Welcome to snyder kicking!
Why Choose Snyder Kicking?
At Snyder Kicking, our primary goal is to provide a balanced approach to skill development, combining technical instruction with practical application in small group sessions, private sessions and Performance Score Ranking (PSR) camps. Here’s why you should consider joining our program:
Balanced Technical Teaching:
- Small Group Sessions: These sessions allow for personalized attention, ensuring that each participant receives tailored feedback on technique, form, and strategy. The intimate setting fosters a learning environment where individual progress can be closely monitored and adjusted.
- Private Sessions: These sessions tailor towards an athlete looking to learn in a closed setting. The focus is on refining existing abilities, while introducing new concepts to help you as a Specialist thrive mentally and physically.
- PSR Camps: These camps are designed to promote your skills, recruitment and to gain awareness to where you truly compare to other kickers/punters and snappers. With the PSR evaluation you will now have define measurables through Trackman (which provides numbers such has Ball Speed, Height at LOS, Ball Rotations, Good From Distance ETC…)
Train with us on Your Schedule
In 2025, we will be focusing on providing athletes with a balance of training opportunities within their state.
Advantages of Performance Score Ranking (PSR):
- Objective Measurement: The PSR system provides a clear, numerical assessment of your performance, offering a benchmark against which you can measure your progress. This score quantifies your skills as a punter, kicker, or snapper, making your development tangible, trackable for you and
- college coaches when evaluating you as a specialist and consistency
- Comparison with Elite Standards:
- Power 5 Benchmark: Your PSR score will be compared to those of athletes from Power 4 conferences, giving you insight into where you stand among the best in college football.
- NFL Benchmark: Additionally, your scores are set against NFL standards, offering an aspirational target for those aiming for professional levels. This comparison not only shows your current standing but also highlights the skills and areas needed for professional-level play.
- Detailed Feedback for Improvement:
- Score Analysis: Each time you participate in a PSR session, you receive detailed feedback on your performance. This includes not just your score, but also breakdowns of where points were gained or lost.
- Fundamental Insights: You’ll gain access to specific advice on how to enhance your score. This includes:
- Technique Corrections: Detailed instructions on how to adjust your technique for better performance.
- Strength and Conditioning: Advice on physical training to support your kicking, punting, or snapping.
- Mental Preparation: Strategies for focus, stress management, and game-day readiness.
- Storytelling Through Scores: Each PSR score tells a part of your journey in the sport. Over time, these scores compile into a narrative of your growth, dedication, consistency and skill enhancement, which can be invaluable for college recruitment or professional scouting.
By participating in Snyder Kicking’s programs, you’re not just training; you’re investing in a system designed to push your limits, provide clear metrics of improvement, and prepare you for competitive play at any level. Whether you’re looking to make your high school team, secure a college scholarship, or aim for the pros, Snyder Kicking equips you with the tools, knowledge, and feedback necessary to succeed.
31 all conference
11 all americans
1 lou Groza Winner
3 Lou Groza runner-up
3 Lou Groza semifinalist
6 ray guy candidates
1 ray guy semifinalist
1 campbell trophy semifinalist
2 manelly award finalist
Caleb Griffen
illinois
- 2022 Honorable mention All-Big 10 Coaches
Ben Griffiths
USC
- 2021 Pac 12 honorable mention All-Conference
- 2021 Pro football focus All-Pac 12 1st team
- 2021 Phil Steele All-Pac 12 4th team
- USC Special Teams Player of the year and Co-Captain
Damon Johnson
long snapper
USC
- 2020 Finalist for the Manelly award
- 2020 Phil Steele All-American 2nd team
- 2020 Phil Steele All-Pac 12 1st team
- 2021 Finalist for the Manelly Award
- 2021 Phil Steele All-American 2nd team
- 2021 Phil Steele All-Pac 12 1st team
blake lynch
kicker
kansas state
- 2018 Honorable Mention All-Big 12
devin anctil
punter
kansas state
- 2018 Honorable Mention All-Big 12
matthew mccrane
kicker
kansas state
- The school’s all-time leader in career field goals made (57), passing Martin Gramatica (55; 1994-95, 1997-98)
- school record for career field goal percentage (86.4 percent),
- school record for extra point percentage of 99.3 percent
- tied the school record for career 50-yard field goals made (5).
- 2015 Honorable Mention All-Big 12
- 2015 Earned Honorable Mention All-America
- 2014 Honorable Mention All-America
- 2014 Freshman All-America
- Honorable Mention All-Big 12
nick walsh
punter
kansas state
- 2017 Second Team All-Big 12 (Coaches, Associated Press, Phil Steele)
- 2016 Earned All-Big 12 honors from Phil Steele
- 2016 Ray Guy Award candidate
- 2016 Burlsworth Trophy candidate
- 2015 Picked up Honorable Mention All-Big 12 accolades
- 2015 Preseason candidate for the Ray Guy Award
jack cantele
kicker
kansas state
- 2015 First Team All-Big 12 coaches
- 2015 Honorable Mention Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Year.
mark krause
punter
kansas state
- 2013 Ray Guy Award (Candidate)
anthony cantele
Kicker
kansas state
- 2012 Lou Groza Award (Semifinalist)
- 2012 Second Team All-Big 12 (Coaches, Associated Press)
- 2012 Honorable Mention All-America (Sports Illustrated)
- 2011 Honorable Mention All-Big 12 (Associated Press).
RyAN DOERR
PUNTER
kansas state
- 2012 Honorable Mention All-Big 12 (Coaches, Associated Press)
- 2011 Ray Guy Award (Candidate)
- 2010 Third Team All-Big 12 (Phil Steele).
josh cherry
kicker
kansas state
- 2010 Honorable Mention All-Big 12 (Coaches)
corey adams
long snapper
kansas state
- 2010 1st Team All-American (Phil Steele)
- 2010 Campbell Trophy (Semifinalist)
- 2009 K-State’s Special Teams Player of the Year.
tim reyer
punter
kansas state
- 2007 First Team All-Big 12 (Coaches, Associated Press, Rivals.com, Kansas City Star)
- 2007 Ray Guy Award (Semifinalist)
- 2006 Ray Guy Award (Candidate)
- 2005 Ray Guy Award (Candidate)
- 2004 Honorable Mention All-Big 12 (Coaches)
jeff snodgrass
kicker
kansas state
- 2006 Honorable Mention All-Big 12 (Coaches)
joe rheem
kicker
kansas state
- 2004 Second Team All-Big 12 (Dallas Morning News)
- 2004 Honorable Mention All-Big 12 (Coaches, Associated Press)
- 2004 Lou Groza Award (Semifinalist)
- 2003 Third Team All-Big 12 (Coaches)
jared brite
punter
kansas state
- 2003 Honorable Mention All-Big 12 (Coaches)
- 2003 K-State’s Special Teams MVP of the year
travis brown
punter
kansas state
- 2002 Honorable Mention All-Big 12 (Associated Press)
jamie rheem
kicker
kansas state
- 2000 Lou Groza Award (Runner Up)
- 2000 First Team All-American (AFCA, Football News)
- 2000 Second Team All-American (Rivals.com)
- 2000 Third Team All-American (The Sporting News)
- 2000 First Team All-Big 12 (Coaches, Associated Press, Dallas Morning News)
- 1999 Lou Groza Award (Runner Up)
- 1999 Unanimous First Team All-Big 12 Kicker.
- 1999 Third Team All-American (Football News, Sporting News).
martin gramatica
kicker
kansas state- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- 1998 Lou Groza Award (Runner Up)
- 1998 First Team All-American (Walter Camp, AFCA)
- 1998 Second Team All-American (The Sporting News)
- 1998 Unanimous First Team All-Big 12
- 1997 Lou Groza Award (Winner)
- 1997 First Team All-American (Associated Press, FWAA and The Sporting News)
- 1997 Unanimous First Team All-Big 12
james garcia
punter
kansas state
- 1997 Second Team All-Big 12 (Kansas City Star)
- 1997 Third Team All-Big 12 (Coaches)
player
1991 DEFENSIVE NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR
1991 HONORABLE MENTION ALL BIG 8
1992 CONSENSUS 1ST TEAM ALL AMERICAN
1992 1ST TEAM KODAK ALL AMERICAN
1992 1ST TEAM AP ALL AMERICAN
1992 1ST TEAM ATHLONS ALL AMERICAN
1992 UNANIMOUS 1ST TEAM ALL BIG 8
1993 PHOENIX CARDINALS
1994 SAN DIEGO CHARGERS
KANSAS STATE RING OF HONOR
KANSAS STATE HALL OF FAME
Coach
2012 FINALIST FOR FOOTBALL SCOOP SPECIAL TEAMS COORDINATOR OF THE YEAR
2013 FINALIST FOR FOOTBALL SCOOP SPECIAL TEAMS COORDINATOR OF THE YEAR
2014 FINALIST FOR FOOTBALL SCOOP SPECIAL TEAMS COORDINATOR OF THE YEAR
2015 FOOTBALL SCOOP SPECIAL TEAMS COORDINATOR OF THE YEAR
2015 PHIL STEELE SPECIAL TEAMS COORDONATOR OF THE YEAR
2015 SEMI-FINALIST BROYLES AWARD FINALIST
2017 SPECIAL TEAMS COORDINATOR OF THE YEAR
2015, 2017, (2020 USC) SPECIAL TEAMS FINISHED #1 IN THE COUNTRY