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In 1992, Coach Mike Ditka and the Chicago Bears organization invested in my football kicking services during mini camp, summer training camp, and two “tune up” visits during the season. The results were positive for the kickers and the special teams coach.

“When the Bears hired kicking consultant Gary Zauner to work with special teams coach Danny Abramowicz and kickers Kevin Butler, Chris Gardocki and Maury Buford, he was taking over a job that once belonged to Mike Ditka and former special teams coach Steve Kazor.

None mind giving up that area of specialized instruction. ‘I think Gary Zauner helped because that’s what he’s an expert in, teaching kickers, Ditka said. ‘That takes a lot of burden off of Danny and me. It was something Steve Kazor and I tried to do, but it’s just too hard to do.”

Brian Billick: Former Head Coach Baltimore Ravens

“I’ve known and coached with Gary for 28 years! As a College and NFL Head Coach I have seen him not only find kicking personnel but also coach and develop many kicking specialists to be more consistent! In Minnesota and the 4 years in Baltimore he did an outstanding job coaching our special teams and kicking specialists. Even, when Gary and I coached apart, if I needed any kicking personnel, I would always call Gary, because he always had a name of a punter, kicker, kickoff man or snapper in his back pocket. He is the best when it comes to finding, evaluating, analyzing and coaching kicking specialists. As a Head Coach, the one thing you don’t want to worry about is a missed kick, poor punt or bad snap! If your team is having any problems, with your kicking game or special teams, or need to find or evaluate kicking personnel then Gary Zauner is the best in the business!”

Comments: 2007



Dennis Green: Former Head Coach Minnesota Vikings and Arizona Cardinals

“I’ve known and coached with Gary for 28 years! As a College and NFL Head Coach I have seen him not only find kicking personnel but also coach and develop many kicking specialists to be more consistent! In Minnesota and the 4 years in Baltimore he did an outstanding job coaching our special teams and kicking specialists. Even, when Gary and I coached apart, if I needed any kicking personnel, I would always call Gary, because he always had a name of a punter, kicker, kickoff man or snapper in his back pocket. He is the best when it comes to finding, evaluating, analyzing and coaching kicking specialists. As a Head Coach, the one thing you don’t want to worry about is a missed kick, poor punt or bad snap! If your team is having any problems, with your kicking game or special teams, or need to find or evaluate kicking personnel then Gary Zauner is the best in the business!”

Comments: 2007

 

Coach LaVell Edwards: Former Head Coach - Brigham Young University

"Gary Zauner knows the kicking game inside and out. He not only has the skills and a successful philosophy, but most importantly he has the ability to teach those skills to others. I would recommend Gary's kicking consulting services to any college or pro team."

Comments: 1991
Ozzie Newsome: GM and Executive VP Baltimore Ravens

“In the 4 years Gary was with the Baltimore Ravens he did an outstanding job coaching Matt Stover, and also, developing Dave Zastudil – our 4th round punter in 2002. The key to our success in Baltimore is our personnel and coaching staff working together. Because of that working relationship, we were able to sign and develop several college free agents: Matt Katula – FA Snapper (Ravens) and B.J. Sams – FA Return Specialist (Ravens) Derrick Frost – FA Punter (Redskins) and Don Mulbach – FA Snapper (Detroit) Robbie Gould – FA Kicker (Bears) 2007 Pro Bowl. Gary has a passion for his job! He would be an asset to any NFL team as a kicking coach, kicking consultant or just to evaluate your kicking personnel."

Comments: 2007


Frank Gilliam: Former VP Personnel Minnesota Vikings

“The 8 years Gary was with the Minnesota Vikings, I was around him a lot! I learned a wealth of information about the mechanics and technical aspects of coaching all the kicking specialists. Gary was the first coach I met that not only could coach special teams but also, coach the kicker, punter and snapper. Gary was responsible for targeting, evaluating and signing many of our kicking personnel. (Example: the Gary Anderson and Mitch Berger combination.) During his tenure with the Vikings our kicking game and specialist were outstanding! As the Vice President of Player Personnel, Gary was also, valuable to our scouting staff. He would coach our staff, on what to look for with kickers and punters. His knowledge and evaluations of kicking personnel were in-valuable to myself and our staff especially when it came to free agency and the draft. I’ve been in the NFL with the Vikings for 36 years and nobody knows kicking personnel and how to coach them better than Gary!”

Comments: 2007


Lynn Stiles: VP of Football Operations K.C. Chiefs

“Having worked with Gary on two occasions, there is no question in my mind that he has outstanding expertise in all phases of the kicking game. Especially with regards to teaching the fundamentals of snapping, holding, punting and kicking. Through Gary’s assistance, I learned kicking fundamentals, drills, training and video techniques that helped me to evaluate and coach our kicking personnel when I was a special teams coach with the Eagles and 49ers. Gary has something to offer you and your program."

Comments: 1992 & 2007