The Crush Kickoff System presented by Coach John Carney covers the mechanics, mindset, and strength and conditioning required to become a high level kickoff specialist. The first section of this course will detail the different mechanics of the kickoff. Coach Carney teaches the starting point, eyes, power, and warmups the kicker needs to work on to have an effective kickoff. The next section will cover the mindset of the kicker and the different routines that will help your kickoff stay consistent and strong. Lastly, Coach Carney instructs you on the strength and conditioning work needed in both the off-season and in-season, as well as different workout routines to strengthen the body for powerful and accurate kickoffs.
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Syllabus
- Welcome to the Crush Kickoff System
Mechanics
- Kicking Through the Target on the Football
- Finding Your Starting Point
- Adding a Bounce to your Approach
- Warming Up for Your Kickoffs
- Adding Additional Power for Distance
Mindset
- Keeping your Eyes on the Sweet-spot
- Punishing the Football and Sticking to Your Approach
- Spots for Directional Kickoffs and Judging the Wind
Strength and Conditioning
- What to Focus on in the Gym
- Hip and Mobility Warm Ups
- Long Stride Lunge Patterns
- Box Exercises
- Functional Squat Routines
- Deadlifts for Explosiveness
- Hamstring Exercises
- Building Core Strength
- Leg Exercises and Plyometrics for Explosiveness
- Back Extensions to Help Maintain Health
- In Season vs. Off Season Workout Philosophies to Improve Kickoff
Taught by
John Carney