TODAY is Long Snapper Appreciation Day! Contest is on!

November 1, 2017 By

Today we celebrate the first ever Long Snapper Appreciation Day.  It is time that we all give credit to the unsung heroes of the football team, our long snappers.  Be sure to post your contest entries today showing your appreciation for your long snapper or for long snappers in general.  Read the ENTRY RULES HERE.

I was fortunate to have one of the best long snappers of all time…. Chris Rubio.  Our relationship began many years ago.  Here is a look back and a look forward at a relationship that is about much more than just football.  Enjoy this timeline….

August, 1995: Rubio and I met at UCLA during Fall Camp of my true freshman season.  Rubio was beginning his third season at UCLA.

September, 1995: Rubio and I both started in our first college game together against Miami in the Rose Bowl.  Rubio was a redshirt sophomore.  I was a true freshman.

1995/1996: Rubio snapped to his first All-American Kicker Bjorn Merten.

1997: In my first year starting as both a kicker and punter, Rubio’s snapping and calming influence was the key to my All-American season as both a kicker and punter.  As a team (Sailer/Rubio) we were the first ever to be named All-American in two positions in one year.

Take a look HERE

1997-2003: Rubio and I remained great friends off the field without football.

January, 2003: Rubio came to Vegas to assist me with the first ever Vegas National Event.  He helped me coach a dozen long snappers.

February, 2003: Rubio became a part of Chris Sailer Kicking and began coaching long snappers.  A part time job eventually became a full time job and Rubio Long Snapping was born.

2003-2017: Rubio Long Snapping & Chris Sailer Kicking became the #1 Specialist brand in the World! Combined we train, mentor and evaluate thousands of athletes per year.

2017-Future: Expect greatness.

What most people do not know is that the success Rubio and I have enjoyed on the field and in the specialist business is driven by a special friendship off the field.  We have been best friends since we first met in 1995.  From single young men in college….. to now married 40 year olds with a combined 7 children and dominant business together, we have grown up together every step up of the way.  We have a mutual respect, trust and love for one another that is unparalleled.

I would not be where I am today and I would not be the man that I am today without Chris Rubio.  Rubio, thank you for being my Long Snapper.  Rubio thank you for being my business partner.  Rubio, thank you for being my friend.  Happy Long Snapper Appreciation Day!

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2017 Chris Sailer Kicking NJ Fall Camp Recap, Larry Holdcraft Wins It!

October 10, 2017 By

The 2017 Chris Sailer Kicking Fall Camp Tour is off to a fantastic start. The first camp took play Sunday, October 2nd in Newark, NJ. Specialists from over 10 states were in attendance. Overall this was the most talent we have seen at one camp on the east coast. Take a look at the results.

Overall Camp Champion
Larry Holdcraft (2018, NJ) Larry did a phenomenal job for his first camp with Chris Sailer Kicking. He is a naturally gifted athlete with great upside. He won a major field goal competition by going 7-7 on field goals with a long of 54. He then won the head to head finals round by hitting multiple of field goals of 50+ yards. He is smooth and accurate off the ground. Larry also does a nice job on kickoffs and shows some potential as a punter.

Field Goal Champion
Zach Hoban (2019, NJ) Zach proved that he is a top 2019 national prospect at this camp. The long time Chris Sailer Kicking has made significant strides and is kicking with huge confidence. He won the field goal competition by nailing 7 straight field goals with a long of 55 yards. He also did extremely well on kickoffs. He has an explosive leg and displays D1 ability. Look for Zach to challenge for a TOP 12 spot this coming January in Las Vegas.

Kickoff Champion
Aidan Mulreed (2018, NJ) Aidan had an impressive camp from start to finish. He is one of the most improved kickers we have seen recently in the Class of 2018. He won the kickoff competition by hitting multiple ball 70 yards with 3.80 – 4.05 hang time. He was also strong on field goals off the ground and was a finalist in the punt competition. Aidan is a confident young man that is going to do great things at the college level.

Punt Champion
Perry Shelbred (2018, NY) Perry is one of the best combo players in the country. He is a great athlete that kicks and punts with excellent technique and consistency. On this day he won the punt competition by averaging 40+ yards with 4.2+ hang time. He also showed the ability to hit 45+ yard punts with 4.5+ hang time. Perry also performed very well on both field goal and kickoff. The long time Chris Sailer Kicking student is going to make a fine addition to a college football program.

Class of 2018 Standouts: Aidan Mulreed, Joseph Tacapina, Larry Holdcraft, Perry Shelbred, West Brownlee, Zach Sterr

Class of 2019 Standouts: Sebastian Costantini, Jay LaRosa, Patrick Duffy, Ryan Devaney, Sam Hogan, Zach Hoban, Michael Boyle

Class of 2020 Standouts: Adam Heston, Asare Bampoe, Casey Farrell, Jonmichael Elliott, Nick Basile, Spencer Mochulski

Class of 2020 Standouts: Luke Wayson, Luke Pacchia, Brock Froschauer

The road to Vegas XXXI continues with stops in Seattle, WA (October 22) Los Angeles, CA (October 29) Dallas, TX (November 12) Charlotte, NC (November 19) Atlanta, GA (December 3) Phoenix, AZ (December 11) Massillon, OH (December 17) & Los Angeles, CA (January 6). The largest kicking, punting & long snapping camp in the World…. Vegas XXXI will take place January 12-14, 2018. Want to be a part of it? Visit ChrisSailerKicking.com for more information.

NJ Competition Champions: Hoban, Mulreed, Shelbred & Holdcraft

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National Long Snapper Appreciation Day / Chris Sailer Kicking Contest

September 7, 2017 By

Chris Sailer Kicking introduces National Long Snapper Appreciation Day. Long Snappers are often the most under appreciated football players on the field. The saying goes, “You never know the long snappers name, unless they mess up” and “If you are a long snapper, it is your hope that the announcer never mentions your name. That just means you are doing your job well.”

I can tell you from first hand experience that a long snapper directly effects the success of kicker. In 1997, I earned All-American honors as both a kicker and punter while at UCLA. I never saw a bad snap and in fact never saw the laces of the football that year. My long snapper, yep you called it, was Chris Rubio. Our operation was flawless all year and making kicks became easy with that immense confidence that my long snapper would be perfect for me every time. Rubio never did get his All-American plaque that year. He also didn’t get to travel with me to Orlando, FL to be a part of the Home Depot ESPN Awards Show.

So…. after all these years, I have decided that it is time to thank my long snapper with the National Long Snapper Appreciation Day. I am inviting the Chris Sailer Kicking family to join me to celebrate our unsung heroes on November 1st starting in 2017 and continuing on each year from here on out.

Chris Sailer Kicking Contest – Due November 1st by midnight (Winner TBA November 2nd)

Post a picture, video, story, a combination of all of the above, etc. to your social media (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, etc.) showing your appreciation for your long snapper. Be creative and capture the meaning of long snapper appreciation. Tag Chris Sailer in your post. Also text (818-209-8921) or email ([email protected]) your entry to Chris Sailer. The winner will receive FREE admission to Vegas XXXI January 13-14, 2018. If you are already registered for Vegas, you will receive FREE admission to any Chris Sailer Kicking camp of your choice in the future (Excluding TOP 12 Camp & Underclassmen Invitational).

The time has come. I believe this might actually quiet Rubio and his comments about kickers/punters down a bit. Or maybe not. Regardless, I cannot wait to see your entries. Good luck!

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Get Ready for the 2017 Season, Fall Camps & Vegas XXXI

August 3, 2017 By

The 2017 Summer was a great success for Chris Sailer Kicking, Chris Sailer Kicking Staff & Chris Sailer Kicking Students. I think it is safe to say that we are all prepared and beyond excited for the upcoming season. The months of August & September should be dedicated to focusing on the season and helping your team win games. Remember to train smart! Watch your rep count and utilize drills and video to maximize your season production. Know that I am always a simple text or email away. Let me know how your season is going and don’t be afraid to ask questions.

LESSONS!

Chris Sailer Kicking Staff is always available for private and group lessons. Make sure that you stay sharp. Here are Chris Sailer Kicking’s best that are always available. Many will travel to areas outside of their home base.

Kicking / Punting
Carson Wiggs (Texas): 214-477-0067

Obi (Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, East Coast): 706-627-5111

Erik Folk (California): 818-585-9907

Joey Cejudo (California): 909-226-6042

Nacho Brache (California): 818-415-3498

Chris Nendick (Midwest): 630-730-7181

Drew Basil (Ohio): 740-703-2600

Punting
Aaron Perez (California): 818-321-6750

*** Lessons are available in other locations as well (Text Chris Sailer 818-209-8921)

VIRTUAL LESSONS!

No matter your location, you can now have lessons with a Chris Sailer Kicking Instructor! Click HERE to see the different packages available to make you the best Kicker/Punter you can be!

FALL CAMPS!

With each regional camp, a registered Kicker/Punter will get on field instruction, film review, a YouTube film, a Chris Sailer Kicking shirt, a player profile and the most exposure possible for a Kicker/Punter. The overall champion of each camp will receive FREE admission to Vegas XXXI.

Chris Sailer Kicking will be at the following locations….
October 8th – New Jersey
October 22nd – Seattle, Washington
October 29th – Los Angeles, California
November 12th – Dallas, Texas
November 19th – Charlotte, North Carolina
December 3rd – Atlanta, Georgia
December 10th – Phoenix, Arizona
December 17th – Massilon, Ohio
January 7th – Los Angeles, California (Vegas Prep Camp)

Register HERE

UNLIMITED CAMPS!
You asked for it, you got it. Chris Sailer Kicking is now offering unlimited camps for one price. This means you can go to any/all regional camps and both Vegas Events for one total price! You can find out more information on this offer HERE.

VEGAS XXXI
Get ready for Vegas XXXI (January 12-14, 2017). Well over 600 specialists (8th Grade, High School, Junior College and 4-year Transfers) will travel to Las Vegas for the largest exposure camp in the World. This camp is open to ALL specialists on a first come first serve basis. The experience will pay off for players of all ages and skill levels.

Expect greatness! To be the best, train and compete with the best. #TeamSailer Visit ChrisSailerKicking.com for more details and registration information.

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2017 Chris Sailer Kicking TOP 12 Camp Recap, Best in the U.S. Compete!

July 22, 2017 By

The best of the best high school and junior college specialists in nation gathered in Tampa, FL to compete at the prestigious TOP 12 Camp. In order to be invited to attend this camp you had to dominate at either Vegas XXIX (January 2017) or Vegas 30 (May 2017). Twenty Kickers/Punters were selected in January and an additional twenty were selected in May. The two Vegas Events brought in well over 1000 specialists, so achieving this honor was a tall task. Five wild cards were added rounding out the field of the 45 best in America!

The format for the 2017 TOP 12 was brand new. After fourteen years of the TOP 12 and Event Elite format, this year the standard was set even higher. For the first time ever, 45 specialists would have to compete in July to earn the honor of TOP 12. And… the camp would be captured by film and crew for the first ever TOP 12 Web Series. The pressure was on as the stakes were set higher then hey had every been. Every athlete would be followed by cameras. Interviews, on field performance, competitions, off the field character and thorough evaluation would ultimately determine who would be selected to the first every true TOP 12!

Each athlete earned a BLACK TOP 12 Camp shirt by way of invitation to the TOP 12 Camp. What they now sought was the coveted YELLOW TOP 12 shirt. The yellow shirt is an invitation into the most prestigious club for Kickers and Punters. Who would join the company of players such as Dan Bailey (Cowboys), Justin Tucker (Ravens), Ryan Succop (Titans), Bryan Anger (Buccaneers), Jeff Locke (Colts), Tress Way (Redskins) and many many more? College All-Americans, Lou Groza Award Winners, Ray Guy Award Winners, NFL Draftees, NFL All-Pros, NFL Superbowl Champions, etc. The atmosphere was intense.

Take a look at the results…

Day 1

Field Goal Champion
Cody Williams (2018, CA) – Cody put on a stellar performance. Coming into camp, he was one of the lowest ranked kickers in attendance. He knew he would have to work his way up the ladder, and he did exactly that by coming out of the gates hot. He won the field goal last man standing competition by going 6-6 with a long of 58 yards. Due to a strong overall camp performance he earned a 5-Star rating and is now a top 20 nationally ranked prospect.

Punt Champion
Nick Mihalic (2018, IL) – Nick was a wild card invitee and he quickly proved worthy of the selection. He is a phenomenal punting prospect that easily averages 45+ yards with 4.5+ hang time. He defeated a very strong field of punters on day one and proved that he would be a force to be reckoned with in the fight to become the overall TOP 12 punt champion. His performance throughout the three days earned him a 5-Star rating and he is now ranked the #3 punter in America.

Day 2

Kickoff Champion
Cole Talley (2018, TX) – Cole is one of the absolute strongest kickers in the nation. He continually shows his strength by dominating kickoff competitions. He hit 5 consecutive kickoffs over 70 yards, with 4.0+ hang time. His best ball measured 75 yards, with 4.23 hang time. Cole is a big time talent that has endless potential. He is a 5-Star rated kicker and a top 20 nationally ranked prospect. He is also one of the most popular athletes amongst his peers.

Punt Champion
Issac Power (2018, CO) – Issac put together another impressive performance in Tampa. Coming off a huge performance at TOP GUN where he earned U.S. Army All-American honors, he stayed hot. He punts for a great combination of distance and hang time and is able to perform very well under pressure. He is a 5-Star rated punter and made a big jump all the way up to the #4 ranked punter in the nation.

Day 3

Field Goal Champion (Head-To-Head)
Charles Campbell (2018, TN) – The is the most difficult kicking competition to win for the entire year! Charles has been on a roll. He earned U.S. Army All-American honors at TOP GUN, committed on full scholarship to Indiana and now won the 2017 TOP 12 Kicking Championship in the last two weeks. He is simply an outstanding kicker. He has an elite leg, kicks with excellent consistency and knows how to step up under pressure. Charles is a 5-Star rated kicker and ranked #3 in America.

Punting Champion (Head-To-Head)
Jake Camarda (2018, GA) – The is the most difficult punting competition to win for the entire year! Jake came in as the #1 seed and the #1 ranked punter in American and he showed exactly why he is worthy of that honor. The Vegas XXIX Punting Champion dominated the TOP 12 field with an NFL type performance. He easily knocked off top rated prospects one by one, besting Nick Mihalic in the final. The University of Georgia is getting the best punter in America.

After three amazing days, decisions had to be made. Athletes were called into the war room to learn their fate. In the end, only twelve would earn the honor of TOP 12 and walk away with the yellow shirt. The tension was at an all time high.

Introducing your 2017 Chris Sailer Kicking TOP 12…

BT Potter (2018, SC) – The Clemson commit is the real deal. He dominates at every aspect of the game and is ready for any and all challenges ahead. BT was recently selected to the U.S. Army All-American Bowl and he is now your new #1 kicker in the nation.

Jake Camarda (2018, GA) – The clear cut #1 punter in the nation and now #4 ranked kicker in the U.S., Jake is the very best combo player in the nation with a big time future ahead of him. The four year Chris Sailer Kicking student is beyond ready for the next level.

Evan McPherson (2018, AL) – The Mississippi State commit is one of the best kickers to every participate in the TOP 12 Camp. He is a 5-Star rated kicker and the #2 ranked ranked kicker in the nation. He is also an outstanding punter. Evan is impressive both on and off the field.

Nick Mihalic (2018, IL) – Nick was the biggest surprise of the camp and will reap the benefits from his strong performance. He is now the best available punting prospect in America and all recruiting attention will surely point in his direction.

Charles Campbell (2018, TN) – The Indiana commit and two time TOP 12 camp participant has climbed all the way up to the #3 spot in the nation, and rightfully so. One of the most liked participants at the camp, Charles is going to be a great fit in every way for Indiana.

Issac Power (2018, CO) – Issac earned the final TOP 12 selection for 2018 punters narrowly over Cade Pollard and Gabe Boring. His ability to step up and win competitions was the deciding factor. He is the #2 punter available in the country behind Mihalic.

Chris Dunn (2018, NC) – Chris is one of the most consistent performs in the United States without a doubt. He has more competition wins than anyone in the history of Chris Sailer Kicking. He is not always flashy, but he is nails under pressure. The NC State commit is a great one.

Derek Ng (2018, NV) – Derek is the real deal. The Vegas 30 Kicking Champion is a 5-Star Rated kicker and the new #6 ranked kicker in the America. He is absolutely outstanding on both field goal and kickoff. Derek is the top available kicker on the board.

Brayden Narveson (2018, AZ) – The Iowa State commit is an excellent talent and a very consistent performer. Brayden has been one of the fastest movers up the ranks in 2017. He has all the tools to succeed in the BIG 12.

Caleb Griffin (2018, IL) – Caleb was a dark horse coming into TOP 12. He is a tremendous athlete with endless potential. He held his own during day 1 and day 2 of competition and stepped it up during day 3. Caleb is the biggest sleeper in the class of 2018. He has made me a believer.

Will Reichard (2019, AL) – Will is the clear cut #1 ranked kicking prospect in the Class of 2019. He has been a student of Chris Sailer Kicking since the 6th grade and already holds a scholarship offer from LSU. He would be ranked inside the top 3 in American if he was in the Class of 2018, he is THAT good.

Porter Wilson (2019, OH) – Porter is the #1 ranked ranked punting prospect in the Class of 2019. He has a prototypical punting body and shows every sign of a big time future. There is no doubt that he is already a scholarship pick.

TOP 12 Camp Invitees / Participants (In alphabetical order)
Akubuo-Onwuemeka, Prominence (JC, CA) – Top national kicking prospect.
*Biscardi, Massimo (2018, PA) – Committed to Coastal Carolina on scholarship.
Boring, Gabe (2018, TN) – Top national punting/kicking prospect.
Dylan Brady (2018, CA) – Top national kicking prospect.
Brust, Matthew (2018, FL) – Top national kicking prospect.
Burks, Thomas (2018, TN) – Top national kicking prospect.
Camarda, Jake (2018, GA) – Committed to Georgia on scholarship.
Campbell, Charles (2018, TN) – Committed Indiana on scholarship, U.S. Army All-American.
Culhane, Ajay (2018, CA) – Top national kicking prospect.
*Cooney, Michael (2018, IL) – Top national kicking prospect.
*DeLong, Skyler (2018, SC) – Committed to Alabama on scholarship, U.S. Army All-American.
Dicker, Cameron (2018, TX) – Committed to Texas on scholarship.
Dunn, Chris (2018, NC) – Committed to NC State on scholarship.
Felkins, Alex (2019, OK) – Top national kicking prospect.
*Fineran, Mitchell (2018, GA) -Top national kicking prospect.
Garrett, Carson (2019, TX) – Top national kicking prospect.
*Geddes, Campbell (2018, CA) – Top national kicking prospect.
Griffin, Caleb (2018, IL) – Top national kicking prospect.
Hanna, Cole (2018, GA) – Top national kicking prospect.
Jaeger, Matthew (2018, MN) – Top national kicking prospect.
Kessler, Chris (2018, TX) – Top national kicking prospect.
Krause, Adam (2018, IL) – Top national kicking prospect.
Lantz, Michael (2019, GA) – Top national kicking prospect.
Lees, Scott (2018, WA) – Big time all around talent.
Lewis, Camden (2019, NC) – Top national kicking prospect.
*Lipel, Jonah (2018, CA) – Committed to Harvard.
Mayers, John (2018, TX) – Top national kicking prospect.
McPherson, Evan (2018, AL) – Committed to Mississippi State on scholarship.
Meeks, Jacob (2018, TX) – Top national kicking prospect.
Mihalic, Nick (2018, IL) – Best punting prospect available in nation.
Mosharrafa, Anthony (2018, AZ) – Top national kicking/punting prospect.
Narveson, Brayden (2018, AZ) – Committed to Iowa State on scholarship.
Ng, Derek (2018, NV) – Best kicking prospect available in the nation.
Pollard, Cade (2018, TX) – Top national punting prospect.
Potter, BT (2018, SC) – Committed to Clemson on scholarship, U.S. Army All-American.
Power, Issac (2018, CO) – U.S. Army All-American Punter.
Reichard, Will (2019, AL) – Top national kicking prospect.
Rodriguez, Andrew (JC, CA) – Top JC national kicking/punting prospect.
*Sciba, Nick (2018, SC) – Committed to Wake Forest on scholarship.
Stewart, Clayton (2018, TX) – Top national kicking/punting prospect.
Talley, Cole (2018, TX) – Top national kicking prospect.
Triplett, George (2018, WV) – Committed to Navy on scholarship.
Van Eekeran, Chris (2019, IN) – Top national kicking prospect.
Wallace, Quentin (2018, IL) – Top national kicking prospect.
Williams, Cody (2018, CA) – Top national kicking prospect.
Williams, Dylan (2018, CA) – Top national kicking prospect.
Wilson, Porter (2019, OH) – Top national punting prospect.
Wise, Camden (2018, VA) – Top national kicking prospect.

*indicates athlete was not able to participate due to injury or prior commitment

COMING SOON! Get ready for the TOP 12 Web Series which will document the life of a kicker/punter and the TOP 12 selection process.

Do you want to be a part of the 2018 TOP 12? See you at Vegas XXXI (January, registration is now open) and Vegas XXXII May). To be the best, train and compete with the best. Expect greatness! For more information, details and rankings visit www.ChrisSailerKicking.com

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The 2017 Chris Sailer Kicking College Camp Was Loaded With Talent!

July 17, 2017 By

The 2017 Chris Sailer Kicking College Camp took place in Tampa, FL on July 14-16.  The athletes arrived from all over America on Friday and checked into the Renaissance Tampa International Plaza near the airport.  Saturday began with a 3 hour training session, followed by a 2 hour film breakdown session.  Athletes and staff headed to downtown Tampa for an evening of fun and relaxation.  Sunday kicked off with another 3 hour training session before the specialists returned to the hotel to pack up and head back to their colleges.

The weekend offered a great combination of training and comradery.  This camp was absolutely loaded with talent.  Specialists from the SEC, BIG 12, PAC 12, ACC & more were in attendance.  The competition was intense from start to finish.  Take a look at the results.

CHAMPIONS
Day 1: Eddy Pineiro (Kicker) & Michael Carrizosa (Punter)
Day 2: Aidan Schneider (Kicker) & Michael Carrizosa (Punter)

STANDOUT KICKERS
Eddy Pineiro (Florida) – Eddy is an incredible talent that has NFL written all over him.  Look for Eddy to follow up a tremendous freshman year with another strong sophomore campaign.

Tristan Vizcaino (Washington) – Tristan may just be the most talented all around specialist in the nation.  His ability on field goal, kickoff and punt is off the charts.

Garrett Owens (Iowa State) – Garrett is primed for a huge 2017 season.  The transfer from Oregon State has great NFL ability and he is nails mentally.

Aidan Schneider (Oregon) – Aidan has put together one of the strongest field goals percentages in the history of college football over the past 3 seasons.  Expect greatness this season.

Blanton Creque (Louisville) – Blanton is as smooth and accurate as they come.  He hits a pure ball and has excellent range.  Blanton should be in the Lou Groza Award conversation by seasons end.

Andrew Gantz (Cincinnati) – Andrew is one of the best kicker in the nation.  Very smooth kicker that dominates under pressure.  Andrew should challenge the best in 2017.

Jack Gonsoulin (LSU) – Jack is a big time talent.  He hits an NFL level ball and does well under pressure.  Look for Jack to make some noise at LSU this year.

Cole Murphy (Syracuse) – Cole continues to make big strides.  He has great ability on both field goal and kickoff.  Look for Cole to have a big season this Fall.

Cole Tracy (Assumption) – Cole has proven himself during the season (7 FG’s in one game… twice) and proved himself once again at this camp against the big name college guys.  He is simply a great kicker.

Lorran Fonseca (Nichols State) – Lorran can kick with the best of them.  He hits a big time ball on both field goal and kickoff.  Look for Lorran to dominate this coming season.

Liam Jones (Kansas), Andrew Strauch (UCLA), Jaime Medina (Sacramento State), Kevin Robledo (SMU), Jeffrey Chan (Syracuse), Zach Mays (Cornell), Diego Marquez (Miami), Cole Smith (Cincinnati), Jake Lane (Jacksonville State), Jose Perez (Incarnate Word), Parker Grothaus (Incarnate Word), Jefferson Norwood (Lenoir Rhyne).

STANDOUT PUNTERS
Michael Carrizosa (San Jose State) – Michael is the real deal.  The former Ray Guy Award Finalist has the NFL in his sights.  He absolutely hammers the ball and punts with great consistency.

Shane Tripucka (Texas A&M) – Shane is a fantastic SEC punter.  He had a great 2016 and shows all the signs of building on that in 2017.  He has NFL ability.

Jacob De Maio (Weber State) – Jacob is a great punting talent.  He is big, tall and very strong.  He was excellent in 2016 and should be even better in 2017.

DJ Arnson (Northern Arizona), Taylor Cornish (Missouri Southern State).

The 2017 is a few months away.  Expect greatness from Chris Sailer Kicking specialists.  For more information visit ChrisSailerKicking.com

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Lucas White is the Champion of the IL Summer Camp!

July 14, 2017 By

The 2017 Chris Sailer Kicking Summer Camp Tour made a stop in Chicago, IL on July 13th.  The camp took place at Rosemont Dome setting up ideal conditions to learn and compete.  There was a great mixture of veterans and newcomers in attendance eager to get after it.  Take a look at the results.

Overall Champion
Lucas White (2018, IN) – Lucas put on a great performance from start to finish.  The combo player showed excellent ability in all areas of his game.  On this day he was the kickoff champion.  His best ball measured 73 yards, with 4.03 hang time.  He then dominated the finals round head to head match-ups with his punting.  Lucas has all the tools to challenge at the D1 level.

Field Goal Champion
Milan Dezelich (2018, IN) – Milan had his best day yet at a Chris Sailer Kicking camp.  He has a great leg and shows excellent college potential.  He won a major field goal competition by connecting on 6 straight field goals from 35 to 53 yards out.  He also did a nice job kicking off and showed some punting potential.  With continued hard work, Milan will do very well at the next level.

Devin Parker (2018, IL) – Devin has now won a major competition at back to back Chris Sailer Kicking camps.  He is a great kicker that competes very well under pressure.  He won the field goal competition with 7 straight field goals with a long of 54 yards.  He also does a great job on kickoffs.  Devin is going to make a fine addition to a college football program.

Punt Champion
William Powers (2019, CA) – William traveled across the country to compete and it payed off.  He is a powerful rising junior that shows great potential as a punter.  He averaged 40+ yards with 4.3+ hang time on the day.  His best hits traveled 45+ yards, with 4.6+ hang time.  He is also a developing kickoff man.  Look for William to compete with the top punters in his class over the next few years.

Class of 2018
The Class of 2018 dominated this camp.  Quentin Wallace was a finalist in every kicking competition.  He is 5-Star Kicking Prospect without a doubt and should pick up multiple D1 offers.  Michael Cooney put in another great day of work.  He is a smooth and consistent kicker.  Adam Krause was the most dominant punter at camp.  There is big time potential in him.  Grant Gonya was back in action and had a great camp.  he holds current offers from Youngstown State and Army.

Class of 2018 Standouts: Quentin Wallace, Michael Cooney, Adam Krause, Devin Parker, Lucas White, Milan Dezelich, Ryan Monkman, Brandon Eikert, Jared Harjehausen, Terryhn Jacoby, Drew Cassiday, Grant Gonya, Jacob Holous, Matt Burns, Andrew Vujnovich, Eduard Favella, Sam Strange, Victor Karam.

Class of 2019
Jackson Garcia traveled from Arizona to prove he is a 2019 prospect to be reckoned with.  He is a great athlete with elite leg strength.  Ben Freehill was the top combo player in this class at camp.  He did very well in all areas of the game.

Class of 2019 Standouts: William Powers, Jackson Garcia, Ben Freehill, Carter LaCoursiere, Patrick Ayala, Patrick Oliva, Andrew Pollina, Cade Henry, John Paul Filler, Ben Packer, Jonathan Rukujzo, Graham Dable.

Class of 2020
Jack Olsen was clear and away the top newcomer to a Chris Sailer Kicking Camp.  He has a big time leg and already shows D1 ability.  Look for Jack to dominate the Class of 2020 for years to come.

Class of 2020 Standouts: Jack Olsen, Daniel Cristiani

Youth Standout: Ryan O’Grady

The Chris Sailer Kicking Tour will now travel to Tampa, FL for one of the most important weeks of the entire year.  It kicks off with 4-year college specialists.  Then the most elite camp in America, TOP 12 camp and the TOP 12 Web Series.  And finally the prestigious Underclassmen Invitational.  Visit ChrisSailerKicking.com for more information and details.

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CSK Veteran Justin Smith Wins the NC Summer Camp!

July 10, 2017 By

The Chris Sailer Kicking 2017 Summer Camp Tour continued with a stop in Charlotte, NC on July 9th.  There was a great mix of talented veterans and newcomers hoping to step up and come out on top of the competition.  All in all, over 100 specialists from over a dozen states were in attendance ready to learn and compete with the best.  Take a look at the results.

Overall Camp Champion
Justin Smith (2018, OH) – Coming off a strong performance at FBU Top Gun, the longtime Chris Sailer Kicking didn’t miss a beat.  He was the kickoff champion on the day with his biggest ball totaling 68 yards with 4.21 hang time.  He was also very competitive in both field goal and punt competitions.  Just is proving he is ready for the next level.


Field Goal Champions
Camden Wise (2018, VA) – The TOP 12’er proved exactly why he earned that honor earlier this year.  He won the field goal competition by hitting 6 straight field goals including a final kick of 55 yards.  He was also outstanding on kickoffs and punts.  Camden is a confident kicker that kicks and punts with great confidence.  He is going to be a fine college kicker.


Holt Cloninger (2020, NC) – Holt became one of the few 2020 specialists to win a major competition this year.  The #2 ranked kicker in the nation has a big time leg and already competes with the seniors.  On this day he won the field goal competition by hitting 5 straight field goals including a long of 53.  He was also very strong on kickoff.

Punt Champion
Hunter Braswell (2019, NC) – Hunter stepped up when it counted the most in Charlotte.  A top 2019 kicker, Hunter proved that he is also a very capable punter.  He averaged nearly 40 yards, with 4.3+ hang time.  The lefty has the ability to develop into a top national combo prospect.  Keep a close eye on this talented prospect.


Top 2018 PROSPECTS: Avery Fulton, Drew Gilbert, Micah Breckeridge, Michael Driscoll,  Wesley Strong, West Brownlee, Camden Wise, Hunter Baldwin, Jackson Brooks, Logan Bowers, Seth Harrison, Jimmy Chambers, Karch Kaspar, Justin Smith.

Top 2019 PROSPECTS: Jared Wheatley, Hunter Braswell, Lake Barrett, Ryan Castle, Caden Bonoffski, Camden Lewis, Joey Mitchell, Max Blitstein, Will Griggs, Evan Davis, Michael Boyle.

Top 2020 PROSPECTS: Benjamin Steele, Connor Rutledge, Graham Griffith, Jack Dunne, Luke Mickan, Grant Wood, Holt Cloninger, Quinn Castner.

Top Youth Prospects: Shane Nelson, Blake Craig.

This will be one of the biggest summers in Chris Sailer Kicking history. Up next, join us in Atlanta, GA (July 11), Chicago, IL (July 13) and Los Angeles, CA (July 27). This summer will also feature our 3 prestigious invite only camps (College, TOP 12 & Underclassman Invitational) in Tampa FL (July 14-21). For more information, rankings and camp registration visit ChrisSailerKicking.com To be the best, train & compete with the best. Get ready for greatness!

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Potter, Campbell, DeLong & Power earn U.S. Army All-American Bowl Honors

July 10, 2017 By

The nation’s best made their way to Rock Hill, SC to compete for the most prestigious Youth and High School All-American Games in the nation. FBU in partnership with Chris Sailer Kicking hosted their annual Top Gun Camp for specialists July 7-8, 2017. Over 1,300 athletes in all will participate in this camp before all is said and done. At stake, four High School U.S. Army All-American spots, two Freshman FBU All-American spots and MVP honors per class. Specialists form all over the United States met up in SC to battle for these honors. Take a look at the results.

U.S. Army All-Americans (Class of 2018)

KICKERS

BT Potter (SC) – The #3 ranked kicker in the nation and Clemson commit dominated the field. His field goals are pure and accurate. His kickoffs look ready to dominate D1 football. He defeated Barret Pickering (Nebraska commit), Chris Dunn (NC State commit) and Jonah Lipel (Harvard commit) in the finals to earn one of the coveted spots. Look for BT to have a major impact in the 2018 U.S. Army All-American Game.


Charles Campbell (TN) – The #5 ranked kicker in the nation put on a big time performance in Rock Hill. He made over 90% of his field goals and dominated on kickoff. Charles is a great competitor that does extremely well under pressure. He defeated Derek Ng (NV) in the final to earn his spot. He is well deserving of this honor and will represent the West very well.

 

PUNTERS
Skyler DeLong (SC) – The #2 ranked punter and Alabama commit was absolutely dominant all weekend long. He easily had the strongest leg of all the punters and hit the biggest ball. He has all the tools to be an all SEC type performer. He hit a 55 yard, 4.88 punt in the finals to secure his selection for the east in the 2018 U.S. Army All-American Bowl.

 

Isaac Power (CO) – The #8 ranked punter in the country stunned to nation by competing at the highest level. He was one of the most consistent punter over the course of the two days and it paid off in the end. He defeated Gabe Boring (TN) in the final by hitting several ball over 45 yards with 4.4 plus hang time. He also proved that he can step up under pressure.

The U.S. Army All-American Bowl will take place on January 6, 2018 at the Alamo Dome in TX. The game will air on NBC.

Freshman FBU All-Americans (Class of 2021)
Ivan Shuran (OH) – Ivan is an excellent young kicker. He is smooth, accurate and does well under pressure.

Josh Lopez (FL) – Josh did a great job all weekend. He was near the top of the competition in every category.

The Freshman FBU All-American Bowl will take place in Naples, FL.

Class of 2019 Top Gun Co-MVP’s
Christopher Abbes (CA) – Christopher did a fantastic job all weekend. He won the field goals competition and competed well on kickoffs.

Jimmy Lowery (FL) – Jimmy showed very well from start to finish. He has an excellent leg for his age and competes well. He has a bright future with continued hard work.

Honorable Mention: Bryce Law, Hunter Braswell & Brandon Dickerson

Class of 2020 Top Gun Co-MVP’s
Parker Hannon (GA) – Day 1 MVP. He shows great future college potential.

James Griffith (TX) – Day 2 MVP. James has tons of all around upside.

Honorable Mention: Hayden Olsen, Nicolas Basile, Mitchell Gallucio

Class of 2022 Top Gun MVP: Daniel Holbrook
Class of 2023 Top Gun MVP: Collin Fratus

For more information visit www.ChrisSailerKicking.com

Finals Video – BT Potter wins competition to play in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl

Finals Video – Charles Campbell wins competition to play in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl

Finals Video – DeLong & Power win competitions to play in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl

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Josh Plaster Wins the 2017 TX Summer Camp!

July 1, 2017 By

The 2017 Chris Sailer Kicking Summer Tour is officially underway. The first stop was Dallas, TX. As always, the talent did not disappoint. Well over 100 specialists gathered at Midlothian Heritage High School on June 30 ready to learn and compete. Take a look at the results.

Overall Camp Champion
Josh Plaster (2019, TX) – The longtime Chris Sailer Kicking kicker had his best performance yet. He nailed 6 consecutive field goals, including a long of 57 yards to win it! He is also very strong on kickoff and a more than capable punter. Josh continues to improve each time we see him and is proving that he is one of the best in the nation in his class.


Field Goal Champion
Jacob Meeks (2018, TX) – Jacob was impressive once again. He was recently invited to participate in the upcoming TOP 12 camp and he proved why. He hit 7 consecutive field goals including a long of 62 to win it. His kickoffs were also solid. He has an explosive leg and great college potential. Look for Jacob to pick up college offers soon.


Kickoff Champion
Blair Zepeda (2018, TX) – Blair is a big time talent. He is a great athlete with outstanding natural ability. He won the kickoff competition with a 77 yard, 3.85 second ball. He also shows he can hit a D1 ball on field goal. Blair is a real sleeper in this class, he has all the tools to be special at the next level.

 

Punt Champion
Mason Johnson (2019, AR) – Mason had a stellar all around day. He competed well in all competitions and came out on top for punting. He has a big leg and great potential. He won the punt competition by averaging over 45 yards, with 4.3 second hang time. He is also a top national kicking prospect. The future is bright for Mason with continued hard work.

Top 2017 Specialist
Cade Kostroun (TX) – Cade had another strong performance. The Chris Sailer Kicking commit is a good looking athlete with a very strong leg. He shows that he can hit a big ball and his consistency continues to improve. He has the ability to be a great college punter with continued hard work.

 

The Class of 2018 was very deep. John Mayers had another strong performance. He looked sharp on both field goal and kickoff. Clayton Stewart was dominant in all 3 areas. He continues to prove he is a top national kicking and punting prospect. Ty French was also a force to be reckoned with. He hits a D1 ball on field goal and drives the ball deep on kickoffs.

Other 2018 Standouts: Alec Schroeder, Sebastian Escalante, Clark Schoonover, Dylan Wilmore, Emmanuel Adagbon, Grant Braught, Hayden Nelson, Jacob Rainey, Jake Smith, Joanly Martines, Jonathan Figueroa, Josh Carlson, Peiyton Hilliard, Ryan Jones, Taiten Winkel, Ty Varner.

The Class of 2019 is really starting to take shape. Bijan Nichols lead the way. He has a D1 leg and big time potential as a kicker. JK Martin is a top combo prospect. Josh McCoy is always solid. Neal Koskay is a great athlete with big upside. Tyler Shearer is one of the most consistent field goal kickers in the nation. Brian Barber is an excellent punter. Drew Chilcoat was the top newcomer at the camp. Gabriel Lozano has the tools to be special.

Other 2019 Standouts: Grant Collins, Drew Wilkie, Grant Ennis, Hunter Hulin, Jackson Kramer, Jonathan Garcia, Joshua McSoud, Joshua Vela, Justin Seay, William Powers, Zachary Scott, Tanner Olivier, Aleric Hernandez, Austin Rychlik, Jacob Barnes, Oscar Gandara, Trevor Robertson.

Class of 2020 Standouts: Andrew Espindola, Jaxon McAden, Ricardo Campos, Hayden Riggins, James Griffith, JC Smith, Tabor Allen

Future Stars: Austin Dickey, Bert Auburn, Hagen Hood, Hunter Tierney, Kaden Allen, Roberto Diaz, Alex Draguicevich, Brock Smalley, Oscar Falcon, Ty Reid.

This will be one of the biggest summers in Chris Sailer Kicking history. Up next is the FBU Top Gun Camp in Rock Hill, SC on July 7-8. This is where we will select the U.S. Army All Americans & Freshman All Americans. Then join us in Charlotte, NC (July 9), Atlanta, GA (July 11), Chicago, IL (July 13) and Los Angeles, CA (July 27). This summer will also feature our 3 prestigious invite only camps (College, TOP 12 & Underclassman Invitational) in Tampa FL (July 14-21). For more information, rankings and camp registration visit ChrisSailerKicking.com To be the best, train & compete with the best. Get ready for greatness!

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