Freeman Jones Commits to North Carolina

March 11, 2013 By

This past weekend, Chris Sailer Kicking “TOP 12” Member and #2 ranked placekicker in the nation Freeman Jones was offered by and committed to North Carolina.  Freeman became the very first Class of 2014 Specialist in the nation to commit, which comes as no surprise.  Freeman landed in the national spotlight as just a freshman when he attended his first Chris Sailer Kicking camp.  He has since attended 10 plus CSK Camps and has remained inside the top ten nationally ranked kickers.  He was recently named to the Exclusive “TOP 12” in Las Vegas at the 11th Annual National Kicking Event.  Freeman is the next in line of many great Chris Sailer Kicking specialists to sign at North Carolina.

Each year specialists are getting offered earlier and earlier.  Gary Wunderlich and Freeman Jones have once again paved the way for the Class of 2014.  Look for more offers in the near future for players like JK Scott, Mick Ellis, Michael Knoll, and James Sherman.  Who will be next?  Stay tuned. www.ChrisSailerKicking.com

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CSK Class of 2014 #1 Kicker Wunderlich Offered!

February 25, 2013 By

It didn’t take long.  After a dominating performance in Las Vegas in January and subsequent #1 ranking and “TOP 12” announcement, Chris Sailer Kicking Class of 2014 prospect Gary Wunderlich has picked up his first offer from Virginia.  Gary excels at the kicking position, but also impresses as a punter.  A great athlete that should dominate at the next level.  This should be the first of many more offers to come.  Expect a busy off season with plenty of updates for Wunderlich.  Which “TOP 12” Member will be offered next?

Visit www.ChrisSailerKicking.com from more information….

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Recruiting Tiebreakers

October 26, 2012 By
Recruiting Tiebreakers
Chris Sailer Kicking sees more kicking, punting, and long snapping prospects per year than anyone in the business.  With the National Events in Las Vegas, Regional Nike Camps, College Camps with major programs such as Alabama, Oregon, LSU, Texas, and UCLA, overseas camps in Australia, etc. it is rare that a specialist prospect looking to play college football doesn’t pass through our program.  Having said that, believe me when I say there is a great college home for everyone that shows decent potential and understands the world of recruiting.

Did you know that over 800 colleges nationwide have football programs.  My advice for you is to use football to help you get into a college and graduate with a degree you might have otherwise never received.  It isn’t as difficult as you might think.  Hard work and reaching your full potential on the football field is the obvious first step.  Where most prospects miss the boat is understanding the tiebreakers.  What is a tiebreaker?  When all things are equal on the field, what does a college coach look for to make his choice! Take a look. 

1. Grades and Test Scores

Take school very seriously.  Make it your #1 priority.  Get the best grades that you can possible get and work hard to keep them there.  This starts freshman year and ends the last day of your senior year.  Even if you think your grades are high enough, work harder.  A 4.0 grade point average always beats a 3.90 grade point average.  It is that simple.  Also, take the SAT and ACT tests and take them both twice. Grades and Test Scores are the #1 tiebreaker.  Make is easy on yourself.  Reach your full potential in the classroom.  *Note: The classes you choose to take also play a major role, so don’t take the easy way out.  Honors classes are a major plus.

2. Character

It should go without saying that you better stay out of trouble.  Arrests, school suspensions, etc. are a major red flag.  Nothing will end your college football career faster.  When you are being recruited a college coach can and will talk to every character reference possible (high school coach, principal, teachers, kicking coach, etc).  They are making a major investment in you.  Be a leader and a great example in everything that you do.  If one person doesn’t like you, that could be the end.  *Note: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc. is your online resume.
3. Qualified Recruit
Understand what it means to be qualified.  The sooner you know this, the better (yes, even you freshman).  Visit www.NCAA.org. Talk to your high school coach.  Talk to your high school academic counselor.  Know what it takes to be cleared at a minimum by the NCAA and know what it takes to be admitted to every single college that you may hope to one day play for.  Class requirements, GPA requirements, test score requirements, etc.  A coach loves to recruit a player that is ready to go, not one that is months behind taking care of business. 
4. Combo Players
If you are a kicker, at a minimum I highly recommend that become an adequate punter.  If you can help the team in more than one position, that makes you valuable.  In most every case you will be expected to be the team’s backup punter.  If you can excel at both kicking and punting positions, you hold the golden ticket.  If you are a punter only, you are already valuable.  But I can tell you that a punter that can also kickoff is a deadly combination. 
5. Extracurricular Activities
The more that you have to offer a college, the better.  Class president, leadership programs, service, Eagle Scouts, other sports, etc.  If your resume is impressive, a college coach has a much better chance of getting you accepted.  
Football is a very powerful tool that can and will help you get into college if you take the necessary steps.  It is up to you!  Set your goals as a freshman and refuse to be outworked by anyone.  The above tiebreakers will come into play at some point.  Print this out and hang it up in your room or on your refrigerator.  Make sure all the tiebreakers play out to your advantage.
 
 

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