Iceman Podcast Brett Arkelian

In Episode 7 of the Iceman Podcast, Brett Arkelian sits down with Jamie Kohl, founder of Kohl's Kicking, for an insightful discussion on the intricacies of coaching and training football specialists. The episode begins with Jamie's introduction, followed by his passionate exploration of the evolution of college football and his dedication to mentoring high school specialists. Throughout the podcast, Jamie shares valuable insights into the importance of roll-out punts and the competitive landscape of coaching at the D1 level. The conversation delves into coaching techniques for NFL specialists and strategies for reaching NFL teams. Notable highlights include discussions on player development, mental toughness, and the unpredictable nature of the NFL. Jamie also reflects on memorable moments and the significance of confidence in kicking. The episode concludes with Jamie's reflections on the enduring pursuit of excellence in football. Overall, Episode 7 offers a compelling glimpse into the world of football coaching and the dedication required to excel in the sport.

0:15 - Jamie Kohl’s Introduction
1:15 - Jamie Discussing the Change in College Football & His Passion for Helping High School Specialists
5:07 - What Way Can You Help Specialists & Recruits
8:58 - Roll Out Punts - Why It’s Necessary
10:20 - What Got You Into Coaching? How Competitive It Is at the D1 Level
12:30 - Coach to Trends
13:30 - Coaching NFL Specialists & How to Reach NFL Teams
15:15 - JJ Jansen - Changing His Snaps Day to Day
16:10 - NFL Pros - Doing Catch, Mold Drills
18:00 - The Kicker’s Bible Ad
19:03 - Snappers Working With Specialists
20:10 - Rapid Fire Round Presented By The Kicker’s Bible
23:35 - Morstead Making a 60 Yard Drop Kick
24:38 - Referenced Being a Pure Ball Striker - What’s the Most Important Phase of a Kick?
26:15 - What Do You Teach or Coach About on Mental Toughness? No Kicks That Are Inconsequential
30:20 - How Do You Gain Confidence? Jamie Answers
31:06 - That Want to = I Want the Moment, You Can See It in Your Camps
31:13 - For a League Known for Its Unpredictability, Any Predictions for the NFL? Change in the KO Rule
35:00 - Anything You Want to Plug That You Got Going On
35:40 - Special Teams Outfitters Ad - 10% off All Apparel
36:31 - Leave a Five Star Rating on Spotify & Subscribe

0:20 - Kyle Stelter Intro
0:55 - Kevin Goessling Intro - Fresno State Football Record Setter - 2 Time Lou Groza Semi-Finalist
1:52 - Brett and Kevin’s Connection
2:40 - Heavy Hitter’s Section - Brought to You by The Kicker’s Bible - Biggest Misconception About Playing at Fresno State? Opportunity - Redshirt for One and Start for Four
5:00 - Kevin’s Opportunity - Landing at Fresno State - Baseball Swing Coach
7:10 - Walk On at Notre Dame? Or Scholarship at Fresno State
8:40 - Picking Fresno State Over Boise
10:02 - Coach Baxter’s Serious Commitment to Special Teams - Attention to Special Teams
11:08 - Go to a School with a Special Teams Coordinator That Knows About Specialists, or One That Does Not Know and Doesn’t Care
13:20 - Kyle’s Input - On the Understanding to Kicker’s. Sport Like Kicking - Golf, Kicking, Soccer.
15:03 - Brett’s Input on Multiple Coaches and Personal Coaches
15:58 - Kevin’s Factors in Working with Personal Coaches - Age and Maturity
17:00 - Snappers Choosing a College to Play at? Research - Degrees, Social
19:20 - Playing on Pat Hill’s Team
21:20 - Organizing a Practice Schedule Non Contact, Light Contact, and Full Contact Work
23:20 - The Biggest Struggle for a First Time - Specialist Only Player
24:50 - Kevin’s Take on the Confidence You Need to Carry as a Specialist
25:40 - Kevin’s Drills - Start with Checkpoints
27:05 - A Kicker’s Common Error - The Jab Step
28:00 - Teaching Specialists’ and Fundamental Movement
29:40 - Balance Between Athleticism and Technique - Physics and Football - Athleticism Making Up for Things
31:00 - An Example of a Specialist’ Practice Schedule
33:30 - Preparing Scouting Reports for Opponents
35:40 - Helping Your Coordinator Scout the Opponents
37:00 - Kevin’s Struggles vs Wisconsin
39:30 - Dr. Ken Ravizza - Working with a Sports Psychologist
40:20 - A Trigger - Push Button
42:20 - Jim Abbott’s Pitching Journal
44:05 - Keep Front or Right Eye Back Until Ball Was Kicked and Through
44:40 - Kicker’s Most Common Mistake - Taking Drive Step Straight at Ball - Causing Themselves to Swing Around
45:40 - 46:10 - Want to Kick the Ball Farther? Trigger Later!
46:43 - Patient Snapping - Then Explode
48:05 - Punters Are Like Pitchers
48:50 - Impatient Snappers and What It Looks Like to the Untrained Eye - Aggressive
50:05 - A Smooth, Controlled, Whippy Motion
51:02 - Snap - “There Has to Be an Angle or Arcing Path. When Do You Accelerate That Path” - Core First
52:00 - Body Controlled Snapping
52:50 - Most Active Muscle on a FG? Why Is That
55:38 - Negative Coaching Points - You are What You Focus On
56:12 - Unsuccessful Effort
58:00 - FG Training for Contact Point - Focus on the Drive Up
58:50 - Hip and Hamstring Yoga Workouts on YouTube
60:05 - Lats and Shoulders - What to Train as Snappers? Flexion and Extension Through the Core
61:50 - Knowing What I Do, How You Look, How You Feel - More You Can Evaluate
63:12 - How to Watch Film and Design Drills to Help Improve - Good for ST Coordinators and Specialist Drills - Reinforce What You Do Well
66:10 - High School Players vs NFL Kids - Kevin's Input "Not the Best Guy on My Team, Not the Best Guy on Another Team"
68:00 - What to Watch for with Kickers - Intentionality, Body Awareness, Complete Effort
70:20 - How to Coach Specialists - Asking Questions - and Understanding Why Things Matter. Know Why You Do Something. How Consistent Are the Misses
74:47 - Style and Athleticism Are Intertwined
75:30 - Rapid Fire Section Presented by The Kicker’s Bible:
76:02 - Loudest Stadium You've Ever Been In
76:35 - Moment When Everything Clicked - Find Your Trigger
78:12 - Spotting Young Talent in Specialists - Their Interest
79:35 - Handling the Media in a Poor Way
80:50 - Specialists - Do You Describe Why You Missed?
82:55 - Advice for Young Specialists
86:20 - Last Comments

In this action-packed episode of the Iceman Podcast, join host Brett Arkelian and Co-Host Kyle Stelter as they dive into the world of snapping with two NFL heavyweights, Jacob Bobenmeyer of the Raiders and Christian Kuntz of the Steelers. Discover the secrets behind snap speed, handling stress, and combating failure in the high-stakes NFL arena.

0:40 - Kyle Stelter Intro
1:20 - Jacob Bobenmeyer Intro
1:50 - Christian Kuntz Intro
2:25 - New Segment - Heavy Hitter’s Presented by The Kicker’s Bible - Who Had the Better Undercover Video - You or Ray Lewis?
4:05 - Jacob’s Bobenmeyer’s Background
6:20 - “Maybe I'll Go Out There and Just Start Snapping” to “Don’t Plan on Redshirting.”
7:30 - Jacob Getting in Touch with Special Teams U
8:30 - What Jacob Learned from Special Teams U
9:20 - Jacob Meeting Christian at NFL Tryouts
9:45 - Kyle’s First Impression of Jacob
10:50 - What Is the Snapper’s Mindset
11:25 - Snappers - We’re in the Trenches
12:30-13:48 - Christian and Jacob Competing in Camps
15:15 - Attending Tryouts and Handling Stressful Situations - The Cause and Effect of Snap
17:40 - Challenges of a Rookie Year in the NFL
18:10 - Christian’s Test - In Protection - Snap Is Second Nature
18:54 - 20:10 - Jacob’s Test - Mindset as a Rookie
21:05 - Kyle’s First Impression of Christian and Jacob in the NFL - Slowing the Game Down
22:30 - Christian’s First Impression of Kyle (Special Teams U) - What Works for Me - Couple of Drills When Struggling
24:24 - Similar Deficiencies - Backgrounds in Playing Linebacker - Smooth and Controlled
26:58 - Jacob - Hardest Part About the NFL
27:30 - Jacob’s Offseason Workout the First Few Months After the Season
28:40 - Christian’s Postseason Regimen - Right After the End of the Season - Eccentric Workouts
29:36 - Christian’s Offseason Drills
30:20 - Jacob Bobenmeyer - How to Work Through Problems - Big Net Guy
Christian’s and Jacob’s Favorite Diners
33:40 - Christian and How He Utilizes His Net - Won’t Go More Than 12 Yards
35:10 - What Are Eccentric Movements - Slow Down - Explode Up - Motion Is Lotion
37:38 - Key to Snap Speed - Strong Lats and Power Cleans
39:50 - Handling the Stress and Nerves of the NFL - Christian - Self-talk
42:16 - Kyle - Allow Yourself to Have a Mistake - Be a Perfectionist in Practice - Not in a Game
43:00 - Jacob on Handling Failure - Have Your Own Highlight Tape
48:30 - NFL Snapping - Communication with Your Guards Is Huge
50:25 - Toughest Looks That You May See in the NFL - Straight Rush, Cross Face - Include Jacob
53:10 - What Are You Watching for on Film?
54:30 - What Do You Watch for Technique-wise on Film = The Finish
59:16 - How Is Their Technique Holding Up? How Is It Slipping? Most Important Phase of a Snap?
1:00:20 - Practice Week Like in the NFL
1:02:50 - Watching Film After a Game
1:06:10 - Jacob’s Warm-up Drills - Chop Drill, Crunch
1:06:55 - Common Errors from NFL Snappers - Sequencing, Balance of Hands, Finishing
1:08:15 - Christian’s Work Week of Snapping - Ways to Drill FG Snaps, Tacking up Hands, Letting the Ball Roll on Grass
1:10:35 - What Do You Like to Do at the End of Practice - Hip Routine - Lat Stretch
1:11:15 - Most Commonly Stressed Body Parts on Snappers - Lats, Shoulders, Thoracic Spine, and Hips
1:11:50 - Jacob’s Glute Complex and End-of-practice Routine
1:13:25 - Commonality of NFL Snappers Warm-up Routine - Intensive Dynamic Warm-up. (1:15 - Hurdles up & Over)
1:15:40 - Rapid Fire Section Presented by The Kicker’s Bible
1:17:30 - Eureka Moment
1:18:55 - How to Combat Having a Bad Day - Rewatching Your Best Film
1:20:42 - How to Find Young Snapper and Find Talented Snappers
1:21:45 - Best Example of Handling Failure - True Sign of a Pro - Bounce Back
1:24:30 - Most Respect Snappers
1:26:37 - Advice to College Snappers - You Can Always Get Better
1:28:40 - Mythbusters Section Presented by The Kicker’s Bible - Biggest Misconception About Snapping
1:31:15 - Closing Remarks & Christian

Season 4, Episode 4 of the Iceman Podcast featured Blair Cavanaugh, Special Teams Coordinator at Incarnate Word, interviewed by host Brett Arkelian. The episode delved into Blair's journey, from his upbringing in Corvallis, Oregon, to his experience as a walk-on player and eventually becoming a college coach. Highlights included insights into coaching philosophy, such as creating buy-in among players and building a culture of care within the team. Blair discussed the unique challenges and rewards of coaching college football, including gaining respect as a first-time coordinator and dealing with adversity. Key topics covered the ethos of Incarnate Word's special teams unit, emphasizing speed, aggression, and physicality. The episode concluded with rapid-fire questions, advice for young specialists, and reflections on coaching and family.

0:00-0:22 - Iceman Podcast Intro
0:40 - Blair Cavanaugh Introduction
1:38 - Heavy Hitter’s Section Presented by The Kicker’s Bible: What is Your Why?
2:25 - Brett and Blair’s Meeting
3:30 - Blair’s Experience at Syracuse - Justin Lustig
5:40 - How Coach Lustig Created Buy In - Authentic Self
6:50 - Create Buy In - Past Players That Played at Your School. Video Clips Talking About the Importance. Drills to Game - College to NFL
9:10 - From Son of College Coach to Becoming a College Coach
10:00 - Hawaii Football’s Dominance in the 2000’s
13:45 - The Unique Experience Your Kids Get by Being a College Football Coach - I Wouldn’t Change It for the World
15:30 - Growing Up in Corvallis, Oregon
18:30 - Struggle of Being a Walk On
22:30 - Playing on the Team of Your Dad Who is a College Coach. Plus and Minuses
27:35 - The Start of Blair’s Coaching Career
29:00 - Common Traits of Special Teams Coordinators
30:40 - Mythbuster’s Section Presented by The Kicker’s Bible - What is the Most Overlooked Fundamental?
31:20 - How Blair Ended Up at Incarnate Word?
33:00 - First Thing That You Do When You Become a Special Teams Coordinator - Build Relationships. Make It Fun and Competitive
35:30 - How to Create Excitement - Player of the Day
37:50 - Specialist's Schedule with NFL Level Specialists
41:45 - The Importance of Mental Cues and Self Talk
43:40 - Carrier Dome Rocking
45:00 - Gaining Coaches' Respect as a First-Time Special Teams Coordinator
47:10 - One Shot Mentality & Imua
48:10 - What is Incarnate Word’s Special Teams Unit Known For: Fast, Violent, Physical
49:30 - Building Culture of Care
52:50 - How to Mimic Game Situations - Friday Night Calls
55:10 - Rapid Fire Section Presented by The Kicker’s Bible
55:50 - Best Advice He Received from His Father
56:50 - Putting Your Family First
57:35 - Facing Adversity - Getting Fired
58:43 - Is Coaching College Football Everything He Dreamed Of
59:45 - Who Are You a Mix Of?
1:01:47 - Coolest Stadium or Experience?
1:02:58 - Advice to Young Specialists
1:04:15 - Closing Statements & Where You Can Follow Coach Coach Cavanaugh

Join the Iceman Podcast for an electrifying journey into long snapping! Pro Coach Kyle Stelter and NFL Snappers Casey Kreiter and Cam Lyons share tales, tips, and strategies for success in the NFL. Don't miss the expert advice and thrilling insights—tune in to unleash your inner champion!

0:00-0:22 - Iceman Podcast Intro
1:25 - Kyle Stelter Introduction
1:40 - Casey Kreiter Introduction
2:20 - Cam Lyons Introduction
3:50 - Cam’s Interest in Staying in West Virginia and Landing at Akron
7:05 - Heavy Hitter’s Section Presented by The Kicker’s Bible: Most Important Phase of a Long Snap?
7:25 - Kyle’s Pic - Body Control - Intentional and Deliberate Throw
8:00 - Casey - Release of Ball into Protection
9:38 - Casey’s Journey from High School Science Teacher to the NFL
12:30 - Casey’s & Kyle’s Least Favorite Class to Teach
15:05 - Why is Body Awareness Huge for Snappers?
16:05 - How Body Awareness Helped Kyle Become a Better Snapper
17:41 - How to Handle Competition?
19:54 - Casey - Knowing the Next Look
21:19 - Cam - Handling an NFL Camp
23:16 - Kyle’s Focus in a Pro Camp - Focus on Yourself
24:36 - How to Survive the Grind of a 20+ Game NFL Season - Casey
26:56 - How Casey Remains So Hungry After 11 NFL Seasons
28:26 - Example of an NFL Snapper Game Week
30:16 - Preparation Needed for Snappers During the Week and Lasting Throughout the Season
33:21 - Having Perspective as an NFL Coach
34:01 - What Do Snappers Watch on NFL Film
36:36 - What Separates Good from Great Snappers - Situational Awareness
38:06 - The NFL’s Copy Cat League - Indianapolis New Look That No One’s Seen
39:46 - Toughest Looks a Long Snapper Could See
41:44 - Hardest Things for Snappers Making Transition to NFL - Thought Process
45:26 - Cam’s Transition to the NFL. From Group of 5 to the Pros
47:26 - Casey’s Transition to the NFL. Do What You Need to Do to Have Success
49:26 - Kyle’s Look at the NFL Level. You Cannot Replicate It
51:16 - Cam’s NFL Advice - Fail to Success
52:26 - Casey Mental Process - When a Play Happens
55:26 - Snapper’s Varying Up Their Approach
57:06 - Kyle’s Way to Spot Good Snappers
58:06 - Breath Control
1:01:03 - Routine vs. Rigid Routine
1:03:31 - Out of Season Schedules - Casey
1:05:16 - Where to Start At - Out of Season Schedules - Stance, etc.
1:07:11 - Done After 5 Snaps
1:09:00 - In the Offseason - Why It’s Good Not to Snap at 15
1:10:41 - Improvements in Snapping - Gains Like Lifting
1:13:26 - Do Not Experiment in Fall Camp - Work with Someone They Trust
1:14:26 - I Won't Change What You Do, but There Are Fundamental Things That Are Successful for Everybody
1:15:56 - Training in 3 Different Phases: Drill, Blending, Performance. We Don't Want to Stay in Forced Performance Mode
1:18:23 - Why Softball Drills? - Start Balanced and End Balanced
1:19:59 - What Do You Work at in Year 11? Body Control & Force Instead of Elasticity
1:23:46 - The Key to Snapping Faster - More Elasticity and Whipiness
1:25:46 - Pulling Out of Your Snap and Losing Velocity
1:28:16 - How to Drill Throwing a Faster Ball - Whipiness Drills
1:29:05 - Mechanics of a Snap - Throw the Body First. Common Myth - Pull the Ball First and Throw
1:32:36 - Stay Relaxed vs Monsters - JJ Watt & Jadaveon Clowney. OL Can't Block These Guys and I Have to Do This Now
1:33:16 - There’s More to Longsnapping Than We All Know
1:35:26 - Rapid Fire Section Presented by The Kicker’s Bible
1:35:36 - How Do You Mimic Game Situations?
1:36:24 - How Do You Handle Having a Bad Day?
1:37:26 - High School to College? College to NFL? Biggest Adjustments
1:38:26 - Handling Failure at the Pro Level? Own It and Move On
1:42:50 - Having Family Close to the Game
1:43:32 - How to Make It to the NFL as a Short Long Snapper - Make Up for It in Other Ways - Jon Weeks & Ross Matiscik
1:47:26 - Advice to College Long Snappers Trying to Make It - The Journey to Success Is Not a Straight Line. Valleys Are Going to Be a Lot Longer Than the Highs
1:48:46 - Mythbust

In Season 4, Episode 2 of the Iceman Podcast, Dawson Zimmerman, known as the "Batman of Kicking Coaches," shares insights into his kicking career, including his days at Clemson and working with NFL All-Pro, such as AJ Cole. The episode delves into topics such as mental toughness, kicking techniques, and coaching strategies for punters. From dissecting the chain of punting to debunking myths about punting into the wind, Zimmerman provides valuable advice for both aspiring and professional kickers. The episode also features segments on coaching schemas, practice schedules, and handling common errors like low snaps. Additionally, Zimmerman discusses the importance of specialists taking ownership of their schedules and gaining respect in the field. Throughout the episode, there are rapid-fire sections and mythbusters segments presented by The Kicker's Bible, offering practical tips and insights for kickers at all levels.

0:50 - Dawson Zimmerman’s Intro
1:46 - New Segment: Heavy Hitter’s Presented by The Kicker’s Bible. Biggest Fundamental: High School to College Punters Need to Hammer? College to Pro? Raise Your Level of Worst Punt
06:54 - The Chain of Punting: Nose Up Causes. Catch, Load, Contact
9:54 - The Best Punters in the Country: Atlanta
13:27 - Playing Under Coach Sweeney: Dawson’s Viral Moment (9:3) - Includes Brett Comment
18:05 - Teaching by Day, Coaching by Night. Provide a Coaching Schema
21:38 - Practice Schedule for Specialists
24:20 - Punter’s Practice Schedule
26:20 - Warm Up Drop Schedule - Value the Small Things
32:30 - Get Out of the Driving Range Mentality. Pitch Count
32:25 - One Step Line Drive - Drop Alignment
39:00 - Gain Respect as a Specialist
40:15 - Specialists - Take Ownership of Your Schedule
42:36 - Mythbuster: Punting Into the Wind - Lower the Drop?
46:41 - AJ Cole on His Body Position
48:40 - Handling a Low Snap - Common Errors
51:15 - Over striding - Less of a Matter of Distance, More of a Matter of Weight
52:50 - How to Watch Film of Balance of Weight
54:30 - Field Goal Kicker’s Width of Steps - Why Be Tighter or Wider
59:45 - Coaching NFL Specialists
1:02:01 - Mental Cues With NFL Players
1:06:54 - Rapid Fire Section Presented by The Kicker’s Bible
1:08:35 - Mythbusters Section Presented by The Kicker’s Bible
1:10:05 - Dawson’s Video Series With AJ Cole
1:11:20 - Dawson’s Plug for The Kicker’s Bible