:40 - What Allen Looks for When Recruiting High School Players
1:39:30 - What Sets a Player with Great Potential Apart from Others
1:44:30 - Instilling Competitiveness in Players
1:47:50 - How Allen Charts
1:49:10 - What Allen Likes in a Punt Formation
1:54:35 - Man-Side and Zone-Side Protection
2:03:15 - Laces and Their Effects on Punts
2:07:00 - Landmark Kickoff Scheme
2:10:20 - In-Game Adjustments
2:15:40 - Emphasizing Different Situationals On Different Days
2:22:20 - What Allen is Currently Doing and How to Contact Him
2:27:20 - Outro
0:00 - John Carney Introduction
1:08 - The Kicker's Bible
2:13 - John's Record and Start in Football
4:55 - Experience Playing with Notre Dame
8:40 - Benefits of Playing Multiple Positions
10:15 - John's Best Experiences While Playing in the NFL
14:35 - Playing with the New Orleans Saints Following Hurricane Katrina
15:50 - What It's Like Being an NFL Kicking Coach
21:30 - Inspiration Behind "Kick, Punt, and Train Like a Pro"
22:55 - What Separates Top NFL Kickers from Average Players
28:15 - Quantity vs. Quality in Kicking
30:10 - Menteally Preparing for the Competitive Nature of the NFL
33:05 - John's Mental Process When Kicking
38:45 - Basic Fundamentals to Master
41:25 - Natural Swing Paths
43:35 - Troubleshooting and Working Through Your "B Game"
52:25 - How John Handled Mistakes During His Time in the NFL
59:55 - Weight Room Focuses
1:07:20 - What Helped John Last So Long in the NFL
1:09:30 - How to Find Your Steps
1:12:10 - Max Amount of Kickoffs You Should Do in a Day
1:14:20 - Maintaining Leg Strength Through the Season
1:20:27 - Working Through Nerves During a Game
1:22:15 - When to Discipline or Uplift Your Players
1:25:21 - John's Favorite Motivational Quotes
1:31:05 - Players to Look Out For
1:34:15 - What John Is Currently Doing and How You Can Reach Him
1:36:35 - Outro
0:00 - Tim O'Donnell Introduction
1:58 - The Kicker's Bible
3:23 - Tim's Transition Out of Playing Football
6:28 - COVID-19 During COVID-19
12:53 - Tim's Start in American Football
27:58 - New Mexico State's Performance
32:23 - American vs. Aussie Styles of Dropping and Punting
39:26 - New Mexico State at the Arizona Bowl
44:53 - What Sets an NFL Potential Apart From Average Players
49:53 - How to Explain The Fundamentals to a Beginner Long Snapper
55:26 - Charting for Punts and Field Goals
58:38 - No-Look Snaps vs. Looks
1:08:08 - Improving The Mental Toughness of Specialists
1:09:28 - Drills for Great Chops
1:12:53 - The Best Band Work for Long Snappers
1:14:53 - Strengthening Your Snap
1:16:58 - Pairing Other Drills With Snaps
1:18:03 - The Biggest Struggles of Transitioning From Playing in High School to College
1:22:58 - When Is The Best Time to Discipline Specialists?
1:25:23 - Biggest Struggle During The Transition to New Mexico State
1:27:28 - Biggest Lessons Learned from Working with a Sports Psychologist
1:29:08 - Mentally Putting Yourself In Game Day Situations
1:31:38 - Drills to Prepare for Covering Down The Field
1:35:23 - Hitches and How to Eliminate Them
1:39:38 - Adapting to Changing the Distance of Snapping
1:41:28 - Laces and Counting Revolutions on Punts
1:45:25 - What Smaller Players Can Do to Make it to the NFL
1:49:48 - The Best Workouts for Long Snappers
1:52:58 - Benefits of Daily Charting and Filming
1:54:58 - Tim's Plans for The Future
1:56:58 - Resources for Long Snappers and Contacting Tim
San Jose State record holder and Ray Guy Finalist talks about the secrets of punting and how to handle dealing with loss. He discusses facing adversity to become even more mentally strong.
2:05 The Kicker’s Bible
7:05 Mac’s Recruiting Process
13:00 What To Do If You Don't Have a College Opportunity During Your Senior Summer
30:30 Common Errors for Punters
33:45 How to Hit Directional Punts
38:17 Ray Guy & All-American Experience & Awards Show
45:00 Pre-Draft NFL Process and Questions Asked
47:30 Experience with Cleveland Browns
49:30 What Separates the Top Punters From Average Ones
52:00 What to Watch on Punt Film
54:00 Steps
56:30 How to Get Hang Time on Your Punt
1:00:25 How to Find Kickoff Steps and Perfecting Your Kickoff
1:08::48 Field Goal Film Focuses
1:14:10 Explosive Workouts
1:16:35 Treatment
1:24:00 How to Handle a Bad Situation
1:26:50 Fighting Through Adversity & Doing Something Bigger Than Yourself
An energetic and entertaining Florida State Defensive Analyst Clinton McMillan talks Punt & PR mentality and philosophy needed for a great ST unit. [Intro] 0:00 [The Kicker's Bible] 2:20 [Tiger King of the Coaching World] 3:50 [#PrettyGirlsLikePassRushers] 10:10 [Importance of Special Teams] 11:45 [Punt Philosophy] 15:00 [Personnel On a Punt Unit] 16:45 [Punt Personnel Knowledge] 22:00 [Unit Expectations] 23:50 [Urban Meyer's Take on Teams] 25:35 [Coaching Punt Protection Technique] 26:45 [Situationals] 33:55 [Downing a Punt] 38:00 [Punt Return Culture] 41:45 [Building Your Unit Around a Great Punt Returner] 47:05 [Hold Up Tools] 49:30 [Block Teach] 52:00 [How To Find Trustworthy Players] 58:17 [Advice for Young Coaches] 1:00:20 [McMillan's Kicker's Bible Outro] 1:23:20
Marshall Special Teams Coach and host Brett Arkelian and author of the book, "The Kicker's Bible" introduces his game breaking podcast. 0:00 - About the host. 18:00 - Mentality. 23:00 - Visualization.