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Norm Johnson Kicking & Punting Camp

June 22, 2010 • Ages 7 - 18 * Robert Morris University, Pittsburgh, PA

Norm Johnson Kicker, Pittsburgh Steelers

Two-Time Pro Bowler Norm Johnson played for 18 seasons in the National Football League. During that time, he played for the Seattle Seahawks, Atlanta Falcons, Pittsburgh Steelers, and the Philadelphia Eagles.

Johnson's best season was in 1995, when he led the NFL in field goals made and attempted while also successfully kicking all 39 of his extra point attempts. He then assisted the Steelers to Super Bowl XXX by kicking four field goals in their 40-21 divisional playoff win over the Buffalo Bills and two field goals in their 20-16 win over the Indianapolis Colts in the AFC title game. He also kicked a 46-yard field goal in the Steelers' 27-17 Super Bowl loss to the Dallas Cowboys.

Johnson, also known as “Mr. Automatic,” finished his 18 NFL seasons with 366 of 477 field goals (76%) and 638 of 644 extra points (99%), giving him a total of 1,736 points and placing him eighth all time in the NFL in scoring. Two-Time Pro Bowler Norm Johnson played for 18 seasons in the National Football League. During that time, he played for the Seattle Seahawks, Atlanta Falcons, Pittsburgh Steelers, and the Philadelphia Eagles.

Coaches scheduled for camp include:
Phil Azarik, Former Punter, Bucknell University
2008 All-Patriot League Football Second Team,Patriot League Special Teams Player of the Week six times in his tenure at Bucknell.

With an average of 40.5 in 2006, 41.1 in 2007, and 40.5 in 2008, Azarik is the only Bucknell punter to ever average over 40 yards per punt more than once

Holds school record with a 40.1 punt average Phil Azarik, Punter, Bucknell University


Brandon McCall, Kicker, Grove City College:

Prior to Grove City College, McCall attended Duquesne High School, where he was a two time first team all conference selection.

Took over kickoff duties his freshman year, won all place kicking duties his sophomore year, and bounced back from recovering from a knee injury to average 39 yards per punt in his senior year.

In the spring of his senior season, McCall coached the kickers and punters at Grove City College, where both received all conference honors.

Currently, McCall coaches at South Allegheny High School under head coach Pat Monroe.

Josh Lider, Kicker/Punter, Western Washington University and West Virginia University
Transferred to West Virginia from Western Washington after that school dropped football. Second-team Great Northwest Athletic Conference selection as a junior.
For more info go to:
www.footballcamps.com or call: 1-800-555-0801

*Participants will receive coaching from instructors who have experience in college and/or professional football.
*Individual instruction in kickoffs, field goal kicking, punting, flexibility and stretching are available.
*Observe demonstrations by specialists at the top of their field during technique sessions.
*Practice and compete with other talented athletes. Being able to compare skills is a valuable learning experience. Learn to thrive and survive in pressure situations.
*At our camps we work with each individual to answer any questions they may have and ensure participants are working to their maximum potential. We hope to educate our participants so they will be able to coach themselves.

Kickers will be instructed in the following areas:
*Field Goals and Extra Points
*How to minimize operation time without rushing the kicking motion
*Field goals from the hash
*Learning how to communicate with the holder
*Learn when to start the approach towards the kicking spot
*Correct approach steps

Kick Offs
*Onside kicks
*Directional kicking
*Hang time and distance
*Pooch kicks
*Correct approach steps

Punters will be instructed in the following areas:
*Correct way to catch a snap and drop the ball
*Hang time and distance
*Corner punts
*Punting out of the end zone
*Directional punting
*Punting with or against the wind
*Effective stepping patterns
*How to minimize operation time without rushing the punting motion

Schedule
7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Registration
8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Warm up, stretch, organize by age and skill level
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Lectures, kicking & punting instruction and practice drills
11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Lunch will be provided
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Warm up, stretch, lectures, divide into small groups to work on field goals, kick offs and punting.

(A dual player can participate as a kicker in the morning, then as a punter in the afternoon)