In 2003, Chris Sailer Kicking established the biggest kicking, punting, and long snapping camp the world had ever seen, The National Kicking Competition. The camp brought in the best of the best from across the nation to compete at one location. The camp established credible recruiting rankings and evaluations for kickers, punters, and long snappers that college coaches across the country would use for years to come. The camp, now known as the National Kicking Event, takes place in Las Vegas each year in January.
Every athlete comes with one major goal in common, making the prestigious “TOP 12”. This is THE exposure list to be on for national exposure. The twelve best underclassmen in the nation are identified for the Kicking/Punting positions. The best of the best are then invited to the exclusive, invite only, “TOP 12” camp that following summer. College coaches take notice, and scholarships are awarded.
To get an idea for what the “TOP 12” is all about, take a look at some of the very best over the years: David Buehler (USC, Dallas Cowboys & New York Giants), Ryan Succop (South Carolina & Kansas City Chiefs), , Kai Forbath (UCLA & Lou Groza Award Winner, & Washington Redskin), Dan Bailey (Oklahoma State, Lou Groza Award Winner & Dallas Cowboys), & Randy Bullock (Texas A&M, Lou Groza Awards Winner, & Houston Texan), Bryan Anger (CAL & Jacksonville Jaguar), Blair Walsh (Georgia & Minnesota Viking All-Pro), Justin Tucker (Texas, Baltimore Raven & Super Bowl Champion), Jeff Locke (UCLA & Minnesota Viking) Just to name a few!
So far the “TOP 12″ has already made some serious noise. Andrew David is committed to Michigan on full scholarship. Andrew Galitz is committed to Miami on full scholarship. Blake Johnson has offers from Oregon State, Duke & Colorado. Daniel LaCamera has an offer from Colorado. Ben Kreitenberg has an offer from Air Force. Much more to come!
Meet the “TOP 12″ Class of 2015!
Blake Johnson
Graduating Class of: 2015
State: CA
Position: Punter
Current National CSK Punter Ranking: #1
Height: 6-1
Weight: 190
Top 5 College Choices: 1. UCLA 2. USC 3. Auburn 4. Texas 5. Tennessee
Offers: Oregon State, Colorado
Hobbies: 1. Lifting Weights 2. Lacrosse 3. Punting with Aaron Perez
3 People You Look Up To: 1. God 2. My Mom 3. My Dad
3 Favorite Athletes: 1. Bryan Anger 2. Clay Matthews 3. Tim Tebow
Favorite Quote: “Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time. ” – Thomas Edison
Blake says: ”My goals are simple, I want to earn a great education while playing big time football. I’m the best in the nation because I work the hardest at everything I do and I am very dedicated. There is no one who wants it more then I do and I expect nothing less of myself.”
Chris Sailer says: “Blake is simply an outstanding punter. A great athlete with all the tools. Has a great punting frame and strong leg. Punts for excellent distance, hang time and direction. Does his best under pressure. A fine young man with a great attitude and work ethic. Has a bright future at the college level. Big time prospect. OFFER NOW!!!”
Andrew David
Graduating Class of: 2015
State: OH
Position: Kicker
Current National CSK Kicker Ranking: #9
Height: 5-10
Weight: 190
Committed: Michigan
Hobbies: 1. Working out 2. Kicking / Baseball 3. NCAA Video Game
3 People You Look Up To: 1. Grandfather 1 2. Grandfather 2 3. Dad
3 Favorite Athletes: 1. David Wright 2. Blair Walsh 3. Johnny Manziel
Favorite Quote: “Some people say oh well I’m from New York… So ??…I’m from Massillon” -Ellery Moore- Massillon football player/ Kentucky football alumni
Andrew says: ”I would like to start as a freshmen kicking in college if possibly as my top goal, and play baseball as well if allowed, my confidence and game readiness playing in the biggest stages in high school football and performing the best in the biggest games to me would be my best reason to be top in the nation.”
Chris Sailer says: “Andrew is simply a great kicker. A fine athlete with a big time leg. Field goals are perhaps the best in the nation at this point. He is smooth, technically sound, and consistent. Kicks his best in pressure situations. A true gamer. Kickoffs are solid. Also shows punting ability. Has the right attitude and excellent work ethic. Great prospect. Nice early pick up for Michigan!”
Bennett Moehring
Graduating Class of: 2015
State: AR
Position: Kicker / Punter
Current National CSK Kicker Ranking: #3
Current National CSK Punter Ranking: #16
Height: 5-9
Weight: 175
Top 5 College Choices: 1. Virginia 2. Vanderbilt 3. USC 4. CAL 5. Duke
Hobbies: 1. Fishing 2. Working Out 3. Friends
3 People You Look Up To: 1. Keith Chancey 2. Coach Chris Michaels 3. Grandmother
3 Favorite Athletes: 1. Lionel Messi 2. Kevin Durant 3. Tony Romo
Favorite Quote: “Ambition is everything” -anonymous
Bennett says: ”I want to put forth the necessary work and effort in order to maximize my potential as an athlete and student to see what opportunities fall into place. My work ethic and uncompromised drive to accomplish what I want is what makes me the best in the nation.”
Chris Sailer says: “Bennett is a simply great kicker. You can easily argue that he is the #1 kicker in that nation. He has a big time leg and hits an excellent ball off the ground. One of the most consistent kickers in the nation. Does very well under pressure. Hits a college ball right now. Kickoffs are also outstanding. Solid punter as well. Has a great attitude and work ethic. Big time prospect. OFFER NOW!!!”
Daniel LaCamera
Graduating Class of: 2015
State: FL
Position: Kicker / Punter
Current National CSK Kicker Ranking: #6
Current National CSK Punter Ranking: #4
Height: 6-4
Weight: 225
Offers: Colorado
Top 5 College Choices: 1. Clemson 2. Auburn 3. Miami 4. Florida 5. Colorado
Hobbies: 1. Sports 2. Video Games 3. Friends
3 People You Look Up To: 1. Dad 2. Football Coach Bob Hudson 3. Tim Tebow
3 Favorite Athletes: 1. Caleb Sturgis 2. Matt Prater 3. LeBron James
Favorite Quote: “Hard work beats talent, when talent dosen’t work hard.”
Daniel says: “My goal is to work harder than anyone else to become the best kicker/punter I can be. What make me the best is my natural ability and size are one thing, but combined with my hard work, there should be no one better.”
Chris Sailer says: “Daniel is one of the most talented K/P in the nation. He has a big time leg and kicks with ease. Field goals, kickoffs and punts are all near the very top of his class. Kicks well under pressure. He has a bright future with continued hard work. A top national combo prospect. Love his attitude and work ethic. Excellent prospect. OFFER NOW!!!”
Quinton Conaway
Graduating Class of: 2015
State: OK
Position: Kicker
Current National CSK Kicker Ranking: #16
Height: 6-1
Weight: 180
Top 5 College Choices: 1. Stanford 2. Oregon 3. Northwestern 4. Kansas State 5. Washington
Hobbies: 1. Kicking 2. Friends 3. Tennis
3 People You Look Up To: 1. Luke Skywalker 2. Liam Neeson 3. Chris Sailer
3 Favorite Athletes: 1. Trevor Moore 2. Carson Wiggs 3. Chris Rubio
Favorite Quote: “I’m a peacock captain, and you gotta let me fly!” Will Ferrell, The Other Guys”
Quinton says: ”My goal is to play at a division one college and have my family be able to watch me on ESPN on Saturday. I believe my work ethic makes me best in the nation, I do not believe in not giving 100% effort in everything I do, whether it be kicking, class work, working out, or anything else, why not try your best?
Chris Sailer says: “Quinton is an outstanding kicker. One of the biggest legs in his class. Hits a great ball with excellent height off the ground. Kickoffs are near the top of his class. Kicks well under pressure. Has as much talent as anyone in the nation. Also developing into a top punter. A fine young man with a great attitude and work ethic. One of the hardest workers out there. A fine college prospect. OFFER NOW!!!”
Ben Kreitenberg
Graduating Class of: 2015
State: CA
Position: Kicker
Current National CSK Kicker Ranking: #17
Height: 5-9
Weight: 160
Top 5 College Choices: 1. UCLA 2. Stanford 3. Penn State 4. Washington 5. USC
Offers: Air Force
Hobbies: 1. Kicking 2. Pilates 3. Basketball
3 People You Look Up To: 1. John Wooden 2. Mother 3. Grandfather
3 Favorite Athletes: 1. Kobe Bryant 2. Yasiel Puig 3. Clayton Kershaw
Favorite Quote: “Things turn out best for the people who make the best out of the way things turn out” – John Wooden
Ben says: ”My goal is to get an excellent academic education and kick at a D1 school. I believe that I am the best kicker in the nation because when I am on the field I have the most confidence and I have made big kicks with all eyes on me.”
Chris Sailer says: “Ben is a phenomenal kicker. He has a big time leg, kicks with great technique, and does his best under pressure. Has all the tools that a big time college kicker needs. Field goals and kickoffs are outstanding. Also shows nice punting ability. A fine young man with a great attitude and work ethic. A bright future awaits Ben. Outstanding prospect! OFFER NOW!!!”
Cole Fisher
Graduating Class of: 2015
State: GA
Position: Kicker
Current National CSK Kicker Ranking: #2
Height: 6-1
Weight: 185
Top 5 College Choices: 1. Georgia 2. Texas A&M 3. Mississippi State 4. Auburn 5. Florida
Hobbies: 1. Kicking 2. Hunting 3. Fishing
3 People You Look Up To: 1. Father 2. Grandmother 3. Usain Bolt
3 Favorite Athletes: 1. Adam Vinatieri 2. Bo Jackson 3. Tony Gonzolez
Favorite Quote: “Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work.” -Kevin Durant
Cole says: ”My goals are to get a full scholarship so I can get a great education and be prepared for life. What make me the best is my work ethic and the attitude that there is always room for improvement.”
Chris Sailer says: “Cole is simply a fantastic kicker. A great looking athlete with a big time leg. Field goals and kickoffs are smooth, strong and consistent. Kicks very well under pressure. A fine young man with a great attitude and work ethic. Pure and reliable kicker. Has proven time and time again that he is one of the very best in the nation. He is the whole package. Scholarship kicker without a doubt. OFFER NOW!!!”
Jameson Vest
Graduating Class of: 2015
State: GA
Position: Kicker
Current National CSK Kicker Ranking: #10
Height: 5-10
Weight: 205
Top 5 College Choices: 1. Texas A&M 2. Georgia 3. South Florida 4. USC 5. East Carolina
Hobbies: 1. Friends 2. Collecting Mini Football Helmets 3. Drawing
3 People You Look Up To: 1. Father 2. Coach Earwood 3. Coach Enloe
3 Favorite Athletes: 1. Drew Brees 2. Tyrann Mathieu 3. Darren Sproles
Favorite Quote: “It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light.” – Aristotle Onassis
Jameson says: ”My goals are to be the best kicker that I can be and live the dream of playing college football and potential somewhere farther. I feel that my work ethic is what puts me in a good position to be the best, but it would be nothing without my positive attitude.”
Chris Sailer says: “Jameson is an outstanding kicking prospect. A great athlete with a big time leg that shows excellent ability and potential. Hits a huge ball off the ground. Kicks very well under pressure. Kickoffs are near the top of his class. He has a big time future. A fine young man with a great attitude and work ethic. Excellent prospect. OFFER NOW!!!”
Joe Schopper
Graduating Class of: 2015
State: IN
Position: Punter
Current National CSK Punter Ranking: #8
Height: 5-11
Weight: 190
Top 5 College Choices: 1. Purdue 2. USF 3. Notre Dame 4. Louisville 5. Ohio State
Hobbies: 1. Skiing 2. Basketball 3. Travel
3 People You Look Up To: 1. Mom 2. Dad 3. Reggie Miller
3 Favorite Athletes: 1. Pat McAfee 2. Reggie Wayne 3. Peyton Manning
Favorite Quote: “Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
Joe says: ”I want to get into a good college to study pharmacy while playing football. I have a great work ethic that translates into being able to do well in games.”
Chris Sailer says: “Joe is a big time punting prospect. A great athlete with a great frame. He has a huge leg and shows tremendous potential and upside. Already hitting balls over 5.0 seconds. Has all the tools to dominate at the college level. With hard work, watch out. Has a great attitude. Excellent prospect.”
Corey Fatony
Graduating Class of: 2015
State: TN
Position: Kicker / Punter
Current National CSK Kicker Ranking: #19
Current National CSK Punter Ranking: #9
Height: 5-10
Weight: 190
Top 5 College Choices: 1. Texas A&M 2. Missouri 3. Auburn 4. Georgia 5. Duke
Hobbies: 1. Guitar 2. Walk my dog 3. Church
3 People You Look Up To: 1. Jesus 2. My pastor Steve Berger 3. Oprah
3 Favorite Athletes: 1. Justin Tucker 2. Thomas Morestead 3. Eddie George
Favorite Quote: “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit.”
Corey says: ”My goal is to be all state again, top my 68 yd punt, top my 54 yd FG. I’m the best in the nation because I work hard and take coaching very seriously.”
Chris Sailer says: “Corey is a big time punting prospect. A great athlete with a big leg. Punts for excellent distance and hang time. Shows potential to be the best out there. Also a big time kicker. A top combo prospect in the nation. Has a great attitude and work ethic. OFFER NOW!!!”
Andrew Galitz
Graduating Class of: 2015
State: TX
Position: Kicker / Punter
Current National CSK Kicker Ranking: #1
Current National CSK Punter Ranking: #5
Height: 6-1
Weight: 185
Top 5 College Choices: 1. Oklahoma 2. Texas A&M 3.TCU 4. Texas 5. LSU
Committed: Miami
Hobbies: 1. Kick/Punt 2. Sleep 3. Eat
3 People You Look Up To:
3 Favorite Athletes: 1. Brad Wing 2. Lionel Messi 3. Cristiano Ronaldo
Favorite Quote: “Work hard in silence. Let success make the noise.”
Andrew says: ”My goals are to reach college and win the Lou Groza award and hopefully play in the NFL. My work ethic makes me one of the best kickers/punters in the nation.”
Chris Sailer says: “Andrew is an outstanding kicker. He has a big time leg and makes kicks with excellent consistency off the ground. Field goals and kickoffs are both equally strong. Punting is also a huge strength. Kicks extremely well under pressure. Has developed into the best combo player in the nation. A fine young man with a great attitude and work ethic. A bright college future awaits. There is zero doubt he is ready for D1 football. OFFER NOW!!!”
Jack Gonsoulin
Graduating Class of: 2015
State: LA
Position: Kicker
Current National CSK Kicker Ranking: #8
Height: 5-10
Weight: 175
Top 5 College Choices: 1. LSU 2.Vanderbilt 3. Texas A&M 4. Auburn 5. Air Force
Hobbies: 1. Guitar 2. Cycling 3. Reading
3 People You Look Up To: 1. Martin Luther King, Jr. 2. Bill Gates 3. Thomas Edison
3 Favorite Athletes: 1. Justin Tucker 2. Sergei Bubka, 3. Lionel Messi
Favorite Quote: “Well, you can either get busy living or get busy dying.” -Andy Dufresne, Shawshank Redemption
Jack says: ”My goals are to be the best kicker in the nation, to compete at the highest level that I can, and to get a scholarship to kick at a Division 1 University. I believe I am the best kicker in the nation not only because of my leg strength and ball height, but also because of my work ethic and that I will not stop until I am the best kicker in the country.
Chris Sailer says: “Jack is an extremely talented kicker. He has one of the biggest legs in the nation. Field goals are big time off the ground. Gets great height on his ball. Kickoffs are college ready. Also a developing punter. Has a great attitude and work ethic. Outstanding prospect. Love his upside. Offer Now!!!”
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