A: The Kickers' Zone was founded in 1975, making us the longest-active private kicking and punting organization in the United States. We are currently in our 52nd year of training athletes and their families.
A: Several things set us apart. We do not run ranking camps or group sessions — every athlete receives one-on-one personalized instruction. Our training frameworks have been developed and refined over 52 years of real coaching with real athletes at every level of the game. We also provide college recruiting support, have authored an international best-selling book on college athletic scholarships, and host the only podcast dedicated entirely to the high school athlete and their parents. No other private kicking organization in the country has this breadth of experience or resources.
A: No. We pride ourselves on private one-on-one instruction. We do not hold ranking camps. However, Coach Nolan works closely with the two largest ranking organizations in the country — Kohl's Kicking and Chris Sailer Kicking. Before every ranking camp our athletes attend, Coach Nolan personally submits a detailed player profile for each athlete to the camp directors. This is something no other private kicking coach does.
A: Coach Nolan is based in the Atlanta, Georgia area and trains athletes at approximately six different school and public field locations within the region. He is available for private one-on-one sessions within roughly 60 miles of Atlanta. All digital programs — including the Kicking Framework, Punting Framework, Charting Series, and supplemental guides — are available for purchase online and accessible nationwide.
A: Coach Nolan is the longest-active private kicking and punting coach in the United States with over 52 years of experience. He has trained more than 4,500 athletes and helped families secure over $290 million in athletic scholarships. He holds his USSF B Soccer License, National Goalkeeper I and II License, and the coveted Dutch KNVB License I and II. He is also the author of the first international best-selling book on college athletic scholarships, NIL, and the Transfer Portal, and hosts the Don't Outkick Your Coverage podcast — the only podcast dedicated 100 percent to the high school athlete and their parents.
A: Private one-on-one sessions with Coach Nolan take place at field locations in and around the Atlanta area. To get started, fill out the contact form on our website or call Coach Nolan directly. He will connect with you and your athlete to understand where they are in their development and identify the best path forward.
A: For in-person one-on-one coaching, Coach Nolan works primarily within the Atlanta area and up to approximately 60 miles from his training locations. Athletes are welcome and encouraged to come to him. For families outside the area, all of our digital programs are available online and can be used anywhere in the country.
A: Yes. Coach Nolan has placed athletes at every Division I, Division II, and Division III school in the country, as well as at all four main Service Academies. He has also worked with athletes who have gone on to compete in the NFL. He has personally attended over 1,600 high school football games and hundreds of college and NFL games to watch the athletes he has developed compete.
A: We offer six programs designed to develop every aspect of the specialist athlete. These include the Kicking Framework, the Punting Framework, the Trademarked Charting Series for Kickers, the Nutritional Guide, the Weight Training Guide, and KickStrong and Yoga Drills. Each program is available for purchase online and delivered digitally.
A: All programs are designed for athletes in 8th grade and above. The Charting Series includes age-specific content for middle schoolers through college-bound upperclassmen.
A: Absolutely. Many athletes and families invest in multiple programs to build a complete training system. The Kicking or Punting Framework pairs especially well with the Charting Series, and the Nutritional Guide and Weight Training Guide complement the technical programs by developing the full athlete.
A: All programs are currently delivered digitally. The Weight Training Guide is formatted so athletes can easily print it and keep it in a binder for use in the weight room.
A: The digital programs are self-directed training tools. Direct access to Coach Nolan is available through private one-on-one coaching sessions in the Atlanta area. To inquire about personal coaching alongside a program purchase, use the contact form or call Coach Nolan directly.
A: We do not offer guaranteed outcomes — and frankly, any kicking organization that does is not being honest with you. What we do guarantee is that every program has been built from over 52 years of real-world coaching experience and has been used by thousands of athletes at every level of the game. The results our athletes achieve come from the quality of the training and the commitment they bring to it.
A: Yes. Helping athletes and their families navigate the college recruiting process is a core part of what we do. Coach Nolan has helped over 4,500 athletes and their families secure more than $290 million in athletic scholarships across every division of college football. He is also the author of the first international best-selling book on college athletic scholarships, NIL, and the Transfer Portal.
A: No — and we would never make that claim. What we can tell you is that no organization in the private kicking and punting world has placed more athletes into college programs or helped more families earn athletic scholarships than The Kickers' Zone. The scholarship is earned by the athlete. We make sure they are as prepared as possible to earn it.
A: Coach Nolan wrote about the opportunities and dangers of NIL and the Transfer Portal in his international best-selling book — years before most families or programs were paying attention. His position has since been proven correct. We strongly encourage every family to educate themselves on both topics before making decisions about recruiting, commitments, or transfers. Our publications and podcast are great starting points.
A: The right program depends on your athlete's position, age, current skill level, and goals. If you are unsure where to start, reach out to Coach Nolan directly through the contact form or by phone. He will help you identify the best starting point for your athlete's specific situation.
A: It helps to know your athlete's age and grade, the position they play, how many years they have been kicking or punting, where they currently attend school, and their location within the Atlanta area if you are inquiring about in-person coaching. If you were referred by someone, please include their name as well.
A: All programs can be purchased directly on our website through our secure checkout. If you have questions before purchasing, use the contact form or call Coach Nolan directly.
A: You can reach Coach Nolan through the contact form on our website or by calling him directly on his cell phone. He is accessible and responsive — because he believes every family deserves a real conversation, not an automated response.