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 School, personally runs this camp. His staff
consists of former UM kickers, punters, and long snappers.
Head Coach Rich Rodriguez and his staff will be there
to evaluate talent during the camp.
'09 Camp Coaches will include:
Jay Feely, NFL veteran kicker (currently-NY Jets)
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
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
2009 camp presents an incredible opportunity for high
school prospects, especially punters.
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 20-21, 2009
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 20)
SPECIAL DISCOUNT FOR LONG SNAPPERS: $150
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
field attached to Schembechler Hall and the FieldTurf
field 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. 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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2009 Kicking Camp Schedule (tentative)
Friday, June 19
6:00-8:00 p.m. Optional Dorm Check-In (West
Quad) for Residential campers only
Saturday, June 20
8:30-9:30 a.m. Camp Registration/Check-In (Schembechler
Hall)
10:00 a.m. Full Team Meeting/ Camp Introduction
11:00 a.m. Camp Photo
11:15 a.m. Session I
1:30 p.m. Lunch
2:30 p.m. Film Analysis
4:00 p.m. Walk to Michigan Stadium
4:30 p.m. Recruiting Seminar
5:30 p.m. Session II - Competition #1
7:30 p.m. Dinner
8:00 p.m. To Dorms
Sunday, June 21
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. Kensington Court Ann Arbor is the official hotel
of the UM Kicking Camp. They are offering a special
$99 group rate if you mention "Michigan Kicking
Camp." The $99 rate includes a free hot breakfast
buffet for up to 4 people in your room. Call 1-800-344-7829.
(Kensington Court - 610 Hilton Blvd., Ann Arbor, MI
48108 - www.kcourtaa.com)
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 Metro (734-507-9220), Ann Arbor Airport
Shuttle (734-394-1665, $45 round trip), or Custom
Transit (734-971-5555, $50 round trip). 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 20. 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 a camper withdraws from camp before May 31 with a
valid medical note, all funds paid to date will be returned
minus a $75 administrative fee. No refunds after June
1.
Resources / Downloads
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