Local Training Division

We are excited to work with many of the Atlanta Area's top specialist! We will cover both kicking & punting, at every practice. Every practice will have a focus on a particular kicking & punting fundamental. Every athlete will receive a proper warm-up and cool down along with professional personal coaching that will be adjusted each practice to meet the athlete's personal needs.

Coach Leo Manzo and Coach Patrick Knight will be leading the Atlanta Division

Coach Leo Manzo started with Kohl’s Kicking in 2010 as a participant and then turned to coaching in late 2012. After receiving First Team All-Region Award Senior year, he earned a scholarship to Livingstone College where he achieved All Conference all 4 years, including Special Teams Player of the Year his senior season. Coach Manzo has assisted with the Atlanta Training Division for the past 8 years and is now leading the division.

Coach Patrick Knight grew up in Atlanta before attending Rhodes College, where he was an All-Conference and All-American punter from 2012-2016. He attended Kohl's Pro Combines 2017 and 2019 before starting his coaching career. Patrick has been the lead punt instructor for Kohl's Atlanta Training Division since 2019, helping high school punters earn opportunities to continue their playing career at all levels of college football. Outside of Kohl's, Patrick also has served as Special Teams Coordinator for Midtown High School and Special Teams Coach for The Westminster Schools, both in Atlanta. In his free time, Patrick loves spending time with his wife Ellie and daughter Josey

If you have any specific questions regarding this region, feel free to reach out to atlanta@kohlskicking.com

If you have any questions about any of the payment options we offer, email heidi@kohlskicking.com.

2026 Training Dates:

• March 14th
• March 28th
• April 11th
• April 18th
• May 9th
• May 23rd
• June 6th
• June 20th
• July 11th
• July 25th

Check out the packages that include the training divisions: https://kohlskicking.com/camp-savings-packages