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 "Kicking isn't rocket science. It is a matter of eliminating inconsistencies,
simplifying your technique, and perfecting the desired
action. My Dad (Tom Feely) and I worked together on our unique style of kicking and produced results good enough to win me a job starting for the Atlanta Falcons. Together we developed our unique style of kicking and he taught me the benefits of sports psychology as it applies to kicking and punting. Together they're a winning combination."
Jay Feely, New York Giants Place-kicker, 2005 to Present
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August
2006:
Coach
Feely's kicking camp was extremely beneficial to me. I was a
division 1 soccer player in college, with no football experience.
I went down to his camp thinking that I had a good idea of how to
kick a football properly, when in reality, it was much different
than I had thought. After four sessions with Coach Feely, I
learn more about the art of kicking than I ever could have
imagined. With the knowledge he provided me and his coaching
methods, I went from a below average kicker to one that is going
to continue to work with him to try and make it at the
professional level.
Chris Bennice
Saratoga NY
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 "I came to Jesuit
High School not knowing a thing about kicking. With help and detailed coaching from Coach Feely I developed into the kicker I am today."
Garrett Rivas, University of Michigan place-kicker and punter
Note: Garrett Rivas was selected 1st Team All County (Hillsborough County; 2nd Team A Suncoast Region Team; and received the "Jay Feely MVP of the Special Teams
Award"; Verbal commitment for a full football scholarship at
the University of Michigan as a kicker/punter.
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Feely Kicking School News for an update on Garrett Rivas!
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July 2006:
Coach Feely,
I just wanted to drop you an email and thank you again for the advice that you have given me. I like the control that my new drop gives me over the football and I think I will have a lot more consistency in my game once I master it. Seeing myself on video, breaking down the different parts of the punt, and the necessary body positions to maximize power have all been very useful in my training this summer. Getting help with the little things is what I am always after. In the past I had the raw leg swing and could crush the long balls…but I have never had the consistency I desired. I am confident that will all change this season. I also like knowing what the Pros are after in a punter and I will shoot for all of the goals you gave me for this season, especially the 4.3 second or more hang time and the get off time. Ever since my senior year in high school I thought it might me possible to play at the highest level. The past few years I have worked extremely hard to help my team and I am ready to do that again this season. However, my college time is running out. In less than two short years I’ll be an officer in the Coast Guard and have a chance to serve my country on a daily basis. I look forward to that day, but I would be living a dream should I be able to punt as a professional. I’m going to put my best foot forward this season (my right foot) and really give ‘em hell. Thanks again for your work in my game, and the encouraging words you have left me with from our last workout. Have a great day and don’t forget to call me if you are ever in Connecticut so we can do some work together.
Your student,
Jesse Harms, cadet USCGA
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May
2005:
Thanks
for the kind words about Kyle. And thanks for offering
to provide recommendations to any college scouts that might be
interested in Kyle. I believe a recommendation from an
expert such as yourself carries a lot of weight in the
"kicking community", and it means a lot to us.
You've
had a lot to do with the progress Kyle has made since we
first came to one of your camps in December 2004. He has
responded very well to your style of coaching proper kicking
mechanics. Your coaching format using video and computer
software to analyze his kicks on the practice field provides your players
with immediate feedback as to what they are doing
incorrectly, so that they can make the adjustments right then and
there. Then they can take what they have learned and go home
and continue to work with the kicking techniques you teach.
It's worked very well for Kyle, because he already had a pretty
rigorous practice schedule on his own this past off season, and I
think that schedule allowed him to make significant
progress using your adjustments to his kick.
The
most significant improvement I noticed were on his kickoffs at the
Scout.com combine. Kicking off from the 35 yard line, back
in January at the One on One Kicking Competition Expo, Kyle didn't
reach the end zone once. At the Scout.com combine in May, he
consistently put kickoffs from the goal line to 4 yards deep into
the end zone. At his spring game last week, of the 5 kickoffs
he took, 3 of them were over 5 yards deep into the end zone.
Kyle was
able to take what you taught him, apply it to his own technique,
and produce the results we saw at the Scout.com combine. That's
what makes Kyle and the rest of your players better kickers.
We're
looking forward to the upcoming fall football season, hoping that
he can take what you have taught him, and use it to produce on the
field.
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May
2005:
Dear Mr. Feely,
Your specialized coaching techniques for punting was great! Being coached in a group with highly individualized attention made learning the key punting skills and techniques much easier to understand and practice. I came away from your sessions feeling more confident knowing that with practice I would greatly improve. Thanks again for all your help!
William Bergen
Middleton High School '05
University of Illinois
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May 2005:
Coach Feely,
Hey there, I wanted to say thanks again for letting me come down and learn from you. I am really starting to see drastic improvements. I almost have the hammer mastered, but I am still having a little trouble with getting my body weight forward. My first game of the season is July 9th so until then I will be practicing my butt off. I will probably try to make the trip down again sometime during the middle of the summer to work with you some more, and I hope that if your ever coming up this way you let me know.
I've got some great contacts at some of the best golf courses up here! Thanks again and take care.
Justin Tate
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January 2005:
Coach
Feely,
You have a great system and style of teaching how to limit
inconsistencies in the technique of kickers. Showing us on the
field right after the kick really helps because we are getting
immediate feedback and have an opportunity to correct it right
away.
I also enjoyed Velocity Sports Performance. They have a great
philosophy on warm-ups for stretching, and I was very pleased with
how sore I was after each day of training with them. I believe
that teaming up with Velocity Sports is a great way to not only
strengthen a kicker's entire body.
Kyle
Dougherty
Merritt Island
High School
Class of '07
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August 2004:
Just wanted to let you know that
Steve signed a scholarship with North Dakota State University,
with the intent of being their starting punter this year, with
an eye on the kicking job as well. There's an article in
the Pasco section of today's St. Pete Times. NDSU is a
DI-AA school, so the opportunity is excellent. I want to
thank you and your staff for everything you've done for him, and
can say with absolute certainty that this opportunity would not
have been possible without you. Please feel free to use
Steve in any of your promotional materials, and I'll keep you
apprised of his progress. Best of luck and prosperity!
Steve Purviance
Sr
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June 2004:
Dear Coach Tom:
This is Matt, and I just wanted
to say how appreciative I am in receiving the opportunity to
attend your camp and you contacting the Michigan coach for me.
Thanks a lot and good luck with everything.
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June 2004:
Hello Coach Feely,
I'd just like to first and foremost thank you for the
wonderful experience I had with your camp. I felt
much more prepared for the All-Star Classic than when
I first arrived. I'm telling you, I learned so much in
those 2 days that now I'm kicking the ball further,
straighter, just that much better all-around.
I have accepted a full tuition scholarship (that is
the maximum Canadian sports programs are allowed to
offer students) at the Université de Montréal. I will
be attending Law School there and playing for their
team. I think is the best situation for me at the time
being. My ultimate goal is to play CFL ball, and I am
inspired by my trip to Tampa to become that much
better.
I have read your training booklet rigorously!
I very much appreciate all your input as your
camp has truly been inspirational.
Regards,
Ryan Hillier
Ottawa, Canada
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June 2004:
Hi Coach Feely, this is the "Ukrainian" Alex Yanovych from the Allstars
showcase. I just waned to thank you for a great camp. The organization was
very good and overall it was really good camp and I enjoyed it a lot.
Thanks again
Sincerely
Alex Yanovych
Key West,FL
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June
2004:
Tom,
Thanks
again for taking the time to work with my son Donny. He had a
great time and learned a lot but now he has to put to work what he
has learned. He is really determined to be a college Division 1
kicker like I am sure every kicker is but like I told him let’s
see in the years to come if you are willing to make the commitment
which I think he will. How can I purchase the software you used at
his instruction? Do you feel this is a valuable tool for Donny? I
would like to come down with Donny for another private lesson in
August so if you are free he would love to come down again. Donny
would like to stay in contact with you throughout his high school
years and hopefully beyond .
Thanks
Don
Lemieux
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May 2004:
I highly recommend
Feely Kicking as the best in
it's field any where in the country. If you train with
Feely Kicking they will take you to make it to
the next level. Their camp is unique and advanced.
Coach Mike McCabe
founder of One on One Kicking
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December 2003:
Tom,
I want to Thank you and Tony for a great job you have done with
Darren this past year.
His punting has improved 100% since last February and his attitude
towards kicking and
punting since being with your Program has improved tremendously.
To be on a "State Champion" undefeated (15-0) team, as a
14-year-old freshman is
"unbelievable". To lead the County in punting and
be voted by the coaches on the 1st
team, All Western Conference - National Division is a great honor
and could not have
been done without your great influence on him.
Thanks again, and we are looking forward to our weekly training
sessions.
Sincerely,
Frank DeRochemont
Father of Darren
Head Boys Soccer Coach
Armwood High School
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August 2003:
" I want to thank you and your staff for
helping my son...when we came to you about six months ago the only
kicking he (John Jr.) had done was straight on....But today he hit
a 45 yard field goal and is consistently putting kickoffs inside
the 5...he can even put one in the end zone!"
John Futchko, Sr. Attorney at
Law, Melbourne Florida
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August 2003:
"Coach Feely, I enjoyed the camp very much
and truly learned a lot...My
kicking is stronger due to the placement of my plant foot...Your
input and
advice is well respected."
Kyle Bronson - Wharton High
School, Tampa Fl.
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February 06, 2003
Mr.
Feely -
Just
a quick (and belated) note to thank you for the time you spent
with the Wexler boys a few weekends back. We had a GREAT
time and learned a lot. Unfortunately, since we've been back
in Cincinnati, it's been nothing but cold and snow so we haven't
been able to get outside and do any kicking. The guys have
been working on stretching and strength training, however.
Please be sure to pass along our thanks once again to the other young men
who participated with us. What a wonderful group of guys you
have to work with. Their level of maturity along with their
knowledge base was incredible for me to see and I believe a source
of some inspiration for my boys. You (and their parents)
must be very proud.
Again,
thank you for taking the time to meet with us and work with us.
Opening your home to us was truly going "above and
beyond" and I want you to know that that aspect of the
weekend didn't go unnoticed by the Wexler clan!
Please
keep our e-mail address and or mailing address for any future
activities that you may sponsor. I don't know if I can
afford it or not, but would certainly entertain the idea of having
the boys join you again some time (perhaps we'll take a
"bump" off another Delta flight so we can come see you
again). Best
of luck to you and your other students.
Bill
Wexler (on behalf of Andrew and Bryan) Loveland,
Ohio 45140
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 "Every father wants his son to be the best that he can be and achieve his goals in whatever field of endeavor he undertakes. Coach Feely is helping my son achieve his goal of being the best all around kicker and punter he can be at the high school level, and maybe beyond. Coach Feely is continuing to perform a critical role in helping him become the best all-around kicker he can be."
Larry Jones, Parent of a Feely Kicking School
student
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 "A kicking program of excellence! This is what I think of the Feely Kicking School. I am Ty
DeMeza, a kicker and punter at Jesuit High School. I started to kick at
Feely Kicking School in February of 2001 and was kicking like I never thought possible in a matter of 4 months. Coach Feely has designed techniques not only for new kickers but experience kickers that will increase your performance greatly. I recommend
Feely Kicking School to anyone aspiring to be a future kicker or punter."
Ty DeMeza, High School place-kicker and punter
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 "Kickers start at the bottom and work their way up. Likewise there is always someone who brings the kickers up from the bottom. Coach Feely has been that someone for me. He has taken me from a beginner 18 months ago and helped me get ready to compete for the starting job at my high school's varsity football team. Apart from the kicking aspect, Coach Feely also tries to help me develop my intellectual and mental frame of mind, making sure that I know that life isn't centered on kicking. Coach Feely tries to make his students all around good individuals."
John Jones, High school place-kicker and punter
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