Iceman Podcast

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

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

In this episode, we sit down with NC State's Special Teams Coordinator Todd Goebbel to discuss the secrets behind successful kickers and punters. From the importance of a consistent routine to the common trait among Lou Groza Award finalists, Todd shares his insights on what it takes to excel in special teams. But it's not just about the X's and O's - we also talk about the culture of confidence at NC State, the humbling experience of coaching at all levels, and the lessons Todd learned from his father that shaped him into the coach he is today. Join us as we explore the fascinating world of special teams with Todd Goebbel on the Iceman Podcast.

4:20 – What Coach Goebbel's Dad Taught Him – Would You Want to Be Coached by You?

6:21 – Heavy Hitters – Zipfizz Energy Drink & How to Create Energy – If You Need Energy Just Touch My Shoulder

8:21 – Kent State Highlight Tape & The Foo Fighters

9:41 – Playing Randy Moss at Marshall

11:11 – Buffalo Destroys and Mike Denbrock

12:36 – How to Create Excitement in the Special Teams Room

13:56 – Create Value for Yourself – Special Teams Puts Money in Your Pocket

14:41 – Special Teams Coordinator – Head Coach

15:56 – Create Buy-In from Coaches – Respect Their Time

16:01 – Culture - Speak Teaching Into Existence. Existence Is Action

18:29 – Coaching Where College Football Matters – Huntington, WV & Raleigh, NC

19:38 – Filming of the We Are Marshall Movie

22:43 – Comparing Specialists to Pitchers & Kick Counts

24:48 – Where Kickers End Up Overswinging or Overkicking

25:48 – Planning Out a Kicker's Kick Schedule

28:13 – Setting a Lou Groza Award Winner's Schedule

29:50 – Secret to Getting a More Consistent Operation

30:33 – Secret to Great Kickers

31:48 – Loud and Quiet Holders

33:48 – How Mike Nugent Got Coach Goebbel the Marshall Job

35:48 – Coaching at All Levels & How Humbling It Is to Coach at the D3 to the Power 5 Level

36:53 – Common Trait of Lou Groza Award Finalists – Doing Things in the Dark

38:38 – How Great Specialists Handle a Miss – Give Me Another One

40:08 – The Consistency of a Routine – Routine Driven = Success

41:46 – Rapid Fire Section Presented by The Kicker's Bible

42:40 – NC State – Culture of Confidence

44:55 – Watch Opponent's Mentality

47:18 – More Penalties Created on Special Teams Than Any Play in Football. Make a Mistake But Don't Make a Disaster

1:30 – Introduction

2:00 – Brett and Kody's Intro

3:00 – Kody's Connections

4:30 – Heavy Hitters Presented by The Kicker's Bible – What He Loved About Playing in the SEC & at Mississippi State

7:20 – BA on Playing at Ole Miss

9:05 – Why Kody Chose to Play at Mississippi State

10:15 – The Function of a Special Teams Coach

10:45 – Chris Boniol Kicking DVD & Kicker's Bible Plug

12:30 – What Kody Learned from Coach Boniol's Tuteledge

13:50 – Recruiting Specialists in the Portal Age

18:00 – What Coach Schexnayder Expects Out of His Specialists' When They Step on Campus

19:30 – What Made Freshman All American Dominic Zvada So Successful – The Specialist Room

23:00 – Ready for the Next Kick, Let's Roll

25:00 – How to Help a Struggling Specialists

27:10 – How Head Coaches Can Help Out Specialists

27:25 - "Passion Looks Like Aggression to the Unmotivated"

28:00 – Dealing with Repeatedly Bad Snaps & Handling COVID Snappers

32:00 – Why You Need to Train Other Snappers

34:00 – How to Get Fast Releases on Punt – Put Sword into Hip

36:20 – How to Use Your Long Snappers in Coverage & Gunner Releases

38:40 – When in Doubt, Knock Em Out

42:20 – How to Create Buy In When It Comes to Special Teams

44:00 – Where Is Punt Return Won or Lost? Every Second You Keep a Man on the LOS Is 10 Yards

46:20 – Key to Kickoff Return – Transitioning Speed to Power Feet

46:50 – Returner Get on Your Crow Hop

49:10 – Changing the Momentum of the Game with Kickoff Returns

50:20 – Rapid Fire Section Presented by The Kicker's Bible

54:00 – Specialists Mentally Preparing for a Game

55:45 – Mentally Taking Yourself in a Happy Place

57:10 – Creating Culture Groups on the Team

In Season 3 Episode 11, Special Teams Analyst Kody Schexnayder joins Brett to talk about his experiences playing in the SEC and coaching at Arkansas State and Ole Miss. Kody shares his insights on what it takes to be a successful special teams coach and how he helps his players mentally prepare for games. He also talks about his connections in the industry and what he learned from Chris Boniol's coaching. Kody delves into recruiting specialists in the portal age and dealing with bad snaps and COVID snappers. He shares his techniques for creating buy-in among players and explains the importance of punt return and kickoff return in changing the momentum of a game. The episode ends with a rapid-fire section presented by The Kicker's Bible, where Kody talks about mentally preparing for a game and creating culture groups on the team.

In this episode of the Iceman Podcast, Coach Adam Scheier, Temple STC & TE Coach, talks about his passion for coaching top 25 special teams units and the importance of being open with players. He also discusses his experience coaching at Bowling Green and Wake Forest, working for Urban Meyer at Ohio State, and the defining moments of his career. Other topics include the benefits of being in a coaches' family, the role of dominant punters in net coverage, and the importance of game day adjustments and fundamentals. The episode concludes with a rapid-fire section of coaching proverbs and Coach Scheier's favorite teams, players, and season, as well as the longest rivalry in college football.

2:15 - Heavy Hitters Presented by The Kicker's Bible: Coach Scheier's Multiple Pets

5:25 - The Benefits of Being in a Coaches' Family

8:30 - How to Get the Best Out of Your Coaches - Balance

9:45 - Playing – Favorite Unit - Kickoffs

15:20 - Being a Head Coach at Bowling Green and Spending Time at Wake Forest

19:10 - Head Coaching Nowadays

20:30 - Working for Urban Meyer at Ohio State

22:20 - Connect with Your Players - Drop the Shield

25:20 - Is This What You Want? Is This Your Dream? Then I Will Make It Happen

26:50 - Being Open with Your Players

29:00 - What Event Defined Your Career - Being Away from Your Family

32:20 - Why They Had Dominant Punters in Net Coverage

35:30 - Success in Different Fields

39:10 - Where Are Punt Returns Won or Lost? Gunner Play

42:00 - Rapid Fire Section Brought to You by The Kicker's Bible

44:30 - Coaching Proverbs

48:00 - In-Game Adjustments - Game Day Eyes

52:00 - Cannot Lose Fundamentals During Season

58:00 - First Thing You Need to Do When Becoming a Head Coach - Establish a Culture

1:01:30 - Molded You as a Coach

1:03 - Be the Best Version of Yourself - Dan Hawkins

1:05 - Favorite Team, Players, Season

1:07 - Longest Rivalry in College Football

1:00 - Dan Lundy Intro

1:30 - Heavy Hitters Section Brought to you by The Kicker's Bible: Playing For the U

3:15 - Warren Sapp Story

6:20 - Situational Kicking at Miami

7:30 - Sitting in the RB Meeting Room: Be a Player & Not Just a Specialist

9:30 - Training Camps vs. Evaluation Camps

25:00 - Most Common Problem: Being Linear to Plant Foot

26:50 - How to Deal With Non Easily Coached Athletes

28:00 - Contact With the Ball

29:50 - Gold Club Head

30:40 - Giving Yourself Room to Clear a Kick: Holder Smells Like Crap

32:50 - Punter's Athleticism: Tommy Townsend

33:50 - Core Strength in Specialists

37:00 - Where to Start Training as a Punter

41:50 - A Punter's Drop, Letting Go

45:30 - Rapid Fire Section Brought to you by The Kicker's Bible

45:20 - Secret to Consistency

46:15 - How to Breathe In Order to Make a Big Kick

47:00 - Coachisms & Proverbs: Right Shoulder, Belly Button, Toe

49:30 - Cairo Santos Story

52:15 - Meeting Adam Vinatieri

53:50 - Adam Vinatieri Best Game Winners

55:15 - Coaching Someone Through Multiple Failures

58:00 - End of Podcast

In this episode of the Iceman Kicking Podcast, Brett Arkelian hosts a Pre-Draft Roundtable with his guests, Blake Grupe (Notre Dame. 2x Burlesworth Trophy Nominee, Notre Dame Point Leader, 3x All Sun Belt Team), Colin Goodfellow (Kentucky), Shane McDonough (NC State, 2x All-CAA), Matt Trickett (Minnesota, All-Big Ten Honorable Mention), Jake Bates (Arkansas, First Team All-SEC, KO Specialist), and Briggs Bourgeois (Southern Miss, All-C-USA team), discuss preparing for the NFL Draft. They cover everything from recruiting and training to the differences between FCS and Power 5 schools. They also discuss specific players' journeys to success, such as Blake Grupe's journey to Notre Dame and Jake Bates' transfer process as a soccer player to a starting KO leg in the SEC. Additionally, the episode includes a rapid-fire section featuring questions on evaluating performance and handling pressure situations. The episode ends with discussions on what kickers can bring to NFL teams and advice for those who don't make it to the draft.

0:45 – Intros

2:50 – Adam Tanalski Intro

3:19 – Heavy Hitter's Section presented by The Kicker's Bible

5:30 – Brett's First Interactions with Adam

8:35 – Shane's Jump from Townson to NC State

9:38 – Biggest Difference from Power 5 Schools to FCS Schools

11:20 – Blake Grupe's Journey to Notre Dame

16:30 – Collin and Kentucky's History of Great Australian Punters

19:45 – Matt Being a Cold Weather Kicker

25:30 – Adam's Advice when it comes to Recruiting

30:00 – Jake's Big Leg and His Transfer Process: A Soccer Player to a Starting KO Leg in the SEC

32:50 – The Standard at a SEC School & Accountabilities

34:40 – Chris Hurd's Generosity

35:55 – Accountability Examples

38:50 – Briggs Success and Change

41:00 – Slower Approach – Pace and Control

45:10 – Following with Your Eyes – Baseball Swing

46:40 – Rapid Fire Section brought to you by The Kicker's Bible

47:38 – Blake on Evaluating His Own Performance & Making In-Game Adjustments

49:30 – Shane on Coming Back from Failure and His Mental Cue

49:50 – Briggs Favorite Workouts

52:30 – Matthew Trickett's Workouts to Prepare for the Draft

53:20 – Adam's Input on Hitting Game Winner's - Breathing Techniques

55:10 – Jake Bates on Handling Pressure Situations

58:48 – What Do You Bring to a NFL Team?

1:01:10 – Adam's Review of Every Specialist on the Call

1:03:25 – Coach Zauner's Ranking System

1:06:10 – Advice for Potential Kickers Who Don't Make it to the NFL in the Draft

1:08:20 – Terrible Football in the XFL

1:10:20 - Coach Tanalski Endorses Coach Arkelian

In this episode of The Iceman Kicking Podcast, hear from an aspiring NFL kicker navigating the pre-draft process and trying to make it to the pros. Learn how to beat out bigger name kickers by investing in yourself, and hear about his upbringing and high school recruiting process of this aspiring pro. Discover the greatest role model in Isaiah's life, and how he made it out of JUCO to play on Netflix. Get tips on how to organize your recruiting journey, how to deal with the pressure of games, and what it takes to bring value to an NFL team. Don't miss the rapid fire section and a discussion on the benefits of journaling as a kicker.

1:30 – Debut of the Iceman Kicking Podcast at UC Davis

3:00 – Pre-draft process for a kicker trying to make it to the NFL

5:30 – How to beat out bigger name kickers – invest in yourself

7:00 – Upbringing and start into football

9:50 – High school recruiting process and JUCO football

13:50 – Greatest role model in life

16:40 – Laney College and playing on Netflix

18:30 – How to make it out of JUCO

21:30 – UC Davis journey – how high schoolers need to organize recruiting

31:30 – Focus on another level – Legend of Bagger Vance

33:15 – 24 hour rule to dealing with games

35:00 – Rapid fire section brought to you by The Kicker’s Bible

36:45 – Journaling and its benefit as a kicker

44:20 – What do you bring to an NFL team – pro aspirations

52:30 – IG's closing statements

1:20 – Heavy Hitters Segment Presented by The Kicker’s Bible – Becoming a Head Coach at a

Young Age

3:50 - Head Coaching Values that Create a Winning Program

6:35 - Setting the Record For Biggest Program Turn Around in NCAA History

9:20 - Weirdest Job Coach Lustig Had at a Small School

17:00 - Coach Lustig Intro into College Football Coaching

18:00 - Orthopedic Surgeon Enters College Football

20:00 - Brett’s Trip Playing vs. Hawaii

21:41 - Working with Legendary Special Teams Coaches

22:38 - Experience Hiring People

23:45 - Secret to Creating Buy In

28:05 - Language is Important

29:20 - Leaning on Younger Coaches

30:30 - Specialist Gameday Duties

32:15 - Simulating a Pin Punt

34:45 – Rapid Fire Segment #2 – What Have You Learned in Your Career

35:50 - Empower Your Players

37:35 - Control The Hip, Control The Soul

38:25 - Coaching vs. Avatars

41:30 - Biggest Mistake that Coaches Make at a New Place

42:45 - What To Expect from Vanderbilt Next Season

0:20 – Craig Dickenson Intro

0:50 – Craig's experience in the Big Sky & with the Montana Grizzlies

3:40 – Heavy Hitters Segment Presented by The Kicker’s Bible – Beating Your Brother

5:48 – Rapid Fire Segment – CFL ST Rules

7:15 – “Last Touch” Rule

9:30 – American Returners & Importance of CFL Return Rules

11:40 – CFL Roster Rules

15:40 – Coach Dickenson’s Kicker Tackle Drills

18:40 – How Coach Dickenson Got Into the CFL

23:15 – Becoming a Special Teams Coordinator at a Young Age

28:20 – How to Create Excitement in a Room During a 18 Game Season – Change the Voice

33:30 – How to Have Success in Your First Season as a HC – Win Their Trust

36:20 – Rapid Fire Segment #2 – What Have You Learned in Your Career

40:00 – Coach Dickenson’s Proverbs & John Wooden Quotes

42:00 – Ice Skate – Best 10 Second Quote

42:30 – In Game Adjustments

45:00 – Rough Riders Next Season