Iceman Podcast

Iceman Podcast

By Brett ArkelianSports
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Iceman Podcast episodes

  • S. 1 Ep. 12 - Akron STC Chris Hurd on Building a Cohesive Special Teams Unit & Inspiring His Players
    0:00 - The Kicker's Bible
    1:50 - Chris Hurd Introduction
    3:30 - Chris's Experience as a GA
    14:35 - Learning Under Different Coaches 
    16:50 - The Positives of Coaching During COVID-19
    18:05 - Important Discussions to Have with Your Specialists
    31:15 - Creating a Special Teams Culture
    35:50 - Mentality From a Navy Seal
    37:55 - Moving on From a Bad Season 
    41:15 - Highlighting the Good and Rewarding Your Players
    46:00 -Chris's Method of Ranking Players
    53:00 - Getting GA's on the Same Page as the Coached
    59:45 - How Brett and Chris Met
    1:06:25 - Coaching "The Edge"
    1:10:10 - How to Motivate Players Through a Bad Season
    1:23:55 - Visualization with Your Players
    1:30:15 - What Players Have Done to Standout to Chris
    1:43:30 - How to Determine A Player's Mentality from the Start
    1:49:10 - Four Questions to Ask as a New ST Coordinator
    2:00:40 - How to Contact Chris
    2:02:45  - Outro
    2 hr 4 min
  • S. 1 Ep. 11 - TJK Founder & NKR Owner Brian Jackson on How NFL Specialists Handle Pressure & More
    0:00 - The Kicker's Bible
    1:50 - Brian Jackson Introduction
    3:00 - Brian's Upbringing and Start in Football
    11:00 - How Brian Began Playing at BallState
    20:40 - Variables That Influence Where You Choose to Go to School
    22:00 - Brian's Experience Playing at Ball State
    25:15 - Accounting for Over Kicking and Counting Reps
    28:00 - The Need for More NFL Coaches Who Understand Kicking
    34:15 - The Impact of Verbal Cues or Swing Thoughts
    41:00 - More on The Need for More NFL Coaches Who Understand Kicking
    46:00 - How Brett and Brian Met and the Introduction to Sports Mentality
    54:45 - How Brian Evaluates the Mentality of the Players He Works With
    1:01:50 - Common Misconceptions About Kickers: Finding Steps and Hang Times
    1:21:30 - Balancing Teaching a Player The Fundamentals While Retaining Their Individuality
    1:32:00 - Recovering From a Heavy Lift Day and Other Helpful Tips from John Carney
    1:37:55 - Analyzing Kicks by NFL Players Harrison Butker and Greg Zuerlein
    1:57:40 - Advice That Has Stuck with Brian Over the Years
    2:01:50 - Contacting Brian and His Fall Camps
    2:03:20 - Outro
    2 hr 5 min
  • S.1 Ep. 10 Special Teams U Owner Kyle Stelter Breaks Down Snapping Techniques & His Multiple NFL LS
    0:00 - Kyle Stelter Introduction
    1:35 - The Kicker's Bible
    2:40 - Kyle Stelter Introduction Continued
    4:00 - Kyle's Start and Career in Football
    9:18 - How to Block Out Pressure in a Situation
    13:17 - Trusting the Process to Persevere Through Pressure
    16:45 - The Importance of Special Teams Coaches Knowing Their Snappers
    19:20 - The Three Most Important Phases of a Snapper***
     23:10 - Finding a Good Base
    28:10 - Alignment of Feet for Snappers 
    30:00 - Imbalance in Your Hips and Its Effect on Full Form
    31:00 - Using the Lower Body for Control and Not Power 
    34:00 - Kyle Breaks Down Videos of His NFL Long Snapper's Techniques
    39:40 - How Luke Rhodes of the Indianapolis Colts Became One of Kyle's Clients 
    42:55 - Why Kyle Uses Softballs to Train 
    46:20 - Common Misinformation Around Improving Hitches 
    50:15 - Where Did the Long Snapping Training Industry Start? 
    54:40 - Kyle's Experience Coaching Students with Special Needs 
    58:10 - What Kyle's Snappers Record and Write Down
    1:01:20 - Kyle's Mental Cues
    1:03:15 - Working on Developing an Explosive Core
    1:06:20 - Thoracic Spine Awareness 
    1:07:30 - Lowering Effort to Result in Higher Technique 
    1:10:00 - Shoebox Technique to Improve Snaps
    1:15:45 - Length in Snapping
    1:21:35 - Common Errors with Young Players
    1:22:55 - Middle Finger vs. Index Grip on the Ball
    1:24:35 - Correcting Players Flicking the Ball
    1:25:55 - Core Mobility vs. Core Strength and The Best Way to Improve
    1:30:05 - The Situationals Kyle Uses with Clients
    1:32:00 - Look or No Look During a Snap
    1:37:00 - Mentality and Visualization Before a Game 
    1:41:30 - Kyle's Thoughts on "Aim Small, Miss Small"
    1:43:25 - Rep Counts and Keeping a Snappers Body Fresh Through the Season
    1:46:25 - The Good and Bad of Handling Failure
    1:48:45 - Best Drills for Young Snappers
    1:51:20 - Offseason is for Reinventing, In Season is for Refining
    1:55:20 - Kyle's Favorite Inspirational Quote
    1:58:00 - How to Contact Kyle Stelter
    2 hr
  • S.1 Ep. 9 - Washington State ST Coach Mac Alexander on His Time as a Coordinator
    0:00 - Mac Alexander Introduction
    2:14 - The Kicker's Bible
    3:15 - Mac's Experience Starting at Washington State University
    5:10 - How Mac Got Into Football and Coaching
    12:10 - How Mac Adjusted From Playing Football to Basketball
    17:40 - Mac's First Job as a Graduate Assistant
    19:50 - What is Out of the Ordinary About Being a GA at a Division II School?
    25:10 - Mac's Experience as a DBs Coach and ST Coordinator
    28:30 - Managing Over 40 DBs and Their Reps
    31:50 - How to Make ST Exciting and Fun for Every Player
    35:30 - How Mac Got to Washington State University
    38:00 - How to Make TIme for Your Relationship and Family as a Coach
    42:45 - Mac's Expectations vs. Experience at Washington State
    45:00 - The Impressive Work Ethic of Some Specialists
    46:50 - Building a Relationship with Players as a New Coach
    50:30 - What Tasks Take the Most Time as a GA
    53:50 - The Impact of COVID-19
    56:50 - Working with Other Washington State University Coaches
    59:45 - How Mac's Faith Has Helped in Through Football and Coaching
    1:01:20 - Mac's Advice to His Younger Self
    1:05:03 - Mac's Favorite Motivational Quote
    1:08:03 - Where to Contact Coach Mac Alexander
    1:10:17 - Outro
    1 hr 12 min
  • S. 1 Ep. 8 - STFA Founder and NKR Co-Owner Chris Husby Talks Kicking Culture and #ResetTheIndustry
    0:00 - Chris Husby Introduction
    3:55 - The Kicker's Bible
    5:00 - Chris's Start in the Kicking Industry and Where He's at Today
    15:45 - The Roots of the Kicking Coach Game
    19:40 - #ResetTheIndustry
    23:55 - No Single Coach Owns a Player
    26:55 - Finding Different Ways to Coach Different Players
    29:15 - The Benefits of the Kicking Industry Growing
    33:00 - What Frustrates Chris About the Kicking Industry
    38:15 - Always Understanding the Why to Become a Great Coach
    42:30 - Common Misconceptions From Young Players
    47:45 - Does a Block Hinder a Kicker From Advancing to a Higher Level?
    53:35 - What College Coaches Are Looking When Recruiting from Kicking Camps
    56:00 - Chris's Favorite Warmup Stretches and Body Workouts
    1:01:00 - How to Assist Your Players Through Hard Times
    1:05:30 - The Why's Behind Game Mentality
    1:07:05 - Chris on His Podcast "The 4th Down Experience"
    1:15:40 - Chris's Favorite Motivational Quote
    1:19:00 - Where to Find Chris on Social Media
    1:20:25 - Outro and Contacting Brett Arkelian
    1 hr 22 min
  • S. 1 Ep. 7 - UCLA ST Coach Will Rodriguez on What He Learned With His 11 Year NFL Career With Rams
    0:00 - Will Rodriguez Introduction
    1:50 - The Kicker's Bible
    2:50 - How College Players at Different Levels Can Make it to the NFL
    7:45 - Will's Journey as a Specialist
    11:50 - How to Analyze a Large Group of Players
    14:15 - Hard Work and Putting In Long Days
    16:50 - Will's Time at Azusa Pacific University
    23:00 - Will's "Point System" and How He Motivates His Players
    27:15 - How Will Uses Situationals in Coaching
    28:20 - More on the "Point System" and Games for Team Bonding
    30:30 - How to Build a Relationship with Players and Staff as a New Coach
    32:20 - What Will Learned from All-Pro Johnny Hekker
    36:08 - What Separates Average NFL Punters from the Greats
    40:30 - How to Make Charting More Fun
    43:20 - What Johnny Hekker Struggled With and How He Improved It
    49:20 - Drills and Workouts to Alternate With Punting to Prevent Wearing Out
    51:44 - Mental Cues for a Great Performance
    53:55 - Techniques JJ Molson Used for Success
    59:15 - Hitting a Kickoff from the Left vs. Right
    1:01:42 - How Greg Zuerlein Does So Well in Pressure-Packed Situations
    1:04:50 - Studies Will Has Done on Specialist Techniques
    1:10:15 - How to Begin Working with a New Specialist
    1:13:25 - Gaining Trust from Professional Specialists
    1:15:30 - Organizing a Punt Block Team
    1:19:15 - Balance Between Weight and Speed in a Punt Block Team
    1:22:02 - Two-Man Or Three-Man Shields
    1:23:45 - Kickoff Coverage Grouping and Depth Charts
    1:30:00 - Balancing Family Time with Coaching
    1:34:00 - Will's Family History in the NFL
    1:40:40 - Will on Twitter
    1:41:19 - Outro
    1 hr 43 min
  • S. 1 Ep. 6 - Allen Tucker On Coaching in the SEC & Overcoming Adversity
    0:00 - Allen Tucker Introduction
    1:50 - Mississippi State #1 in Nation's College Football Playoff Rankings
    3:00 - The Kicker's Bible
    4:20 - Allen Tucker's Background and Start in Football
    10:40 - How Brett and Allen Met
    14:45 - @4thDownDawgs
    19:20 - Allen's Biggest Coaching Influences
    26:05 - How Allen Handled Adversity
    37:45 - What Allen Does Mentality to Reduce Stress
    40:35 - Remaining Calm as a Coach and Promoting Confidence
    43:20 - The Importance of Special Teams Units
    50:50 - Measuring Special Teams Performance
    53:00 - Importance of a Good Long Snapper
    57:00 - How to Spot a Great Snapper
    1:02:50 - Building a Good Long Snapper
    1:11:00 - Head and Core Position During a Snap
    1:15:15 - Following Through with Your Hands
    1:16:50 - Pre-Snap Routine
    1:20:00 - Common Problems When Addressing the Ball
    1:24:20 - Working SituationalS
    1:27:00 - Avoiding Keeping Your Head Down for Too Long
    1:28:05 - Most Important Phases for a Quality Long Snapper
    1:29:40 - Reaction Work with Bands
    1:31:40 - What Allen Looks for When Recruiting High School Players
    1:39:30 - What Sets a Player with Great Potential Apart from Others
    1:44:30 - Instilling Competitiveness in Players
    1:47:50 - How Allen Charts
    1:49:10 - What Allen Likes in a Punt Formation
    1:54:35 - Man-Side and Zone-Side Protection
    2:03:15 - Laces and Their Effects on Punts
    2:07:00 - Landmark Kickoff Scheme
    2:10:20 - In-Game Adjustments
    2:15:40 - Emphasizing Different Situationals On Different Days
    2:22:20 - What Allen is Currently Doing and How to Contact Him
    2:27:20 - Outro
    2 hr 29 min
  • S. 1 Ep. 5 - John Carney On His "B Game" & What You NEED to Know to be a Successful Pro Kicker
    0:00 - John Carney Introduction
    1:08 - The Kicker's Bible
    2:13 - John's Record and Start in Football
    4:55 - Experience Playing with Notre Dame
    8:40 - Benefits of Playing Multiple Positions
    10:15 - John's Best Experiences While Playing in the NFL
    14:35 - Playing with the New Orleans Saints Following Hurricane Katrina
    15:50 - What It's Like Being an NFL Kicking Coach
    21:30 - Inspiration Behind "Kick, Punt, and Train Like a Pro"
    22:55 - What Separates Top NFL Kickers from Average Players
    28:15 - Quantity vs. Quality in Kicking
    30:10 - Menteally Preparing for the Competitive Nature of the NFL
    33:05 - John's Mental Process When Kicking
    38:45 - Basic Fundamentals to Master
    41:25 - Natural Swing Paths
    43:35 - Troubleshooting and Working Through Your "B Game"
    52:25 - How John Handled Mistakes During His Time in the NFL
    59:55 - Weight Room Focuses
    1:07:20 - What Helped John Last So Long in the NFL
    1:09:30 - How to Find Your Steps
    1:12:10 - Max Amount of Kickoffs You Should Do in a Day
    1:14:20 - Maintaining Leg Strength Through the Season
    1:20:27 - Working Through Nerves During a Game
    1:22:15 - When to Discipline or Uplift Your Players
    1:25:21 - John's Favorite Motivational Quotes
    1:31:05 - Players to Look Out For
    1:34:15 - What John Is Currently Doing and How You Can Reach Him
    1:36:35 - Outro
    1 hr 38 min
  • S. 1 Ep. 4 - 1st Aussie LS Tim O'Donnell Talks State of the Art Workouts For Long Snappers & More
    0:00 - Tim O'Donnell Introduction
    1:58 - The Kicker's Bible
    3:23 - Tim's Transition Out of Playing Football
    6:28 - COVID-19 During COVID-19
    12:53 - Tim's Start in American Football
    27:58 - New Mexico State's Performance
    32:23 - American vs. Aussie Styles of Dropping and Punting
    39:26 - New Mexico State at the Arizona Bowl
    44:53 - What Sets an NFL Potential Apart From Average Players
    49:53 - How to Explain The Fundamentals to a Beginner Long Snapper
    55:26 - Charting for Punts and Field Goals
    58:38 - No-Look Snaps vs. Looks
    1:08:08 - Improving The Mental Toughness of Specialists
    1:09:28 - Drills for Great Chops
    1:12:53 - The Best Band Work for Long Snappers
    1:14:53 - Strengthening Your Snap
    1:16:58 - Pairing Other Drills With Snaps
    1:18:03 - The Biggest Struggles of Transitioning From Playing in High School to College
    1:22:58 - When Is The Best Time to Discipline Specialists?
    1:25:23 - Biggest Struggle During The Transition to New Mexico State
    1:27:28 - Biggest Lessons Learned from Working with a Sports Psychologist
    1:29:08 - Mentally Putting Yourself In Game Day Situations
    1:31:38 - Drills to Prepare for Covering Down The Field
    1:35:23 - Hitches and How to Eliminate Them
    1:39:38 - Adapting to Changing the Distance of Snapping
    1:41:28 - Laces and Counting Revolutions on Punts
    1:45:25 - What Smaller Players Can Do to Make it to the NFL
    1:49:48 - The Best Workouts for Long Snappers
    1:52:58 - Benefits of Daily Charting and Filming
    1:54:58 - Tim's Plans for The Future
    1:56:58 - Resources for Long Snappers and Contacting Tim
    2 hr
  • S. 1 Ep. 3 - Ray Guy Finalist Michael Carrizosa Discusses Critical Punting Tech & Handling Adversity
    San Jose State record holder and Ray Guy Finalist talks about the secrets of punting and how to handle dealing with loss. He discusses facing adversity to become even more mentally strong.
    2:05 The Kicker’s Bible
    7:05 Mac’s Recruiting Process
    13:00 What To Do If You Don't Have a College Opportunity During Your Senior Summer
    30:30 Common Errors for Punters
    33:45 How to Hit Directional Punts
    38:17 Ray Guy & All-American Experience & Awards Show
    45:00 Pre-Draft NFL Process and Questions Asked
    47:30 Experience with Cleveland Browns
    49:30 What Separates the Top Punters From Average Ones
    52:00 What to Watch on Punt Film
    54:00 Steps
    56:30 How to Get Hang Time on Your Punt
    1:00:25 How to Find Kickoff Steps and Perfecting Your Kickoff
    1:08::48 Field Goal Film Focuses
    1:14:10 Explosive Workouts
    1:16:35 Treatment
    1:24:00 How to Handle a Bad Situation
    1:26:50 Fighting Through Adversity & Doing Something Bigger Than Yourself
    1 hr 36 min

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