by Mike Farley | Jun 27, 2022 | Kicking 101
Where did all the straight on kickers go? It’s easy to see the photo above of Lou Groza, NFL Hall of Famer, and think that straight on kickers are an extinct breed, never to be seen on the face of earth again… None in the pros, and to my knowledge, there...
by Mike Farley | Jun 16, 2022 | Camp Info, Kicking 101
Eau Claire Campers Face 20+ mph Winds The night before our first camp of the season, Eau Claire experienced a wave of thunderstorms that brought driving rain, high winds, hail and even a tornado just to the south. The next morning, skies were clear and the sun...
by Mike Farley | Jun 14, 2022 | Advanced Training, Kicking 101, Punting 101
Kickers & Punters Stand at precisely midfield. Right in the midst of your school mascot. Kickers, place the ball in your holder and kick a field goal off the turf. That’s right, it’s a 60 yard kick. Punters, take your steps to punt from the 50 yard...
by Mike Farley | Jun 6, 2022 | Kicking 101
Choose what works for you The Ground Zero Tee has gained huge popularity in the past decade. It’s what all of the NFL kickers use to kick-off. It’s pretty much what every NCAA kicker uses to kickoff, and it’s become the tee of choice for high...
by Mike Farley | Jun 1, 2022 | Good Info
Listen to the Original Broadcast Saturday, May 28, 9:00am The Youth Sports Show on Milwaukee Radio Station 1250am THE FAN is hosted by longtime high school insider Mike McGivern (yes, he’s the brother of actor John McGivern). Each week, Mike highlights and...
