Chris Sailer Kicking Player Spotlight – Jude Kelley

Each Friday during the football season, Chris Sailer Kicking will be publishing a weekly Player Spotlight Blog to highlight some of our best and brightest! Week 1 features Jude Kelley. Read on to learn more about Jude.

Jude Kelley at the Top 12 Camp in Burbank, CA in July 2019.

Name:
Jude Kelley

State:
Georgia

Grad Year:
2020

Check out my Chris Sailer Kicking Profile HERE

Top 5 Colleges:
1) Whoever I commit to
2) Tennessee
3) Mississippi State
4) Kentucky
5) Mississippi State

Best Game Memory:
In my junior season we played away to our biggest rivals, and I kicked a 46 yarder to put us up by 10 with just over a minute left in the game. It sealed the win for us, and was the best feeling ever as we had never beaten them before, so it meant so much for me as well as my school.

Best CSK Memory:
My best memory from my time with Chris Sailer Kicking was being named as a member of the Top 12 over this past summer in L.A. It was a really fun week, but it was also a great way to end the summer as it felt like all of the hard work from the off season had payed off.

Short Term Goal:
My short term goal is to play D-1 collegiate football at the program that fits me best, as well as earn a degree in either business or entrepreneurship.

Long Term Goal:
My long term goal is to play in the National Football League.

Something Unique we should know:
I am a three sport Varsity athlete (football, soccer, and golf) and I love Michael Jackson and the Beatles!

In 20 words or less, why should a college recruit you:
I’m confident in my abilities, I am focused on the things I want to achieve, and I thrive on competition.

Jude Kelley in action in July, 2019

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2020 Chris Sailer Kicking Camps Explained… Which Camps Should I Attend?

I get asked hundreds of questions per day. I post to social media and write blogs to make finding answers to these questions easier. Perhaps the most common question that we get asked is…. “Which camps should I attend?”

I can understand why this question comes up so often. There are so many options out there that it can become confusing. After 20 years in the business, I know the value of great instruction, the value of education, and perhaps most importantly, the value of exposure. I make choices each year to offer our clients the best possible options to achieve success. Chris Sailer Kicking remains #1 in the business for that reason. High school coaches, college coaches and NFL coaches trust in Chris Sailer Kicking. The proof is in the results.

Las Vegas, TOP 12, All-American Bowl on NBC, Polynesian All-American Bowl on CBS, Underclassman Invitational, Rising Seniors Invitational, Fall / Spring / Summer 1-Day Regional Competition Camps, FBU Youth All-American Games, Australian Scout Camps, College Training Camp & NFL Training Camps, NFL Combines, etc. Many have tried to copy the model that Chris Sailer Kicking has created, but there is a reason why we are #1 in the World. Experience, real relationships with everyone that matters in this business & the best instruction available across the world. If you want to make it as a kicker or punter… welcome to Chris Sailer Kicking.

You have asked the question, here is the best answer we can give you.

Question: “Which camps should I attend?

Answer:

January
January 12: Los Angeles Competition Camp (One week prior to Vegas XXXV)
January 17: Vegas XXXV Tune Up Session
January 18-19: Vegas XXXV- Annual National Kicking, Punting & Long Snapping Event
*Kickers, Punters & Long Snappers will be selected for the All-American Bowl on NBC at Vegas XXXV (Class of 2021).
*The first 20 Kickers/Punters will be selected to compete in the prestigious TOP 12 Camp (All Classes Eligible).
*All listed camps are open to all Kickers, Punters and Combo Players (Kicker/Punter).
*All athletes in attendance will be ranked based on performance at ALL listed camps.

February
Australia Scouting Camp

March – April
1-Day Regional Spring Competition Camps
March 1: Los Angeles, CA
March 7: Charlotte, NC
March 8: Atlanta, GA
March 15: Seattle, WA
March 22: San Francisco, CA
April 5: Dallas, TX
April 19: Chicago, IL
April 26: Boston, MA
*All listed camps are open to all Kickers and Combo Players (Kicker/Punter) ONLY. Punters ONLY are encouraged to attend the NEW Punt Only Camps run by Chris Sailer Kicking’s own Aaron Perez (The Punt Factory).
*All athletes in attendance will be ranked based on performance at ALL listed camps.

May
May 3: Los Angeles Competition Camp (One week prior to Vegas XXXVI)
May 8: Vegas XXXVI Tune Up Session
May 9-10: Vegas XXXVI – Annual National Kicking, Punting & Long Snapping Event
*Kickers, Punters & Long Snappers will be selected for the Polynesian Bowl at Vegas XXXVI (Class of 2021).
*The final 20 Kickers/Punters will be selected to compete in the prestigious TOP 12 Camp (All Classes Eligible).
*All listed camps are open to all Kickers, Punters and Combo Players (Kicker/Punter).
*All athletes in attendance will be ranked based on performance at ALL listed camps.

Chris Sailer Kicking Summer Training Program
May 18 – July 12
The Chris Sailer Kicking Summer Training Program is designed to help Kickers and Combo Players off all ages develop their skills, prepare for upcoming camps/tryouts, and offers a unique opportunity to also be ranked by Chris Sailer Kicking. Packages of 5, 10 and 15 sessions will be offered. Exact locations and Instructors are being finalized and will be announced soon. Expect locations in major Chris Sailer Kicking hubs such as CA, TX, GA, NC, IL, AZ, OH, + many more.
*Athletes that participate in 10 or more sessions will be ranked based on performance at their Summer Training Program.
*Punters ONLY are encouraged to attend the PUNT only Training Program run by Aaron Perez (The Punt Factory) or attend private lessons with a Chris Sailer Kicking Senior Instructor in your area.

June
College Camp
June 12-14: Los Angeles, CA
*This camp is open to the High School Class of 2020, Junior College & 4-Year College Kickers and Punters.

1-Day Regional Summer Competition Camp
June 15: Los Angeles, CA
*This camp is open to all Kickers and Combo Players (Kicker/Punter) ONLY. Punters ONLY are encouraged to attend the NEW Punt Only Camps run by Chris Sailer Kicking’s own Aaron Perez (The Punt Factory).
*All athletes in attendance will be ranked based on performance at this camp.

July
Rising Seniors Invitational
July 11-12: Los Angeles, CA
*This camp is an INVITE ONLY Camp
*This camp is open to invited Kickers, Punters and Combo Players (Kicker/Punter) in the Class of 2021.
*This camp is for Athletes & PARENTS! There will be tons of parental involvement.
*All athletes in attendance will be ranked based on performance at this camp.

TOP 12 Invitational
July 13-15: Los Angeles, CA
*This camp is an INVITE ONLY Camp
*This camp is open to Kickers, Punters and Combo Players (Kicker/Punter) invited by Chris Sailer. *20 Athletes will be invited from Vegas XXXV (See above), 20 Athletes will be invited from Vegas XXXVI (See above) & 5 Wild Cards will be invited per Chris Sailer.

Underclassmen Invitational
July 16-17: Los Angeles, CA
*This camp is an INVITE ONLY Camp
*This camp is open to invited Kickers, Punters and Combo Players (Kicker/Punter) in the Classes of 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025.
*The Freshman All-Americans for the FBU Freshman All-American Game in FL will be selected at this camp (Class of 2024)
*This camp is for Athletes & PARENTS! There will be tons of parental involvement.
*All athletes in attendance will be ranked based on performance at this camp.

August
Season

September – December
1-Day Regional Fall Competition Camps
September 27: Boston, MA
October 4: Charlotte, NC
October 18: Seattle, WA
October 25: Los Angeles, CA
November 15: Dallas, TX
December 6: Chicago, IL
December 13: Atlanta, GA
December 20: San Francisco, CA
*All listed camps are open to all Kickers and Combo Players (Kicker/Punter) ONLY. Punters ONLY are encouraged to attend the NEW Punt Only Camps run by Chris Sailer Kicking’s own Aaron Perez (The Punt Factory).
*All athletes in attendance will be ranked based on performance at ALL listed camps.

Description of Camps:
1-Day Fall, Spring & Summer Competition Camps: These are a 1-Day Camps. Camp includes instruction, video analysis, competition, evaluation and national rankings with Chris Sailer Kicking. These are our most popular all around camps. Camps run from 8:30 – 5:00. Registration is open to Kickers & Combo Players (Kicker/Punter). Registrations are accepted on a first come, first serve basis. There is great value for all ages and skill levels.

Las Vegas Events: These are a 2-Day Camps. Both January & May are set up exactly the same way. Both are equally important. If you want to be the best, attend both. These are THE MOST IMPORTANT camps of the year. Camp includes instruction, competition, evaluation and national rankings. The Vegas Events off the the ultimate exposure. The Las Vegas Events are where the All-Americans are selected for the All-American Bowl on NBC & Polynesian All-American Bowl. The Las Vegas Events are where kickers and punters are selected to attend the TOP 12 Invitation only camp. Registrations are accepted on a first come, first serve basis. There is great value for all ages and skill levels.

Arrive Friday. January Event ends at 6:00 PM on Sunday. May Event ends at 3:30 PM on Sunday. Open to 8th Graders, Freshman, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors, Junior College and 4-Year Transfers Kickers, Punters & Combo Players (Kicker/Punter).

Underclassmen Invitational Camp: This is a 2-Day Camp. Open to Sophomores, Freshman, 8th Graders, 7th Graders and sometimes 6th Graders. This camp is designed for both the specialists & THEIR PARENTS. Camp time is spent equally on the filed and in the classroom. This camp will educate you for years to come from A-Z when it comes to the world of kicking and punting. Camp includes instruction, competition, classroom seminars, evaluation and national rankings. This is an Invite Only camp. You will receive an invitation directly from Chris Sailer. The camp is held in Los Angeles, CA.

Rising Seniors Invitational Camp: This is a 2-Day Camp. Open to Rising Seniors. This camp is designed for both the specialists & THEIR PARENTS. Camp time is spent equally on the filed and in the classroom. This camp will educate you for years to come from A-Z when it comes to the world of kicking and punting. Camp includes instruction, competition, classroom seminars, evaluation and national rankings. This is an Invite Only camp. You will receive an invitation directly from Chris Sailer. The camp is held in Los Angeles, CA.

The TOP 12 Camp: This is a 2-Day Camp. This is an Invite Only Camp. The only way to get invited to this camp is to attend the Las Vegas Events. January = 20 Kickers/Punters will be selected. May = 20 additional Kickers/Punters will be selected. 5 Wild Cards will be selected per Chris Sailer. This camp is the best of the best. There is no other camp like this one. The TOP 12 will be selected on site during camp. This camp should be your #1 goal! Camp is held in Los Angeles, CA.

College Camp: This is a 2-Day Camp. Graduating Seniors, Junior College, 4-Year College Kickers, Punters and Combo Players (Kicker/Punter) are eligible to attend this camp. This is the ultimate training camp geared toward getting your ready for the upcoming season and the NFL.

PUNT ONLY CAMPS: Dates for 2020 are up online and ready to be purchased. Aaron Perez (The Punt Factory) will now lead camps for Punters. For those that just punt, all eyes will now be on YOU. For combo players, this is your time to learn and show off your punting ability…. this camp will give you a fair shot to be ranked properly as a punter in addition to your kicking ranking.
*All listed camps are open to all Punters and Combo Players (Kicker/Punter) that want to work on their punting game. Kickers ONLY are encouraged to attend the the traditional Spring, Summer and Fall Camps.
*All athletes in attendance will be ranked based on performance at ALL listed camps.

Notes:
When prioritizing camps, Vegas Events should always come first.

All camps offer instruction, competition, evaluation and national rankings.

Highlight videos are available at the 1-Day Regional Camps, Las Vegas Events and Invite Camps.

Every camp has SOLD OUT for the past 16 years. Register early.

This might seem like we are asking a lot of you. You are right, we are. An opportunity to play college football or perhaps in the NFL is HUGE. We will give you that opportunity. The harder you work, the more time you invest, the reality of reaching your goals will come true. It is very competitive out there. Those who work the hardest and understand the process stay one step ahead of the game. See you at a Chris Sailer Kicking camp soon!

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2019 TX Summer Camp Recap – Reis Vernon Does It Again!

Tanner Cragun, Tabor Allen, Mason Shipley & Reis Vernon
Final Round Video – Vernon Wins It

The 2019 Chris Sailer Kicking Summer Tour continued this past Saturday in Dallas, TX. This summer Chris Sailer and Rubio Long Snapping will run 11 camps in the states of CA, IL, SC, NJ, NC and GA. Over 1000 Kickers, Punters and Long Snappers will be in attendance in what is set to be one of the biggest summers in Chris Sailer Kicking history. Many of the nation’s best gathered in Dallas on July 29th ready to get after it. Take a look at the results…

Overall Camp ChampionReis Vernon (2020, OK)
The Vegas XXXIII National Punting Champion, 2019 TX Spring Camp Punt Campion and TOP 12 Camp Invitee continued to dominate Chris Sailer Kicking camp competitions. He was once again stellar in Dallas. He won the punt competition by averaging 45+ yards, with 4.4+ hang time. He won the overall championship by staying consistent and knocking out top national prospects one at a time. Reis is a big time D1 Punting prospect. He is also a legitimate 5-Star Kicking prospect. He has all the tools to be a phenomenal D1 player. OFFER NOW!!!

Vegas XXXIII National Punting Champion Reis Vernon

Field Goal ChampionTanner Cragun (2020, TX)
The TOP 12 Camp Invitee was once again superb this past Saturday. He went 8-8 on Field Goal in one of the major Field Goal Competitions winning it with a 59-yarder. Tanner gets the ball up extremely well off the ground and has 60+ yard range. He is also outstanding on kickoff. He averages 70 yards, with 4.0+ hang time. Tanner is a big time competitor that is ready to play D1 college football. OFFER NOW!!!

Field Goal ChampionTabor Allen (2020, TX)
The longtime Chris Sailer Kicking Kicker is by far one of the best competitors in America. He always seems to win a major competition at every camp. The TOP 12 Camp Invitee had another impressive performance. He won a major Field Goal Competition by going 7-7 with a long of 57 yards. He has a powerful leg and makes kicks with ease from 55+ yards out. His biggest strength is his kickoffs. He hits a major D1 level ball. Tabor averages 70+ yards with big hang time. He has a bright future. OFFER NOW!!!

Kickoff ChampionMason Shipley (2020, TX)
Mason had by far his best performance yet at a Chris Sailer Kicking camp. He was on fire from the start of camp all the way through the end. He won the Kickoff Competition by averaging 70+ yards with 4.0+ hang time. His best ball measured 73 yards, with 4.08 hang time. He was also fantastic on field goal. Mason is smooth and accurate off the ground. He is also a top national Punting prospect. He averages 40+ yards, with 4.4+ hang time. One of the best combo players in America. OFFER NOW!!!

Class of 2019 Standouts: Aleric Hernandez

Class of 2020 Standouts: Reis Vernon, Tanner Cragun, Tabor Allen, Mason Shipley, Reed Kieny, Alejandro Chavarria, Cage Jones, Curtis Falkenburg, Josh Thatcher, Kyler DeRemer, Ricardo Campos, Riley Nuzzo, IIlijah Romero, Jackson Mueller, Jacob Dunne, Jacob Scott, Palmer McColl, Ralph Fawaz.

Class of 2021 Standouts: Joseph McFadden, Alex Auer, Drake Tabor, Francisco Castillo, Joshua Click, Aidan Mutch, Antonio Onofre’, Brad Larson, Brad Talley, Caleb Phillips, Christian Pavon, Ethan Wood, Jack Gaster, Joshua Montemayor, Miguel Alvarado.

Class of 2022 Standouts: Carter Brown, Christian Avelar, Evangelos Moros, Ian Scannell, Jacob Hoelzle, Talon Cope, Zachary Knox.

Class of 2023 Standouts: Brandon Perez, Tyler White, Cash Cooper, Quinn Wieland.

Future Star: Josh Ivey

The 2019 Chris Sailer Kicking Summer Tour will continue with upcoming camp in Chicago, IL (July 8), College Camp for 4-Year K/P’s in Los Angeles, CA (July 12-14), TOP 12 Camp in Los Angeles, CA (July 15-17), Underclassmen Invitational in Los Angeles, CA (July 18-19), New Jersey (July 21), Charlotte, NC (July 27), San Francisco, CA (July 28) and Atlanta, GA (July 28). Chris Sailer Kicking will also be running the FBU TOP Gun Camp in Rock Hill, SC (July 11-12). At this camp Chris Sailer will select the Adidas FBU Freshman All-Americans (Class of 2023), NBC All-American Bowl All-Americans (Class of 2020) & the Polynesian Bowl All-Americans (Class of 2020).

To register for all Chris Sailer Kicking Camps, visit ChrisSailerKicking.com

To register for FBU TOP GUN, call 973-366-5027.

To be the best, train and compete with the best! #TeamSailer

To register for TOP GUN, Call 973-336-5027

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Introducing the Second 20 2019 TOP 12 Camp Invitees!

Nearly 400 specialists attended Vegas XXXIV May 11-12, 2019. Talent from over 40 states and 3 countries attended the most popular camp in the world for Kickers, Punters & Long Snappers. The 34rd event in Las Vegas was a tremendous success. As always the #1 goal of all recruits in attendance is to make the prestigious exposure list known as the TOP 12. Here are just a few names that are part of this exclusive fraternity… Justin Tucker, Dan Bailey, JK Scott, Bryan Anger, Ryan Allen, Ryan Succop, Kai Forbath, Tress Way, Bradley Pinion, Logan Cooke, Randy Bullock, Ka’imi Fairbairn, Cody Parkey, Dustin Hopkins, Blair Walsh, Colby Wadman. The list goes on and on.

I am proud to announce the 2nd 20 TOP 12 Camp Invitees that will attend the TOP 12 Camp (July 15-17, 2019). *in alphabetical order.

Bert Auburn (2021, TX)
Daniel Bethel (2021, TN)
Andres Borregales (2021, FL)
Noah Burnette (2020, NC)
Tanner Cragun (2020, TX)
Fabien Guillen (2020, CA)
Conor Hunt (2020, HI)
Dante Jackson (2020, CA)
David Kemp (2021, KS)
RJ Lopez (2020, CA)
Quinn Maretzki (2020, HI)
Marshall Nichols (2021, GA)
Everett Ornstein (2020, TX)
Isaac Riffle (2020, NC)
Carson Roberts (2020, TX)
Brenden Segovia (2021, CA)
Gianni Smith (2020, CA)
Evan Warren (2020, MD)
Paxton Winders (JC, CA)
Carson Zilmer (2020, AZ)

These 20 Kickers / Punters are clearly well deserving of the honor of being selected to attend the 2019 TOP 12 Camp. They should be commended on their accomplishments. I understand that many other tremendous kicking and punting specialists in attendance were also deserving and can state their case as to why they are deserving over the first 20 selected. In the end, these choices were made based on several factors and ultimately the decision of Chris Sailer.

1st Alternates (in alphabetical order)
Ben D’aquilla (2020, CA)
Tommy Day (2021, TN)
Land Gebhard (2020, MS)
Parker Hannon (2020, GA)
CeJ Jones (2020, GA)
Reed Kieny (2020, TX)
Sergio Listo (JC, OH)
Anthony Meader (2020, CA)
Brett Money (2020, NM)
Hayden Olsen (2020, GA)
Kevin Thibodeaux (2020, OH)
*Alternates will be selected if for any reason any of the 40 selected cannot attend.

*The 5 Wild Card Selections will be made in the coming weeks. Wild Cards selections are open to ANYONE deserving.

The second 20 selected will join the first 20 selected & 5 wild cards to make up the TOP 12 Camp where all 45 will compete for TOP 12 Honors!

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2019 GA Spring Camp – Taylor Goettie Dominates!

The 2019 Chris Sailer Kicking Spring Camp Tour is officially underway. Over the next 2 months 1000+ participants will attend Chris Sailer Kicking / Rubio Long Snapping camps in CA, TX, NC, GA, IL, WA, NJ, AZ & WA on the road to Vegas XXXIV (May 11-12). Instruction, competition, evaluation & national rankings will take place at each one of these camps. The ultimate goal is an invitation to the prestigious TOP 12 Camp that will take place in Los Angeles, CA on July 15-17.

The 2019 GA Spring Camp was absolutely loaded with talent. Nearly 200 specialists from 20+ states were in attendance ready to learn and compete. Take a look at the results…

Overall Camp ChampionTaylor Goettie (TR, GA)
Taylor continues to prove that he has what it takes to compete at any level. The transfer Punter was excellent from start to finish. He averages 45+ yards with 4.3+ hang time. He also shows the ability to hit a big time D1 ball. Taylor is an experienced and confident young man that will step in and contribute at the next level. He has 3 years to play 2.

Taylor Goettie, Champion

Field Goal ChampionHayden Olsen (2020, GA)
Hayden had his best performance at at Chris Sailer Kicking camp to date. He has been coming to camps since he was in the 6th Grade. Hayden is really starting to come into his own. He hits a great ball off the ground on field goal. On this day he went 7-7 with a long of 52 yards to win the major field goal competition. He also hit some excellent kickoffs. College football is in his future.

Kickoff ChampionCaleb Myers (2020, TN)
Caleb put on a fantastic camp. He won the major kickoff competition by hitting several balls 70+ yards with 4.0 hang time. Caleb was also dominant on field goal. He is a great looking athlete with one of the strongest legs in the nation. He is showing marked improvement from camp to camp. With this top performance, he has earned a 5-Star Chris Sailer Kicking Rating.

Top NewcomerEvan McGuire (2020, GA)
Evan stood out immediately from the start of camp and never looked back. The 6’4” lefty hits a pure ball off the ground. The ball gets up quick and he easily has 55+ yard range. His kickoffs are D1 ready right now. He averages 65+ yards with 4.0+ hang time. His best ball on the day traveled 68 yards with 4.23 hang time. Evan is also a talented Punter. He is a D1 recruit without a doubt.

Evan McGuire, Class of 2020

Class of 2019 Standouts: Taylor Goettie, Zack Nicholson, Augustin Navarro

Class of 2020 Standouts: Hayden Olsen, Caleb Myers, Evan McGuire, Brock Travelstead, Jude Kelley, Nolan McCord, Charlie Pollock, Christian Mathers, Evan Warren, Parker Hannon, Ezra King, Isaac Riffle, Jackson Kennedy, Jonmichael Elliott, Kyle Garzon, Lane Gilchrest, Luke Jenkins, Mitchell Gallucio, Nick Hill, Payton Broaddus, Richie Pekmezian, Skyler Wilson, Tanner Robbins, Ty Sherman, Wesley Pahl, Zach Grindle, Alex Romulo, Alex Hood, John Ellis Murrah, Zack Robbins, Zeke Rankin.

Class of 2021 Standouts: Kade Hensley, Tommy Day, Daniel Bethel, Marshall Nichols, Zane Smith, Connor Wood, Braeden Haynes, Dalton McGowan, Josh Lopez, Tyson Giles, Alex Papadakos, Conor Cummins, Leonardo Zuazo, Korben Waldrop, Caleb Bonesteel, David Jenrath, David Rive Vales, Pearson Bates.

Class of 2022 Standouts: Colton Boomer, Luke Brown, Trey Stephens, Will Peltz, Philip Burnett, Scott Swalley III, Walker Thorsen.

Future Stars: Harrison Brooks, Christian Silverstein, Justin Long, Guillermo Rive Vales, Owen Botts.

The 2019 Chris Sailer Kicking Spring Camp Tour will finish up in Los Angeles, CA (Sunday May 5) & Vegas XXXIV in Las Vegas, NV (May 11-12, 2019).

Visit ChrisSailerKicking.com to register and for more information. To be the best, train and compete with the best! #TeamSailer

Did you know that 50+ K/P’s that have attended Vegas Events have now signed NFL Contracts!

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So You Didn’t Make TOP 12, What Now?

For the past few weeks, you have been waiting anxiously to see if you were going to be selected to the TOP 12 Camp. When the first 20 selections were announced, 20 kickers / punters were ecstatic. Hundreds of others were upset, frustrated, angry, etc…. rightfully so. As athletes and competitors the desire to succeed should run deep.

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 camp this summer. Any single athlete that has been there (scholarship Kickers / Punters, 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. Your opportunity is waiting for you in Las Vegas. VEGAS XXXIV

At Vegas XXXIV, I will choose 20 additional TOP 12 Camp Invitees.  They will join the first 20 selected at the Invite Only TOP 12 Camp this summer.   This is a true invite only camp. I do NOT just hand out invites to get people to come to it. That would give me no credibility. I choose the best because they are the best. They will represent the TOP 12 and Chris Sailer Kicking forever.

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…..

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Introducing the First 20 2019 TOP 12 Camp Invitees!

Well over 500 specialists attended Vegas XXXIII January 19-20, 2019. Talent from over 40 states and 3 countries attended the most popular camp in the world for Kickers, Punters & Long Snappers. The 33rd event in Las Vegas was a tremendous success. As always the #1 goal of all recruits in attendance is to make the prestigious exposure list known as the TOP 12. Here are just a few names that are part of this exclusive fraternity… Justin Tucker, Dan Bailey, JK Scott, Bryan Anger, Ryan Allen, Ryan Succop, Kai Forbath, Tress Way, Bradley Pinion, Logan Cooke, Randy Bullock, Ka’imi Fairbairn, Cody Parkey, Dustin Hopkins, Blair Walsh, Colby Wadman. The list goes on and on.

I am proud to announce the 1st 20 TOP 12 Camp Invitees that will attend the TOP 12 Camp (July 15-17, 2019). *in alphabetical order

Tabor Allen (2020, TX)

Vegas XXXIII Accomplishments: Class of 2020 Kickoff Champion, hit a 75 yard 4.04 kickoff Saturday.

Past Chris Sailer Kicking Camp Accomplishments: 2017 Underclassmen Invitational Class of 2020 Kickoff Champion, 2017 Underclassmen Invitational Class of 2020 Field Goal Last Man Standing Champion, 2018 TX Summer Camp Kickoff Champion, 2018 TX Summer Camp Overall Champion.

Triston Brown (JC, CA)

Vegas XXXIII Accomplishments: Saturday Last Man Standing Punting Champion, Junior College/Transfer Punting Champion, Punt Competition Finalist.

Past Chris Sailer Kicking Camp Accomplishments: Hit multiple 5.0+ hang time punts at the 2018 CA Fall Camp.

Josh Bryan (2021, CA)

Vegas XXXIII Accomplishments: Finished 3rd in the Kickoff Competition. Hit multiple 70+ 4.0+ kickoffs Saturday. Hits one of the cleanest balls off the ground on field goal and gets more height on his ball than anyone in the country.

Past Chris Sailer Kicking Camp Accomplishments: 2018 Vegas XXXI Class of 2021 Field Goal Last Man Standing Champion, 2018 Vegas XXXI Class of 2021 Kickoff Champion, 2018 Vegas XXXI Class of 2021 Punt Champion, 2018 Vegas XXXII Class of 2021 Kickoff Champion, 2018 Underclassmen Invitational Class of 2021 Punt Champion, 2018 Underclassmen Invitational Field Goal Finalist, 2018 Underclassmen Invitational Overall Field Goal Champion, 2018 TOP 12 Camp Invitee.

Tommy Christakos (2020, AZ)

Vegas XXXIII Accomplishments: Hit multiple 70+ 4.0+ kickoffs Saturday, Nailed a 53 yard pressure field goal to earn TOP 12 Spot, Finished 7th Kickoff Competition, Finished 5th Field Goal Competition, Field Goal Finalist.

Past Chris Sailer Kicking Accomplishments: Was a star at youth camps. Currently holds scholarship offers from: Offers: Arizona, Arizona State, CAL, Iowa State, Utah, Memphis, San Diego State, Harvard, Princeton, Yale, Air Force, Northern Arizona, Southern Utah.

Holt Cloninger (2020, NC)

Vegas XXXIII Accomplishments: Saturday Group 2 (Class of 2020) Field Goal Last Man Standing Champion, Finished 10th Kickoff Competition.

Past Chris Sailer Kicking Accomplishments: 2017 Vegas XXIX Class of 2020 Field Goal Champion, 2017 Vegas XXIX Class of 2020 Punt Champion, 2017 NC Summer Camp Field Goal Champion, 2018 Vegas XXXII Punt Finalist, 2018 TOP 12 Camp Invitee, 2018 TOP 12 Day 1 Class of 2020 Field Goal Champion, 2018 TOP 12 Day 1 Field Goal Champion.

Clay D’amico (JC, CA)

Vegas XXXIII Accomplishments: Hit multiple 70+ 4.0+ Kickoffs Saturday, Hits one of the cleanest field goals in the nation.

Past Chris Sailer Kicking Accomplishments: 2018 Vegas XXXI Field Goal Finalist, 2018 Vegas XXXI Punt Finalist, 2018 TOP 12 Camp Invitee, 2018 TOP 12 Camp Day 1 Field Goal Champion, 2018 TOP 12 Selection.

Ronan Donnelly (2020, CA)

Vegas XXXIII Accomplishments: Hit multiple 70+ 4.0+ kickoffs Saturday, Hit a 66, 3.89 Kickoff Sunday, Hits one of the cleanest field goals off the ground in America.

Past Chris Sailer Kicking Accomplishments: 2018 CA Spring Camp Field Goal Champion, 2018 Vegas XXXII Class of 2020 Kickoff Champion, 2018 Vegas XXXII Field Goal Finalist, 2018 TOP 12 Camp Invitee, 2018 TOP 12 Camp Class of 2020 Kickoff Champion.

Kade Hensley (2021, TN)

Vegas XXXIII Accomplishments: National Kicking Champion, Class of 2021 Field Goal Champion, Field Goal Finalist, Punt Finalist.

Past Chris Sailer Kicking Accomplishments: Tremendous performance at the 2018 GA Fall Camp.

Jude Kelley (2020, GA)

Vegas XXXIII Accomplishments: Finished 13th Kickoff Competition, Finished 16th Punt Competition, Finished 5th Field Goal Competition, Field Goal Finalist.

Past Chris Sailer Kicking Accomplishments: 2018 Vegas XXXII Field Goal Finalist, 2018 GA Fall Camp Field Goal Champion, 2018 GA Fall Camp Overall Champion.

Race Mahlum (2020, CA)

Vegas XXXIII Accomplishments: Hit multiple 70+ 4.0+ Kickoffs Saturday, Finished 5th Field Goal Competition, Field Goal Finalist.

Past Chris Sailer Kicking Accomplishments: 2018 Vegas XXXII Class of 2020 Punt Champion, 2018 Vegas XXXII Punt Finalist, 2018 Underclassmen Invitational Class of 2020 Kickoff Champion.

John McConnell (2021, WV)

Vegas XXXIII Accomplishments: Saturday Group 1 (Class of 2021) Field Goal Last Man Standing Competition Champion, Finished 4th Kickoff Competition, Class of 2021 Punt Champion, Punt Finalist (Final 4).

Past Chris Sailer Kicking Accomplishments: Tremendous performance at the 2018 NC Summer Camp earning him the #1 Punting Ranking in the nation.

Jack Olsen (2020, IL)

Vegas XXXIII Accomplishments: Hit multiple 70+ 4.0+ Kickoffs Saturday, 2nd Place Kickoff Competition, 9th Place Punting Competition, Punt Finalist.

Past Chris Sailer Kicking Accomplishments: 2018 TOP 12 Camp Invitee, 2018 IL Summer Camp Kickoff Champion, 2019 Chris Sailer Kicking 3rd Team All-American, Holds scholarship offers from: Miami (OH), Illinois State.

Sam Rayborn (2020, AL)

Vegas XXXIII Accomplishments: Hit Multiple 70+ 4.0+ Kickoffs Saturday, 4th Place Kickoff Competition, Class of 2020 Punt Champion, Punt Finalist.

Past Chris Sailer Kicking Accomplishments: Tremendous performance at GA Fall Camp earning him top 10 national ranking as a Kicker & Punter.

Jake Seibert (2020, OH)

Vegas XXXIII Accomplishments: Hit multiple 70+ 4.0+ Kickoffs Saturday, Scored a 10 on Field Goal, Hits the biggest ball on Field Goal off the ground in the Class of 2020.

Past Chris Sailer Kicking Accomplishments: #1 Kicker in the nation. 2018 TOP 12 Camp Invitee, 2018 TOP 12 Field Goal Last Man Standing Champion, 2018 TOP 12 Selection.

Matthew Shipley (2020, GA)

Vegas XXXIII Accomplishments: 5th Place Punting Competition, Punt Finalist, Hit a 4.9 Punt Saturday, Hit the biggest kickoff (Class of 2020) of the day Saturday 70+ 4.26, Hits one of the best D1 balls off the ground on Field Goal in America.

Past Chris Sailer Kicking Accomplishments: Tremendous performance at the 2018 TX Fall Camp earning him top national Kicking & Punting rankings.

Cameron Shirkey (2020, OH)

Vegas XXXIII Accomplishments: Hit several 70+ 4.0+ Kickoffs Saturday, Hit a 68 yard 3.84 Kickoff Sunday, Hits one of the cleanest ball off the ground on Field Goal in the nation.

Past Chris Sailer Kicking Accomplishments: 2017 NC Spring Camp Field Goal Champion, 2018 IL Fall Camp Kickoff Champion, 2018 IL Fall Camp Overall Champion.Brock Travelstead (2020, GA)

Vegas XXXIII Accomplishments: Saturday Group 4 (Class of 2020) Field Goal Last Man Standing Champion, 8th Place Kickoff Competition, 7th Place Punting Competition, 5th Place Field Goal Competition, Field Goal Finalist, Punt Finalist.

Past Chris Sailer Kicking Accomplishments: Selected by Chris Sailer Kicking for the 2016 Class of 2020 FBU All-American Game, 2015 FBU Atlanta Youth MVP, 2016 Chris Sailer Kicking Most Improved Award (Class of 2020), 2017 Vegas XXIX Class of 2020 Kickoff Champion, 2018 Chris Sailer Kicking 1st Team All-American, Hold Scholarship offers from: South Alabama, Tennessee Chattanooga.

Reis Vernon (2020, OK)

Vegas XXXIII Accomplishments: National Punting Champion, 3rd Place Punting Competition, Punt Finalist.

Past Chris Sailer Kicking Accomplishments: 2018 Underclassmen Invitational Day 1 Field Goal Champion, 2018 Underclassmen Invitational Day 1 Punt Champion, 2018 Underclassmen Invitational Overall Punt Champion.

JJ Wadas (2020, IN)

Vegas XXXIII Accomplishments: Nailed a 53 yard pressure field goal to earn TOP 12 Spot, Hit multiple 70+ 4.0+ Kickoffs Saturday, Finished 16th Kickoff Competition, Hit 67 Yard 4.03 Kickoff Sunday.

Past Chris Sailer Kicking Accomplishments: 2017 Vegas XXIX Class of 2020 Field Goal Champion, 2018 Vegas XXXI Class of 2020 Field Goal Champion, 2018 Vegas XXXI Field Goal Finalist, 2018 IL Fall Camp Field Goal Champion.

James Williams (2020, GA)

Vegas XXXIII Accomplishments: Class of 2020 Punt Champion, Punt Finalist (Final 4), Hit multiple 70+ 4.0+ Kickoffs Saturday.

Past Chris Sailer Kicking Accomplishments: 2017 GA Summer Camp Field Goal Champion, 2017 GA Summer Camp Overall Champion, 2017 Underclassmen Invitational Punt Finalist, 2017 GA Fall Camp Field Goal Champion, 2018 Vegas XXXI Class of 2020 Field Goal Champion, 2018 Vegas XXXI Field Goal Finalist, 2018 Vegas XXXI Class of 2020 Punt Champion, 2018 Vegas XXXI Punt Finalist, 2018 TOP 12 Camp Invitee, 2018 GA Summer Camp Field Goal Champion, 2018 GA Summer Camp Overall Champion.These 20 Kickers / Punters are clearly well deserving of the honor of being selected to attend the 2019 TOP 12 Camp. They should be commended on their accomplishments. I understand that many other tremendous kicking and punting specialists in attendance were also deserving and can state their case as to why they are deserving over the first 20 selected. In the end, as always explained, these choices were made based on several factors and ultimately the decision of Chris Sailer.

Are you disappointed that you weren’t selected? There are two ways to go about it. You can either 1). Complain, quit and blame others for the decision, or 2). Continue to work harder than ever getting ready for Vegas XXXIV (May 11-12, 2019) and prove that you belong among the elite. Chris Sailer Kicking will select 20 more Kickers / Punters to attend the TOP 12 Camp at Vegas XXXIII. See you soon at the greatest camp on earth…. Vegas.

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

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

PUNTERS:
1. Seth Vernon

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2. Carson Olivas

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KICKERS:
1.  Clay D’amico

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2. Corey Lewis

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3. Kyle Sentkowski

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2018 TX Fall Camp Recap – Noah Rauschenberg is the Real Deal!

The Road to Vegas XXXIII continued with a stop in Dallas, TX on Sunday November 18. The largest fall camp to date boasted many of the nation’s best. Well over 100 specialists from 10 plus states were in attendance ready to learn and compete at the highest level. The talent was off the charts. Many in attendance will challenge for a TOP 12 spot at Vegas XXXIII in January. The competitions were beyond competitive. Take a look at the results.

2018 TX Fall Camp

Overall ChampionNoah Rauschenberg (2019, OK)
The TOP 12 Selection, TOP 12 Camp Kickoff Champion and now 2-Time TX Champion had another outstanding performance. He won a major field goal and kickoff competition. Noah went 9-9 with a long of 57 yards on field goal. He averaged 70+ yards with 4.0+ hang time on kickoff. He also punted very well. Noah is the absolute best uncommitted high prospect remaining in the Class of 2019. He will dominate the college level. OFFER NOW!!!

Noah Rauschenberg… OFFER NOW!!!

Field Goal Champion – Gino Garcia (2019, TX)
Gino was simply outstanding at his first Chris Sailer Kicking camp. He won a major field goal competition by going 8-8 on field goal with a long of 57 yards. He also advanced into the finals round on kickoff. Gino has a strong leg and kicks with nice technique and consistency. He is a competitor that does very well under pressure. Look for Gino to dominate Vegas XXXIII. College football is in his future.

Kickoff Champion – Seth Keller (JC, TX)
Seth was solid from the start to end. He won the a major kickoff competition by driving the ball deep into the end zone with nice hang time. He was also clutch on field goal. Seth hits a clean ball and has 55+ yard range. He proved very quickly that he is a top junior college prospect. Seth has all the tools to take his game to the 4-year college level.

Punt ChampionMicah Hertz (2019, CA)
Micah had his third straight excellent performance at a 2018 Chris Sailer Kicking Fall Camp. On this day he won a major punt competition by averaging 40+ yards with 4.3 hang time. Micah continues to prove that he is one of the most consistent punters in America. He is also very strong kicker. He does a great job on both field goal and kickoff. Micah is going to make a fine addition to a college football program.

Punt Champions: Micah Hertz & Cody Waddell

Punt Champion – Cody Waddell (TR, TX)
Cody is a big, tall, strong and athletic punter. He won a major punt competition by defeating many strong punters in head to head competitions. He shows that he can hit a D1 level ball. With continued hard work he will compete at the FBS level. The tools are there to be very successful. I look forward to seeing what the future holds for Cody.

Class of 2019 Standouts: Noah Rauschenberg, Micah Hertz, Gino Garcia, Seth Keller, Cody Waddell, Daniel Esparza, Aaron Dozier, Alan Rodriguez, Alan Guerrieri, Aleric Hernandez, Austin Dennis, Cole Miller, Erik Michel, Ethan Schroeder, Grant Shaw, Pedro Yeverino, Sawyer Evans, Ty Warwick

Class of 2020 Standouts: Tabor Allen, Jake Ruiz, Reis Vernon, Sam Massick, Rhett Thruman, Aidan Schiefer, Andrew Espindola, Anthony Ziegler, Brandon Peskin, Carlos Villagomez, Carson Roberts, Chris Clark, Colby McBerty, Colin Campbell, Curtis Falkenburg, Elliot Glatman, Grayson Norwood, Landon Brankvik, Mason Shipley, Matthew Shipley, Nico Ledesma, Noah Sedam, Reed Kieny, Rich McDermott, Tanner Cragun, Zack Lafargue

Class of 2021 Standouts: Joseph McFadden, Bert Auburn, Francisco Castillo, Aaron Wagaman, David Kemp, Ethan Spearman, Hays McCannon, Joshua Levin, Keaton Huff, Michael DeMirjyn, Roberto Diaz, Ty Reid

Class of 2022 Standouts: Christian Alvelar, Daniel Campuzano, Hampton Hile, Jake Krause, Kylan Dupre, Nolan Krinsky, Brynden Southworth

Future Stars: Ethan Brumgard, Cameron Posada, Clark Lemmermann, Kyle Lemmermann

The 2018 Chris Sailer Kicking Fall Camp Tour will continue with stops in Atlanta, GA (December 2), Phoenix, AZ (December 2), Chicago, IL (December 9) & Los Angeles , CA (January 13). The road all leads to Las Vegas, NV for Vegas XXXIII where the world’s best will compete for an in invitation to the prestigious TOP 12 camp. For more information on the above recruits and future camp information visit www.ChrisSailerKicking.com

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I’m a Senior, What Should I Do In November?

5 Easy Tips For The Class of 2019 To Get Ahead In Recruiting – November

1. Stop panicking.  We are still very early in the recruiting process.  Less that 5% of the class of 2019 (K/P) have made college commitments.  Less than 10% of the class of 2019 (K/P) have been offered any sort of college opportunity.  Note, there are many waves of recruiting.  Recruiting will last all the way through August when fall camps officially begin for the upcoming college football season.

2. Take unofficial visits as often as possible.  An unofficial visit simply means that you have to pay for the visit yourself.   Getting on campus is the best way to show a college football program genuine interest.  Sending emails, making phone calls, direct messaging on social media, etc. simply isn’t enough anymore.  A coach will know that you have a real interest once you make the effort to get on campus.

3. Start to narrow down your search to universities and colleges that are realistic options.  This includes level of football (FBS, FCS, D2, D3, NAII, JC, etc.), level of academics, region of the country, etc.  Stop targeting D1 football programs if you are not a D1 recruit.  Stop targeting high academic institutions if you have a 2.0 GPA.  Find schools that will reciprocate interest in you and opportunities will follow.

READ THIS BLOG ON HOW SCHOOLS RECRUIT

4. Ask for an opportunity, not a scholarship.  Every college coach in America knows that you would like to be offered a scholarship.  When you ask for a scholarship, this turns them off.  You are basically limiting communication opportunity.  When you ask for an opportunity to be on the team, coaches will be receptive.  You are opening a door for communication.  The goal in recruiting is to create options.  Offers of any kind, create buzz, which create more options.  Scholarship vs. Preferred Walk On offers will take care of itself in the end.

5. Get ready for XXXIII (January 19-20, 2019).  The biggest mistake made these days is thinking that recruiting for seniors is already over by this time.  In fact, it is the exact opposite.  90% of Kickers / Punters in this class will be recruited heavily during this time of year.  It will be feeding frenzy.  National Letter of Intent Day (NLI) is in early February.  Vegas takes place this time of year for this reason.  College coaches pay a tremendous amount of attention to the Vegas results and post Vegas rankings.  Scholarships offers and preferred walk on opportunities will be won this weekend in Vegas.

THIS IS WHAT VEGAS LOOKS LIKE! SEE YOU THERE….

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