Coaches and Staff

                          

Billy Cundiff, NFL. Held record for most field goals made in an NFL game with 7 (broken in 2007 by Rob Bironas - 8). Six-year NFL veteran. All- American at Drake University. Kicked a 62 yard field goal in college.

                                                

Kenny Debouche, NFL. Signed by Green Bay Packers in 2008. Was a 4 year starter at University of Wisconsin. College All-American. All-BIG 10 selection as a freshman. Kenny has near perfect punting mechanics which allowed him to graduate from Wisconsin as one of the All-Time Career Leaders in punting average.

                              

Zoltan Mesko, University of Michigan. 1st team All BIG 10 selection in 2008. Top rated NFL punting prospect from 2010 college class. Very personable and smart athlete. In addition to being very accomplished on the field, Zoltan is scheduled to graduate early with a business degree.

Bret Swenson, Michigan State University. 3-year starting kicker. 2nd team ALL BIG 10 in 2008. Named to All American freshman team. Started as a true freshman.

                                           

KC Lopata, University of Michigan. One of the most accurate kickers in Michigan's history. Went 12 for 13 on field foals in 2007 season. In addition to his on the field success, KC brings his background in education to use when teaching at our kicking camp.

Aaron Bates, Michigan State University, 2-year starter. Very talented punter who started as a freshman. Earned 2nd team ALL BIG 10 TEAM in 2008 as voted by the media. 3rd team in coaches' vote (2nd team way Ryan Donahue who you can read about at the bottom of this page).

                                                 

Jared Armstrong, Purdue University. Honorable mention All BIG 10 in 2007. Averaged 44 yards per punt. After starting his college career at Harper Community College, Jared became the top JUCO punter in the nation. He fielded offers from several BIG 10 schools before deciding on Purdue. Jared is currently training for NFL tryouts.

                                       

Derek Dimke, University of Illinois. Starting kicker as a true freshman. Derek's oustanding mechanics and leg strength make him one of the most complete kickers in the nation. He has won counselor competitions at several camps, beating much older NFL and BIG 10 kickers.

 

Ryan Donahue, Punter/Kicker, University of Iowa. 2-year starter at Iowa. 2nd team ALL BIG 10 in 2008. Ryan has exceptional leg strength and mechanics. Finished high school career with 5 field goals over 50 yards which earned him the honor of being named to the 1st team USA TODAY All-American.

Chris Nendick, Arena Football League, Northern Illinois University. Played for Chicago Rush in 2008. Finished his career at Northern Illinois as school's All-Time leader in field goals made. Semi-finalist for Lou Groza in 2006; award that goes to the top college kicker in the nation.

Complete list of 2008 Coaches / Camp Counselors:

Filip Filipovic - NFL - punter/kicker

Billy Cundiff - NFL - kicker

Chris Horton - NFL - long snapper

Kenny Debouche - NFL - punter

Zoltan Mesko - University of Michigan - punter

Chris Nendick - AFL - University of Northern Illinois - kicker

Jarrod Armstrong - University of Purdue - kicker/punter

Derek Dimke - University of Illinois - kicker

Zach Johnson - Eastern Michigan Univ. - punter/kicker

KC Lopata - University of Michigan - kicker

Jeremy Schatz - University of Alabama - punter/kicker

Kyle Daley - Northwestern University

Andy Dittbenner - Northern Illinois University