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“Gary and I had a tremendous working relationship for four years with the Baltimore Ravens. His attention to Comments: 6 / 2007 |
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“Gary’s insight and knowledge of the kicking game is exceptional. He has helped me several times over my |
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Comments: 1992 |
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Jeff Jaeger #18 & #1 – 12 Year NFL Kicker - Raiders / Browns & Bears “I first met Gary in 1988 when I was a member of the Cleveland Browns. We adjusted my kickoff approach which helped me to kickoff with increased distance and accuracy. I have now gone back to work with Gary on my field goal technique. I would suggest to any pro or college kicker if you need a confidence boost or have any deficiency in your kicking game, or want to be a better kicker, invest some time with Gary – I did and it paid big dividends.” Comments: 1992 |
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Kevin Butler #6 – 13 Year NFL Kicker - Bears & Cardinals “After a injury-plagued 1991 season, I needed help. Gary came into mini and training camp and got me back kicking the way I use to kick. I’m now kicking the ball straighter, with more power and consistency. Gary not only helped my technique but helped to restore my confidence. He’s the best when it comes to training kickers.” Comments: 1992 |
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Mitch Berger #17 – 12 Year NFL Punter & Kickoffs – Eagles / Vikings / Rams / Saints & Arizona “I owe a lot of my NFL career to Coach Zauner. I had been cut from 6 NFL teams when Coach Zauner and the Minnesota Vikings picked me up in 1996. Like most punters, I knew I had the talent, but needed the right situation and coaching. Gary’s expertise working with punters paid dividends for me! He gave me fundamentals and drills to work on everyday. We created a punting style and routine that has worked for me. I got better each year and finally was selected to my 1st Pro Bowl in the 1999 season. These drills and fundamentals have stayed with me and have been a major impact on my success throughout my career. Even now, after my 2006 IR season, I am back 100% physically and working with Gary again this summer on fundamentals and drills! I’ve been around a lot of kicking coaches in my time and Gary is the best punting, and kicking coach in the Country. He has made a difference in my career and can do the same for you!” Comments: 7 / 2007 |
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David Zastudil #15 – 5 Year NFL Punter – Ravens & Browns “I worked with Coach Zauner for 4 years in Baltimore, I will tell you that he is a great kicking coach. He has a vast amount of knowledge and knows how to impart it to his punters and kickers and get results. I learned essential fundamentals, drills and developed a routine that I use everyday in practice. Also, Coach “Z” has a great gift for seeing flaws in punters and kickers techniques and correcting them with drills. His ability to see my flaws and make the proper corrections made me a more consistent punter, which improved my performance and helped me become the punter I am today. Coach Zauner is one of the few coaches that truly understands the total kicking game and knows how to get the most out of his kickers. Comments: 7 / 2007 |
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Chris Gardocki #17 – 16 Year NFL Punter - Bears / Colts / Browns & Steelers “Working with Gary in mini-camp, summer and training camp of the 1992 season greatly improved my punting and kickoff technique. The punting drills Gary introduced to me made me a more consistent and fundamentally sound punter. Most importantly, it really helped my confidence!” Comments: 1992 |
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Lee Johnson #11 – 18 Year NFL Punter & Kickoffs - Oilers / Browns / Bengals “Gary Zauner is the most knowledgeable and informed kicking coach in the business today. His ideas and advice are great and have been extremely helpful to me when I needed it most, at Brigham Young University. Gary is a life saver when your confidence and consistency are struggling. Last year, when I was struggling, I went to Gary and asked him to help me change my drop. The new drop not only improved my consistency but also my overall punting performance. Gary helped me to be a smoother and more consistent punter, and I believe he can do the same for you!” Comments: 1992 |
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Mike Saxon #4 – 11 Year NFL Punter – Cowboys / Patriots & Vikings “I believe my dedication, hard work and Coach Zauner’s coaching have been the main reasons for me getting into and staying in the NFL. Working with Coach has been the best investment I have made in my punting career. “We have worked together the past seven years to create a punting style and technique which is best for me. Some kicking coaches try to teach punting only one way, or try to change you. Gary learns your style, then works to refine it. During the season, if I have any problems, Coach is a phone call or flight away for a quick tune-up. I would recommend any college or pro kicker to check out Coach’s program. Consistent punting has helped me achieve my incentives and negotiate bigger and better contracts. But the bottom line is this: it can help your team win games!” Comments: 1992 |
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Derrick Frost #4 – 3 Year NFL Punter – Ravens / Browns & Redskins “I first met Coach Zauner 4 years ago. He was the only Special Teams Coach that came to work me out privately when I graduated from Northern Iowa. I feel extremely fortunate to have been coached by Gary during my first year in the NFL. While with the Ravens in 2003, Coach Zauner helped me develop a routine of drills that refined my punting technique. Although I was only with the Ravens for training camp, the confidence and consistency I gained over such a short period of time was crucial to furthering my career. Coach Zauner has proven to be a great coach and someone who cares about me and the growth of my career.” Comments: 7 / 2007 |
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Ralf Mojsiejenko #2 – 7 Year NFL Punter Chargers / Redskins & 49ers Chargers – 1987 Pro Bowl “In the middle of the 1986 season, I experienced what many punters experience during their career ---a slump! After two days of instruction and practice with Gary, I felt comfortable with my punting again. The slump was over and my confidence was back and the rest of the season went great for me. The next Season, 1987 I was selected to the Pro Bowl Team. Personally, I feel that Gary is the most knowledgeable punting instructor I have ever met.” Comments: 1988 |
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Maury Buford #8 – 9 Year NFL Punter Chargers / Bears / Giants & Bears “Gary’s the best punting coach in the country. He helped me make a smooth transition to a two step punter. I wish I would have met Gary 10 years earlier in my career.” |
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Chip Lohmiller #8 – 9 Year NFL Kicker Redskins / Saints & Rams “During my career I have used some of Gary’s ideas and coaching to create and develop a style of kicking that is best for me. Gary is excellent at analyzing your technique and picking up errors. He’s the best kicking consultant in the business. He knows every kicker has a little different style, and he makes that style work for you.” Comments: 1991 |
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“Working with Gary in the summer of 1991 was a real boost for my confidence. He worked within my style of kicking and made me aware of a couple of things that have really helped my technique. He’s an excellent teacher and I believe our work together has helped me to become a more complete kicker.” Comments: 1991 |
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“After a injury plagued 1992 season I was in desperate need to get my technique and confidence back. Working with Gary has helped me develop my skills as a kicker. Gary takes the mystery away from kicking through careful analysis of your individual style. There is no set way in which you are required to kick. He stresses certain fundamentals that universally apply to all forms of kicking. Gary has a wealth of knowledge of the fundamentals and drills which reinforce those skills. I think in order to have a longcareer in the NFL you need to continually refine your skills. Gary enables you to do just that.!” Comments: 1992 |
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Mick Luckhurst #18 – 7 Year NFL Kicker - Atlanta Falcons “I worked with Gary for two years in college at Cal. Berkeley and the seven years I played in the NFL with the Atlanta Falcons. Gary really helped me. When I had trouble hooking the ball, making consistent contact, or needed help on position kickoffs or improving my kickoff distance, Gary was as close as the nearest phone or plane. Every summer Gary helped train and prepare me for training camp. For this, I thank him.” Comments: 1991 |