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Announcing the 2018 Chris Sailer Award Finalists

December 23, 2018 By admin

Here are your 3 finalists for The 2018 Chris Sailer Award in alphabetical order…

Ryan Fitzgerald (2019, GA)
22-28 FG’s (Long 57, 55, 55, 53, 51, 50) 67-67 Extra Points

Jack Olsen (2020, IL)
22-32 FG’s (Long 48) 28-29 Extra Points (1 blocked) *8 FG’s in ONE game.

Brock Travelstead (2020, GA)
18-19 FG’s (Long 46) 39-39 Extra Points

CONGRATULATIONS to these three fine young men! They deserve it. More details to follow. The winner will be selected by the Awards Committee and presented with the trophy on Saturday January 19th in Las Vegas, NV.

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2018 Chris Sailer Award Semi-Finalists Announced!

December 18, 2018 By admin

Announcing the semi-finalists for the 2018 Chris Sailer Award, presented to the top high school placekicker in the nation. The 3 Finalists will be announced Sunday December 23rd. The winner will be announced Saturday January 19, 2019 in Las Vegas, NV!

Introducing the 2018 Chris Sailer Award Semi-Finalists:
Ryan Fitzgerald (2019, GA) 22-28 FG’s (Long 57, 55, 55, 53, 51, 50) 67-67 Extra Points
Jack Olsen (2020, IL) 22-32 FG’s (Long 48) 28-29 Extra Points (1 blocked) *8 FG’s in ONE game.
Brock Travelstead (2020, GA) 18-19 FG’s (Long 46) 39-39 Extra Points
Dominic Camacho (2020, NM) 16-22 FG’s (Long 53) 55-55 Extra Points
Mark Ramos (2019, TX) 16-24 FG’s (Long 43) 41-43 Extra Points
Ben Greenberg (2019, MN) 15-18 FG’s (Long 38) 36-38 Extra Points
John Grist (2019, TX) 15-20 FG’s (Long 45) 34-35 Extra Points
Kyle Thompson (2019, UT) 15-22 FG’s (Long 45) 64-65 Extra Points
Collin Smith (2019, NC) 15-22 FG’s (Long 53) 41-43 Extra Points
Romario Perez (2019, TX) 14-16 FG’s (Long 54) 51-53 Extra Points

The Chris Sailer Award is presented, on an annual basis, to the best national high school placekicker for that given season.

The National Placekicker of the Year is named in honor of Chris Sailer for his outstanding high school career and nearly single handedly changing the world of kicking and punting as we know it. Chris is now the most prominent kicking and punting coach in World. He has made the positions of kicking and punting a specialty and is revered around the country. Through his training and development of young kickers and punters, almost 100 high school and junior college kicking & punting specialists now receive full ride scholarships each year for their skill in that position.

Chris Sailer played for Notre Dame High School (1993-1995). He was an All-American Placekicker and Punter. In 1994 he set the then national record for most field goals in a season with 22. Of those 22 field goals, 7 came from beyond 50 yards including successful kicks from 58, 57, 57, 54, 52, 52 and 50 yards. Chris Sailer was rewarded with a full ride scholarship to UCLA in 1995. He went on to earn All-American Honors as both a placekicker and punter during his time at UCLA. He was a Lou Groza Award Finalist in 1997. He set multiple records while at UCLA including longest field goal of 56 yards. He was signed by the San Francisco 49ers and went on to enjoy an 7 year professional career.

2017 Season Winner Jonah Lipel (Chaminade HS (CA), Harvard)

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Filed Under: Article Archives, Coaching, College, Featured Posts, Graduating, High School, Kicking, Las Vegas, NFL, Promotion, Punting, TOP 12, Training, Traveling, Uncategorized Tagged With: Ben Greenberg, Brock Travelstead, Chris Sailer Kicking, Collin Smith, Dominic Camacho, High School Placekicker of the Year, Jack Olsen, John Grist, Kyle Thompson, Mark Ramos, Ryan Fitzgerald, Sailer Award

2018 AZ Fall Camp Recap – Dunker and Montes De Oca Impress!

December 11, 2018 By admin

The road to Vegas XXXIII continued in Phoenix, AZ on Sunday December 9th. The Southwest region continues to show increased talent with every visit. Take a look at the results.

Overall Camp Champion
Lucas Dunker (2020, CO) – Being his first Chris Sailer Kicking event, Lucas really showed that he has the leg strength to compete with the top kickers in his class. On this day he won the field goal charting, the punt competition with multiple punts over 40 yards with 4.2+ hang times and became the overall 2018 Arizona camp champ. Lucas showed that he has range from 55+ from field goals and that he can put his kickoffs in the end zone on a consistent basis. Look for Lucas to compete for a top spot at Vegas XXXIII.

Field Goal Champion
Max Montes De Oca (2020, AZ) – Max beat out Lucas Dunker for the Last Man Standing field goal competition with 51 and 53 yard field goals into a slight breeze. Max is new to kicking this year but has shown that he has the leg strength and talent to develop into one of the best kickers in his class. With multiple kickoffs going deep into the end zone and plenty of punts at the 4.3+ second range, Max has the talent to make Top 12 in the near future.

Kickoff Champion
Carson Zilmer (2020, AZ) – Another new Chris Sailer Kicking student, Carson immediately showed off his leg strength. During the afternoon competitions, Carson not only showed that he could put his kickoffs into the end zone with 3.6+ second hang times, but showed he can could compete in field goals as well by being a finalist or semifinalist in every competition during the day. Carson is has the body type and athleticism to become one of the top performers in his class.

2019 Standouts: Jaden Boling, Micah Hertz

2020 Standouts: Carson Zimmer, Connor Gardner, Dominic Chakraborty, Dominic Persi, Lucas Dunker, Max Montes De Oca, Noah Carlton

2021 Standouts: Adam Babb, Alec Silver, Crew Peterman, Mathew Farnsworth, Maximus Kennedy

The 2018 Chris Sailer Kicking Fall Camp Tour will continue with a FINAL stop Los Angeles , CA (January 13). The road all leads to Las Vegas, NV for Vegas XXXIII where the world’s best will compete for an in invitation to the prestigious TOP 12 camp. For more information on the above recruits and future camp information visit www.ChrisSailerKicking.com

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2018 IL Fall Camp Recap – Cameron Shirkey Wins It!

December 10, 2018 By admin

The 2018 Chris Sailer Kicking Fall Camp Tour continued with a stop in Crown Point, IN on Sunday December 9th. The Midwest is always loaded with talent and this camp was no exception. Once again, well over 100 specialists from multiple states and two countries were in attendance ready to compete at the highest level. Take a look at the results.

Overall Camp Champion
Cameron Shirkey (2020, OH) – The long time Chris Sailer Kicking Kicker and 5-Star Rated Recruit put on a big time performance. On this day he won the Kickoff competition by averaging 70+ yards with 3.8+ hang time. He was also exceptional on field goal. Cameron hits a pure ball off the ground and has 55+ yard range. He is a sure fire D1 recruit that is sure to compete for a TOP 12 Spot at Vegas XXXIII.

Field Goal Champion
JJ Wadas (2020, IN) – JJ was tremendous once again. He is another long time Chris Sailer Kicking Kicker and 5-Star Rated Recruit that proved exactly why. He won the Field Goal Competition by going 7-7 with a long of 57 yards. He also made the final 2 in the Kickoff competition by averaging 70+ yards with 3.8+ hang time. JJ is a big time talent that should dominate Vegas XXXIII and challenge for a TOP 12 Spot.

Punt Champion
Hunter Renner (2020, IN) – Hunter won his second consecutive punting title in the Midwest. He averaged 45+ yards with 4.3+ hang time. He was able to defeat tremendous competition by staying consistent and hitting a major D1 ball when he needed to. The long time Chris Sailer Kicking combo specialist (K/P) was also solid on both field goal and kickoff. Hunter should compete with best of the best at Vegas XXXIII and challenge for a TOP 12 Spot.

JJ Wadas, Cameron Shirkey, Hunter Renner

Class of 2019 Standouts: JT Turner, Joseph Stoll, Ben Freehill, Ashton Dodd, Asa Kempton, Asher King, Ben Packer, Ben Schrage, Brendan Latham, Brock Holman, Cavan Leonardo, Connor Seely, Dylan Sikes, Ezra Yang, Jackson Welsch, Jake Sargent, Kyle Brandtjen, Quinn Weurfel, Tristan Gesler, Tyler Bachara

Class of 2020 Standouts: Cameron Shirkey, JJ Wadas, Hunter Renner, Jack Olsen, Sam Massick, Aidan Clark, Aidan Hosler, Bryce Bedillion, Daniel Cristiani, Elias Sewell, Kevin Thibodeaux, Marshall Meeder, Mychal Golden, Nathan Gard, Owen Lawson, Riley Moore, Ryan Smith, Sean Carrier, Trey Newland

Class of 2021 Standouts: JT Carver, Kaleb Probst, Kollin Kralapp, Ryan Auer, Ryan Heicher, Tyler Rosselli, Andrew Sweeney, Derek Baldin, Dominic Pittman

Class of 2022 Standouts: Peter Frame, Benjamin Samuel, Ben Baker, Caleb King, Mason Gessert, Ryan O’Grady

Future Stars: Colin Fratus, Mason Grove, Leo Capparelli

The 2018 Chris Sailer Kicking Fall Camp Tour will continue with a FINAL stop Los Angeles , CA (January 13). The road all leads to Las Vegas, NV for Vegas XXXIII where the world’s best will compete for an in invitation to the prestigious TOP 12 camp. For more information on the above recruits and future camp information visit www.ChrisSailerKicking.com

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2018 GA Fall Camp Recap – Jude Kelley Comes Up Big!

December 3, 2018 By admin

The road to Vegas XXXIII continued in Atlanta, GA on Sunday December 2nd. This camp featured nearly 200 specialists from over a dozen states. The talent was off the charts as multiple 5-Star Kickers and Punters were in attendance. There is no doubt that several of the athletes in attendance will challenge for a TOP 12 Spot in Las Vegas in January. Take a look at the results…

2018 Chris Sailer Kicking GA Fall Camp

Nearly 200 Specialists Participated in the 2018 GA Fall Camp

Overall Camp Champion – Jude Kelley (2020, GA)
Jude has had a phenomenal 2018 with Chris Sailer Kicking. On this day he won the field goal competition by going 8-9 with a long of 55 yards. He also averaged 65+ yards on kickoffs with 4.0+ hang time. Jude is a tremendous competitor that does very well under pressure. He is now a 5-Star Kicker and is set to challenge for a TOP 12 Spot in Las Vegas. The future is bright for this talented athlete.

Jude Kelley, Newest 5-Star Kicker

Kickoff Champion – Zaden Weber (2019, TN)
Zaden had a fantastic day from start to finish. He dominated kickoffs by averaging nearly 70 yards with 4.0+ hang time. His best ball measured 73 yards, with 4.04 hang time. The long time Chris Sailer Kicking Kicker was also fantastic on field goal. His ball gets up quickly off the ground and he has 55+ yard range. Zaden is now a 5-Star Kicker that should see major attention from D1 coaches. Look for him to dominate Vegas XXXIII and pick up additional offers (currently holds an offer from Murray State).

Punt Champion – Sam Johnson (2020, AL)
Sam stood out immediately once the punting session began. He has a powerful leg and a great college level frame. Sam won the punting competitions by averaging 45+ yards, with 4.4+ hang time. His best balls measure 50+ years with 4.7+ hang time. Sam has all the tools to be a dominating D1 Punter. Look for him to compete with the best of the best at Vegas XXXIII and challenge for a coveted TOP 12 Spot.

Punt Champion – Albert Jang (2020, GA)
Albert is an outstanding all around Kicking and Punting prospect. He is big, tall, strong and athletic. He has tremendous leg strength and D1 potential. On this day he won a major punting competition by averaging 40+ yards with 4.4+ hang time. He best ball measured 45 yards with 5.0 hang time. He is a also a talented kicker. He hits a clean ball on field goal and has 55+ yard range. His kickoffs are strong, college ready. Albert is a top national combo prospect without a doubt.

Class of 2019 Standouts: Zaden Weber, Chris Van Eekeran, Micah Hertz, Matthew Rigney, Anthony Einhorn, Ryan Castle, Sam Contorno, Rosendo Ramirez, Jack Westbrook, Weston Landry, Zach Ford, Zach Morgan, Nick Molk

Zaden Weber, Kickoff Champion

Class of 2020 Standouts: Jude Kelley, Albert Jang, Sam Johnson, James Williams, Brock Travelstead, Charlie Pollock, Conor Wallace, Hayden Olsen, Isaac Riffle, Kade Loggins, Luke Jenkins, Nolan McCord, Mitchell Galluccio, Tanner Cragun, Ryan Barrick, Jonathan Burks, Ty Sherman, Austin Hyde, Brandon Peskin, CeJ Jones, Connor Cross, Ezra King, Jenkins Peeler, John Hoyland, Johnny Crouch, Kevin Butchers, Kyle Garzon, Payton Broaddus, Wesley Pahl, Zach Grindle

James Williams is a scholarship level Kicker & Punter

Class of 2021 Standouts: Andy Borregales, Kade Hensley, Daniel Bethel, Ivan Shuran, Braeden Haynes, Caden Long, Connor Wood, Conor Cummins, Tommy Day, Drake Tabor, Dalton McGowan, Darren Bredeson, Zane Smith, Tyson Giles, Alejandro Prado, Alexander Papadakos, Avery Hipps, Carter Potts, Cooper Allan, Jack Quinones, Joshua Swearingen, Korben Waldrop, Leonardo Zuazo, Louie Jackson, Salvador Jimenez

Daniel Bethel is a top National Class of 2021 Prospect

Class of 2022 Standouts: Will Peltz, Harry Wikoff, Trey Stephens, Upton Bellenfant, Trevor Weldon, Luke Williams, Andrew Scott, Brooks Sturgeon, Landon Eaker, Landon Brabazon, Nicolas Wolf

Trevor Weldon is a solid young 2022 Kicker

Future Stars: Christian Silverstein, Grayson “Cleat” Forrest, Trace Britt, AJ Dubois, Luis Santos Torres, Robert Czeremcha

Grayson “Cleat” Forrest was the Youth Kicking Champion!

The 2018 Chris Sailer Kicking Fall Camp Tour will continue with stops in Chicago, IL (December 9), Phoenix, AZ (December 9) & Los Angeles , CA (January 13). The road all leads to Las Vegas, NV for Vegas XXXIII where the world’s best will compete for an in invitation to the prestigious TOP 12 camp. For more information on the above recruits and future camp information visit www.ChrisSailerKicking.com

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5 Phenomenal Junior College Prospects – Vernon, Olivas, D’amico, Lewis & Sentkowski… OFFER NOW!!!

November 21, 2018 By admin

Attention college coaches, if you need a Kicker or Punter to step in and play right away… there are five Junior College Prospects that are beyond ready. Confident, Athletic & Experienced! Chris Sailer Kicking 100% recommends and stands behind the following 5-Star Recruits. Trust me… OFFER NOW!!!

PUNTERS:
1. Seth Vernon