Chicago Spring Kicking Camp '08 was a great experience. Weather was amazing, facility was great, and 40 campers who attended learned a lot. Coach to camper ratio was below 1 to 5 again. Check out our pictures section for action shots. Chicago Spring Kicking Camp will be back at

North Park University in mid May 2009.

Kickers          Punters          Snappers

 After the success of the Pekin Winter Kicking Camp at Dragons Dome where we had 50 campers and still maintained our goal of a 1 to 5 coach to camper ratio, we are excited to bring our staff to downtown Chicago and kick some footballs with you outside (finally!!!).

If you are a kicker, punter or a snapper who wants to improve his skills and learn what it takes to become all-conference, all-state, college or a professional athlete,

THIS CAMP IS FOR YOU.

My staff and I will teach you the skills and training methods that we have been working on and coaching for years. Snappers will have the opportunity work with our snapping coach, Chris Horton, for an entire day on Sunday. Everyone on my staff is able to teach and demonstrate skills effectively.

Kicking Instruction will be conducted on May 24th while punting and snapping will be taught on May 25th.  You can sign up for one day only or both days for a discounted rate.

Our camps are very organized and every minute has a purpose.

For those of you looking to Kick, Punt or Snap in College, we are always looking for you. This is why we conclude each camp with a Competition Event where we evaluate one athlete at a time while charting and filming kicks that we will use for recruiting purposes.  

Staff:

Assistant Coaches:

We intend to bring in as many assistant coaches as we need in order to provide a significant amount of individual attention. Our assistant coaches are mostly Big 10 Conference starting kickers and punters. At our last Illinois camp, assistant coaches were from...

You will learn...

• how to make a perfect contact on field goals, punts, and kickoffs
• what habits and methods are a MUST in order to fullfill your potential
• how to kick under pressure
• how to find efficient and fluid steps for field goals, punts and kickoffs
• how to prepare for the game day and practice like a pro
  
• how to promote yourself to colleges
• how to instruct your snapper and holder to work with you as a unit
• what exercises increase foot speed
• snappers; how to increase snap consistency and speed; core explosiveness
• how to make a highlight dvd for college coaches, what you need to tell them, etc.

Each day will consist of...

• 2 on-the-field instructional kicking sessions
• individual video breakdown session
• competition/evaluation event

When:

Where: 

Cost:

1 day - $235             

2 days - $395

A $75 deposit is due at sign up.  The deposit reserves your spot.  Enrollment at all of our camps is limited in order to ensure the great coach to camper ratio that we provide. The remainder of the balance is due on the day of the camp.

• Refer us a camper and you will receive 1 Saturday Kicking Session for FREE

Camp Extras:

• Camp T-shirt
• Lunch - famous Chicago Style Pizza provided by Lou Malnati's
• Plyometric workout packet designed for increasing leg speed
• Bring your high school coach to the camp for free

Accommodations:

      You are responsible for booking your own hotel. I recommend getting a hotel closer to downtown rather than O'Hare Airport. It is easier to get to camp, hotels are nicer, and prices are comparable. Hotwire.com usually has excellent deals. Contact me at thekickingcoach@yahoo.com with any questions.

Sign up for the Chicago Kicking Camp