
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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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