2008
Scholarship Campers
(These athletes attended the '08 UM Kicking
Camp)
Brendan Gibbons (signed with MICHIGAN)
Mitch Ewald (signed with INDIANA)
Jeff Budzien (signed with NORTHWESTERN)
Jack Griffin (signed with FIU)
Jamie Boyle (signed with UCF)
Brandon McManus (signed with TEMPLE)
Kevin Muma (signed with MICHIGAN STATE)
Nathan Freese (signed with BOSTON COLLEGE)
Lee Abelkop (signed with SAN DIEGO)
Christian Reed (signed with WOFFORD)
....and more!
Coaching Staff
Coach Kornblue, of Kornblue
Kicking, personally runs this camp. Staff for this camp
primarily consists of former UM kickers, punters, and
long snappers, along with a few NFL and Division 1 guest
coaches as well. Head Coach Rich Rodriguez and his staff
will be present throughout the camp to evaluate talent.
'09 Camp Coaches included:
Jay Feely, NFL veteran kicker (currently-Ariz. Cardinals)
Remy Hamilton, only All-American kicker in UM history
Ali Haji-Sheikh, NFL Pro Bowl kicker('84), Super Bowl
ring
K.C. Lopata, UM starting kicker (2007 & 2008)
Kraig Baker, '97 Nat'l Championship team starting kicker
Adam Finley, 3-time Ray Guy Award candidate
Pete Elezovic, Arena League veteran/NFL experience
Jeff DelVerne, 2-year starting UM kicker
Sean Griffin, NFL long snapper (signed by Seattle)
Jeremy Miller, 3-year starting UM long snapper
Desi Cullen, current UConn punter/KO specialist
Tony Ciaravino, ex-UConn kicker/punter
.....and more (see Staff page for other coaches)
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University of Michigan
Football Kicking, Punting, & Long Snapping Camp
www.MichiganKickingCamp.com
UM Kicking Camp offers high school and middle school
athletes the opportunity to learn from many of the
best specialists in the history of the storied Wolverine
Football tradition. Coach Rich Rodriguez and his staff
will be closely evaluating talent at this camp. The
2010 camp presents an incredible opportunity for high
school prospects. If you are looking for the kicking
camp that has everything, this is the camp for you.
You will have access to first class coaches, training
facilities, and recruiting exposure!
Watch
2 minute 2009 Promo Video on the camp
See
Rivals.com feature article on the '09 camp
See
Scout.com feature article on the '09 camp
Quick Facts
Date: June 11-12, 2011
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Ages: Junior high to entering seniors
in high school
Cost: $385 Commuter / $435 Residential
Register 30 days early, get $30 off! (before May 11)
SPECIAL DISCOUNT FOR LONG SNAPPERS: $100
off
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Facilities
The camp uses the same practice fields used by the UM
Football team. They include the brand new outdoor FieldTurf
fields attached to Schembechler Hall and two indoor
FieldTurf fields, one inside Al Glick Fieldhouse and
one inside Oosterbaan Fieldhouse. Michigan Stadium ("The
Big House"), the largest collegiate stadium in
the country, is in its last phase of a $226 million
renovation project and may be available. The fields
are within walking distance of the dormitory (West Quad).
All lodging and meals will be in Schembechler Hall or
the dormitory.
Schembechler Hall
1200 S. State St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
West Quad
541 Thompson St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
What to Bring
- Tennis shoes / Grass cleats / Gym shorts / T-shirts...etc.
- Kicking tees & 2 footballs (with your name labeled
on them)
- Residential Campers - click
on this link for what you will need
- Alarm Clock
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2011 Kicking Camp Schedule (tentative)
Friday, June 10
6:00-8:00 p.m. Optional Dorm Check-In (West
Quad) for Residential campers only
Saturday, June 11
8:30-9:30 a.m. Camp Registration/Check-In (Schembechler
Hall)
10:00 a.m. Full Team Meeting/ Camp Introduction
10:30 a.m. Camp Photo
10:45 a.m. Session I
1:00 p.m. Lunch
2:00 p.m. Film Analysis
3:00 p.m. Session II - Competition #1
6:00 p.m. Walk to Michigan Stadium
6:30 p.m. Recruiting Seminar
7:00 p.m. Dinner
8:00 p.m. To Dorms
Sunday, June 12
7:30 a.m. Wake-Up
8:00 a.m. Breakfast/Chapel (optional)
9:00 a.m. Session III - Competition #2
11:00 a.m. Lunch
12:00 p.m. Film Analysis
1:00 p.m. Session IV
3:00 p.m. Awards
4:00 p.m. Camp Dismissal
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Frequently Asked
Questions
Q. Which hotel do you recommend?
A. Clarion Hotel & Conference Center
2900 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 665-4444
Discounted room rates for Kornblue Kicking:
June 11-12: $119/night
June 13: $72/night
Q. What airport should we fly
into?
A. Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) is located 25 minutes
east of the University of Michigan.
Q. How do I get from the airport
to camp?
A. For campers that will be flying into Detroit Metro
Airport (DTW), make your round-trip arrangements with
either Ann Arbor Airport Shuttle (734-222-9400, $60
round trip), or visit www.annarbor.org for a list
of other companies. Plan your return trip to the airport
departing West Quad after 5:00 p.m. on Sunday.
If you have any further questions, please
email Coach Kornblue at coach@kornbluekicking.com
or call (561) 702-0203
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Check-in
and Check-out
Overnight camper early dorm check-in is on Friday, from
6-8 p.m. at West Quad. Late check-in is at 8:30 am on
Saturday, June 11. Check-out is Sunday at 4 p.m.
All campers register on Saturday at 8:30 a.m. at Schembechler
Hall.
Meals & Lodging
The camp uses University dormitories (West Quad) and
Schembechler Hall for lodging and meals.
Refund Policy
If cancellation is made at least one week prior to camp,
credit will be applied to future camp. If a camper withdraws
from camp due to injury, all funds paid to date will
be returned minus a $75 administrative fee. Medical
documentation is required for cancellation due to injury/illness.
Resources / Downloads
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