Which Camps Should I Attend?

May 2, 2017 By

I get asked hundreds of questions per day.  I post to social media and write blogs to make finding answers to these questions easier.  Perhaps the most common question that we get asked is…. “Which camps should I attend?”  

I can understand why this question comes up so often.  There are so many options out there that it can become confusing.   After 17 years in the business, I know the value of great instruction, the value of education, and perhaps most importantly, the value of exposure.  I make choices each year to offer our clients the best possible options to achieve success.  Chris Sailer Kicking remains #1 in the business for that reason.  High school coaches, college coaches and NFL coaches trust in Chris Sailer Kicking.  The proof is in the results.

Las Vegas, TOP 12, US Army All-America Bowl, Underclassman Invitational, Fall / Spring / Summer 1-Day Regional Camps, FBU Youth All-American Games, Australian Scout Camps, College Training Camp & NFL Training Camps, NFL Combines, College Camps.  Many have tried to copy the model that Chris Sailer Kicking has created, but there is a reason why we are #1 in the World.  Experience, real relationships with everyone that matters in this business & the best instruction available across the world.  If you want to make it as a kicker or punter Welcome to Chris Sailer Kicking.

You have asked the question, here is the best answer we can give you.

Question: “Which camps should I attend?

Answer:

January
Las Vegas Prep Camp (One week prior to Vegas Event in Los Angeles)
Las Vegas – Annual National Kicking & Snapping Event

February – April
1-Day Spring Regional Camps (CA, TX, IL, NC, GA, NJ, AZ, WA)

May
Las Vegas Prep Camp (One week prior to Vegas Event in Los Angeles)
Las Vegas – Annual Spring National Kicking & Snapping Event

June – July
1-Day Summer Regional Camps (CA, TX, IL, NC, GA, NJ, AZ, WA)
Underclassmen Invitational (Tampa, FL).
TOP GUN Invitation Only Camp (SC)
*** Sophomores attend 1 College Camps for experience
*** Juniors attend 3-5 College Camps. These are tryouts.

Every camp has SOLD OUT for the past 12 years.  Register early.

August
Season

September – December
1-Day Fall Camps Regional Camps (CA, TX, IL, NC, GA, NJ, AZ, WA)

Description of Camps:
1-Day Fall, Spring & Summer Regional Camps: These are a 1-Day Camps. Camp includes instruction, video analysis, competition, evaluations and rankings.  These are our most popular all around camps. Camps run from 8:30 – 5:00. Registration is open to ALL. Registrations are excepted on a first come, first serve basis.  There is great value for all age and skill levels.

Las Vegas Prep Camps: These are a 1-Day Camps.  These camps are designed to help prepare for Las Vegas.  You DO NOT have to attend the Vegas Events to attend these camps.  They are a great experience either way.  Camp includes instruction, competition and national rankings.  Camps run from 8:30 – 5:00. Registration is open to ALL. Registrations are excepted on a first come, first serve basis.  There is great value for all age and skill levels.

Las Vegas Events: These are a 2-Day Camps. Both January & May are set up exactly the same way.  Both are equally important.  If you want to be the best, attend both.  These are THE MOST IMPORTANT camps of the year.  Camp includes instruction, competition, evaluations and rankings.  The TOP 12 Web Series (beginning in 2017) will capture and offer the ultimate exposure. These are NOT camps you need to be invited to.  They provide great experience for all specialists.
Arrive Friday.  January Event ends at 6:00 PM on Sunday.  May Event ends at 4:00 PM on Sunday.  Open to 8th Graders, Freshman, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors, Junior College and 4-Year Transfers.   The TOP 12 will be selected from both events.

Underclassmen Invitational Camp: This is a 2-Day Camp.  Open to Sophomores, Freshman, 8th Graders, 7th Graders and sometimes 6th Graders.  This camp is designed for both the specialists & THEIR PARENTS.  Camp time is spent equally on the filed and in the classroom.  This camp will educate you for years to come from A-Z when it comes to the world of kicking and punting. Camp includes instruction, competition, classroom seminars, evaluation and rankings.  This is an Invite Only camp.  You will receive an invitation directly from Chris Sailer.  Camp is held in Tampa, FL.

The TOP 12 Camp: This is a 2-Day Camp.  This is an Invite Only Camp.  The only way to get invited to this camp is to attend the Las Vegas Events.  January =  20 Kickers/Punters will be selected. May = 20 additional Kickers/Punters will be selected.  This camp is the best of the best.  There is no other camp like this one.  The TOP 12 will be selected on site during camp.  The TOP 12 will covered by the TOP 12 Web Series (think American Idol meets Hard Knocks).  This should be your #1 goal!  Camp is held in Tampa, FL.

College Camps: These are 1-Day Camps.  These camps are run by the Universities and University coaching staffs.  These camps should be seen as tryouts.  This is your opportunity to be seen by the particular colleges that you select. Camp includes instruction and competition. Register for these camps through the University.

FBU TOP GUN:  This is a 2-Day Camp.  You must be invited by Chris Sailer. To be invited is a serious honor.   The specialists for the US Army All-America Bowl and FBU Youth All-American Bowls will be selected at this camp.  Chris Sailer Kicking is an official partner of FBU, The US Army All-America Bowl & The FBU Youth All-America Bowls.  Camps include: Exposure through FBU, the opportunity to be considered for the US Army All-America Bowl & FBU All-America Games, instruction, video analysis, evaluation and rankings.  You register for these camps by calling FBU directly.

Notes:
I recommend attending the TOP GUN Camp every year. The U.S. Army All-American Bowl & FBU Youth All-American Bowl participants are selected by me at this camp.
When prioritizing camps, Vegas Events should always come first.
All camps offer instruction, competition, evaluation and national rankings.
Highlight videos are available at the 1-Day Regional Camps, Las Vegas Events and Invite Camps.
Every camp has SOLD OUT for the past 12 years.  Register early.
Chris Sailer will no longer run college camps as the NCAA has passed a rule no longer allowing any non university employee to serve as instructors at these camps.

This might seem like we are asking a lot of you.  You are right, we are.  An opportunity to play college football or perhaps in the NFL is HUGE.  We will give you that opportunity.  The harder you work, the more time you invest, the reality of reaching your goals will come true.  It is very competitive out there.  Those who work the hardest and understand the process stay one step ahead of the game.  See you at a Chris Sailer Kicking camp soon!

 

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2017 NJ Spring Camp Recap, Warren Wins It!

April 22, 2017 By

The road to Vegas 30 continued in New Jersey recently.  The largest group of specialists we’ve ever had on the east coast assembled to learn and compete at the highest level.  Athletes from 15+ states were in attendance looking to take their game to the next level.  For the first time since Will Reichard (2019, AL) did it in 2016, a freshman stepped up and won the camp.  Congratulations to Evan Warren from Maryland!  Take a look at all the results….

Overall Camp Champion – Evan Warren (2020, MD)
Evan did a great job stepping up when it counted the most on this day.  He won a major field goal competition and then was able to outlast his competition in the head to head finals.  He has a great leg for his age and shows excellent ability to kick under pressure.  Look for Evan to compete with the best kickers in this class over the next several years.

Field Goal Champion – Davis Wagner (2018, PA)
Davis is an excellent kicking talent.  He has one of the stronger legs in his class and shows big time potential.  He has great range on field goal and hits an outstanding “A” ball.  Also hits a nice ball on kickoff at times.  Once he improves his technique and consistency, he will challenge at any college level.  Look for Davis to have a big showing at Vegas 30 this May.

Kickoff Champion – Zach Sterr (2018, NJ)
The long time Chris Sailer Kicking K/P is really starting to come into his own.  He is hitting a strong ball off the ground on field goal.  His kickoffs are impressive and nearing D1 ready.  He also has the size, strength and athleticism to dominate as a punter.  This is an area that he could make a name for himself with continued hard work.  Zach is a talented combo prospect that will have a nice college career.

Punt Champion – Brandon Caffrey (2018, PA)
Brandon is a very good high school punter.  He has a big leg and shows he can hit a college level ball at times.  He does a great job of stepping up under pressure.  As he continues to refine his technique and become more consistent, he will catch the eye of college coaches.  The tools and potential are there for Brandon to play at the next level.  Look for Brandon to have a big off season.

The Chris Sailer Kicking Spring Camp Tour continues with stops in Chicago, IL (April 23), Atlanta, GA (April 30) & Los Angeles, CA (May 7). The our ends with the largest exposure camp in the World…. Vegas 30 (May 13-14).  To be the best, train & compete with the best.  For more stats, rankings, future camp dates, etc. visit www.ChrisSailerKicking.com #TeamSailer

NJ Camp Champion Evan Warren & Obi

 

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2017 AZ Spring Camp Recap, Narveson Victorious!

April 18, 2017 By

The road to Vegas 30 continued with a stop in AZ on April 9th.  This was by far the most talent we have seen in Phoenix.  Specialists from nearly 10 states were in attendance looking to come out and top gaining major national exposure.  On this day Brayden Narveson proved that he was clearly the class of the competition.  He was rewarded with a scholarship offer and subsequent commitment to Iowa State the following week. Exposure at its finest. Take a look at the results.

Overall Champion – Brayden Narveson (2018, AZ)
Brayden absolutely dominated the competitions on this day.  He won both major field goal competitions and also came out on top in the punt competition.  The TOP 12 Camp Invitee has all the tools to excel at the next level.  He is smooth and accurate on field goals.  His kickoffs are D1 ready.  And he also does a nice job punting the football.  Brayden is a big time pick up for Iowa State.  There are big things ahead for this talented athlete.

Kickoff Champion – Gabriel Ballinas (JC, Mexico)
Gabriel is one of the most talented off the radar prospects out there.  He is from Mexico, but is currently living in Arizona.  He drives the ball 65-70 yards with around 4.0 second hang time.  His field goals are coming along nicely.  He also shows great ability as a punter.  Gabriel is the type of athlete that can compete and any college level.  Strong upside here.

Top 2017 Prospects: Gabriel Ballinas, Travis Reiner

Top 2018 Prospects: Brayden Narveson, Jake Veach, Cash Peterman, Zach Piwniczka, Brennan Holt, Brandon Brody, Brent Bakewell, Josh Carlson, Juan Ramirez, Michael Trafton, Trevor Gentner.

Top 2019 Prospects: Cole Johnson, Bryce Peters, Elijah Fischer, Jackson Passey

Top 2020 Prospect: Tyler Bertram

The Chris Sailer Kicking Spring Camp Tour continues with stops in Chicago, IL (April 23), Atlanta, GA (April 30) & Los Angeles, CA (May 7). The our ends with the largest exposure camp in the World…. Vegas 30 (May 13-14).  To be the best, train & compete with the best.  For more stats, rankings, future camp dates, etc. visit www.ChrisSailerKicking.com #TeamSailer

Brayden Narveson, AZ Champion

 

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2017 WA Spring Camp Recap, Jace Krier Steps Up!

March 20, 2017 By

The road to Vegas 30 continued this past weekend in Seattle, WA. The Northwest is an area that has come on strong with talent as of late.  This day brought in athletes from all parts of WA and saw over 10 states represented.  The weather was ideal which lead to several specialists having outstanding performances.  Take a look at the results.

Overall Camp Champion
Jace Krier (2018, OR) – Jace made his second appearance at a Chris Sailer Kicking Spring Camp.  He showed tremendous improvement and really stepped up during the field goal competitions.  He won both major competitions by hitting multiple consecutive 40+ yard field goals off the ground and showing range from beyond 50 yards.  Jace is a talented college prospect.


Kickoff Champion
Ajay Culhane (2018, CA) – Ajay was perhaps the most talented prospect at the camp.  The TOP 12 Camp Invitee has a D1 leg and shows college potential in all areas of his game.  On this day he dominated kickoffs by averaging over 65 yards with 4.00 hang time.  He was also impressive on field goals and showed potential punting the football.  Ajay is a D1 college prospect.


Punt Champion
Holden Kooiker (2018, WA) – Holden had a strong day both punting and kicking.  He has 50 yard range on field goals off the ground.  He shows college level potential on kickoffs.  He won the punt competition by averaging 40 yards with 4.2-4.4 hang time.  He is a talented athlete that is improving greatly each time we see him.  He has a bright future with continued hard work.


Class of 2017 MVP
Kyle Sentkowski (WA) – The long time Chris Sailer Kicking student was steady and impressive as always.  He continues to prove that he is going to be a fine college kicker/punter.  He is smooth and accurate on field goal.  His kickoffs are college ready.  He has the tools to compete as a punter.  Kyle is ready for the next level.

 

Top Transfer: Daniel Garcia

Top 2018 Prospects: Conor Calvert, Cory Davis, Jace Krier, Nathen Cutler, Quinn Vorboril, Scott Lees, Trevor Gentner, Holden Kooiker, Peyton Hilliard

Top 2019 Prospects: David Eisenkraft, Dillon Dennis, Griffin Cummins, Hayen Skiba, Jack Clayville, Jack Sirich, Matthew Hoffman

Top 2020 Prospects: Blake Glessner, Jacob Hausserman

Youth MVP: Matty Sailer

The Chris Sailer Kicking Spring Camp Tour continues with stops in Dallas, TX (March 26), Phoenix, AZ (April 9), New Jersey (April 9), Chicago, IL (April 23), Atlanta, GA (April 30), Los Angeles, CA (May 7), & Dallas, TX (May 7). The our ends with the largest exposure camp in the World…. Vegas 30 (May 13-14).  To be the best, train & compete with the best.  For more stats, rankings, future camp dates, etc. visit www.ChrisSailerKicking.com #TeamSailer

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2017 Photo Edit Contest Winner!

March 16, 2017 By

The 2017 Vegas XXVIII Photo Edit Contest Winner is….. Anthony Tom-Makue (2019, HI).

Thank you to the over 75 Chris Sailer Kicking specialists that submitted entries this year.  Take a look at the Chris Sailer Kicking Facebook Page to see many of them.  I was impressed with nearly every one of them.  As a matter of fact, many of the entries could have been selected.  Anthony Tom-Makue is the recipient of FREE Admission to Vegas 30 (May 13-14, 2017). Congratulations. See you all in Vegas!

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2017 NC Spring Camp Recap – Nicholas Sciba Wins It!

March 13, 2017 By

The Chris Sailer Kicking 2017 Spring Camp Tour made its second stop in Charlotte, NC this past weekend.  This is by far the fastest growing location both in talent and attendance as of late.  Nearly 200 specialists participated in this highly competitive camp.  All in all well over fifteen states were represented.  It was clear from the outset that many were set to prove that they were ready to challenge for a TOP 12 spot this coming May in Las Vegas.  Take a look at the results.

Overall Champion
Nicholas Sciba (2018, SC) – The TOP 12 Camp Invitee (January) was steady from start to finish.  As always, he showed up focused and determined to dominate.  He won the field goal competition by demonstrating excellent accuracy and range.  He also finished in the final 3 in the kickoff competition.  This talented combo player (K/P) is proving that he is ready for the next level.  Look for Nicholas to be near the top of college recruiting lists as we enter the summer.

Field Goal Champion
Cameron Shirkey (2020, OH) – Cameron become the first freshman to win a major competition in quite some time.  He hit 7 consecutive field goals, capping it off with a 52-yard competition winner.  This newcomer to Chris Sailer Kicking showed that he will be a force to be reckoned with in the coming years.

 

Kickoff Champion
Trevor Thompson (2018, OH) – The longtime Chris Sailer Kicking Kicker showed off his big leg by winning the kickoff competition with a 68 yard, 3.75 bomb. Trevor continues to prove that he has one of the stronger legs in the 2018 Class.  He has the tools to impress college coaches around the nation.

Punting Champion
Cody Creed (2018, NC) – Cody decided to focus on punting on this day and his decision paid off.  The talented combo player (K/P) has excellent all around ability.  He dominated the punting group by winning 2 of the 3 major competitions, then came through in the final competition nailing several punts over 40 yards with 4.4 plus hang time.  Cody is a special talent that will challenge for a TOP 12 spot this coming May in Las Vegas.

Class of 2017 MVP
Jefferson Norwood – The longtime Chris Sailer Kicking Kicker continues to excel at a new level each time we see him.  He has 55+ yard range on field goals off the ground.  Kickoffs are deep with excellent hang time.  He is also coming into his own as a punter.  Jefferson is absolutely ready for the next level. His maturity and growing confidence will benefit any college football program.

Class of 2018 Standouts
Nicholas Sciba, Camden Wise, Cody Creed, Daniel Brabaw, George Triplett, Hunter Malsch, Paxton Williamson, Robert Brown, Seth Harrison, Trevor Thompson.

Class of 2018 Rising Prospects
Aidan Mulreed, Andrew Souter, Hunter Baldwin, Jackson Brooks, Paul Musick, Brycen Walker, Cameron Harding, Christian Alvarez, Jonathan Rivera, Jovan Cotton, Richard Sealy, Sage Costen, Will Gentile.

Class of 2019 Standouts
Camden Lewis, Caden Bonoffski, Evan Davis, Hunter Benton, Hunter Braswell, Jared Wheatley, Jason Stricker, Nolan Parris, Trevor Keltner.

Class of 2019 Rising Prospects
Joseph Bontrager, Will Griggs, Carson Green, Elias Sterling, Marcos Mosqueda, Parker Reid.

Class of 2020 Standouts
Holt Cloninger, Cameron Shirkey, Andrew Brown.

Class of 2020 Rising Prospects
Grant Wood, Aidan Clark, Avery Musick, Ryan Barrick.

Future Stars
Braden Wood, Bailey Owens, Jaxson Sellers.

Top Newcomer: Cameron Shirkey
Most Improvement Since Last Camp: Aidan Mulreed

The Chris Sailer Kicking Spring Camp Tour continues with stops in  Seattle, WA (March 19), Dallas, TX (March 26), Phoenix, AZ (April 9), New Jersey (April 9), Chicago, IL (April 23), Atlanta, GA (April 30), Los Angeles, CA (May 7), & Dallas, TX (May 7). The our ends with the largest exposure camp in the World…. Vegas 30 (May 13-14).  To be the best, train & compete with the best.  For more stats, rankings, future camp dates, etc. visit www.ChrisSailerKicking.com #TeamSailer

Camden Lewis, Camden Wise & Nick Sciba recieve their TOP 12 Shirts!

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Vegas 30 Photo Edit Contest… FREE VEGAS

March 8, 2017 By

You’ve been asking for it, now you’ve got it.  The contest for FREE admission to Vegas 30 (May 13-14, 2017) is on.  Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, etc. is full of Kicker/Punter photo edits these days.  Seems like every athlete has a friend that can provide outstanding edits.  So I challenge you to come up with the best edit possible.  If you do, free Vegas 30 is yours.  Here are the rules…

1.) The edit must include the Chris Sailer Kicking Logo.  Be creative, but make sure the logo is a focus.
2.) The edit should focus on your kicking & punting ability.
3.) The edit should be a still photo, not a video of any sort.
4.) You may use filters in your edit.
5.) You may use logos in your edit.
6.) You can submit as many different edits as you please.
7.) You must post your edit via social media and tag Chris Sailer Kicking.
8.) You must email (Chris@ChrisSailerKicking.com) or text 818-209-8921 your edit to Chris Sailer by March 15th at midnight.
9.) The winner will be announced on March 16th. Free Vegas = The cost to participate (room and board not included)

Be creative.  Stand out.  Have fun.  Looking forward to seeing the end results.

Here is last years winner (Chris Wood).  Can you do better?

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2017 CA Spring Camp Recap, Barr-Mira Wins as a Sophomore!

March 7, 2017 By

The Chris Sailer Kicking Spring Camp Tour got off to a fantastic start in Los Angeles, CA this past Sunday.  Over the next 3 months Chris Sailer Kicking & Rubio Long Snapping will train and evaluate over 1000 specialists.  This is a huge time of year in recruiting as college coaches pay close attention in the off season.  This is also a time when many other specialists are taking time off or playing other sports.  The benefits are tremendous for those that are dedicated to their craft.  Take a look at the results.

Overall Camp Champion
Nicholas Barr-Mira (2019, CA) – Nicholas became one of the few sophomores to ever win a 1-day regional camp.  The talented player won a field goal competition by going 6-6 including several 50+ yard field goals.  He is also solid on kickoffs and shows punting potential.  He has landed inside the Top 10 nationally ranked prospects in his class after his strong performance.


Field Goal Champion
Jack Morrell (2018, CA) – Jack has been solid now at several consecutive Chris Sailer Kicking camps.  He is a great high school kicker that is competing at a very high level.  He showed off his accuracy in the pole drill and followed it up by nailing several 50 yard field goals.  Jack has the tools to take his game to the college level.

Kickoff Champion
Jonah Lipel (2018, CA) – Jonah was perhaps the most talented prospect at the entire camp.  The long time Chris Sailer Kicking student and recent TOP 12 camp invitee was dominant from start to finish.  He won the kickoff competition with a 70 yard, 4.20 kickoff.  His field goals are clean off the ground with elite height.  Jonah is a D1 prospect that will get the attention of many college coaches this off season.

Punt Champion
Quinton Conaway (JC, CA) – Quinton dominated the punting portion of camp for the majority of the day.  The Oklahoma native and Texas State commit has trained with Chris Sailer Kicking for over 5 years now.  He averaged over 40+ yards, with 4.4+ hang time on the day.  He also has a D1 kickoff leg.  Quinton is mature, experienced and ready for the next level.


Class of 2017/JC Top Prospects
Quinton Conaway, Dario Longhetto, Daniel Whelan, Prominence Akubuo-Onwuemeka, Santiago Arango, Brian Papazian, Matt Bazarevitsch, Mikey Selsor

Other 2017 Standouts
Shawn Welch, Derek Engel, Joe Gallegos, Tanner Carcama, Evan Padilla, Paul Rodriguez, Kyle Babcock, Dean Smith

Class of 2018 Top Prospects
Jonah Lipel, Ajay Culhane, Chris Wood, Cody Williams, Derek Ng, Dylan Brady, Eric Fellenzer, Evan Price, Matthew Jaeger

Other 2018 Standouts
Jack Morrell, Mark Meader, Trevor Gentner, Zachary Survillas, Spencer Corona, Prashneet Sharma, Kyler Vernon, Jaime Huerta, Jace Krier, Carson Goodwin, Caden Almer, Brennan Holt, Antonio Loera

Class of 2019 Top Prospects
Nicholas Barr-Mira, Cade Fuller, Brandon Petruescu, Gavin Wale, Cole Johnson, Dylan Orr, Ethan Schroeder, Ryan Sanborn, Jack Oswald

Other 2019 Standouts
Charles Bein, Adam Tontz, Cameron Sharafatian, Nick Miglio, Basilio Vives, Ricardo Borjon, Rafael Vargas, Nico Villamizar, Edgar Gonzalez

Class of 2020 Standouts
Peter Delis, Archie Green, Noah Carlton, Miles Mena, Matthew Donko, Kapena Kamakawiwoole, Fabien Gullen, Drew Owens

Youth MVP – Josh Bryan

The Chris Sailer Kicking Spring Camp Tour continues with stops in Charlotte, NC (March 12), Seattle, WA (March 19), Dallas, TX (March 26), Phoenix, AZ (April 9), New Jersey (April 9), Chicago, IL (April 23), Atlanta, GA (April 30), Los Angeles, CA (May 7), & Dallas, TX (May 7). The our ends with the largest exposure camp in the World…. Vegas 30 (May 13-14).  To be the best, train & compete with the best.  For more stats, rankings, future camp dates, etc. visit www.ChrisSailerKicking.com #TeamSailer

 

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NLOI (National Letter of Intent) Day!

January 31, 2017 By

Tomorrow, high school football players around the country will be signing on the dotted line to play for their respective schools. It is a great time of the year for all involved. It is NLOI (National Letter of Intent) Signing Day. It is covered by major sports affiliates and it begins the process of which college will dominate tomorrow with the stellar high school athletes of today.

With all the hoopla, comes questions….allow me clear some things up for everyone. These are all from questions I have received over the years.

Eddy Pineiro Signs with Florida last year.

Is Signing Day the only day an athlete can sign with a college?
Absolutely not. It is just the first official day for the seniors to make their commitment official. A scholarship athlete can sign anytime on or after that day. You can literally sign the day you get on campus if you are a late pick-up for a school. The whole Signing Day Event is a celebration day that the media has turned it into a major event.

Do Preferred Walk-Ons sign on Signing Day?
No, they do not officially sign anything. However, many schools and parents like to have a simple ceremony that represents signing. A preferred walk-on, although verbally committed to a school is NOT locked into that respective school. They have the option to change their mind to another school at any point if a scholarship comes their way. Not exactly the most kosher thing to do to a coach/program but they would most likely understand. I look at it like this, an athlete not taking a scholarship would be similar to a person not taking a free car and opting to pay for the same car.

If I sign with a college on scholarship, can I adjust after?
Sure, BUT you will lose a year of eligibility. Once you sign, you are locked in. Don’t even think about transferring as it rarely works out and is an uphill battle to say the least. Think about it, why would a coach want an athlete that could not fit in at their first stop? A transfer athlete always brings up red flags…why is it going to work this time, why did he not get along with players and coaches at the first school, it is a homesick issue, is he a problem case, schooling? All are questions that a new coach is going to want to know about you. Bottom line, make your decision and stick with it.

How do the schools get the athletes signatures? 
Most athletes sign in the early morning and then fax them in to their new home (school).

Why have a Signing Day? 
It is the day your verbal commitment becomes official.

Can a junior that is offered a scholarship sign early?
Nope. They must wait just like the others within his graduating class. All of this waiting around gives way to all the committing and de-committing which coaches and sports writers absolutely love (dripping with sarcasm).

Is it true that scholarships have to be renewed every year by the school?
Yes. This is one of those things that not a lot of people know about but it is true. Every single year, the staff has to renew your scholarship for the next year. Therefore, if you are not producing as an athlete, student or person, your scholarship can not be renewed. It is not very common for it to happen, but I have witnessed it occur. Usually, a social issue is the final straw in saying bye bye to your education being paid for by the school.

All in all, Signing Day is a great thing that should be cherished by all but definitely don’t feel as though it is the end all be all. No matter when you sign, you are still going to be on full scholarship with your school paid for, and that is the most important thing.

 

Chris Sailer Kicking – NLOI Day (2016)

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Vegas XXIX #Sailering Competition Is Here!

January 12, 2017 By

Jaxon Clark’s winning submission a few years ago!

The famous Chris Sailer Kicking #Sailering competition is on again for Vegas XXIX (January 13-15, 2017). Over the years hundreds of #Sailering pictures have been posted on social media and submitted to Chris Sailer Kicking.  Check our the #Sailering photo album on the Chris Sailer Kicking Facebook Page. It is another way to create exposure for Kickers & Punters in a fun way.  Here are the details.

What is #Sailering? #Sailering is the art of posing in the classic Chris Sailer Kicking pose. Using Chris Sailer Kicking taught technique, be an artist, and create a #Sailering picture that will catch the eye of #TeamSailer, the #SailerFamily and college coaches.

What are the competition rules? Either while traveling or during your time in Las Vegas for Vegas XXIX keep your eye open for creative #Sailering options.  Send your submissions directly to my via text 818-209-8921 or email Chris@ChrisSailerKicking.com

*You may submit as many #Sailering pictures as you like.  The more you submit, the better chance you have of winning.

*The contest starts now and ends Saturday night at 10:00 PM PST. 

*Submissions will be judged based on creativity.  Be original.  Don’t be afraid to include others in your #Sailering pictures.  The best submission wins.  The Chris Sailer Kicking staff will be the judge.

*The winner will be announced be sometime Sunday before the close of camp via social media.

*The winner will received FREE admission to Vegas 30 or any 1-Day Spring Regional Camp.

 

 

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