Friday, January 30, 2015

Northern Specialist Kicking Camp Recap | Top Camp Performers | Jan 2015

Northern Specialist Kicking Camp Recap | Top Camp Performers | Jan 2015



NSC 2015 Recap

Immediate Press Release 

January 30, 2015 Northern Specialist Recap  

The 2nd annual Northern Specialist Camp was run January 17, 2015 with 52 kickers, punters and snappers that attended the one day evening event. The camp was held in conjunction with two kicking/punting/snapping businesses in Team Jackson Kicking and Special Teams Football Academy. Coach Christopher Husby runs STFA, whose training primarily covers the North/Midwest and Coach Brian Jackson runs TJK, whose training primarily covers the Southeast. Campers from 3 different states were in attendance (MN, WI, IA and SD) which had a variety of veterans and beginners. There were several guys that performed exceptionally well and need to be on college football teams watch lists and recruiting boards in all the major classes of JUCO, 2015, 2016,  2017 and 2018! See Camp Videos and Write Ups Below. 

Northern Specialist Camp Group Photo


The campers had a chance to embrace great instruction, guidance and camaraderie with other Professional and Collegiate Specialists at this camp. Our coaching staff members with experience ranging from D1, D2, NAIA and NFL level training. Staff Pic below:

Detailed Instructed from Experienced Instructors

With most Specialty camps these days, there are some form of accolades for specialists.  At this camp we will like to give these players a variety of chances to showcase their abilities and improve.  A list of awards are below:

Event Elite photo


This year we selected our ‘Special Ops Event Elite’ specialist who were selected as the ‘pound for pound’ top specialist for their respective graduating classes.  These top specialists were very exceptional and deserve some immediate collegiate attention.
·         JUCO- Ruan Albuquerque- K/P
·         JUCO- Eric Tusa- K/P
·         ‘14- Donnie Mavencamp- P
·         ’15- CJ Schwintek- Long Snapper
·         ’16- Cameron Hausman-K/P
·         ’16- Isaac Stadler- K/P
·         ’17- Chase Sullivan- K/P
·         ’18- Matthew Jaeger- K/P
·         ’18- Savannah Curtis- K/P
·         ’19- Nathan Willis- K/P
·         Mr. NSC Award- Ruan Albuquerque

There were a number of campers that performed well at camp. There was also designated periods of camp that focused on instruction and demonstration in which the campers responded well.


Below were the top overall specialists for each recruiting class and their performance videos:

JUCO Class
1. Ruan Albuquerque- K/P- RCTC (MN)- 2 year Starter (Camp Video)- 2 years eligibility
2. Danny Laudet- K/P- Century College (MN)- (Camp Video)- 3 years eligibility
3. Eric Tusa- K/P- Univerisity of MN Student (MN)- 1 year starter at St Olaf (Camp Video)- 3 years eligibility

College Division Class
1. Samuel Madeke- Punter- U of Concordia St Paul (MN) (No Camp Video)
2. Donnie Mavencamp- Punter- U of MN- Morris (MN) (No Camp Video)
3. Drew Cornwell- Kicker/Punter- U of Concordia St Paul (MN) (No Camp Video)


Class of 2015
1. Alex Trana- Rosemount HS (MN)- Kicker/Punter (Camp Video)
2. CJ Schwintek- Becker HS (MN)- Long Snapper (Camp Video and 2)
3. Rodrigo Laureiro- Edina HS (MN)- Kicker (Camp Video)
4. Tyler Hanson- Prior Lake HS (MN)- Kicker/Punter (Camp Video)

Class of 2016
1. Cameron Hausman- New Richmond HS (MN)- Kicker/Punter (CampVideo)
2. Isaac Stadler- Northfield HS (MN)- Kicker/Punter (No Camp Video)
3. Seamus Wilson – Eagan HS (MN)- Long Snapper (Camp Video and 2)
4. Connor O’Fallon- Shakopee HS (MN)- Kicker (Camp Video)
5. Zach Savitz- Hopkins HS (MN)- Kicker/Punter (No Camp Video)



Class of 2017
1. Chase Sullivan- Mahtomedi HS (MN)- Kicker/Punter (Camp Video)
2. Kenneth Watkins - Rosemount HS (MN)- Kicker/Punter (Camp Video)
3. Austin Solors- Elk River HS (MN)- Kicker/Punter (Camp Video)
4. Evan Tolkkinen- Delano HS (MN)- Kicker/Punter (Camp Video)
5. Jack Lundgren- Osseo HS (MN)- Long Snapper (Camp Video and 2)

Class of 2018
1. Matthew Jaeger- Armstrong HS (MN)- Kicker/Punter (Camp Video)
2. Savannah Curtis- Ives HS (WI)- Kicker/Punter (Camp Video)
3. Parker Geffre- Aberdeen Central HS (SD)- Kicker/Punter (Camp Video)



Middle School Class
1. Nathan Willis- Dakota Mills MS (MN)- Kicker/Punter (No Camp Video)
2. Mason Lowell- St Thomas Academy (MN)- Punter (Camp Video)
3. John Copeland- St Thomas Academy (MN)- Kicker (No Camp Video)
4. CJ Dean- Black Hawk MS (WI)- Kicker/Punter (Camp Video)
5. Mateo Mora- Akira Toki MS (WI)- Kicker/Punter (Camp Video)

Top Long Snappers
1. CJ Schwintek- 2015- Becker HS (MN) (Camp Video and 2)
2. Seamus Wilson- 2016- Eagan HS (MN) (Camp Video and 2)
3.  Jack Lundgren- 2017- Osseo HS (MN) (Camp Video and 2)

We had a great camp with these young specialists and we look forward to future camps. 
To Check out our 2015 Kicking Camps, check out Special Teams Football Academy or Team Jackson Kicking.

Northern Specialist Camp Video Recap


For more information on these specialists please contact us!



Join us at our next 3 camps together:
Feb 14-16- NCS Super Camp- Phoenix, AZ
April 11- NCS Championship Camp- Oklahoma City, OK
April 12- Central Specialist Camp- Little Rock, AR at War Memorial Stadium (Includes NCS Rating)




We all had a great time!  See you next year!


 Chris Husby
Professional Kicking Coach and Owner
Special Teams Football Academy 

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Saturday, January 10, 2015

Southern Specialist Kicking Camp Recap | Top Camp Performers | Dec 2014

SSC 2014 Recap

Immediate Press Release 

January 10, 2015 Southern Specialist Recap  


The third annual Southern Specialist Camp was run Dec 12-14, 2014 with 67 kickers, punters and snappers that attended the two day evening event. The camp was held in conjunction with two kicking/punting/snapping businesses in Team Jackson Kicking and Special Teams Football Academy. Coach Chris Husby runs STFA, whose training primarily covers the North/Midwest and Coach Brian Jackson runs Team Jackson Kicking, whose training primarily covers the Southeast. Campers from 13 different states were in attendance which had a variety of veterans and beginners. There were several guys that performed exceptionally well and need to be on college football teams watch lists and recruiting boards in all the major classes of JUCO, 2015, 2016,  2017 and 2018!  Here is a fun photo slide show video of the camp.  See Camp Videos and Write Ups Below. 

3rd Annual Southern Specialists Camp 
The campers had a chance to embrace great instruction, guidance and camaraderie with other Professional and Collegiate Specialists at this camp. Our coaching staff members with experience ranging from D1, D2, NAIA and NFL level training. Staff Pic below:

Experienced Coaching Staff
With most Specialty camps these days, there are some form of accolades for specialists.  At this camp we will like to give these players a variety of chances to showcase their abilities and improve.  A list of awards are below:

Camp Award Winners

This year we selected our ‘Special Ops Event Elite’ specialist who were selected as the ‘pound for pound’ top specialist for their respective graduating classes.  These top specialists were very exceptional and deserve some immediate collegiate attention.
  • '14 Matt Chiera- K/P
  • '15 Dave Albert- KP
  • '15 Josh Rowland - K/P
  • 15 Kipp Cuevas- LS
  • '15 Wesley Barnett- LS
  • '15 Zac Bruner
  • '16 Brady Farlow
  • '18 Chris Kessler
  • '16 Morgan Coston
  • '17 Anthony Maleta
  • '18 Sean Gomez
  • '19 Josh McCoy
  • '19 Parker Colburn
  • Mr. SSC Award- Dave Albert

  
There were a number of campers that performed well at camp. There was also designated periods of camp that focused on instruction and demonstration in which the campers responded well. 


Below were the top overall specialists for each recruiting class and their performance videos:

JUCO Class

  • Matt Chiera- Georgia Military College (GA)- Kicker/Punter (Camp Video)
  • Cody Milkeel- PRCC (MS)- Kicker/Punter (No Video)
  • Reed James- SWCC (MS)- Kicker/Punter (No Video)



Class of 2015

  • Joshua Roland- Maddison Central HS (MS)- Kicker/Punter (Camp Video)
  • TJ McGettigan- Hewitt/Trussville HS (AL)- Kicker/Punter (Camp Video 1 and 2)
  • Thomas Espy- Eufaula HS (AL)- Kicker/Punter (Camp Video)
  • Zach Schemmel- Clinton HS (MS)- Punter (Camp Video)
  • Tyler Flathau- Sacred Heart HS (MS)- Punter (Camp Video)
  • David Albert- Juan Seguin HS (TX)- Kicker/Punter (Camp Video 1 & 2
  • Zac Bruner- Boyd City HS (KY)- Kicker/Punter (No Video)

Class of 2016

  • Brady Farlow- Purvis HS (MS) - Kicker/Punter (Camp Video)
  • Morgon Coston- Leeds HS (AL)- Kicker/Punter (Camp Video)
  • Taylor Crabtree- Vancleave HS (LA)- Kicker/Punter (No Video)
  • Corey McCullough- Louisville HS (MS)- Kicker/Punter (Camp Video)
  • Hunter Nickolson- Enterprise HS (AL)- Kicker/Punter (No Video)
  • RJ Joyner- Lakeshore HS (LA)- Punter (CampVideo)
  • Christian Underwood- Cabot HS (AR)- Kicker/Punter (Camp Video)
  • CJ Jackson- Adairsille HS (GA)- Kicker/Punter (Camp Video)
  • Jaime Ortega- Chestatee HS (GA)- Kicker/Punter (No Video)



Class of 2017

  • Mason Dillard- Mountain Brook HS (AL)-  Kicker/Punter (No Video)
  • Anthony Maleta- Columbus HS (MS)- Kicker/Punter (No Video)
  • Bryce Bailey- Airline HS (LA)- Punter (No Video)
  • Donnie Reid- Lawrence County HS (MS)- Long Snapper (No Video)
  • Nathan Otis- Airline HS (LA)- Kicker (Camp Video)

Class of 2018

  • Chris Kessler- Longview HS (TX)- Kicker/Punter (Camp Video)
  • Sean Gomez- St Martin HS (MS)- Kicker/Punter (Camp Video 1& 2)
  • Kyle Morgigno- Pearl HS (MS)- Kicker/Punter (Camp Video)
  • Dillon Hayes- Pearl HS (MS)- Long Snapper (Camp Video)



Middle School Class

  • Josh McCoy- Caddo MS (LA)- Kicker/Punter (Camp Video)
  • Henry Beckett- Houston Academy (AL)-Kicker/Punter (Camp Video)
  • Jack Martin- Discovery MS (AL)- Kicker/Punter (Camp Video)
  • Ethan Jett- 2020 -Moody MS (AL)- Kicker/Punter (Camp Video)
  • Parker Colburn- Hewitt Trussville HS (AL)- Kicker/Punter (No Video)


Top Long Snappers

  • Kipp Cuevas- 2015- Stone HS (MS) (Camp Video)
  • Wesley Barnett- 2015-Ocean Springs HS (MS) (Camp Video)
  • Anthony Freeman- 2015- St Martin HS (MS) (Camp Video)
  • Morgan Stansell- 2015- West Marion HS (MS) (Camp Video)
  • Ryan Daigle- 2016- Thomas Jefferson HS (LA) (CampVideo)
  • Houston Johnson- 2016- New Hope HS (AL) (Camp Video)
  • Donnie Reid- 2017-Lawrence County HS (MS)  (No Video)
  • Reilly Reardon- 2017- Seminary HS (MS) (Camp Video)



We had a great camp with these young specialists and we look forward to future camps. 
To Check out our 2015 Kicking Camps, check out Special Teams Football Academy or Team Jackson Kicking.



For more information on these specialists please contact us!

Join us at our next 3 camps together:
Feb 14-16- NCS Super Camp- Phoenix, AZ
April 11- NCS Championship Camp- Oklahoma City, OK
April 12- Central Specialist Camp- Little Rock, AR at War Memorial Stadium (Includes NCS Rating)


Chris Husby
Professional Kicking Coach and Owner
Special Teams Football Academy 

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651-353-2660






Sunday, January 4, 2015

Northern Specialists Camp to be Held at St Cloud State University on January 17

                                              PRESS RELEASE

Contact- Coach Chris Husby
651-353-2660

CoachHusby@gmail.com

For Immediate Release                              
4th January, 2015                                                   


Northern Specialists Camp to be Held at St Cloud State University on January 17

Minneapolis, US:  Special Teams Football Academy and Team Jackson Kicking have teamed up to run their 2nd Annual Northern Specialists Camp at St. Cloud State University in the Husky Dome on January 17th, 2015. It's a great chance for the kickers, punters, and long snappers to improve their skills over the winter.  The camp will also allow the participants to tune up for the major winter Kicking Evaluation Camps.

 This kicking football camp is one of the biggest winter camps in the Midwest run between November to March. Both, 'Special Teams Football Academy' and 'Team Jackson Kicking' bring together a highly experienced team of coaches and years of experience and knowledge to help specialists take their skill to the next level. From beginners to experienced specialists, every athlete can expect training tailored to their skill level.

Participants of this camp will be offered instruction, drill work, skill level evaluation, competition, tips on recruiting as well as game scenarios training. Camp film will be available to specialists who would like extra exposure. Kickers, punters and long snapper from around the Midwest will be in attendance.  Ages 10-21 and all skill levels welcome.  If you want to take your kicking camp to the next level, this camp is for you.

The Special Teams Football Academy organizes one-on-one private instruction, small group clinics, as well as instructional and evaluation camps throughout the year. All camps are headlined by former kickers, punters, and long snappers who have trained and competed at a highest level as an NFL professional athlete/free agent or collegiate level.  Special Teams Football Academy has developed a reputation as becoming the 'Go To' source in special teams training in the Midwest.


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Chris Husby
Professional Kicking Coach and Owner
Special Teams Football Academy 

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651-353-2660