2016 TOP 12 & EVENT ELITE RECAP! Day, Ryerse, Havrisik Win It!

July 23, 2016 By

TOP 12 Group ShotOver the course of one Chris Sailer Kicking year thousands of specialists attend our camps for top notch instruction and exposure. Through our regional camps and National Vegas Events the best of the best are identified and invited to attend our “TOP 12” & “Event Elite.” This exposure group makes up the very best high school and junior college specialists in America.  Previous attendees include Dan Bailey (Cowboys), Justin Tucker (Ravens), Cody Parkey (Eagles), Blair Walsh (Vikings), Bryan Anger (Buccaneers), Jeff Locke (Vikings), Bradley Pinion (49ers), Ryan Succop (Titans), Kai Forbath (Saints), Bradley Nortman (Panthers), Colton Schmidt (Bills), Travis Coons (Browns), Randy Bullock (Jets), Ka’imi Fairbairn (Texans) and many many more.  This year’s group of Kicker/Punters was as talented as any.  The camp took place in Bradenton, FL July 18-20, 2016.  Take a look at the results….

THE CHAMPIONS

Field Goal Champion
Havrisik TOP 12Lucas Havrisik (CA) – Lucas has had an impressive summer.  He is one of the most accurate kickers in America without a doubt.  He hits a clean ball and does so with great consistency.   He is a great competitor that does very well under pressure.  His kickoffs are D1 ready.  Lucas is also a talented punter.  He has all the tools to dominate at the next level.  OFFER NOW!!!

Runner Up: Chris Landgrebe (OH)

Kickoff Champion
RyerseGrant Ryerse (MN) – The University of Minnesota commit and long time Chris Sailer Kicking student is a rare talent.  He is a great athlete with tremendous leg strength.  He hits a big time D1 ball off the ground on field goals.  He smashes kickoffs deep in the end zone with 4.2+ hang time.  He also has the size, strength and athleticism to develop into a great punter.  Grant is ready to go.

Runner Up: Josh Grant (2017, TX)

Punt Champion
Day TOP 12Tucker Day (TN) – The #1 ranked punter in the nation proved it once again.  Coming off his recent invitation to the U.S. Army All-America Bowl after dominating TOP GUN in SC, he followed it up with a huge performance against the very best in the U.S. in FL.  Tucker has NFL type leg strength and ability.  He regularly hits 50+ yard punts with 5.2+ second hang time.  He is also an excellent kicker.  He is the real deal.  OFFER NOW!!!

Runner Up: Joe Doyle (TN)

Other Competition Winners
FG – Chris Landgrebe (2017, OH), Chris Dunn (2018, NC), Skyler DeLong (2018, SC), Zach Elder (2017, TX)
Punt – Kane Bowen (2017, CA), Ethan Torres (2017, VA), Bill Rubright (2017, GA)

Committed “TOP 12” & “Event Elite” Members
Brandon Ruiz – Alabama
Joseph Bulovas – Georgia Tech
Brent Cimaglia – Tennessee
Adam Stack – Oregon
Grant Ryerse – Minnesota
Cole Smith – Cincinnati
Chris Dunn – NC State
Briggs Bourgeois – Southern Miss

Next 6 Kickers that should pick up offers and commit
Brandon Gracia (CA)
Josh Grant (TX)
Chris Landgrebe (OH)
Cooper Graham (NC)
Lucas Havrisik (CA)
Justin Davidovicz (NJ)

Next 6 Punters that should pick up offers and commit
Tucker Day (TN)
Ryan Rehkow (WA) *Holds BYU & Idaho offers
Tommy Martin (VA)
Aidan Daly (CA)
Joseph Doyle (TN)
Bill Rubright (GA)

Participants: Chris Dunn (2018, NC), Charles Campbell (2018, TN), Skyler DeLong (2017, SC), John Brosnahan (2018, NC), Cole Talley (2018, TX), Aidan Daily (JC, CA), Alex Usry (2017, GA), Bill Rubright (2017, GA), Blake Mazza (2017, TX), Briggs Bourgeois (2017, LA), Brooks Buce (2017, GA), Bryan Clements (2017, CA), Chris Landgrebe (2017, OH), Cooper Graham (2017, NC), Ethan Torres (2017, VA), Grant Ryerse (2017, MN), Hayden Moehring (2017, AR), Hunter Everett (2017, OK), Jack Geiger (2017, CA), Jake Lane (2017, AL), Jake Roark (2017, MO), Joe Doyle (2017, TN), Johan Zetterberg (2017, CA), Joseph Bulovas (2017, LA), Josh Grant (2017, TX), Justin Davidovicz (2017, NJ), Kane Bowen (2017, CA), Kyle Sentkowski (2017, WA), Liam Bunnell (2017, TX), Brian Papazian (2017, CA), Liam Jones (2017, OK), Lucas Havrisik (2017, CA), Nick Horiates (2017, TX), Peyton Henry (2017, CA), Ryan Rehkow (2017, WA), Tommy Martin (2017, VA), Tucker Day (2017, TN), Zach Elder (2017, TX).

Unable to participate: Brandon Ruiz, Brent Cimaglia, Adam Stack, Jackson Hubbard, Austin Neuheiser, Cole Smith, Will Reichard, Brandon Gracia

This camp is as much about building friendships/bonds as it is about learning, competing and gaining exposure.  These memories last a lifetime.  Want to be a part of it?  See in Las Vegas January 13-15, 2017 at Vegas XXIX.  To be the best, train with the best! #TeamSailer #TOP12 #EventElite

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2016 GA Summer Camp Recap, Faron Crushes It!

July 13, 2016 By

Chris Sailer Kicking was back in Atlanta, GA on July 12th.  This location has produced the most high school talent for the past few years.  This group of kickers/punters will make sure that production continues.  There was easily 10 plus athletes in attendance that will kick/punt at D1 schools.  The weather was hot, but the specialists were still able to put on spectacular performance.  Take a look at the results.

Top 2017 Prospects

Jack Faron

Jack Faron – Champion

Jack Faron was the overall camp champion.  He earned his spot in the finals by dominating the kickoff competition.  He average over 70 yards on the day, with 4.0 second hang time.  His winning kick traveled 78 yards with, 4.02 hang time.  He was the then able to defeat several talented players in the field goal head to head finals to seal the victory.  Jack is a great athlete with tremendous potential, D1 recruit without a doubt.

Jack Driggers is a big time talent.  He has a huge leg and shows D1 ability on both field goals and kickoffs.  He dominated his competition all day and came out on top of a major field goal competition by hitting 6 consecutive field goals.  His long on the day was from 58 yards out.  He also average over 70 yards on kickoffs with 4.0 plus hang time.  He is the real deal.

Mason Dillard is a smooth and accurate kicker.  He made over 85% of his field goals on the day and defeated many of the nations best in a major field goal competition.  He has a strong leg and kicks with great confidence.  I like his future at the college level.

Zac Montrief was the punting champion on the day.  He is a good athlete with a great frame for a punter.  He stepped up in the end when it counted the most.  He improved tremendously throughout the day.  The future is bright with continued hard work.

Sean Young will be the top junior college kicking/punting prospect in the nation this coming season.  He is a major D1 recruit for both skills.  OFFER NOW!!!

Brenton King is a D1 talent without a doubt.  He has a huge leg and kicks with great confidence. His field goals and kickoffs are D1 ready.

Jake Lane is a top national combo prospect.  The longtime Chris Sailer Kicking specialist is a consistent performer.  He has ability in all areas of the game.

Will Horton has the skills to compete with anyone in his class.  He has a great leg and natural ability.  He will make a fine addition to any college football program.

Frankie Onate is one of the best in the nation.  He is smooth, accurate and mentally strong.  He should thrive at the D1 level.  Strong on field goals, kickoffs & punts.

Turner Barckhoff is coming on strong at the right time.  He has a D1 leg and is making large strides.  He has the tools to be very effective at the next level.

Other Top 2017 Performers: Abe Elias, Colton Norris, Keaton Borelli, Nick Rice, Trey Wiggins

Top 2018 Prospects

Evan McPherson is one of the best combo players in the nation.  Field goals are a huge strength. Kickoffs and punts are also near the top of his class.

Charles Campbell is an outstanding kicker. He has one of the best legs out there and competes at a very high level.  I love his attitude and overall makeup.

Jake Camarda is the best punting talent in the nation in his class.  He is also a top 5 national kicking prospect.  He won’t last long, OFFER NOW!!!

Mitchell Fineran has the tools to be a special college kicker. He has one of the strongest legs in his class and shows he can compete with anyone.

Bryce Christianson is a talented combo player.  He is a good athlete with a strong leg.  As he develops his consistency, the future is bright.

Timmy Bleekrode is an excellent player.  He shows ability in all areas of his game.  He is smooth and consistent.

Other Top 2018 Performers: Dylan Schorr, Bryce Horton, Alex Hardy, Chad Miller, Charles King, Hayden Nelson, Jacob Smith, Luke Darby, McKay Taylor, Nick O’Shea, O’Niell Walters, Wesley Wells, Sean Henderson

Top 2019 Prospects

Anthony Rodriguez is a very talented young kicker.  He has a great leg and shows great potential.

Cale Nation is another excellent young kicker.  He is going to compete with the best in this class for years to come.

Other Top 2019 Performers: Alex Raynor, Bernardo, Burgos, Ethan Laudato, Jack Westbrock

Youth MVP’s: Brock Travelstead & Hayden Olsen

We will back in Atlanta, GA on December 18th,  SEE YOU THEN!

Chris Sailer Kicking’s final 1-Day Camp is in Los Angeles, CA on July 31st.

Other huge camps coming up….
FBU Top Gun (July 14-15 in Rock Hill, SC) This is where we will select the U.S. Army All-Americans, 9th Grade All-Americans, 8th Grade All-Americans & 7th Grade All Americans.

4 Year College Camp (July 16-17 in Bradenton, FL at the IMG Academy)

“TOP 12” & “Event Elite” Camp (July 17-19 in Bradenton, FL at the IMG Academy) *Invite Only

Underclassmen Invitational Camp (July 20-21 in Bradenton, FL at the IMG Academy) *Invite Only

Be a part of Chris Sailer Kicking, text Chris Sailer at 818-209-8921
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2016 NC Summer Camp Recap, DeLong Shines!

July 12, 2016 By

Summer is officially in full swing.  After recent stops in Dallas and Chicago, Chris Sailer Kicking touched down in Charlotte, NC on July 11th.  The talent on the field was the best yet.  Once again, over 100 specialists were in attendance ready to get after it.  Here are the results.

Overall Camp Champion
Skyler DeLong (2018) – The recently named “Event Elite” Member took care of business.  He got hot on field goals nailing 7 consecutive 50 yarders.  He also kicked off well and showed the ability to punt at the highest level.  He then defeated “Top 12” Member Tommy Martin in the final by hitting 2 straight 50 yarders.  He is a special talent.

Field Goal Champion
Camden Lewis (2019) – Camden became the youngest champion on this summer tour to date.  He is a very talented kicker that continues to improve at a great rate.  He is already kicking field goals off the ground and showing 50+ yard range.  His kickoffs are also near the top of his class. Keep a close eye on this one.

Kickoff Champion
Zach Stearns (2017) – The longtime Chris Sailer Kicker was steady as usual.  He hit some big field goals on the day and came through in the kickoff competition.  He won with a 68 yard, 3.88 hang time ball.  Zach is ready for the next level.

Punt Champion
Tommy Martin (2017) – The “TOP 12” Member and Vegas XXVIII Punt Champion was dominant once again.  Tommy is smooth and consistent.  Easily hits 50 yard punts with 4.5 plus hang time.  Shows he can hit 60 yard punts with 5.0 second hang time.  Also an outstanding kicker.  Tommy is a scholarship pick without a doubt.  OFFER NOW!!!

Best 2017 Prospect (not listed above)
Aidan Marshall – The longtime Chris Sailer Kicking punter was exceptional from start to finish.  He had the most consistent day of any competitor.  Aidan averaged well over 40 yards with 4.4 plus hang time.  He also hit the biggest ball of the day at 5.10 seconds.  A mature and ready athlete for the D1 level.

Best 2018 Prospect (not listed above)
John Brosnahan – The “Event Elite” Punter is the real deal.  He has all the tools to dominate the next level.  Look for John to make waves this year.  Also a strong kicker.

Best 2019 Prospect (not listed above)
Jared Wheatley – The young kicker was impressive.  He is a great athlete with a very strong leg for his age.  I believe he has a bright future with hard work.  One to keep a close eye on.

Best Chris Sailer Kicking Newcomer
Grayson Atkins (2017) – Grayson is a phenomenal kicker.  He is excellent on both field goals and kickoffs.  He has the tools to compete with the best.  Grayson will make a fine addition to a college football program.

Other 2017 Standouts: Andrew Scott, Jed Quackenbush, Nicolas Farfan, Patrick Wolff, Quinn Dunphy, Austin Snow

Other 2018 Standouts: Alejandro Lopez, Alexander Harrell, Camden Wise, Cody Creed, Jackson Brooks, Seth Harrison, Ryan Nease

2019 Future Stars: Aaron Vardell, Carson Burt, Ethan Barbee, Evan Davis, Hunter Benton, Hunter Braswell, Jaxon Youngblood, Joe Bontrager, Kyle Romenick, Landon Fogelman

Youth MVP: Parker Hannon

For more information including full player rankings and future camps, visit www.ChrisSailerKicking.com The full 2016 Chris Sailer Kicking Fall Camp Schedule is now available.

Chris Sailer Kicking will next visit Atlanta, GA (7/12) and Los Angeles, CA (7/31).

Other huge camps coming up….
FBU Top Gun (July 14-15 in Rock Hill, SC) This is where we will select the U.S. Army All-Americans, 9th Grade All-Americans, 8th Grade All-Americans & 7th Grade All Americans.

4 Year College Camp (July 16-17 in Bradenton, FL at the IMG Academy)

“TOP 12” & “Event Elite” Camp (July 17-19 in Bradenton, FL at the IMG Academy) *Invite Only

Underclassmen Invitational Camp (July 20-21 in Bradenton, FL at the IMG Academy) *Invite Only

Be a part of Chris Sailer Kicking, text Chris Sailer at 818-209-8921

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2016 IL Summer Camp Recap, Stephen Ruiz Comes Through In The Clutch!

July 10, 2016 By

The second stop on the Chris Sailer Kicking 2016 Summer Camp Tour was Chicago, IL.  The always popular 1-day camp once again did not disappoint.  Specialists from many different states were in attendance ready to learn and compete.  Want to be a part of it?  Chris Sailer Kicking will be back in Chicago this Fall on September 25th.  CLICK HERE

Here are the results:

Overall Camp Champion
Stephen Ruiz (2018) – Stephen had an excellent day.  The 6’5″, 220 athlete has great future college potential.  He has 50 plus yard range off the ground.  His kickoffs are big at times.  He also has a great frame to develop into a special punter.  On this day Stephen won a major field goal competition and went on to defeat the other semi-finalists in the head to head final competition.

Field Goal Champion
Nate Rockwell (2018) – Nate was solid throughout the day.  He has a strong leg and kicks with nice consistency.  He is a competitor that does well under pressure as he proved by defeating some of the top kickers in the Midwest.  Look for Nate to have an excellent junior season.

Kickoff Champion
Chris Landgrebe (2017) – The “Event Elite” Member was by far the most college ready kicker at camp.  He has a big time leg and is mentally very tough.  He won the kickoff competition by hitting several balls over 80 yards. His best ball was 80 yards with 3.94 hang time.  His field goals are also outstanding.  Chris is ready for D1 football.  OFFER NOW!!!

Punt Champion
Taylor Cornish (2017) – The veteran Chris Sailer Kicking Punter had his best performance to date.  He looked strong and really improved his consistency.  He easily average over 40 yards with 4.40 hang time.  He hit several balls over 50 yard with 4.7 second hang time.  He is maturing into an excellent college prospect.

Other 2017 Standouts: Chase Bruns, George Brophy, Jakson Wine, Josh Edwards, Kevin Rockwood, Matt Malan, Matt Hellen

Other 2018 Standouts: Adam Krause, Andy Vujnovich, Michael Cooney, Nathan McRoberts, Ryan Monkman

2019 Future Stars: Ben Freehill, Brandon Walters, Chris Van Eekeran, John Filler, Keaton Hier, Mason Lowell, Tyler Bachara, Griffin Crosa

Youth MVP: JJ Wadas

For more information including full player rankings and future camps, visit www.ChrisSailerKicking.com The full 2016 Chris Sailer Kicking Fall Camp Schedule is now available.

Chris Sailer Kicking will next visit Charlotte, NC (7/11), Atlanta, GA (7/12) and Los Angeles, CA (7/31).

Other huge camps coming up….
FBU Top Gun (July 14-15 in Rock Hill, SC) This is where we will select the U.S. Army All-Americans, 9th Grade All-Americans, 8th Grade All-Americans & 7th Grade All Americans.

4 Year College Camp (July 16-17 in Bradenton, FL at the IMG Academy)

“TOP 12” & “Event Elite” Camp (July 17-19 in Bradenton, FL at the IMG Academy) *Invite Only

Underclassmen Invitational Camp (July 20-21 in Bradenton, FL at the IMG Academy) *Invite Only

Be a part of Chris Sailer Kicking, text Chris Sailer at 818-209-8921

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Rankings Explained

July 10, 2016 By

Here is a detailed explanation of how Chris Sailer Kicking Rankings are compiled.

1. We will only rank a player that we have seen IN PERSON.  Film is great, but it does not compare to an in person evaluation.  An in person evaluation can be at a private lesson, group lesson, camp, or national event run by Chris Sailer Kicking. College camps are NOT taken into consideration. The evaluation must and will only be done by Chris Sailer (Kickers / Punters) and Chris Rubio (Long Snappers) and staff.  We do not use anyone outside of the company for evaluations.  This is the only way we can assure 100% accuracy.

2. We do not rank all players that we see.  We only rank players that we feel show the ability or potential to one day compete at the college level.  We take effort, work ethic, and attitude into consideration when determining if a player meets the above criteria.

3.  Our rankings are subjective, not objective.  We focus on our evaluation, not just stats.  Stats may be misleading.  We are the professionals at what we do.  Our rankings will take the following criteria into consideration: 1. Current Skill Level, 2. Potential Skill Level, 3. Performance Under Pressure.  We look for the following: technique, strength, leg speed, athleticism, mental toughness, competitiveness, confidence, tee sizes to name a few.

4. The ranking system is as follows.  After every camp, we evaluate each player.  They are then added to or adjusted on the PLAYER RANKINGS site of Chris Sailer Kicking.com

Star Rating System:
5 Stars: D1 Scholarship Player
4 1/2 Stars: D1 Talent (D1 Preferred Walk-On or possible D1 Scholarship Player)
4 Stars: D2 Talent (D2 Scholarship or Possible D1 Preferred Walk-On)
3 1/2 Stars:  D3 Talent (D3 Scholarship or Possible D2 or D1AA Preferred Walk-On)
3 Stars: D3 Talent (D3 Preferred Walk-On)

Number Ranking System:
Will list the exact number rank of the player from (#1 through #……)  #1 being the very best in the nation, and so on.

The Star Rating and the Number Ranking is an evaluation based on that day.  So, younger players usually do not receive 4 and 5 star rankings yet.  Older players earn the higher rating as they begin to show more of the criteria necessary to be considered a college prospect.  Rankings change on a daily basis.  You can always improve your rank the next time we see you.

*Understand, rankings are not complete until fall camp begins your freshman year of college.  We will see new players constantly and the rankings will constantly be updated.  You have to work to maintain or increase your ranking.  You are only as good as the last time we saw you.  We cannot predict the future.  You will see that we will now list (Student Since: – to show when we first evaluated a player & Last Evaluation: – to show the last time we evaluated that player).  These pieces of information will help both the players and college coaches better understand the accuracy of the rating and ranking.

5.  Once a player is ranked you are in our system until you begin your fall camp as a freshman in college.  You will never be dropped in the rankings.  However as we see new players or current players improve their ranking, you will slide naturally.  Again rankings are not complete until fall camp begins your freshman year of college.  That is when the rankings are as accurate as can be and are removed from the website.  You can increase your ranking by attending any future lesson, camp, or event.  A rating and ranking becomes much more accurate the more often we see a player.  We see improvement, we get to know a player mentally, and the player generally becomes much better physically and technically.  A college coach will always ask the question, “How many times have you worked with him?”  Why?  Because he wants to be sure that our evaluation is accurate and not a fluke.  He wants to be sure that we know that player mentally as well as possible before a large scholarship investment is made by the University.   Certain players are phenoms and earn 5 star rankings right off the bat.  It is just a no brainer.  But most must work hard to establish consistency and improvement over time.  Our confidence in you as a player is a BIG DEAL.  We have to know who and what it is we are recommending.

6. Once a player is ranked, we do not take season stats into consideration.  Because there are so many factors out of your control at the high school level (coach, opportunities, snapper, holder, field condition, etc.) most players never get the chance to put up big numbers – this will not hurt you.  Both we and college coaches understand this.  But, if you happen to be fortunate enough to put up great stats, this can help you.  We don’t put a huge amount of stock in your season stats, but a good season can definitely help prove that you are consistent over time and that you can perform well under pressure.

7.  Vegas statistics.  Yes, they are great as they give us all something to look at.  However, they are NOT the only factor we take into consideration when updating the rankings.  They are a small piece of the puzzle (see above #’s 1-7).  Please do not just look at the stats and send us a spreadsheet as to why you should be ranked ahead of someone else.  I promise you, we do a thorough evaluation that looks at all your kicks from both Saturday and Sunday.  And we take into consideration past camp performances.  A bad statistical day isn’t going to effect the great statistical days that a player may have had in the past.  The statistics from Vegas are big for many reasons, but please remember that we look at EVERYTHING.

8.  The Kicking and Punting Rankings are completely separate.  One does not effect the other and vice versa.  However doing well in both is always a positive for college coaches.  Combo players are rare and are a hot commodity.

Chris Rubio and myself are very confident in our player evaluations.  The ranking / rating is intended to help each player find the right college fit for THEM.  If you are ranked that is a tremendous accomplishment.  You should be proud of yourself.  No matter the ranking/rating, use it as motivation to continue to improve.  Remember, you are only in High School or Junior College.  This is only the beginning.  Keep working hard and you will achieve your goals.  We are here to help you reach your goals.  We are always here as a reference for you.  Please DO list our name and contact information in your correspondence with college coaches  and on your highlight videos.  I promise you, it is worth it.

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2016 TX Summer Camp Recap, Josh Grant Dominates!

July 9, 2016 By

The 2016 Chris Sailer Kicking Summer Tour has officially begun.  7 states, 9 camps, 14 camp days, 18 travel days, 800 + specialists, 6 U.S. Army All-Americans and countless flights up and coming.  It is a great time of year.  The first stop was Dallas, TX.  Over 100 athletes from multiple states were in attendance to train and compete.  Take a look at the results.

Overall Camp Champion
Josh Grant (2017) – The “TOP 12” Member and long time Chris Sailer Kicking student absolutely dominated from start to finish.  He won the field goal competition by nailing a 65 yarder.  He also won the kickoff competition by hitting an 80 yard kickoff.  Josh is physically and mentally ready for D1 football.  OFFER NOW!!!

Field Goal Champion
Kevin Madigan (2017) – Kevin had a phenomenal day.  He made over 90% of his kicks and showed range well beyond 50 yards.  He charted out the best on the day and then won a head to head finals match to become champion. Kevin is a great player that is going to make a fine addition to a college football program.

Punt Champion
Drew MacKay (2017) – Drew is a very talented all around Kicker / Punter.  He showed he could hit a nice ball off the ground. His kickoffs were amongst the elite at this camp.  And he came out on top of the punt competition.  Drew is a well rounded athlete that will be able to contribute in many ways at the next level.

2016 and College Standouts: Marc Orozco, Landon Weeks, John Delagarza  & EJ Jones

Next Best 2017
Blake Mazza – The “Event Elite” Member was stellar once again.  He is smooth and consistent on field goals.  He has excellent range.  His kickoffs are near the top of his class and D1 ready.  Hit several balls over 75 yards on this day.  Blake is a D1 Kicker without a doubt.

Other Class of 2017 Standouts: Alex Quevedo, Brayden Betz, Forrest Diaz, Foster Hilborn, Aaron Broussard, Hogan Keasler, Sam Smethers, Alex Schrag, & Bryce Bailey

Class of 2018 MVP’s
John Mayers – John is an excellent kicker.  He is strong and very smooth.  Field goals and kickoffs are both near the top of his class.  Expect big things from John the next 2 years.

Brayden Narveson – Brayden was the breakout player of the camp.  He is a talented athlete with a big time leg.  He showed off his ability by hitting a 58 yard field goal off the ground.  There is great potential here.  Look for Brayden to compete with the best of the best.

Other Class of 2018 Standouts: Harris Pashas, Christopher Freibert, Connor Sweeney, Dalton Staurovsky, Jacob Meeks, Joanly Martinez, Jonathan Figueroa, Jose Aguilar & Ryan Scott

Class of 2019 MVP
Carson Garrett  – Carson is a great young talent.  He won the head to head field goal competition for those in the Class of 2019 and younger.  He connected multiple times from 50 plus yards off the ground.  He is also very strong on kickoffs.  Big things ahead for Carson!

Other Class of 2019 Future Stars: Neal Koskay, Josh Plaster, Brody Patty, Tyler Shearer, Austin Rychlik, Colton Walter, Jacob Barnes, Landry Poppen, Michael Nichols & Trevor Robertson

Youth Future Stars: Taybor Allen, Roberto Diaz Jr. & Joshua Cotton

For more information including full player rankings and future camps, visit www.ChrisSailerKicking.com The full 2016 Chris Sailer Kicking Fall Camp Schedule is now available.

Chris Sailer Kicking will next visit Chicago, IL (7/9), Charlotte, NC (7/11), Atlanta, GA (7/12) and Los Angeles, CA (7/31).

Other huge camps coming up….
FBU Top Gun (July 14-15 in Rock Hill, SC) This is where we will select the U.S. Army All-Americans, 9th Grade All-Americans, 8th Grade All-Americans & 7th Grade All Americans.

4 Year College Camp (July 16-17 in Bradenton, FL at the IMG Academy)

“TOP 12” & “Event Elite” Camp (July 17-19 in Bradenton, FL at the IMG Academy) *Invite Only

Underclassmen Invitational Camp (July 20-21 in Bradenton, FL at the IMG Academy) *Invite Only

Be a part of Chris Sailer Kicking, text Chris Sailer at 818-209-8921

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So You Didn’t Make “EVENT ELITE”, What Now?

June 13, 2016 By

For the past couple weeks, you have been watching the “EVENT ELITE” Kickers/Punters get chosen one by one. Daily, you stared at your Twitter feed, Instagram or Facebook waiting for your name to be announced. Each day, a couple people were ecstatic while countless others felt the opposite emotions. A couple days ago, the final members of the “EVENT ELITE” were announced and a balloon was popped for many 2017, 2018 and even some 2019 K/P’s. Now what?

Couple ways to look at it….

You can be upset with me for not selecting you. You can be upset with yourself for not performing when it counted. You can even find a way to blame others, but, it is ultimately on you. The only thing you can control is how hard and smart you work. Everyone in Vegas is competing for the same spots. Don’t let anybody outwork you and you will see different results.

You need to use this as motivation to make sure you perform better. This is all up to you. The choice is yours.

If you are a Kicker/Punter that strives to be the best, you want to be at that “TOP 12” and “EVENT ELITE” camp during the summer. Any single athlete that has been there (scholarship K/P’s, All-Americans, NFL players) will tell you it is, by far, the best camp they have ever been to in their life. What you need to do is get back on the horse. Work smarter and harder.

Many great Kickers/Punters did NOT make it simply because in Vegas they didn’t feel they could. They did NOT have confidence. They were HOPING they would perform well instead of KNOWING they would perform well. Sound familiar?

Just because you didn’t make the “TOP 12” and “EVENT ELITE” does NOT mean that you aren’t and elite payer capable of big things at all and that you should just stop. It means that you need to work harder and smarter at VEGAS XXIX in January to be selected to the next year’s “TOP 12”.

You need to knock my socks off. THE RANKINGS CAN BE ADJUSTED ANYTIME I SEE YOU LIVE. You need to show everyone this summer as I pass through the country that you are the best. Dominate. Know you can do it AND do it!

The best of the best ALWAYS step up.

Are you one of them? Time to decide. Prove to me, and the rest of the world, that you belong.

Or don’t.

THE CHOICE IS YOURS…..

Vegas XXIX

 

Lindale Football Stadium at Night

 

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2016 Chris Sailer Kicking “Event Elite” Announced

June 9, 2016 By

Congratulations to the 2016 Chris Sailer Kicking “Event Elite”.  These Kickers / Punters were selected from over 200 athletes that attended Vegas XXVIII May 21-22, 2016 in Las Vegas.  They will join the “TOP 12” that were selected from Vegas XXVII in January.  These specialists make up the very best of the best in the United States.  The “TOP 12” & “Event Elite” Invite Only Camp will take place at the IMG Academy in FL on July 18-20, 2016.  Past “Event Elite” Members include: Blair Walsh (Vikings), Justin Tucker (Ravens), Bradley Nortman (Panthers), Randy Bullock (Jets), Cody Parkey (Eagles), Ross Martin (Jets), Drew Kaser (Chargers), Ka’imi Fairbairn (Texans) and many many more!

2016 Chris Sailer Kicking “Event Elite”

Class of 2019
Will Reichard (AL)

Class of 2018
John Brosnahan (NC)
Charles Campbell (TN)
Skyler DeLong (NC)
Christopher Dunn (NC)
Cole Talley (TX)

2017
Briggs Bourgeois (LA)
Bryan Clements (CA)
Aidan Daily (CA)
Justin Davidovicz (NJ)
Joe Doyle (TN)
Zach Elder (TX)
Hunter Everett (OK)
Peyton Henry (CA)
Nick Horiates (TX)
Jack Geiger (CA)
Jackson Hubbard (TX)
Liam Jones (OK)
Chris Landgrebe (OH)
Jake Lane (AL)
Blake Mazza (TX)
Jake Roark (MO)
Grant Ryerse (MN)
Kyle Sentkowski (WA)
Cole Smith (OH)
Nate Snyder (OH)
Ethan Torres (VA)
Alex Usry (GA)
Austin Neuhauser (OK)
Bryce Webb (KY)

Alternates:
Class of 2018
Campbell Geddes (CA)
Jonah Lipel (CA)
Anthony Moshorrafa (AZ)

Class of 2017
Santiago Arango (FL)
Kane Bowen (CA)
Liam Bunnell (TX)
Diego Cacho-Sousa (CA)
Collin Larsh (WI)
Dario Longhetto (CA)
Sean McKeogh (CA)
Miguel Mendez (CA)
Brian Papazian (CA)
Drew Schmid (CA)
Ryan Stonehouse (CA)
Johan Zetterberg (CA)

“TOP 12”
Brandon Ruiz (AZ)
Joseph Bulovas (LA)
Adam Stack (HI)
Tucker Day (TN)
Josh Grant (TX)
Lucas Havrisik (CA)
Bill Rubright (GA)
Tommy Martin (VA)
Cooper Graham (NC)
Hayden Moehring (AR)
Brent Cimaglia (TN)
Brooks Buce (GA)

Brandon Gracia (CA)
David Cote (Canada)

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WA Spring Camp Recap, Sentkowski Wins It!

April 27, 2016 By

The road to Vegas XXVIII continued this past weekend in Seattle, WA.  Previous stops included Dallas, Los Angeles, Charlotte, Atlanta and Chicago.  The talent in Seattle didn’t disappoint.  There was a great blend of youth and experienced junior/senior specialists on display.  Several attendees will be playing on Saturdays in the near future.  Take a look at the results:

Overall Camp Champion: Kyle Sentkowski (2017, WA) – The “Event Elite” Member was stellar all day.  Over the years, his consistent performances have landed him in the national spotlight.  This time he came out on top by coming through in the clutch.  He was the field goal champion and then beat out both Zach Emerson and Nino Alebegic in the head to head finals.  Kyle is an excellent D1 prospect.

Kickoff & Field Goal Champion: Zach Emerson (2016, OR) – The Oregon commit was solid the entire day.  He is a strong and consistent performer.  He won the field competition by nailing multiple 50+ yard field goals without a miss.  He dominated the kickoff competition by averaging over 70 yards with near 4.0 second hang time.  Zach is ready to compete at the D1 level.

Punt Champion: Nino Alibegic (2016, ID) – Nino is a talented all around kicker/punter.  The senior competed well in all phases of the game.  His field goals are his strongest skill.  His kickoffs show D1 potential.  On this day, he came out on top in the punt competition, where he shows a big leg.  Nino has the skills to compete with the top kickers in the nation.

Class of 2016
Zach Emerson and Nino Alibegic were the most consistent on the day.  Two other that showed very well were Andre Slyter and Connor Lovell.  Slyter, the Eastern Washington commit, has a very powerful leg and great potential.  He will be an excellent player for Eastern in the near future.  Lovell also has a strong leg and shows he can hit a big ball at times.  He too has the skills to compete at the college level.

Class of 2017
Kyle Sentkowski was the top all around performer on the day.  Tyler Padilla however gave him a run for his money.  The combo player (K/P) showed flashes of what he is capable of as both a kicker and punter.  Others to watch out for include Chandler Woolley, Lane Grant, Liam Carius, Manuel Leonzo, Cameron Anderson, Brendon Morton and Cole Brister.

Class of 2018
Although no one stood as superior in the group, the future is bright with some consistent talent in the Northwest.  Same names to look for are Conor Calvert, Cory Davis, Jake Hayes, Lance D’Alessio, Nate Cutler, and Andrew Houghton.

Class of 2019 Future Stars: Cody Redmond, Griffin Cummings, Max Chandler, and Dillon Sturm.

Top Youth Talent: Sam Tolton

For full rankings and more information, visit www.ChrisSailerKicking.com Chris Sailer Kicking will next make stops in Miami, FL (May 7), New Jersey (May 7), Dallas, TX (May 15), Los Angeles, CA (May 15) and Atlanta, GA (May 15).  The spring will culminate with the largest national specialist camp in the world, Vegas XXVIII (May 21-22). REGISTER HERE To be the best, train with the best.  #TeamSailer

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Which Summer Camps Should I Attend in 2016?

March 29, 2016 By

Summer Camps 2016

The most common question that I have been asked so far about the summer of 2016 has been, “There are so many camps, how do I know which camps to attend and how many should I attend?”

I will do my best to give you some simple and clear tips.

What types of camps are there?

College Camps:

•    These are essentially tryouts that are run by the Universities themselves.
•    Seniors to be should attend these camps (Class of 2017)
•    Younger players may want to attend one of these simply for experience.  (Unless you are the #1 or #2 ranked specialist in the nation)
•    Be smart about how many you attend.  You should not kick back to back days as you will not show your best.
•    Register for these camps through the University by either going to their website or calling the football office.
•    Don’t expect great instruction.  Remember, these are basically tryouts.  Most eyes will be on the best of the best.
•    Camp size ranges from 75-250 Kickers, Punters & Long Snappers.
•    NO RANKINGS
•    BLOG ON COLLEGE CAMPS

Chris Sailer Kicking Underclassmen Invitational & “TOP 12” & Event Elite: 

•    These are the ONLY 2 INVITE ONLY camps that Chris Sailer Runs.  You must be invited to attend.
•    You should 100% attend if you are invited.
•    These camps should be your #1 priority. Period.
•    Underclassmen = Juniors, Sophomores, Freshman, 8th Graders for the coming year, 7th Graders for the coming year.
•    Underclassmen is a combination of education & competition.  Parents should 100% attend as this camp is it is as much for them.
•    Underclassmen camp size approximately 75 Kickers & Punters.
•    “TOP 12” & “Event Elite” = Best of the best in the world invited based on performance in Las Vegas in either January or May.
•    “TOP 12” & “Event Elite” is open to the public for viewing.
•    Rankings will be updated based on performance. To be held at the prestigious IMG Academy Campus in FL.

Chris Sailer Kicking – 1 Day Camps in Chicago, IL, Dallas, TX, Charlotte, NC, Atlanta, GA, Phoenix, AZ & Los Angeles, CA:

•    Most popular CSK camps that provide the entire experience. (Instruction, Parent Involvement, Film Analysis, Competition, Rankings)
•    Those entering senior year should attend 1-2 of these camps this summer. (1 in your region and 1 outside your region)
•    Younger players should attend at least one of these.

FBU Camps:

•    Invite only camps run by FBU (A Chris Sailer Kicking Partner)
•    If you are invited, you should 100% attend at least 1 of these camps.
•    Expect great instruction and exposure
•    Camps run by Chris Sailer or Chris Sailer Kicking Staff (Obi Egekeze, Erik Folk, Carson Wiggs, Chris Nendick).
•    Regional camps in Austin (TX) 4/8-4/9, San Antonio (TX) 4/15-4/16,  Miami (FL) 4/15-4/16, Phoenix (AZ) 4/22-4/23, Orlando (FL) 4/22-4/23,  Lafayette (LA) 6/3-6/4, Los Angeles (CA) 6/24-6/25.
•    Top Gun camp in Rock Hill, SC on July 14-15, 2016.
•    2 Kickers, 2 Punters & 2 Long Snappers will be selected to play in the 2014 U.S. Army All-American Bowl at the Top Gun Camp.
•    Youth specialists will be selected to play in the 7th, 8th & 9th Grade FBU All-American Games! Other specialists will be invited to play in the FBU National Championships.
•    Register for these camps by calling FBU 973-366-5027
•    Rankings on www.ChrisSailerKicking.com are updated based on performance.

College Camp (4-Year College Specialists)

•    Open to Class of 2016 High School Graduates heading to a 4-Year University or College.
•    Open to all current Freshman, Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors currently at a 4-Year University.
•    2-Day overnight camp, including hotel + airport pick up and drop off.  To be held at the prestigious IMG Academy Campus in FL.

So, of course, now you have follow up questions.

Q: My son is a senior to be, won’t his legs get tired?

A: If you want to play college football, this summer should be 100% dedicated to kicking & punting.  To answer the question….YES, they will get tired.  You have to be smart about laying out your summer schedule.  You cannot kick/punt everyday.  Your body needs rest to stay healthy and maintain the ability to perform at your highest level.  Try not to kick/punt on consecutive days.  If you have to kick/punt on consecutive days, take 2 days of rest before the next time you kick/punt.

Q: Many camps are scheduled for the same day?  And if I cannot kick/punt on consecutive days I am going to miss out on many opportunities, so what do I do?

A: It is impossible to be in 2 places at once.  So sometimes you will have to make tough choices.  A college coach can schedule you to come kick/punt for them on an alternate date.  As long as the University is putting on another camp on that day, you can go kick/punt for them.  The coach has to be willing to do this for you.  This is how you will know how bad they really want you.  Call the coach and try to schedule and alternate date.

Q: How do I prioritize which camps are most important?

A: 1. “TOP 12” & “Event Elite”, 2. Underclassmen Invitational 3. FBU Top Gun, 4. Chris Sailer Kicking 1-Day Camps, 5. FBU Regional Camps, 6. College Camps

Q: Camp costs and the travel costs associated with these camps can be very expensive, so what do I do?

A: You will have to prioritize based on the above.  It is important to see other parts of the country if possible.  This will one day make the college decision process much easier.  Again, tough choices.

Q: I am getting a lot of “Invites” from competitors of yours?  Do I have to go to these?

A: I can write a book on this.  But to keep it simple, No.  Invites aren’t invites if they invite everyone.  Our website is used everyday to solicit.  Clever advertising doesn’t equal a quality camp.  Chris Sailer Kicking is the #1 most trusted resource for college coaches nationwide.  Actions speak louder than words.  Believe in Chris Sailer Kicking and will you not be disappointed.

Q: How do I register for a Chris Sailer Kicking Camp?

A: CLICK HERE

Q: How do I register for an FBU Camp?

A: CLICK HERE

Tips:

•    Be realistic about your skill level when it comes to college camps.  Remember, these are tryouts.  Attend college camps at the level in which you are capable of playing.  This will give you college options.  Attend D1, D2, D3, NAIA, etc. camps where you have a realistic chance of playing.  Otherwise you will simply be spinning your wheels.  Be open minded in your search.
•    There is no way to figure out 100% which Universities will be offering scholarships.  Things are always changing.  Almost every University will take 1 Kicker, 1 Punter & 1 Long Snapper each year as either a scholarship or preferred walk on athlete.  So, all college camps provide opportunity.  Don’t stress yourself out trying to figure out everything that happens behind the scenes.  Their is NO LIST.
•    If a college doesn’t have a kicking camp (common with lower level schools), call the coach and ask for a day that you can kick/punt for them.
•    Don’t kick at a college camp if your are not 100%.  You want to show at your absolute best.  Your performance/results/charts will be used by not only that University, but shared with others as well.  Word travels fast both in the positive and negative.
•    When you travel, take advantage of the opportunity. Visit Universities in the area.  Get a feel for the area or region of the country.  Do not be afraid to simply walk on campus and into the football office.  Tell them you are a Chris Sailer Kicking recruit and would love a tour.  Most Universities will treat you very well.

Class of 2016:
Attend in this order of importance: 1. College Camp for 4-Year College Specialists. 2. 1-Day Chris Sailer Kicking Camps

Class of 2017:
Attend in this order of importance: 1. “TOP 12” & “Event Elite”, 2. FBU Top Gun, 3. (2) Chris Sailer Kicking 1-Day Camps (Different parts of the country), 4. FBU Regional Camps, 5. College Camps

Class of 2018:
Attend in this order of importance:  1.Underclassmen Invitational, 2. FBU Top Gun, 3. Chris Sailer Kicking 1-Day Camps, 4. FBU Regional Camps

Class of 2019:
Attend in this order of importance: 1.Underclassmen Invitational, 2. FBU Top Gun, 3. Chris Sailer Kicking 1-Day Camps, 4. FBU Regional Camps

Class of 2020:
Attend in this order of importance: 1.Underclassmen Invitational, 2. FBU Top Gun, 3. Chris Sailer Kicking 1-Day Camps, 4. FBU Regional Camps

Class of 2021:
Attend in this order of importance: 1.Underclassmen Inviational, 2. FBU Top Gun, 3. Chris Sailer Kicking 1-Day Camps, 4. FBU Regional Camps

See you this summer!

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