Developing the High School Kicker & Punter

Some of the most exciting and scary moments of a high school football game usually surround one player on your team, the young man who handles your extra points, field goals, kickoffs and/or punts. These plays usually have the coach’s heart somewhere in his throat, but if you stop to think about it, how much practice time have you devoted to this young man on his kicking mechanics and game preparation? As a special teams and kicking coach, I understand that most high school football programs don’t have the luxury of having a coach whose sole responsibility or job is to work with the kickers. If you do have this luxury, then great! If not, then understand it is important to give these players a specific program and practice schedule that will help them achieve their goals for the season. It is important to establish a routine that the kickers can follow from the first day of training