Tips with Nick: The Basics - Angle of Contact

Coach Nick Fleming outlines the basics of angle of attack and what it takes to achieve a successful kick. Watch him explain angle of attack and his other basic tips to help you improve. Click here for more Tips with Nick.

5 Questions with Former University of Central Florida Kicker Shawn Moffitt

All American Kicking Coach Shawn Moffitt works with students on Sunday afternoon.

All American Kicking is excited to welcome a student of our program and former University of Central Florida kicker, Shawn Moffitt, to our coaching staff. Moffitt is the all-time leader in points scored at UCF with 314, in addition to field goals made with 53. Moffitt holds several other school records, including the single season record for field goals made at 21 in 23 attempts. His 91.3% field goal percentage is also a school record. Moffitt brings four years of college experience as well as years of training with Coach Nick Fleming to the field, a unique combination he hopes will help the students he will be instructing in our Sunday afternoon sessions. 

What made you want to join All American Kicking as a coach after being a former student of the program?

All American Kicking gave me the tools to succeed at the high school level as well as the process to be looked at by almost every single college. I think All American Kicking is the best way for specialists to be looked at by trained former specialists. I want to be able to help kickers win the varsity spot and head to a great college to play football.

What have you learned by working with Coach Nick Fleming over the years?
Coach Nick has stressed consistency with my training over the years. We tweaked little things here and there when we needed to, but the consistent kicking two to three times a week helped me maintain a peak level. Coach Nick has also helped me with the mental aspect of kicking, including pressure, height, and operation time to give yourself the best chance at making it through those uprights.

What key tips will you hope you convey to students?

I want to convey not only the key tips that Coach Nick has taught me but also different tips I have learned during my four year campaign at the University of Central Florida. Key tips such as effort, enthusiasm, consistency, and a good work ethic.

What did you learn from playing at UCF that you want to share with your new students?
Being a specialist is the constant pursuit of the perfect rep. You can have a bad kick/play but you can never have a bad day, look towards the next rep and make it your best one yet.

With your time playing for UCF behind you now, what are your future plans?
I plan on being coached by Nick until pro day where I will hopefully get looked at by NFL teams; I will also try my hardest to coach the younger AAK guys.

To register to work with Coach Moffitt during our 8 to 1 player to coach ratio Sunday afternoon session, click here.

Tips with Nick: The Basics - Foot Contact

Coach Nick Fleming's basic video instruction continues with Foot Contact. For more instruction and to watch the first five videos of the series, click here.

Tommy Townsend Reflects on U.S. Army All American Bowl Experience

                                    All American Kicking's Tommy Townsend and punter of Boone High School was selected for this year's U.S. Army All American Bowl on January 3, 2015. After the game, Townsend reflected on his experience, discussed what he learned by playing in this year's game and shared what he'll be doing before attending University of Tennessee in the Fall.

Another Successful Holiday Kicking Camp

Coach Nick Fleming with All American Kicking's College Guys during the holiday kicking camp.

Thanks to everyone who attended our Annual Holiday Kicking Camp with our College Guys! We had a great turnout with lots of students in attendance to learn from All American Kicking's college punters, kickers and snappers who helped instruct on Saturday.

Our college guys early on Saturday morning getting ready to teach!

Coach Nick Fleming taking students through some warm up's before kicking.

University of Florida's Johnny Townsend showing the students how it's done.

University of South Alabama's Aleem Sunanon working with younger students.

Temple's Austin Jones sharing some insights from his successful season.

Lenoir Rhyne's Hunter Haire getting one of our students lined up just right.

Tusculum's Ian O'Grady working with a fellow snapper.

Colorado State's Ricky Buckner sharing a few tips during the kicking camp. 

Coach Nick Fleming showing the college guys he's still got it!

Florida High School State Championship Results and Upcoming Bowl Game Schedule!

December 13:

Class 8A State Championship

Apopka 30, Miami Christopher Columbus 23

• Congratulations to Apopka's Tyler L'Heureux on the team's second state title in three years! Tyler added two extra points for the team in Saturday's victory.

Class 6A State Championship

Armwood 10, 24 Miami Central

• Sterling Hofrichter of Armwood with a 40 yard field goal and extra point in his last high school game. Sterling has committed to Syracuse University for next year.

Watch Boone's Tommy Townsend compete in this year's Army All American Bowl
January 3, 2015 at 1p.m. on NBC.

December 20:

Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl

Colorado State's Ricky Buckner vs. Utah
3:30pm on ABC

Raycom Media Camellia Bowl

South Alabama's Aleem Sunanon vs. Bowling Green
9:15pm on ESPN

December 26:

Bitcoin St. Petersburg Bowl

UCF's Shawn Moffitt vs. NC State
8:00pm on ESPN

December 27:

Hyundai Sun Bowl

Duke's Danny Stirt vs. Arizona State
2:00pm on CBS

January 3:

Birmingham Bowl

Florida's Frankie Velez and Johnny Townsend vs. East Carolina
12:00pm on ESPN

Five Questions with Olympic Gold Medalist and AAK Strength Coach Dwight Thomas

Strength Coach Dwight Thomas working with students at All American Kicking Session.
Photo Courtesy: Dwight Thomas

Dwight Thomas is an Olymic gold medalist in track and is now All American Kicking's strength coach. A natural born athlete and instructor, Dwight shares not only how he found his way into teaching students but also what he considers the most important advice he shares with athletes.


How did you get into track and what do you enjoy most about it?

I got into athletics at an early age. I started organized sports at age 8 when I was in the third grade. I remember my first competition against a really good friend of mine. We were teammates and he won the race we were both in. I could tell how happy he was and the joy that was on his face. That day motivated me to practice harder and continue my pursue to become the best. Over the next few years I was the fastest student in my middle school and high school. What I love most about track is the adrenaline and the rush from competing knowing its an individual sport and you have only yourself to depend on.

Coach Dwight Thomas instructing students. Photo Courtesy: Dwight Thomas

Why did you want to start coaching and working with students on strength training?

After being a professional athlete for 10 years I started assisting and coaching my high school track team in Burtonsville, Maryland and discovered, hey this coaching thing is fun after all. I could talk all day about the joy of coaching youth sports and working with kids. The most important element is teaching and imparting athletic wisdom upon the next generation of college athletes and professional athletes. With my experience with strength training over the pass years competing in Olympic sport, I know how hard and how important it is to become faster and stronger, not only by talent but with wisdom and work ethic. I have been coaching about two and a half year at this point. I first started with my high school then my personal coach told me to pursue it further. He knew I had the personality and the patience that a lot of individuals lack at coaching kids.

What do you enjoy about working with the students?

Being an Olympic athlete I enjoy teaching and sharing my knowledge that will stick with these kids and help them with the pursuit of their goals. Coaches like myself enjoy seeing the end results of the hard work they have put into every session and finally the results show.

What are your key areas of advice or tips that you give to students?

This might sound so cliche, but I always emphasize how important school is and the correlation it has with sports. Without the grades, you won't get into college and you won’t be eligible to participate in college sports. Therefore, at some point, each athlete will figure out that sports and education are best friends.

How did you get involved with All American Kicking?

I got introduced to Nick through a mutual friend of mine that went to University of Florida that ran track. Nick and I went to Florida around the same time but we never met. But it is a blessing working together today. I have learned so much from Nick, seeing how he interacts with his students and how well he teaches them. I'm very happy to be working with All American Kicking.