References
"I received one on one help from each member of the coaching staff! It far
exceeded other camps I have been to. The program drastically improved my power,
accuracy and confidence. Thanks."
- A.J. Taucher (California)
"My second year. Thorough education in the biomechanics of kicking taught and
demonstrated by a great and caring staff. Incredible experience. My confidence
has grown. See you next year."
- Justin DeMutiis (Florida)
"Great instruction and passionate coaches...one camp was not enough so we
drove nine hours to McDaniel College. I wish I could go to all. It was a
blast!"
- Chris "Birdman" Bird (Massachusetts)
"My first year...counselors are so informative. Coach Muriaty is such a great
guy and determined to make every camper a better and more confident kicker.
Five stars!"
- Daniel Rohrbaugh (North Carolina)
"Gene Muriaty's camps are proudly recommended by me for all levels and I frequently
refer college players that have NFL potential to Gene. The teaching and camp
structure are thoroughly professional and create an optimum atmosphere for learning."
- Paul McCord (NFL Consultant)
"NKS continues to amaze me with it's excellent instruction. The outstanding
staff is very supportive. The coaches truely care. NKS inspires and brings
out the best in it's kickers."
- Dr. Brian Cohen (NY, attended camps with son, Justin)
"Knowledgeable instructors... lots of positive feedback... a great confidence
builder... many coaches for individual help. Overall great experience."
- Chris Stretch (NC)
"This was a great camp! Learning on the field... videotape analysis sessions
were excellent. The coaches are so perceptive and sincere. I'll be back
next year."
- Darci Hata (Hawaii)
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Camp Photos
Campers listen intently as Coach Muriaty speaks
about the ability to focus on every kick.
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NKS History - All American Jason Feinberg (PENN)
holds for UNC's Jeff Reed, now kicking for the
Pittsburgh Steelers, while Lee Hunt (far left) from
East Carolina University looks on. All three are
veteran NKS staff members.
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Todd Jagoutz from the University of Maine.
Todd was an All ECAC punter, Boston Sportswriters
All New England selection punter, First Team All
Atlantic 10 punter, and second Team placekicker.
He holds all kicking and punting records at
Maine.
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Bob Baker and Walter Pihl have over 50
years combined experience coaching kickers.
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Jared Davis - Temple University.
Rhode Island All-State placekicker. Four years Academic
All American. One of NKS' most experienced staff members.
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Xavier Beitia
Florida State University. Xavier is known for his mental
toughness and resilience. He is one of the most dedicated
and hardest working kickers in football. Xavier signed with the New York Jets after an outstanding collegiate career.
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The camp competitons are a blast. Shown here is the McDaniel College punting competition.
The playing surface is the next generation of artificial turf "field turf" which was installed
by the Baltimore Ravens.
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Does NKS work with straight on kickers?
You bet. Some of the top placekickers in the National Kicking Service program are straight on.
Is soccer style kicking superior?
Absolutely not. Lab and field tests prove the skills equal. The preference for each kicker is based
mostly on body type and athletic experience. Shown here is the up and coming Andy McTeague at camp.
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The NKS staff and camp counselors are hard working and dedicated...
but they also know how to have fun. Shown here is our West Coast Staff
from left to right: West Coast Director Jim Power, Jeff Ferrier-San Jose State,
Ryan Slack-Idaho State, Coach Dana Roach-Saddleback College, Mike Hughes-San Diego State,
Brian Borreson-Utah, and Rafael O'Campo-San Diego.
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Girls attend NKS camps every year. Some notables have been Darci Hata (Hawaii),
Nicki Edelman (Pennsylvania), Stephanie Weiner (Penn State), and Heidi Garrett (California).
Most well recognized may have been Tonya Butler (shown here), a Georgia Scholastic All State
placekicker who gained national acclaim.
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All levels of players attend NKS camps...
beginners, youth league, high school and college All Americans, and aspiring professionals.
For most activities campers are in groups according to their age/skill level.
On the left is Max Shaw, age ten at the time, at the Stetson University camp a few years back.
By the end of camp Max had hit a 35 yard field goal.
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