This podcast is all about sharing the incredible journeys of outstanding coaches, players, and personnel, bringing their inspirational stories to light for the younger generation. We're here to tell stories of trials and tribulations, offering a genuine look into the ups and downs of the hero's journey in the sports world. Our goal is to offer a deep dive into the sporting life, of bouncing back from setbacks, navigating through tough times, and ultimately reaching and maintaining success.
S.4 E.9 - 2-Time Pro Bowler & Seahawk Jason Myers - So Loud It's Quiet: Finding Your Process
In a thrilling and revealing episode, S.4 E.9 with Jason Myers unleashes the process of a Pro Bowl kicker's weekday preparation. From his captivating introduction to the myth-busting moments of his career, Myers shares how hitting a game-winning kick in his rookie season ignited his journey. He details his path from Marist College to the NFL, where working odd jobs underscored his relentless pursuit of football excellence. Myers reveals the secrets behind his mental fortitude, emphasizing the crucial next kick after a miss and the rigorous sports psychology sessions. As he unveils his meticulous field goal process and intensive training routines, Myers inspires young kickers with invaluable insights on core stability, conditioning, and handling high-pressure situations. This episode is a must-watch for specialists eager to elevate their game and conquer the challenges of professional football.
0:25 - Jason Myer’s Introduction
1:05 - Mythbuster’s Section Presented By the Kicker’s Bible: Most Memorable Moment in Jason’s Career - Hitting a Game Winner in the Rookie Season vs. Baltimore.
3:40 - Jason - So loud it’s quiet.
4:10 - Journey to Marist College
5:30 - How to Make the Most of an Opportunity.
6:30 - Trying to Make it in the NFL - Working at a Sporting Goods Place & a Valet
10:20 - Plan B? Competing against NFL Talent
11:05 - Lifetime Fitness & Salesman at a Paint Store - Keep Flowing With It
12:40 - Common Trait among NFL Kickers - Knowing Who You Are
14:00 - Jaguars Two-Toned Helmets
14:25 - Handling Adversity - Having to Work Hard and Earn Things
15:40 - What’s the Most Important Kick - Next Kick After a Miss - Sports Psychology - Every Thursday Night Before the Game
16:55 - What Jason Has Learned From Working with a Sports Psychologist - Process Driven
17:45 - 2 Minutes Same Routine
18:38 - Jason’s Field Goal Process - Net, Dry Runs, Wind, Swinging Down Line. Kick Process - Short Compact, Tempo
20:40 - Jason’s Mental Cues
21:30 - Commit to Your First Target
22:40 - Visualize Center - Best Ball - Best Tempo
23:30 - Path to the Ball - Shoulder Swivel
24:45 - Why Does a Straight on Path to the Ball - Body, Flexibility, Tempo - Roll Foot on Contact
26:15 - Weight Room - Rotational Stability, Staying Tall on Plant Leg, Core Work - Shoulders Tall & Back Behind the Ball
27:30 - Why is Core Work Important for Specialists. Ankle, Single Leg, Extreme Stability - Not Overswinging
30:00 - How to Be a Good Kicker in the Wind - Slower Rotation on Your Line - Good Ball Striking
31:22 - Jason’s Warm Up - Shoulder To Hip - Anti-Rotational Squats and Single Leg Squats Video - Get the Glutes and Muscles Firing - Bands
32:00 - Working Out First - Hotel - Jump & Band Rotational Stuff - Body Woken - Priming Body Up - Band Stuff during the game
33:15 - High Schoolers - Do Not Hit 85 Balls in the Net
34:00 - How to Maintain a Big Kickoff Leg - Mondy’s Heavy Workout - Rotational Work
36:20 - Monday Work with Physical Trainers
37:50 - Saturday Routine - 20 Minute Workout - Jump Ropes, Core, 5 Minute Jog
38:30 - How to Deal with Failure and Sustain Success - Develop a Routine and Stay With It - Film, Prep, Body. Helps you get back on Track - Intro
39:55 - How to Stay Motivated - Treat Every Year Like I’m a Rookie - Mentality
42:45 - Feeling of Year 10 - Getting in Groove - Move As Slow As Possible
45:05 - How to Know When Your Tempo is Off - Feel it after Kick about Approach - Bigger Backswing
47:15 - Rapid Fire Section Presented by the Kicker’s Bible
47:45 - Most Challenging Weather Condition & How Did You Adapt - Find Your Apex - Wider Target - More Side to Side
49:45 - Film - What Do You Watch - Watch Games at That Location & How It’s Flying - Watch Other’s Film
50:54 - How to Handle High-Pressure Situations - Put Yourself in Your Happy Place
52:35 - Pre-Game Rituals - Younger Athletes
53:30 - Best Advice - Be Yourself - Having Your Own Routine - Find Who You Are in Offseason
25 Jun 2024
S. 4 E. 8 - From Rugby to FBS: The Power of NIL in College Sports - A Deep Dive with Aaron Mitchell
In this dynamic episode, Aaron Mitchell and Kyle Stelter explore the transformative world of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) in college sports. Aaron shares his journey to Fresno State and how rugby benefited his football career. Kyle highlights the impact of player-led leadership and the evolution of recruiting and NIL from 2014 to 2024.
We dive into the benefits of the new NCAA Football 25 video game, the influence of social media, and strategic NIL uses by Power 5 schools and Fresno State. The future of NIL, early brand connections, and diverse NIL deals, including unique agreements like dog adoption, are discussed.
The episode also covers NIL agents, mid-major player strategies, and ever-changing NIL rules. A rapid-fire section presents intriguing NIL deals, the advantages for female athletes under Title IX, and practical advice for helping specialists and mid-major teams stay competitive in the NIL game.
0:24 - Aaron Mitchell’s Introduction
1:19 - Aaron’s Diverse Background
2:00 - Kyle Stelter’s Introduction
3:13 - Winning a Drill a Day
4:02 - Journey to Fresno State - “I’ll Figure it Out”
7:50 - How Rugby Benefited Him in Football
10:11 - Key Factor to Go From 1 Win to 10 Wins - The Feeling for Players That Coach Believes in Them - Player-Led Leadership
13:20 - What Was NIL and Recruiting Like in 2014 Compared to 2024?
18:10 - What FBS Football Players Get with the New NCAA Football 25 Video Game
19:00 - Brett’s Thoughts on the Influence of Social Media on NIL
20:00 - NFL Use of Social Media
22:50 - Power 5 Uses in NIL
23:50 - Fresno Area of Attack in NIL
25:40 - Where is NIL Going?
27:45 - The Benefit of NIL - Get Connected with Brands Before They Become Professionals
29:00 - Players Getting Multiple Houses - Examples of NIL Deals - Use Specific Examples of Businesses
31:40 - How Do NIL Agents Work?
35:20 - How Do Mid-Major Players Organize NIL Deals?
38:50 - The Ever-Changing Rules of NIL
43:18 - Rapid Fire Section Presented by The Kicker’s Bible
43:23 - Most Unique NIL Deals Ever Heard Of - Dog Adoption Deal
45:05 - Using Trucks as Advertisements
47:27 - What Are They Able to Do With the Vehicles?
49:00 - Title Nine and Why Female Athletes Do Better
51:00 - How Athletes Ask for NIL
52:40 - What’s Important to Businesses - Not Numbers, But Involvement and Connection with Business - Get BA’s Input in There Too.
54:30 - How Can We Help Specialists in NIL? - Do Not Put in "What Do You Want to Get out of It," but Examples of Deals.
57:00 - Kicker Abraham Montano and His Success in NIL
58:00 - NIL Debate with Title 9 - Putting the Power in the Player’s Hands
58:40 - Aaron’s Examples for Group of 5 Teams and Local Businesses - Non-Comprehensive Deals vs. Comprehensive Deals - Kelce and Trading Card Deals
1:02:08 - On It Trading Card Deals - All 110 Guys and Savemart, Sign 4,000 Cards
1:04:55 - How Do Mid-Majors Stay Competitive in the NIL Game? Start with Local Businesses - Billboards of Fresno in Local Businesses - Include BA’s Example of Bozeman
22 May 2024
S. 4 E. 7 - Jamie Kohl - Kohl’s Kicking - If You are Good Enough, Long Enough, You WIll Be Found
In Episode 7 of the Iceman Podcast, Brett Arkelian sits down with Jamie Kohl, founder of Kohl's Kicking, for an insightful discussion on the intricacies of coaching and training football specialists. The episode begins with Jamie's introduction, followed by his passionate exploration of the evolution of college football and his dedication to mentoring high school specialists. Throughout the podcast, Jamie shares valuable insights into the importance of roll-out punts and the competitive landscape of coaching at the D1 level. The conversation delves into coaching techniques for NFL specialists and strategies for reaching NFL teams. Notable highlights include discussions on player development, mental toughness, and the unpredictable nature of the NFL. Jamie also reflects on memorable moments and the significance of confidence in kicking. The episode concludes with Jamie's reflections on the enduring pursuit of excellence in football. Overall, Episode 7 offers a compelling glimpse into the world of football coaching and the dedication required to excel in the sport.
0:15 - Jamie Kohl’s Introduction
1:15 - Jamie Discussing the Change in College Football & His Passion for Helping High School Specialists
5:07 - What Way Can You Help Specialists & Recruits
8:58 - Roll Out Punts - Why It’s Necessary
10:20 - What Got You Into Coaching? How Competitive It Is at the D1 Level
12:30 - Coach to Trends
13:30 - Coaching NFL Specialists & How to Reach NFL Teams
15:15 - JJ Jansen - Changing His Snaps Day to Day
16:10 - NFL Pros - Doing Catch, Mold Drills
18:00 - The Kicker’s Bible Ad
19:03 - Snappers Working With Specialists
20:10 - Rapid Fire Round Presented By The Kicker’s Bible
23:35 - Morstead Making a 60 Yard Drop Kick
24:38 - Referenced Being a Pure Ball Striker - What’s the Most Important Phase of a Kick?
26:15 - What Do You Teach or Coach About on Mental Toughness? No Kicks That Are Inconsequential
30:20 - How Do You Gain Confidence? Jamie Answers
31:06 - That Want to = I Want the Moment, You Can See It in Your Camps
31:13 - For a League Known for Its Unpredictability, Any Predictions for the NFL? Change in the KO Rule
35:00 - Anything You Want to Plug That You Got Going On
35:40 - Special Teams Outfitters Ad - 10% off All Apparel
36:31 - Leave a Five Star Rating on Spotify & Subscribe
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