2008 |
| Alan Chiles, Father of Jordan - (Missouri State Commit-2008) "Jamie, John , and Andy, Thank you for all you have done for Jordan ,not only as a kicker and punter ,but also for pointing out how to prioritize every aspect of life . Thank you for helping Jordan get to the next level. John, Andy and yourself have shown Jordan what it takes to achieve his goals. Of the camps we attended yours were the most thorough and personal." |
| Dennis and Cindy Bears (Parents of Christian) "Jamie, Thanks to you and your camp at St. Charles, MO, Christian has had a fantastic year playing with the McCluer North Stars... He played for both the JV and Varsity teams... He turned out to be the best punter so that was his primary function. He punted 20 times for an average of 42 yards and he is only a sophomore. We are looking forward to attending another 2-day camp with you this spring and also in the late summer." |
| Ron Ewald (Father of top 5 national kicker for 2009) "We've been attending the Kohl's Kicking camps and events since 2005 and have always appreciated the professional manner the sessions are conducted from registration through check-out ... of course, the instruction and skill development is the most important aspect of these sessions and we've always felt that Jamie gives 110% of himself and his experience to his students. If you don't learn from him, you're not listening." |
| Jerry Mahoney (Father of 2008 Iowa State Commit-Grant Mahoney)
"Jamie, I can tell you flat out that Grant would not have gotten his scholarship to Iowa State if it weren't for the work that you did on his behalf. Coach Chizik and Coach Boulware both mentioned you and your input on Grant. The camps and the Houston Showcase gave Grant the opportunity to compete against the best in the nation, which college coaches put more weight on than his high school season. The other colleges that contacted Grant, I feel did so because of you and Kohl's reputation for being straight shooters and your ability to identify talent. Jamie, you were the one that noticed Grant at the Iowa State special team camp during the summer of his sophomore year and got him involved in the Scholarship Camp. That camp gave Grant the confidence that he could compete at a high level. I always made it a point to mention Kohl's camps when I would visit with parents at other camps. Thank you and all from Kohl's Kicking for all that you did for Grant(the calls to keep in touch and to offer encouragement when Grant got off to a bad start this past season). You treated Grant like a person instead of a number or another payday." |
| Derek Dimke (Commit-U of I; Kicker) "The Kohls Family has very high standards for support and communication. They truly are interested in the success and progress of their players. Throughout my senior season there was commitment for me to excel and all during the recruitment process they were there to give recommendations to coaches. If a kicker is serious about moving to the highest level, the Kohls need to be part of the process." |
| Aaron Hassett (Commit-U of Pitt; Punter)
"Jamie, thanks for all you do. When Georgetown first started recruiting me, Brad Dunlay, the coach who I was in contact with, took my film to the special teams coach. It turned out that the special teams coach had already heard of me because he checked the (Kohl's) scholarship camp results online. Also, this is an e-mail I received back during my season from the Harvard Special Teams Coach before I even got to mention anything about attending the scholarship camp: Aaron: Got a updated stat sheet form Kohl's Kicking Camp - saw you had a great punting performance. Combined with your outstanding academics, we would be very interested to learn more about you, especially considering our
extreme need for a punter in this upcoming class... " |
| Mary Raupers (Parent of Shane; Pittsburgh Off Season Camp 2008) - "Thank you again for a very instructional and productive kicking week-end in Pittsburgh. Once again our expectations were exceeded. ...I am very impressed with the camp; your instruction abilities and just the overall high quality." |
| Dale Embry (Parent of Steven) - "Thank you for allowing Steven to register late... he thorougly enjoyed your camp and teaching style and looks forward to working with you in the future. ...again, thank you for an outstanding, well run, organized camp. It was exactly what we were looking for in an off-season development camp. " |
| Mark Aldridge (Father of scholarship recipient to St. Cloud State) - "Often when good things happen it is too easy to accept them as being lucky.
Tyler's experience and learning with the proven technique and instruction Kohl's Kicking provides has been the foundation to his success. He clearly understands and practices the importance of 'Pride + Hard Work = Success'." |
| Linda and Jack Schwerman (Parents of David, Commit-Minnesota) - "...we would like to thank you for making such a positive impact on our son. The coaching has been top notch but the life skills are also much appreciated!" |
| Bret Hardy (Father of Jake who committed to Wingate University) - "Jamie, thanks for the support you gave when Coach R_____ called for a reference. Keep up the good work - looks like your campers are having good recruiting success." |
| Margie Tomis (Parent of David) - "My Son David had the opportunity to attend your Winter Off Season Development Camp at Iowa State. ...I think the camp was just outstanding. It exceedeed both David's and my expectations. Please say thank you to your staff as well. ...David was able to learn and apply so much and we can hardly wait for his next camp. After discussing with (John Kohl), we signed David up for 12 Month Focus program. (John) was so wonderful and helpful. I felt like he was treating me like a family member." |
2007 |
| John Hoge, (Father of a full-ride scholarship recipient to the University of Kansas) former University of Oklahoma Kicker. - "Kohls, Thank you for all your help and effort in helping our son achieve his goals. We've been all over and we feel you guys are the best." |
| Kevin Stoll, Athlete- "I had a great time at your camp in Mankato. I learned a ton. Thank you for the personal attention that you gave me. I'm working on my flexibility every day." |
| Tom T., (Starting Punter/ExtraPoint/FG Kicker) W____ College. - "Hey guys I just wanted to thank all of you for your time and effort in helping me. I am about to go off to W____ College... I don't think I would have ever been able to do it without you guys and I think you all so much." |
2006 |
| Neil Muldoon, Parent of Evan - "...thanks on behalf of my son... He leads the nation in kicking scoring at the junior college level this week with 40 points on 13 for 13 PAT's and 9 of 10 on FG's. He couldn't have got there with out your help." |
| Michael Lucey, Parent of Joe - "...I heard so many positive comments this weekend from other parents regarding the quality of the Kohl's Kicking Camps. ...everyone felt that there is so much more instruction and that it was quality instruction." |
| Dan Houk, Parent of Jeff- "Jeff has been invited to attend a Central College in Pella football game as a recruit... I think it is a direct result of you and your camps." |
| Darin Dumke, Player - "The time you spent with me really helped me fine tune my technique and what I need to work on." |
| Josef Gray, Parent of David, a top Illinois Punter - "Each of you need to know that the impact you had on my son throughtout 2006 was tremendous. What stands out above every other kicking camp, is your genuine concern for our boys. My son has not only improved in every area of punting, but has also seen, through each of you, what it takes to be the best off the field. ...your organization is second to none in the country... Kohls kicking and punting camps are the best." |
| Bob Ewing, Parent of Josh - "I really think the camp (Scholarship Camp) was good for him and possible future in kicking at the next level. Your camps are very organized and your staff is very professional. You have been very helpful in giving us information about college recruiting and how to get noticed." |
| Dave Herron, Parent - "We attended the Indianapolis kicking camp on Saturday. We've been to kicking camps at Purdue and Ohio State (my older son) and it (Kohl's) was the best camp we attended. It is the only camp that offered classroom training and used video for teaching. Also, I was really impressed that Andy took the two guys that were really struggling and gave them quite a bit of individual attention. I have not seen anyone at any camp (including soccer and football camps) do that before." |
| Monty Fox, Parent of Kyle - "I wanted to tell you that my son and I thoroughly enjoyed our experience with your camp last weekend. This was the third camp this summer that my son has partiicipated in and he told me that it was the most enjoyable and he learned the most from yours. The pacing was excellent and allowed for the boys to get in plenty of reps, but without wearing their legs out." |
| Bill Lawson, Grandparent of Lucas- "Thanks for running a great kicking and punting camp. As a grandfather, I was thrilled to accompany Lucas to the camp and very appreciative of the coaching he received, as was he. He can't wait to return to a camp next year." |
| Tom Pandazza, Pine Richland Class of 2007 - "...thank you for all the help that you have provided. It was nice to be shown the kicking game through a different angle in which it has never been presented to me. For the first time in a while I felt comfortable taking apart my kick and beginning to put it back together properly instead of merely 'patching things up' for immediate results." |
| Shawn, Kicker - North Dakota State- "You guys have been so great to me! I do not know where I would be without you guys! SERIOUSLY! I think I would have been an average kicker if you guys would not have been there for me! Thanks for everything... !" |
2005Blake Chouinard, Player - "Everything that you showed me really helped me improve my game of
kicking and helped me earn All Conference, and All U.P. kicker in the state of Michigan.
I broke two school records this season, most consecutive PAT in a game, and most extra points
in a season." |
| Bibeau's, Parents - "Because of your camp we have seen great improvement in Shawn's
kicking and punting. Tonight was the football banquet and Shawn received All Metro, All State
Honors, All Conference (Running Back and Kicking) and Team MVP." |
| Gary T. Guthrie, Father of Eric Guthrie 1st Team All State Class 3-A Punter Iowa - "I know he
(Eric) showed significant improvement because of the proper techniques the learned at the camp
continued practice through the fall." |
| Mitch Secrest, Player, Illinois - "Thank you for calling me this evening and offering to help
with the recruiting process. I greatly appreciated all of your help at the camps this summer
and all that you taught me. I believe that if really helped improve both my kicking and punting
abilities. I only wish I had the opportunity earlier to have met you guys and go the the camps.
Also, I believe the contacts I have received from some colleges including Northwestern, Akron, and
Valparaiso were a direct result of the Scholarship Camp I attended." |
| Tammy and John Meredith: Parents and Son: Alex, 1st Team All Conference Kicker and Most Outstanding
Player on Special Teams - "We are writing to extend a huge thanks to you and to Kohl's Professional
Kicking Camps. ...this was Alex's second year kicking for the varsity team. Alex also continues
to work hard on his school work, which we know you also stress at your camps. He made honors in the
past two terms. Thank you so very much for helping Alex obtain the goals he has set and continues
to set for himself." |
| Cindy Haughey, Mother of Matthew, MSU - "...thank you for your call back Jamie. He (Matthew)
appreciated your support and encouraging words. ...he is now in that position he has dreamed of for
many years. Thank you again for all your support, it means a lot to Matthew. He really holds all of
you in high regard." |
| Tom Zarek, Father of Alex Zarek, Honorable Mention All State Kicker Wisconsin - "We are very proud to
tell everybody this is due greatly to Kohl's. We are trying to get next years kicker to the camps..." |
| Ron and Vickey Crier, Parents of Keenyn Crier, Punter, Texas - "I would like to thank you and Jamie for
the opportunity to work with you all. We are very grateful to you and your family for handling our son
with such great care." |
| L. Caraway, Father of Chip, Texas - "I want to express my sincere appreciation for your helping my son,
Chip. Chip attended your camp in Denton, Texas this past summer. He had never kicked before, although
he had played soccer for many years. You obviously taught him sound fundamentals and gave him the
confidence he needed to pursue kicking. He was the varsity kicker for his football team this season and
made steady improvement." |
| Bob Shaw, AZ, Father of Pat Shaw, Kansas City (October 6, 2005) - "Last week he (Pat) kicked 4 field
goals, rushed for 2 touchdowns, and kicked 2 extra points. He scored all 26 points in the teams 26-7
victory. He was named Kansas City athlete of the week!" |
| Ryan Stimatze, Player - "...I made All-Western Athletic Conference (WAC) punter. And I might get a
chance to go play in the Shrine Bowl. Its a game for all the seniors in the state of Kansas who have
performed the best all year. And it's not too often that punters get to go so I'm really excited
about that!" |
| Brad Budde, Stevens Point 2nd Team All-Conference Punter/Kicker and All District Punter - "Thank you
for agreeing to help me try to find a college where I can punt or kick when I graduate from Pacelli
High School." |
| Joe Klink, Father of Andy, Illinois - "My son Andy Klink had a great time at the camp
(Scholarship Camp) seeing some old friends and meeting some new ones. The competition was very good
for him. He's come away from the camp with more confidence in his kicking skills." |
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| Tom Hartmann, (Father of Division I starting kicker) - "I just wanted to pass along another "thanks" to you guys.
Your success rate is quite impressive. Aside from the success, as I've told you before, your genuine
approach and caring attitude for the well-being of your students is most endearing and greatly
appreciated." |
| J.T. Koser - "A very special thank-you to Jamie, Andy, and John and the Kohls' kicking camp staff for
their assistance in helping me accomplish many of my kicking goals to this point in my career." |
| Anthony Kuchan (2004 Sophmore kicker) - "I really appreciated the call I received from Jamie yesterday.
It really shows you guys care about your athletes and want them to be doing the right things." |
| Korey Roethler, (Current Punter at SMSU) - "I would like to thank all of you for your tremendous
support, helping to answer college coaches questions about me, sending out my stats, and most of all
taking me to the next level of kicking. For 5 years I attended other kicking camps. 2003 was my first
experience with Kohl's and it was by far the best ever. Your camp is what took me to the next level." |
| Scott Fase (Father of All-State Michigan 2003, Moe Fase) - "Thank you for giving Moe the kicking edge
we were looking for this season." |
| Pat Mullaney (Father of Ryan Mullaney) - "We just wanted to thank-you for all the time you spent with
Ryan this summer,and for taking so much time to send out all his stats." |
| Lynn Griebahn (Father of DI scholarship kicker Josh Griebahn) - "Thank-you so much for all the work
you've done with Josh. I know he has really enjoyed your camps. Could Josh help out with this year's
camps?" |
| Bob Schauf (Son Zach is a University of Minnesota kicker) - "Along with our thanks I want to commend
you as a family. I can't tell you how great it is to see a father and his sons working together. It is
obvious that your common goals, love, and respect for each other was very uplifting for us to see.
You're a great witness to the young campers and I wish you and your family the best." |
| Dawson Wilbur (Kicker from Texas DI Scholarship 2003) - "Dear Kohl family, Thank you for your
hospitality. I had a fun time in Wisconsin. Jamie and Andy taught me so much about kicking and punting.
I am excited for the season to begin." |
| Collin Peterson - "I don't think I've ever learned as much in my life, as I did at your camp. You did
an excellent job at camp. I will recommend your camp to anyone who asks me about a kicking camp." |
| Ryan Abbott (1st team All-State Wisconsin 2003) - "I want to Thank John Kohl and all his work and
effort he put in with me. I know it helped me get ready for the season. Over the years the Kohls and
their camps have helped a lot." |
| Jayson Persch - (Drake University Punter) - "I would like to thank you for the private lesson. Things
are going better now. I can get a consistent spiral and have added enough hang time to get 4.2-4.4 every
time. The one handed drop has really elevated my game." |
| Vincent McCabe (Father of Pat McCabe) - "Thank you for your words of encouragement. Pat really has a
positive attitude going into every game." |
| David Muchow - "Thanks again for everything you've done. I am kicking off into the end zone and
hitting 40 yard field goals that are straight and high. (nice spin as well)" |
| Tony Vitali - "Thank-you very much for the great hospitality. I appreciate the extra effort in getting
me to your camp. It was a lot of fun and a great experience. |
| Bill Norman (Father of Brad) - "I just wanted to thank you for your help with Brad. He had a great
season. We feel you did an excellent job of teaching him something difficult and making it easy for
him to learn. This past season people have asked where Brad learned to kick and punt. I told them
that he had worked with the Kohls. They all seemed to know that Jamie and Andy were successful
kickers." |
| Bryan Harris (2nd team All-State Missouri 2003) - "Thank you very much for your help. I would like a
chance to compete at your scholarship camp in July." |
| Sean Collins (All-State Illinois 2002) - "Dear Jamie, I am having a great season. Our team is doing
well and I have won a couple of games with field goals. I really feel your camp has helped me achieve
the success I am now having. Thanks for everything." |
| Jeff Cavenaugh (Head Coach Cudahy High School) - "Our kicker learned and improved so much at a Kohls'
camp. I would recommend their camp to anyone interested in becoming a better player." |
| Bryan Lee (All-State Wisconsin 2001) - "I would like to thank you for all your help over my career.
You are a big reason I have had the success I have had." |
