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Simple KickingSpecial Teams Roundtable: Louie Matsakis, Drew Meyer, Grant Kurzner, Brett ArkelianThe first Special Teams Roundtable was held at the AFCA Convention on January 9, 2022. The panel consisted of four Power 5 coaches.
1) Louie Matsakis, Analyst - University of Kentucky
2) Drew Meyer, Analyst - University of Virginia
3) Brett Arkelian, Analyst - Virginia Tech
4) Grant Kurzner, Analyst - University of Missouri-Columbia
Highlights:
1) The key to coaching a kicker is to unlock their natural athletic ability and allow it to take over. 1B) The kicker's personality and temperament determine how best to coach: a) like a caddie in golf, or b) aggressive, yelling, etc
2) A coach can sense whether a kicker is ready or not...2022-01-2756 min
The Manny Matsakis ShowS2 EP 012 Coach Louie Matsakis | Kentucky's Special Teams | Mentors & InfluencesMy guest today on this Football Conversation is the Special Teams Analyst of the Kentucky Wildcats, Coach Louie Matsakis. Louie has had a successful career focusing on the third of the game that is responsible for the most explosive plays in every football game. He grew up in Shadyside, Ohio, and played college football at Emporia State University. Once getting into coaching, Louie has been an integral part of football programs at various levels from D3, FCS, and BCS programs. Fogo de Chao Information Patrick Kennedy National Group Sales Contact pkennedy@fogo.com 214-915...2022-01-211h 05