Monthly Archives: March 2020

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    QuickBites

    AthleticManagement.com posted an article about how D1 football programs are using social media to boost their players' nutrition.  Check it out...

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    Hangin' with ... Ali Mourtada

    Ali Mourtada moved with his family from Sierra Leone, West Africa which was wrought by civil war to Foxboro, MA when he was 4 years old.  12 years later he was on the student-council excelling in school, basketball and football at Foxboro HS just minutes away from Gillette Stadium.  Ali kicked throughout college and earned a degree in psychology. Following college, Mourtada has spent time in the AFL and IFL with the Las Vegas Outlaws and Wichita Falls Knighthawks. Most recently, Ali worked out for the Cleveland Browns and was selected to participate in the 2017 Spring League.  He is currently kicking for the Massachusetts Pirates of the NAL

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    Hangin' with ... Jason Myers

    I had the pleasure of meeting Jason Myers in Scottsdale a few weeks ago.  He's a great guy with monster leg and a bright future. Jason was undrafted out of Marist in 2013 but that didn't slow him down... In 2014 he was with the Sabercats and Rattlers in the Arena League before earning a spot with the Jaguars in 2015.  Currently he is a member of the Seattle Seahawks.

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    The Waves of Recruiting

    Wizard Sports is proud to feature Chris Rubio of Rubio Long Snapping and his article written specifically for Long Snappers and their unique niche in the world of college recruiting. 

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    3 Things Most HS Coaches Are Doing Wrong With Their Kickers

    We are very pleased to have All-Pro Kicker, John Carney as a guest contributor.  John wrote this article to help high school coaches get the most out of their kickers.

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    Rise, Shine and Eat: Breakfast Matters

    Julie Nicoletti is a nationally recognized sports nutritionist who specializes in helping athletes optimize their performance through nutrition. Combining her training as a pharmacist with her experience as a sports nutritionist, Julie has created customized programs several professional athletes. Learn more about her program here. http://www.kineticfuel.net/athletes

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    JUCO Recruiting

    Brandon Kornblue shared this article about JUCO recruiting.  Brandon attended the University of Michigan and was a Punter/Kicker on the 1997 National Championship team. He went on to play in the Arena Football League and spent six seasons as the kicker for the Florida Firecats.  He finished his career as the AF2’s all-time career leader in field goals made, PAT’s made, and total points by a kicker. In 2009, he was voted as one of the top 10 kickers in league history.

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    The Recruiting Labyrinth

    Tom Feely has made an impact on many young lives, whether it is in the classroom or on the football field. Feely, a National Board Certified teacher and counselor, is the only person in his field with that honor. He has been coaching sports for most of his life, including football for over 47 years.

     

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    Hangin' with ... Erik Powell

    Our guest is Erik Powell.  The former Washington State Kicker was a 2017 Lou Groza Award Semi-Finalist and played in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl. Pretty great accolades especially when you consider that Erik didn’t start playing football until he was a Junior in high school.

     

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    Hangin' with ... Kenny Spencer

    Our guest this time is former University of North Alabama Kicker, Kenny Spencer.  Kenny has been kicking professionally in the AFL since 2012.  Impressively, he was awarded “Kicker of the Year” his rookie season with the Spokane Shock.  Most recently he kicked for the LA Kiss right down the road from Wizard Sports.  I was able to catch up with Kenny just before he reported to the AFL’s newest franchise, the Albany Empire.

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