July 13- North Dakota NCS Football Kicking Camp

July 13- North Dakota NCS Football Kicking Camp

Join us, on Sunday, July 13, 2014, as Coach Chris Husby, and his staff at Special Teams Football Academy will be running it's North Dakota NCS (National Camp Series) Kicking, Punting and Snapping Camp at Shanley High School (5600 25th St South. Fargo, ND 58104) from 12:00-3:30 PM.  Registration starts at 11:30 PM.
 

This camp will be an (NCS) evaluation camp.  The camp will offer 3.5 hours of evaluation. 

We will run the specialists through a standardize test for specialists on Field Goals, Kickoffs, Punts and Long/Short Snaps.  The evaluation can be used for athletes that have interest in pursuing football at the collegiate level.  I like to refer to it as the ACT test for specialists.  For more information on how the camp runs read here.  Fun and competitive competitions will help you being your kicking game to the next level!

The NCS Evaluation are for specialists in grades 6th through 12th grade.  The 3 hour camp is open for specialists of all skill level. 

Each athlete that participates, will receive a rating that can be used to see how you stack up against your local and national peers.  Here is a link to see the current Seniors. You can use this to send to college coaches to help you find a university football program to play with.

Reserve a spot for the July 13th camp today: Sign Up.

Following the evaluation camp, Specialists can also sign up for a 3 hour Development and Instructional Camp (Registration Link Here).  The camp will approximately start at 4:00 PM, but start time may fluctuate depending on how long the evaluation camp runs.  Sign up for the instructional camp at this link: Details and Registration Here.
 

The National Camp Series' KIX (Kicking IndeX) Player Ratings are OBJECTIVELY based upon the data that they have collected for several years. Having been able to capture the statistics from their results for specialists in the kicking game, they rate our athletes in each of the following:

• Field Goals 
• Kick Off
• Punts
• Long Snaps

Using the Kix Rating System, campers have the opportunity to showcase their talent through the NCS charting layout. Any more information on the KIX system can be found here.

CAMP ITINERARY: (Subject to Change based on camp size)

• 11:30-12:00 PM Registration (Players receive shirts and Head shots taken)
• 12:00-12:15 PM Camp Welcome and Warm Up (Parents and Players)
• 12:15-3:30 PM NCS Evaluations (On Field)- Field Goals, Kickoffs, Punts and Long Snapping

• 4:00-7:00 PM Development and Instructional Camp  Register Here

 Learn more about why kickers love Special Teams Football Academy!

Reserve a spot today!  Sign Up Here.
 

If you'd like to schedule out a lesson or attend the camp, contact Chris at CoachHusby@gmail.com or 651-353-2660. 

We hope to see you there!   

Coach Chris Husby
Professional Kicking Coach and Owner
Special Teams Football Academy 
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June 1- Minnesota NCS Football Kicking Camp

June 1- Minnesota NCS Football Kicking Camp

Join us, on Sunday, June 1, 2014, as Coach Chris Husby, and his staff at Special Teams Football Academy will be running it's June NCS (National Camp Series) Kicking, Punting and Snapping Camp at Stillwater Area High School from 12:00-4:00 PM.  Registration starts at 12:30 PM.

It will be an (NCS) evaluation and instructional camp.  The instructional focus will be on preparing the Kicking/Punting/Snapping specialists for summer training. The camp will have 2.5 hours of evaluation and 90 minutes of instruction.  Specialists can also sign up for the INSTRUCTION ONLY CLINIC through the link below.  Reserve a spot for the June 1st camp today: Sign Up.
 

The NCS Evaluation are for specialist in grades 6th through 12th grade.  The Clinic is open for specialists of all ages. 

We will run the specialists through a standardize test for specialists on Field Goals, Kickoffs, Punts and Long/Short Snaps.  The evaluation can be used for athletes that have interest in pursuing football at the collegiate level.  I like to refer to it as the ACT test for specialists.  For more information on how the camp runs read here.

Each athlete that participates, will receive a rating that can be used to see how you stack up against your local and national peers.  Here is a link to see the current Seniors. 

Following the evaluation, there will be a free 90 minute clinic on K, P, LS for NCS camp participants.  The clinic will approximately starts at 2:30 PM, but may start up to 30 minutes earlier, depending on how fast the evaluations get done.  To Apply for just the Clinic, register here.

The National Camp Series' KIX (Kicking IndeX) Player Ratings are OBJECTIVELY based upon the data that they have collected for several years. Having been able to capture the statistics from their results for specialists in the kicking game, they rate our athletes in each of the following:

• Field Goals 
• Kick Off
• Punts
• Long Snaps

Using the Kix Rating System, campers have the opportunity to showcase their talent through the NCS charting layout. Any more information on the KIX system can be found here.

CAMP ITINERARY: (Subject to Change based on camp size)

• 11:30-12:00 PM Registration (Players receive shirts)
• 12:00-12:15 PM Camp Welcome & Warm Up (Parents & Players)
• 12:15-2:30 PM NCS Evaluations (On Field)
• 2:30-4:00 PM Instruction (Instruction & Drill work) 

 Learn more about why kickers love Special Teams Football Academy!

Reserve a spot today!  Sign Up Here.

If you'd like to schedule out a lesson or attend the camp, contact Chris at CoachHusby@gmail.com or 651-353-2660. 

We hope to see you there!   

Coach Chris Husby
Professional Kicking Coach and Owner
Special Teams Football Academy 
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Various College Recruiting Tips

 Various College Recruiting Tips 2014

Below is a list of short videos and articles about the College Recruiting Process.  Recruiting Tips range from Summer Tips, Social Media, Verbal Commitments, etc.

• 5 Things To Do This Summer In Recruiting  

• What are all the different types of camps? 

• Can I be recruited on an unofficial visit? 

• How should I approach coaches when I am at their camps?

• How binding is a verbal commitment from a player? (this is worth it to listen).   

• How important is it to keep all options open in the recruiting process?

• How athletically competitive is the Ivy League? 

• Prospective athletes "constantly" monitored on social media 
• Great Quote from article.  "We just decided this week to stop recruiting a handful of kids we really liked because of different things we saw on Twitter and Instagram," the Big Ten recruiter said.

• How much sleep do I need? 

• When going through the recruiting process remember this: Don't Blame Your Coach.  You need to be active in the college recruiting process. 

• Be Realistic: Less Than 1% Get a Full Ride

• Will attending combines help me in the recruiting process?

• What is grey shirting?

• What is green shirting?

• What is a game day visit?

• Is Junior College a Good Option?

• What is my high school coach's responsibility in the recruiting process? 

• How long should my highlight tape be?

• Do I need a highlight tape to be recruited? 

• At what division level can I compete?

• When does the recruiting process begin?

• What is Junior Day?

• How do coaches use Junior Days?  **Excellent video for anyone 

• Is Senior Year too late to be recruited?

• How important are academics in the recruiting process? 

• How long should I wait to follow up on a previous contact?

• How should I dress on a visit?

• Should I fill out every questionnaire I receive? 

• Playing multiple positions as a football specialist 

• Do I need to be a good student as a football Specialist?

• What do I need to know about recruiting as a football specialist?

• What should my highlight video include as a football specialist?  **Great video

For questions about the college recruiting process, to attend an Instructional or Evaluation Kicking Camp, lesson or Virtual e-Lesson, please contact Coach Husby at CoachHusby@gmail.com or call 651-353-2660.


Chris Husby
Professional Kicking Coach and Owner
Special Teams Football Academy 
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Central Minnesota Development Kicking Camp- July 12

Central Minnesota Development Kicking Camp

One Day Camp

July 12, 2014 (Saturday) 12:00-4:00 PM
Camp for Kickers, Punters and Snappers (And Holders).

Crosby Ironton High School

711 Poplar St.
Crosby, MN  56411  
(30 Miles North of Lake Mille Lacs) 

Reserve a spot today!

Camp for specialists at all skill level encouraged to attend at the High School, Youth, and Collegiate level.

At our camp, athletes can expect to receive:

* Quality instruction from experienced coaches
* Drill work to improve fundamentals
* Competitions to improve Mental Focus
* On the Field Video Evaluation
* Evaluation of talents
Sign Up today!

 

Camp Limited to 30 spots. 
You may reserve a spot today with a $50 deposit.
Camp Cost $150 per specialist. $100 per long snapper.
Camp Shirt Included 

PLAYERS: BRING SNEAKERS, CLEATS, 2 BALLS (labeled with Name), KICKOFF/FIELD GOAL TEES, MECHANICAL HOLDERS, GLOVES, WATER BOTTLE and WEATHER APPROPRIATE CLOTHING 

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*90 miles from Minneapolis, MN
*120 Miles from Minneapolis/St Paul (MSP) Airport
*70 miles from St Cloud, MN
*2.5 hours from Fargo, ND
*5 hours from Sioux Falls, SD 

Great Instruction from coaches that have either played at a high collegiate level or have NFL level training.  

 
Sign Up and Give yourself the EDGE in Special Teams!

AIRPORTS - Minneapolis (Bloomington), MN * St Cloud, MN  * Fargo, ND  * Sioux Falls, SD

• Refund Policy: Camp registrations will be refunded in FULL by July 1.  After July 1, there will be NO REFUNDS.

• Weather Policy:  Camp will run rain or shine.  Some training can be done indoors at school's gym.   Will cancel/reschedule for Lightening, Tornadoes, Snow Storm, etc. 
  

More to come…..Check back to this blog as it will be updated each week leading up to the camp!

Register Here!

Hear more about what other satisfied kickers think about STFA.

 

For questions about each camp, please contact Coach Husby at CoachHusby@gmail.com or call 651-353-2660.

Chris Husby
Professional Kicking Coach and Owner
Special Teams Football Academy 
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Fargo North Dakota Development Kicking Camp- July 13

Fargo North Dakota Development (Instructional) Kicking Camp- July 13

July 13, 2014 (Sunday) 4:00-7:00 PM
Shanley High School
5600 25th St S.
 Fargo, ND 58104
Join us today!  

Camp for Kickers, Punters and Snappers (And Holders) of all skill level at the High School, Youth, and Collegiate level.

At our camp, athletes can expect to receive:
* Quality instruction from experienced coaches
* Drill work to improve fundamentals
* Competitions to improve Mental Focus
* On the Field Video Evaluation
* Evaluation of talents 

Register Here! 

 

Camp Limited to 30 spots. 

You may reserve a spot today with a $50 deposit.
Camp Cost $150 per specialist. $100 per long snapper.
Camp Shirt Included.

PLAYERS: BRING SNEAKERS, CLEATS, 2 BALLS (labeled with Name), KICKOFF/FIELD GOAL TEES, MECHANICAL HOLDERS, GLOVES, WATER BOTTLE and WEATHER APPROPRIATE CLOTHING 

Learn more about Special Teams Football Academy

Located:
*3 hours from Minneapolis, MN
*3.5 hours from Minneapolis/St Paul (MSP) Airport
*2 hours from St Cloud, MN
*5 hours from Sioux Falls, SD

Great Instruction from coaches that have either played at a high collegiate level or have NFL level training.  

AIRPORTS - Minneapolis (Bloomington), MN * St Cloud, MN  * Fargo, ND  * Sioux Falls, SD 

• Refund Policy: Camp registrations will be refunded in FULL by July 1.  After July 1, there will be NO REFUNDS.

• Weather Policy:  Camp will run rain or shine.  Some training can be done indoors at school's gym.   Will cancel/reschedule for Lightening, Tornadoes, Snow Storm, etc. 
  

Improve your game, and sign up today!  

More to come…..Check back to this blog as it will be updated each week leading up to the camp!

Hear more about what other satisfied kickers think about STFA.

For questions about each camp, please contact Coach Husby at CoachHusby@gmail.com or call 651-353-2660.

Chris Husby
Professional Kicking Coach and Owner
Special Teams Football Academy 
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2014 Football Kicking Camp Schedule For Special Teams Football Academy

We are pleased to announce our 2014 Special Teams Football Academy football kicking camp schedule.

This years camp will have 6 locations in Minnesota, North Dakota, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, and Colorado.  Some Camps will be Special Teams Football Academy (STFA) run camps, National Camp Series Camps, Top Tier All American Kicking camps (Run with Feely Athletics) as well as the Northern/Southern Specialists Camp (Run with Team Jackson Kicking).

Camp Dates and Details:

• June 1- Minnesota NCS Evaluation Kicking Camp will be held at Stillwater High School in Stillwater, MN. For Kickers, Punters and Long Snappers. Evaluation Camp plus 90 minute instruction clinic to follow.  Evaluation for High School and Youth.  Collegiate athletes may still attend. 1:00-4:00 PM  Details and Registration Here.

• June 17- University of Minnesota Specialist Camp will be held at the University of Minnesota.  For Kickers, Punters and Long Snappers.  Camp for High School athletes entering (9th-12th) this coming fall. 1:00-5:00 PM. Details and Registration Here. 

• July 6- The New Jersey NCS/Top Tier All American Kicking camp will be held at Middletown High School North in Middletown (North NJ), NJ.  For Kickers, Punters and Long Snappers.   Evaluation and Instructional Camp.  Evaluation for High School and Youth.  Collegiate athletes may still attend and train. 1 day camp 9 AM-5 PM  Details and Registration Here. 

• July 12- Central Minnesota Developmental Kicking Camp will be held at Crosby Ironton High School in Crosby, MN (30 Miles from Mille Lacs, MN). Instructional Development camp for Kickers, Punters and Long Snappers.  Instructional Development for High School, Youth and Collegiate athletes. Details and Registration Here.

• July 13- North Dakota NCS Evaluation Kicking Camp will be held at Shanley High School in Fargo, ND. For Kickers, Punters and Long Snappers.  Evaluation Camp plus instruction clinic to follow until end of camp, or attend 3 hour Instructional camp at 4 PM.  Evaluation for High School & Youth.  Collegiate athletes may still attend and train.  Camp Hours 12:00-3:30 PM  Details and Registration Here.

• July 13- North Dakota Development Kicking Camp will be held at location at Shanley High School in Fargo, ND. For Kickers, Punters and Long Snappers.  Instructional Development camp for High School, Youth and Collegiate athletes.  Camp Hours 4:00-7:00 PM  Details and Registration Here.

• July 19- College Specialist Camp- Camp will be held at Woodbury High School, in Woodbury, MN.  For current and upcoming Kickers, Punters and Long Snappers in College and Class of 2015 Senior Specialists.  High level instruction, mental and game preparation and competition. Camp Hours 2:00-7:00 PM. Details and Register Here.

• July 26 and 27- The Minnesota NCS/Top Tier All American Kicking Camp will be held at The University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN.  For Kickers, Punters and Long Snappers.  Evaluation and Instructional Camp.  Evaluation for High School and Youth.  Collegiate athletes may still attend and train.  2 day camp 8 AM-5 PM   Details and Registration Here. 

• July 30- Inner City Kicking Camp-  Kicking, Punting and Snapping Camp for specialists from public inner city Minneapolis and St Paul High Schools.  Introduction and instructional camp for specialists of all skill levels. Camp Hours 6:00-9:00 PM. Held at St Paul Highland High School. $30 per specialist.  Camp details and registration here.

• August 2 and 3- The Florida NCS/Top Tier All American Kicking Camp will be held at Jesuit High School in Tampa, FL.  For Kickers, Punters and Long Snappers.  Evaluation and Instructional Camp.  Evaluation for High School and Youth.  Collegiate athletes may still attend and train.  2 day camp 8 AM-5 PM   Details and Registration Here.

• August 9- The Colorado NCS/Top Tier All American Kicking Camp will be held at Cheyenne Mountain High School in Colorado Springs, CO.  For Kickers, Punters and Long Snappers.  Evaluation and Instructional Camp.  Evaluation for High School and Youth.  Collegiate athletes may still attend and train.  1 day camp 8 AM-5 PM   Details and Registration Here.

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Camps TBA:

• Minnesota Development Camp- TBA
• Iowa Kicking Camp- TBA
• The Colorado NCS/Top Tier All American Kicking camp date TBA in Colorado Springs or Denver, CO.    
• The Southern Specialists Camp will be held in December 2014 at a date and location to TBA.
• The Northern Specialists Camp will be held in January 2015 at a date and location to TBA.

For questions about each camp, please contact Coach Husby at CoachHusby@gmail.com or call 651-353-2660.

Hear more about what other satisfied kickers think about STFA.

Chris Husby
Professional Kicking Coach and Owner
Special Teams Football Academy 
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