Kicking System Blog

News and Notes from TKS July 2009

kickingsystem — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:48:11 +0000

July 8th, 2009 I know its been a while since I have posted articles and news for the last week. Summer is a busy time for TKS. We promise to keep updating! Best All-Time Special Teamer @ Florida: http://bit.ly/MoHcD Punter from Down Under Reality TV Show? http://bit.ly/ZrNZw Article on David Akers: http://bit.ly/S0zAf TKS will be coaching at the free football [...]

Alex Spanos All-Star Game / San Diego, CA – Kickers & Punters

kickingsystem — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:41:54 +0000

July 8th, 2009 This yeard game is set for July 10th, 2009 at Patrick Henry H.S. in San Diego, CA. Bobby Wenzig, Westview H.S. will be kicking for the North Squad and Levi Jacob, West Hills H.S. a WR and kicker for the south squad. Help both TKS alumni as we cheer them on this Friday. [...]

Texans give K Brown contract extension

kickingsystem — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 14:45:37 +0000

Houston, TX (Sports Network) – The Houston Texans announced Thursday that they have signed veteran kicker Kris Brown a contract extension. Terms of the deal were not announced. Brown, who has been with the Texans since the team started out in 2002, made 29-of-33 field goal attempts in 2008 in addition to going [...]

TKS Owner with Darren Bennett, former San Diego Charger Punter

kickingsystem — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:25:16 +0000

June 8th, 2009 TKS had the pleasure talking with former San Diego Charger Punter Darren Bennett at the Kick for the Cure over the weekend!

TKS Wins Kick for the Cure / Soccer Tournament

kickingsystem — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:23:08 +0000

June 8th 2009 TKS won the Coead 7v7 soccer tournament this weekend at the Kick for the Cure Soccer Tournament at Westview H.S. We had a great time and looking forward to next year!

Colts’ Vinatieri undergoes hip surgery

kickingsystem — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 21:30:46 +0000

June 5th, 2009 I aplogize for the delay in getting to the blog. Its beginning to look alot like summer and that mean being on the field more and less time in the TKS office. Here is a link to the Article on Vinateri: http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=AnmX.Euow.Fd7zBKeeWDtfE5nYcB?slug=ap-colts-vinatieri&prov=ap&type=lgns http://www.philly.com/dailynews/sports/20090529_Punter_leaves_police_force_to_pursue_NFL_dream.html Article on new San Diego Chargers Punter http://www.dentonrc.com/sharedcontent/dws/drc/sports/stories/DRC_untfootball_0528.237d16b4.html

Lincoln HS Clinic – Day 2

kickingsystem — Thu, 21 May 2009 00:03:35 +0000

May 20th, 2009 TKS returned to Lincoln High School to work with Coach Hamamoto’s staff. After spending time with former soccer player Yair’s technique on Monday, we can say that he is already a potential All-Eastern League kicker. The sophomore, who kicked his first-ever field goal on Monday, made 25 out of 25 extra points during [...]

TKS Kicking Combine – May 2009

kickingsystem — Tue, 19 May 2009 20:58:59 +0000

May 19th, 2009 TKS had a great turnout at this weekend’s kicking combine. The event was held at La Jolla Country Day School and featured kickers from the San Diego, Los Angeles and Irvine areas. Sports Force was also present to film every leg swing of the event. Thanks to them, the prospective kickers will be [...]

Bobby Wenzig featured in Arizona Central article

kickingsystem — Tue, 19 May 2009 18:33:17 +0000

May 19th, 2009 http://www.azcentral.com/members/Blog/jeffmetcalfe/53507 Chris MacDonald was a freshman All-America after averaging 43.1 yards in 2004 but took heat for his part in six blocked punts in 2004-05. Kicker Jesse Ainsworth replaced MacDonald during the ‘05 season then MacDonald transferred to Texas State. Junior college transfer Jonathon Johnson punted in 2006, but his average dropped to 37.7 in [...]

Who said kickers are quiet?

kickingsystem — Tue, 19 May 2009 00:41:00 +0000

May 18th, 2009 This is why you should get a Twitter account. According to NFL Network, kicker Jay Feely was the first to report on Mark Sanchez’s first day of practice with the New York Jets. According to Feely, “Sanchez was a common target from the moment he introduced himself. Bart Scott did not let up all [...]