Iceman Podcast
Iceman Podcast
Brett Arkelian
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. 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
May 22, 2024
37 min
S. 4 E. 6 - Fresno State 2-Time Lou Groza Semi-Finalist Kevin Goessling & The Late Trigger
0:20 - Kyle Stelter Intro 0:55 - Kevin Goessling Intro - Fresno State Football Record Setter - 2 Time Lou Groza Semi-Finalist 1:52 - Brett and Kevin’s Connection 2:40 - Heavy Hitter’s Section - Brought to You by The Kicker’s Bible - Biggest Misconception About Playing at Fresno State? Opportunity - Redshirt for One and Start for Four 5:00 - Kevin’s Opportunity - Landing at Fresno State - Baseball Swing Coach 7:10 - Walk On at Notre Dame? Or Scholarship at Fresno State 8:40 - Picking Fresno State Over Boise 10:02 - Coach Baxter’s Serious Commitment to Special Teams - Attention to Special Teams 11:08 - Go to a School with a Special Teams Coordinator That Knows About Specialists, or One That Does Not Know and Doesn’t Care 13:20 - Kyle’s Input - On the Understanding to Kicker’s. Sport Like Kicking - Golf, Kicking, Soccer. 15:03 - Brett’s Input on Multiple Coaches and Personal Coaches 15:58 - Kevin’s Factors in Working with Personal Coaches - Age and Maturity 17:00 - Snappers Choosing a College to Play at? Research - Degrees, Social 19:20 - Playing on Pat Hill’s Team 21:20 - Organizing a Practice Schedule Non Contact, Light Contact, and Full Contact Work 23:20 - The Biggest Struggle for a First Time - Specialist Only Player 24:50 - Kevin’s Take on the Confidence You Need to Carry as a Specialist 25:40 - Kevin’s Drills - Start with Checkpoints 27:05 - A Kicker’s Common Error - The Jab Step 28:00 - Teaching Specialists’ and Fundamental Movement 29:40 - Balance Between Athleticism and Technique - Physics and Football - Athleticism Making Up for Things 31:00 - An Example of a Specialist’ Practice Schedule 33:30 - Preparing Scouting Reports for Opponents 35:40 - Helping Your Coordinator Scout the Opponents 37:00 - Kevin’s Struggles vs Wisconsin 39:30 - Dr. Ken Ravizza - Working with a Sports Psychologist 40:20 - A Trigger - Push Button 42:20 - Jim Abbott’s Pitching Journal 44:05 - Keep Front or Right Eye Back Until Ball Was Kicked and Through 44:40 - Kicker’s Most Common Mistake - Taking Drive Step Straight at Ball - Causing Themselves to Swing Around 45:40 - 46:10 - Want to Kick the Ball Farther? Trigger Later! 46:43 - Patient Snapping - Then Explode 48:05 - Punters Are Like Pitchers 48:50 - Impatient Snappers and What It Looks Like to the Untrained Eye - Aggressive 50:05 - A Smooth, Controlled, Whippy Motion 51:02 - Snap - “There Has to Be an Angle or Arcing Path. When Do You Accelerate That Path” - Core First 52:00 - Body Controlled Snapping 52:50 - Most Active Muscle on a FG? Why Is That 55:38 - Negative Coaching Points - You are What You Focus On 56:12 - Unsuccessful Effort 58:00 - FG Training for Contact Point - Focus on the Drive Up 58:50 - Hip and Hamstring Yoga Workouts on YouTube 60:05 - Lats and Shoulders - What to Train as Snappers? Flexion and Extension Through the Core 61:50 - Knowing What I Do, How You Look, How You Feel - More You Can Evaluate 63:12 - How to Watch Film and Design Drills to Help Improve - Good for ST Coordinators and Specialist Drills - Reinforce What You Do Well 66:10 - High School Players vs NFL Kids - Kevin's Input "Not the Best Guy on My Team, Not the Best Guy on Another Team" 68:00 - What to Watch for with Kickers - Intentionality, Body Awareness, Complete Effort 70:20 - How to Coach Specialists - Asking Questions - and Understanding Why Things Matter. Know Why You Do Something. How Consistent Are the Misses 74:47 - Style and Athleticism Are Intertwined 75:30 - Rapid Fire Section Presented by The Kicker’s Bible: 76:02 - Loudest Stadium You've Ever Been In 76:35 - Moment When Everything Clicked - Find Your Trigger 78:12 - Spotting Young Talent in Specialists - Their Interest 79:35 - Handling the Media in a Poor Way 80:50 - Specialists - Do You Describe Why You Missed? 82:55 - Advice for Young Specialists 86:20 - Last Comments
Apr 30, 2024
1 hr 31 min
S.4 E.5 - Raiders Jacob Bobenmoyer & Steelers Christian Kuntz: Schooling in the Art of Snapping
In this action-packed episode of the Iceman Podcast, join host Brett Arkelian and Co-Host Kyle Stelter as they dive into the world of snapping with two NFL heavyweights, Jacob Bobenmeyer of the Raiders and Christian Kuntz of the Steelers. Discover the secrets behind snap speed, handling stress, and combating failure in the high-stakes NFL arena. 0:40 - Kyle Stelter Intro 1:20 - Jacob Bobenmeyer Intro 1:50 - Christian Kuntz Intro 2:25 - New Segment - Heavy Hitter’s Presented by The Kicker’s Bible - Who Had the Better Undercover Video - You or Ray Lewis? 4:05 - Jacob’s Bobenmeyer’s Background 6:20 - “Maybe I'll Go Out There and Just Start Snapping” to “Don’t Plan on Redshirting.” 7:30 - Jacob Getting in Touch with Special Teams U 8:30 - What Jacob Learned from Special Teams U 9:20 - Jacob Meeting Christian at NFL Tryouts 9:45 - Kyle’s First Impression of Jacob 10:50 - What Is the Snapper’s Mindset 11:25 - Snappers - We’re in the Trenches 12:30-13:48 - Christian and Jacob Competing in Camps 15:15 - Attending Tryouts and Handling Stressful Situations - The Cause and Effect of Snap 17:40 - Challenges of a Rookie Year in the NFL 18:10 - Christian’s Test - In Protection - Snap Is Second Nature 18:54 - 20:10 - Jacob’s Test - Mindset as a Rookie 21:05 - Kyle’s First Impression of Christian and Jacob in the NFL - Slowing the Game Down 22:30 - Christian’s First Impression of Kyle (Special Teams U) - What Works for Me - Couple of Drills When Struggling 24:24 - Similar Deficiencies - Backgrounds in Playing Linebacker - Smooth and Controlled 26:58 - Jacob - Hardest Part About the NFL 27:30 - Jacob’s Offseason Workout the First Few Months After the Season 28:40 - Christian’s Postseason Regimen - Right After the End of the Season - Eccentric Workouts 29:36 - Christian’s Offseason Drills 30:20 - Jacob Bobenmeyer - How to Work Through Problems - Big Net Guy Christian’s and Jacob’s Favorite Diners 33:40 - Christian and How He Utilizes His Net - Won’t Go More Than 12 Yards 35:10 - What Are Eccentric Movements - Slow Down - Explode Up - Motion Is Lotion 37:38 - Key to Snap Speed - Strong Lats and Power Cleans 39:50 - Handling the Stress and Nerves of the NFL - Christian - Self-talk 42:16 - Kyle - Allow Yourself to Have a Mistake - Be a Perfectionist in Practice - Not in a Game 43:00 - Jacob on Handling Failure - Have Your Own Highlight Tape 48:30 - NFL Snapping - Communication with Your Guards Is Huge 50:25 - Toughest Looks That You May See in the NFL - Straight Rush, Cross Face - Include Jacob 53:10 - What Are You Watching for on Film? 54:30 - What Do You Watch for Technique-wise on Film = The Finish 59:16 - How Is Their Technique Holding Up? How Is It Slipping? Most Important Phase of a Snap? 1:00:20 - Practice Week Like in the NFL 1:02:50 - Watching Film After a Game 1:06:10 - Jacob’s Warm-up Drills - Chop Drill, Crunch 1:06:55 - Common Errors from NFL Snappers - Sequencing, Balance of Hands, Finishing 1:08:15 - Christian’s Work Week of Snapping - Ways to Drill FG Snaps, Tacking up Hands, Letting the Ball Roll on Grass 1:10:35 - What Do You Like to Do at the End of Practice - Hip Routine - Lat Stretch 1:11:15 - Most Commonly Stressed Body Parts on Snappers - Lats, Shoulders, Thoracic Spine, and Hips 1:11:50 - Jacob’s Glute Complex and End-of-practice Routine 1:13:25 - Commonality of NFL Snappers Warm-up Routine - Intensive Dynamic Warm-up. (1:15 - Hurdles up & Over) 1:15:40 - Rapid Fire Section Presented by The Kicker’s Bible 1:17:30 - Eureka Moment 1:18:55 - How to Combat Having a Bad Day - Rewatching Your Best Film 1:20:42 - How to Find Young Snapper and Find Talented Snappers 1:21:45 - Best Example of Handling Failure - True Sign of a Pro - Bounce Back 1:24:30 - Most Respect Snappers 1:26:37 - Advice to College Snappers - You Can Always Get Better 1:28:40 - Mythbusters Section Presented by The Kicker’s Bible - Biggest Misconception About Snapping 1:31:15 - Closing Remarks & Christian Kuntz Pickleball Paddle
Apr 16, 2024
1 hr 34 min
S. 4 E. 4 - Blair Cavanaugh - Incarnate Word STC - Imua and the One Shot Mentality
Season 4, Episode 4 of the Iceman Podcast featured Blair Cavanaugh, Special Teams Coordinator at Incarnate Word, interviewed by host Brett Arkelian. The episode delved into Blair's journey, from his upbringing in Corvallis, Oregon, to his experience as a walk-on player and eventually becoming a college coach. Highlights included insights into coaching philosophy, such as creating buy-in among players and building a culture of care within the team. Blair discussed the unique challenges and rewards of coaching college football, including gaining respect as a first-time coordinator and dealing with adversity. Key topics covered the ethos of Incarnate Word's special teams unit, emphasizing speed, aggression, and physicality. The episode concluded with rapid-fire questions, advice for young specialists, and reflections on coaching and family. 0:00-0:22 - Iceman Podcast Intro 0:40 - Blair Cavanaugh Introduction 1:38 - Heavy Hitter’s Section Presented by The Kicker’s Bible: What is Your Why? 2:25 - Brett and Blair’s Meeting 3:30 - Blair’s Experience at Syracuse - Justin Lustig 5:40 - How Coach Lustig Created Buy In - Authentic Self 6:50 - Create Buy In - Past Players That Played at Your School. Video Clips Talking About the Importance. Drills to Game - College to NFL 9:10 - From Son of College Coach to Becoming a College Coach 10:00 - Hawaii Football’s Dominance in the 2000’s 13:45 - The Unique Experience Your Kids Get by Being a College Football Coach - I Wouldn’t Change It for the World 15:30 - Growing Up in Corvallis, Oregon 18:30 - Struggle of Being a Walk On 22:30 - Playing on the Team of Your Dad Who is a College Coach. Plus and Minuses 27:35 - The Start of Blair’s Coaching Career 29:00 - Common Traits of Special Teams Coordinators 30:40 - Mythbuster’s Section Presented by The Kicker’s Bible - What is the Most Overlooked Fundamental? 31:20 - How Blair Ended Up at Incarnate Word? 33:00 - First Thing That You Do When You Become a Special Teams Coordinator - Build Relationships. Make It Fun and Competitive 35:30 - How to Create Excitement - Player of the Day 37:50 - Specialist's Schedule with NFL Level Specialists 41:45 - The Importance of Mental Cues and Self Talk 43:40 - Carrier Dome Rocking 45:00 - Gaining Coaches' Respect as a First-Time Special Teams Coordinator 47:10 - One Shot Mentality & Imua 48:10 - What is Incarnate Word’s Special Teams Unit Known For: Fast, Violent, Physical 49:30 - Building Culture of Care 52:50 - How to Mimic Game Situations - Friday Night Calls 55:10 - Rapid Fire Section Presented by The Kicker’s Bible 55:50 - Best Advice He Received from His Father 56:50 - Putting Your Family First 57:35 - Facing Adversity - Getting Fired 58:43 - Is Coaching College Football Everything He Dreamed Of 59:45 - Who Are You a Mix Of? 1:01:47 - Coolest Stadium or Experience? 1:02:58 - Advice to Young Specialists 1:04:15 - Closing Statements & Where You Can Follow Coach Coach Cavanaugh
Apr 2, 2024
1 hr 5 min
S. 4 E. 3 - Smooth is Fast & Fast is Smooth: NY Giants All Pro Casey Kreiter, Lyons & SpecialTeamsU
Join the Iceman Podcast for an electrifying journey into long snapping! Pro Coach Kyle Stelter and NFL Snappers Casey Kreiter and Cam Lyons share tales, tips, and strategies for success in the NFL. Don't miss the expert advice and thrilling insights—tune in to unleash your inner champion! 0:00-0:22 - Iceman Podcast Intro 1:25 - Kyle Stelter Introduction 1:40 - Casey Kreiter Introduction 2:20 - Cam Lyons Introduction 3:50 - Cam’s Interest in Staying in West Virginia and Landing at Akron 7:05 - Heavy Hitter’s Section Presented by The Kicker’s Bible: Most Important Phase of a Long Snap? 7:25 - Kyle’s Pic - Body Control - Intentional and Deliberate Throw 8:00 - Casey - Release of Ball into Protection 9:38 - Casey’s Journey from High School Science Teacher to the NFL 12:30 - Casey’s & Kyle’s Least Favorite Class to Teach 15:05 - Why is Body Awareness Huge for Snappers? 16:05 - How Body Awareness Helped Kyle Become a Better Snapper 17:41 - How to Handle Competition? 19:54 - Casey - Knowing the Next Look 21:19 - Cam - Handling an NFL Camp 23:16 - Kyle’s Focus in a Pro Camp - Focus on Yourself 24:36 - How to Survive the Grind of a 20+ Game NFL Season - Casey 26:56 - How Casey Remains So Hungry After 11 NFL Seasons 28:26 - Example of an NFL Snapper Game Week 30:16 - Preparation Needed for Snappers During the Week and Lasting Throughout the Season 33:21 - Having Perspective as an NFL Coach 34:01 - What Do Snappers Watch on NFL Film 36:36 - What Separates Good from Great Snappers - Situational Awareness 38:06 - The NFL’s Copy Cat League - Indianapolis New Look That No One’s Seen 39:46 - Toughest Looks a Long Snapper Could See 41:44 - Hardest Things for Snappers Making Transition to NFL - Thought Process 45:26 - Cam’s Transition to the NFL. From Group of 5 to the Pros 47:26 - Casey’s Transition to the NFL. Do What You Need to Do to Have Success 49:26 - Kyle’s Look at the NFL Level. You Cannot Replicate It 51:16 - Cam’s NFL Advice - Fail to Success 52:26 - Casey Mental Process - When a Play Happens 55:26 - Snapper’s Varying Up Their Approach 57:06 - Kyle’s Way to Spot Good Snappers 58:06 - Breath Control 1:01:03 - Routine vs. Rigid Routine 1:03:31 - Out of Season Schedules - Casey 1:05:16 - Where to Start At - Out of Season Schedules - Stance, etc. 1:07:11 - Done After 5 Snaps 1:09:00 - In the Offseason - Why It’s Good Not to Snap at 15 1:10:41 - Improvements in Snapping - Gains Like Lifting 1:13:26 - Do Not Experiment in Fall Camp - Work with Someone They Trust 1:14:26 - I Won't Change What You Do, but There Are Fundamental Things That Are Successful for Everybody 1:15:56 - Training in 3 Different Phases: Drill, Blending, Performance. We Don't Want to Stay in Forced Performance Mode 1:18:23 - Why Softball Drills? - Start Balanced and End Balanced 1:19:59 - What Do You Work at in Year 11? Body Control & Force Instead of Elasticity 1:23:46 - The Key to Snapping Faster - More Elasticity and Whipiness 1:25:46 - Pulling Out of Your Snap and Losing Velocity 1:28:16 - How to Drill Throwing a Faster Ball - Whipiness Drills 1:29:05 - Mechanics of a Snap - Throw the Body First. Common Myth - Pull the Ball First and Throw 1:32:36 - Stay Relaxed vs Monsters - JJ Watt & Jadaveon Clowney. OL Can't Block These Guys and I Have to Do This Now 1:33:16 - There’s More to Longsnapping Than We All Know 1:35:26 - Rapid Fire Section Presented by The Kicker’s Bible 1:35:36 - How Do You Mimic Game Situations? 1:36:24 - How Do You Handle Having a Bad Day? 1:37:26 - High School to College? College to NFL? Biggest Adjustments 1:38:26 - Handling Failure at the Pro Level? Own It and Move On 1:42:50 - Having Family Close to the Game 1:43:32 - How to Make It to the NFL as a Short Long Snapper - Make Up for It in Other Ways - Jon Weeks & Ross Matiscik 1:47:26 - Advice to College Long Snappers Trying to Make It - The Journey to Success Is Not a Straight Line. Valleys Are Going to Be a Lot Longer Than the Highs 1:48:46 - Mythbusters Section Presented by The Kicker’s Bible
Mar 12, 2024
1 hr 54 min
S. 4 E. 2 - Dawson Zimmerman of One on One Kicking - The Batman of Kicking Coaches
In Season 4, Episode 2 of the Iceman Podcast, Dawson Zimmerman, known as the "Batman of Kicking Coaches," shares insights into his kicking career, including his days at Clemson and working with NFL All-Pro, such as AJ Cole. The episode delves into topics such as mental toughness, kicking techniques, and coaching strategies for punters. From dissecting the chain of punting to debunking myths about punting into the wind, Zimmerman provides valuable advice for both aspiring and professional kickers. The episode also features segments on coaching schemas, practice schedules, and handling common errors like low snaps. Additionally, Zimmerman discusses the importance of specialists taking ownership of their schedules and gaining respect in the field. Throughout the episode, there are rapid-fire sections and mythbusters segments presented by The Kicker's Bible, offering practical tips and insights for kickers at all levels. 0:50 - Dawson Zimmerman’s Intro 1:46 - New Segment: Heavy Hitter’s Presented by The Kicker’s Bible. Biggest Fundamental: High School to College Punters Need to Hammer? College to Pro? Raise Your Level of Worst Punt 06:54 - The Chain of Punting: Nose Up Causes. Catch, Load, Contact 9:54 - The Best Punters in the Country: Atlanta 13:27 - Playing Under Coach Sweeney: Dawson’s Viral Moment (9:3) - Includes Brett Comment 18:05 - Teaching by Day, Coaching by Night. Provide a Coaching Schema 21:38 - Practice Schedule for Specialists 24:20 - Punter’s Practice Schedule 26:20 - Warm Up Drop Schedule - Value the Small Things 32:30 - Get Out of the Driving Range Mentality. Pitch Count 32:25 - One Step Line Drive - Drop Alignment 39:00 - Gain Respect as a Specialist 40:15 - Specialists - Take Ownership of Your Schedule 42:36 - Mythbuster: Punting Into the Wind - Lower the Drop? 46:41 - AJ Cole on His Body Position 48:40 - Handling a Low Snap - Common Errors 51:15 - Over striding - Less of a Matter of Distance, More of a Matter of Weight 52:50 - How to Watch Film of Balance of Weight 54:30 - Field Goal Kicker’s Width of Steps - Why Be Tighter or Wider 59:45 - Coaching NFL Specialists 1:02:01 - Mental Cues With NFL Players 1:06:54 - Rapid Fire Section Presented by The Kicker’s Bible 1:08:35 - Mythbusters Section Presented by The Kicker’s Bible 1:10:05 - Dawson’s Video Series With AJ Cole 1:11:20 - Dawson’s Plug for The Kicker’s Bible
Feb 27, 2024
1 hr 13 min
S. 4 E. 1 - @CFBCampusTour - Stadium Odyssey - Inside the Quest for Every College Stadium
0:20 - Michael’s introduction: the fastest and youngest person to see every FBS stadium 1:41 - Heavy Hitter’s section, presented by The Kicker’s Bible: What inspired the quest to see every college football stadium? - Stanley Hotel 3:10 - Folsom Field 5:20 - Brett’s Campus Tours 7:46 - Defunct California school stadiums and their history 10:30 - Division 2 opportunities for California kids 11:30 - Michael’s childhood interest - NFL 13:50 - Brett’s inspiration 14:00 - Brett on SEC bias 14:45 - Flagship school support at games 17:25 - Michael’s take on the closest thing to big-time football in college football - Fresno State 19:30 - How Michael plans out his weeklong trips: Tuesday through Saturday 20:50 - Same day trips 21:00 - Math of college game visits 22:50 - Best double header Michael’s seen 24:30 - HBCU’s and FCS football’s unique flavor 25:45 - The common denominator - football 27:50 - Brett’s experience at an HBCU 29:05 - Michael’s career that allows him to Voyage 32:30 - Barrell High School, the Whalers 33:15 - Difference in each region - “the Vessel” 37:00 - History of Ivy League stadiums 38:25 - Five FBS stadiums that are 100 years old or older 39:25 - Stadium historian at @CFBHallofFame 40:05 - Brett’s stadium obsession in middle school 40:50 - Brett and Michael’s take on the purity of college football 43:30 - Michael’s surprising must-visit gameday experience 44:30 - Jackrabbit Book Club 45:45 - Brett’s visit to “The Grove” 47:49 - Obstructed Views seats & Wyoming’s “knot hole” 49:45 - Obstructed Views - How to determine what percentage of view that you can see 53:08 - Fresno’s Valley Children Stadium range of visibility 55:20 - Mike’s support from the student section 56:40 - Surprising student sections - Appalachian State 56:48 - App State’s Field of Dreams 1:00:15 - Brett’s experience at Marshall and the App State rivalry 1:01:00 - College football during COVID 1:04:20 - COVID tickets - $725 1:05:10 - Gametime cancellations 1:06:35 - Top stadium in the ACC - Virginia Tech vs UNC 2021 1:07:00 - Brett’s first experience with Enter Sandman 1:08:17 - Michael's only time getting stopped rushing the field 1:09:30 - Mike visit to UC Davis - 2021 vs Eastern Washington 1:10:45 - Internet celebrity - most gratifying and frustrating thing 1:13:10 - Michael’s greatest moment - Tom Wistrcill, Commissioner of Big Sky, Joe D’Antonio, Commissioner of CAA, Coach Eck, Idaho HC, Bill Nesselt, U Albany DC - spotlight them in a positive way 1:20:00 - Whole valley supports and the rabid fans of Fresno State 1:22:00 - Rapid Fire section, presented by The Kicker’s Bible 1:23:00 - Favorite town and why? 1:23:10 - Most underrated stadium - Sun Bowl 1:24:50 - Most similar stadiums in college football 1:27:40 - Quirky stadium with many obstructed views - Ohio State 1:29:00 - Inspiration of his status pose - Hot Sauce 1:30:00 - Greatest statue you’ve stood next to - Big Red, Demon Deacon, and the Bearcat 1:32:15 - The price of attending 90 games in a year - ask Brett first about posting 1:36:00 - What do people incorrectly assume about you? 1:38:00 - New @CFBCampusTours projects - obstructed views calendar and new merchandising 1:42:00 - Exciting games for next season 1:45:00 - South Dakota School of Mines - Stadium of Honking 1:47:00 - Mike’s last send-off for Fresno State - Combine with others
Feb 13, 2024
1 hr 49 min
S. 3 E. 15 - Season 3 Finale: FEWSIC, Birthday Food Adventures, & Season 3 Trivia Recap
Trivia Game: 1. Subscribe & Rate the Iceman Podcast on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/74iAgHPWfh1llZuWo4iVda) OR the Book at (www.amazon.com/Kickers-Bible-Training-Professional-Specialists/dp/B09HFTPXBH) & send a screenshot to me. 2. Play the 10 Question *QuizIzz Trivia Game. PLAY NOW! http://tinyurl.com/BAQUIZIZ 3. Win! List of Brett Arkelian’s Guest Appearances in 2023 Coach & Coordinator Podcast Appearance: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0ZWFA47KC6jl9AYVfvEjE9 4th Down University Podcast Appearance: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1CZuxSUqCXigg3jK1QXH0C Bendy Boy Podcast Appearance: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4JZp6hCIUrhmmkbKTh6Oup GA Punt Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9Q_xx8HYCk List of 8 Guest Appearances on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/search/BRETT%20ARKELIAN/podcastAndEpisodes Final episode of Season 3: a journey of conversations and stories. Love for the US, World Trade Center visit, Lincoln University, pros/cons of college football, "The Walking Fire Hazard" story. Birthday List with food stops. Season 2 highlights, David Akers & Adam Vinatieri guests. Notable figures in Season 3, coaching & recruiting specialists. Trivia giveaway, tips to win. Season 3 credits, Season 4 recording announcement. Shout out to Coach Armstrong, Coach Wade, and offensive assistants. Captions 4:22 - Attending Lincoln University and the Opportunity 4:44 - Weighing Pros and Cons in College Football 6:20 - What Doors College Football Opened 6:38 - Attending UTM - The Exact Opposite Of 7:30 - What Brett Loves About the United States 8:40 - World Trade Center Museum 10:35 - Brett's Favorite Independence Day Story - The Walking Fire Hazard 14:08 - Introduction to Brett's Birthday List 15:32 - FEWSIC 17:22 - Denny's 18:10 - How Birthday Foods Work 19:09 - IHOP 19:40 - Krispy Kreme 20:55 - Red Robin 22:23 - Money Efficient 24:25 - A&W 25:02 - Jersey Mike's 25:55 - Dutch Bros 26:38 - El Pollo Loco 27:27 - Port of Subs 27:47 – Season 2 Review 29:27 – Getting David Akers and Adam Vinatieri on Season 2 of The Iceman Podcast 31:46 – Season 3 of The Iceman Podcast 32:37 – Season 3 Episode 1 – Dan Hawkins 34:27 – S. 3 E.2 – John Baxter 36:07 – S. 3 E. 3 – Chris Couch and Shayne Graham 36:59 – S. 3 E. 4 – Sean Saturnio 37:33 – S. 3 E. 5 – Craig Dickenson 40:07 – S. 3 E. 6 – Justin Lustig 41:34 – S. 3 E. 7 - Isaiah Gomez 43:27 – Best Method for Coaching Specialists at the Division 1 Level 44:36 – S. 3 E. 8 – Draft Dreams, NFL Hopeful Specialists 46:55 – Key to Recruiting Specialists 47:27 – S. 3 E. 9 – Dan Lundy 48:27 – S. 3 E. 10 – Adam Scheier 49:09 – Drop the Shield 47:47 – S. 3 E. 11 – Kody Schexnayder 51:17 – S. 3 E. 12 – Todd Goebbel 52:07 – Using Other Sports to Coach Your Sport 52:27 – S. 3 E. 13 – AZ Kicking 53:27 – S. 3 E. 14 – Frank Dalena 54:38 – S. 3 E. 15 55:00 – Iceman Podcast Trivia Giveaway 55:27 – How to Win the Trivia Giveaway 56:07 – Iceman Podcast Trivia 1:00:12 – Credits for Season 3 of The Iceman Podcast 1:03:36 – Recording for Season 4 – Release Date
Jul 4, 2023
1 hr 1 min
S. 3 E. 14 – Bring the Juice - Pistachios to Pro Athletes: Special Teams and Olympic Dreams
Join host Brett Arkelian on Season 3 Episode 14 of The Iceman Podcast as he has guest Bring the Juice's Frank Dalena dive into the world of athletics, brand building, and community with special guest Bring the Juice. From discussing the rise of nut popularity and the secret to performing like the pros, to sharing personal experiences as a walk-on athlete and the importance of special teams in college football, this episode covers it all. Discover valuable insights on making an NFL roster, becoming an Olympic athlete, overcoming career-ending setbacks, and the mental preparation required for success. Tune in for an engaging conversation on building a brand, finding a clothing niche, securing marketing deals, and the meaning behind Bring the Juice. Don't miss out on the rapid-fire round and a glimpse into the future of Bring the Juice podcast and Frank's upcoming events. 0:55 Fire Intro 1:30 - American Pistachio Party & Nut Popularity “If You Wanna Perform Like the Pros, Eat Pistachios" 5:50 - Frank’s Athletic Career & the Chukchansi All-Star Soccer Game 9:29 - The Walk On Life 12:20 - Best Advice for Walk Ons 13:35 - 6 Reasons Why Special Teams for College Players Is Huge 23:50 - How to Make a 53 Man NFL Roster - Special Teams 25:20 - Becoming An Olympic Athlete 32:30 - Dealing With a Career Ending Blood Clot 36:19 - Dealing with Stress of One Shot 40:11 - Mental Prep for Olympic Sports 41:36 - Building Bring The Juice / How To Build a Brand 46:00 - Finding a Clothing Niche 52:40 - Marketing Deals 56:20 - Rapid Fire Round Brought to You By The Kicker’s Bible 56:45 - What Does Bring the Juice mean to you? 57:40 - What Separates Central Valley guys? 59:30 - The NFL team in Central California 1:01:50 - How to Grow Your Podcast & Balance Life 1:03:20 - How to Incorporate your Community & Brand 1:06:50 - The Next Step of Bring the Juice Podcast 1:11:45 - Next Bring the Juice Events
Jun 9, 2023
1 hr 14 min
S. 3 E. 13 - Kicking Confidence and Coaching Champions: Unveiling the Secrets of AZ Kicking
On this episode of the Iceman Podcast, get ready for an exhilarating journey into the world of coaching and kicking. In this episode, Brett dives deep into the minds of extraordinary athletes and experts, uncovering the secrets behind their success. Join us as we kick off the show with Alex Zendajas Sr. and Jr., the dynamic duo of coaches. They share their incredible journey, from working with legendary NFL players to coaching the first girl to earn a football scholarship, Becca Longo. Discover how they push athletes to their limits, both mentally and physically, and leave a lasting legacy in the sport. Brett Arkelian takes us behind the scenes, exploring the treatment of kickers in the football world and the resilience required after missed kicks. As a coach, he reveals his crucial role in helping specialists overcome challenges and reach their full potential. Don't miss the captivating stories of Alex Jr.'s trials and tribulations, as he faces the pressure of performing at the highest level. Learn how finding inner confidence becomes the key to success. Prepare to be amazed as our experts discuss coaching the mental game of kicking and the unique approach that sets AZ Kicking apart. From building strong connections with athletes to cross-training techniques, they share invaluable insights for aspiring kickers and coaches alike. Stay tuned for the rapid-fire section brought to you by The Kicker's Bible, where the Zendajas duo answers burning questions. Discover the most important fundamentals for kickers, how to handle misses, advice for ranking camps, and favorite workouts to boost explosiveness. 0:51 – Alex Zendajas Sr & Jr Introductions 1:25 – List of Specs They've Had 1:46 – Helping the First Girl to Earn a Scholarship in Football – Becca Longo 3:12 - Coaching Girls and How to Push Them and Her Legacy 4:42 – Coaching Men and Women 5:32 – Working with Mac Carrizosa & Marquette King 8:00 – Coaching NFL or Professional Specialists 9:32 – How Kickers Get Treated in the Football World 12:10 – Mentality After Missed Kicks 13:12 – Coach Arkelian's Role in Dealing with Specialists 13:57 – Alex Junior's Path Trials and Tribulations Through Football 16:32 – Alex Junior Dealing with Missing Extra Points – Find Your Inner Confidence 19:57 – Dealing with NFL Specialists 20:57 – Coaching the Mental Game of Kicking – What Sets AZ Kicking Apart 26:32 – Compete with Yourself / Process Oriented 29:42 – Keep Them Goal Oriented and Not Bored 36:19 – How AZ Builds Their Connection with Their Guys 40:11 – Cross Training Your Specialists 42:54 – The Key to a Good Kicking Session - Honest Feedback 44:09 – Rapid Fire Section Brought to You by The Kicker's Bible 45:21 – Most Important Fundamental for Kickers 45:21 – Best Way to Handle Misses 45:28 – Advice for Ranking Camps 47:59 – Favorite Workout to Increase Explosiveness 48:39 – Push Sprints 49:09 – Rapid Fire Reps – Save Yourself from Thinking 51:09 – Everyone Says They Want to Be Consistent? How Do You Do That 52:23 – Failure Is Temporary – Quitting Lasts Forever 1:01:44 – Zendajas Kicking Info
May 25, 2023
1 hr 3 min
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