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In this TKS Radio Show, host John Matich and guest Filip Filipovich talk about Billy Cundiffs missed kick, Lawrence Tynes game winning field goal and Filip gives an insight to the crop of punters and kickers coming out this year in the NFL. Filip also talks about his new kicking endeavor, Top Kicker in America, a showcase kicking event in Las Vegas.

February 23rd, 2011

TKS Radio Show with host John Matich, in this segment, guest, Filip Filipovic from (thekickingcoach.com) talks about the NFL Combine process and its testing protocol. Loaded with insights about the combine for kickers and punters and all specialists!

April 26th, 2010

Wondering who got signed after the draft as a kicker/punter (specialist)? Here is a list of free agents kicker/punters that have signed after the NFL Draft 2010. Also listen the The Kicking Systems draft coverage at: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/kickingsystem/2010/04/23/nfl-draft-2010-kickers-punters-with-guest-kicking-coach-filip-flipovic

Cort Johnson, Punter, West Texas has signed with the San Diego Chargers.

Leigh Tiffin, going to mini -camp with Cleveland Browns.

Aaron Pettrey, Kicker, Ohio State, has signed with the Carolina Panters: http://www.catscratchreader.com/2010/4/25/1442900/panthers-begin-to-sign-udfas

Blake Hauden, Minnesota Punter has signed with the the Carolina Panthers as well: http://www.catscratchreader.com/2010/4/25/1442900/panthers-begin-to-sign-udfas

Desi Cullen, Punter Connecticut, has a mini-camp tryout with the Bears: http://www.chicagobreakingsports.com/2010/04/bears-load-up-on-free-agents-for-rookie-minicamp.html

Tom Mante, Kicker/Punter from Yale  also has a mini-Camp tryout with the Bears: http://www.chicagobreakingsports.com/2010/04/bears-load-up-on-free-agents-for-rookie-minicamp.html

Delbert Alvarado, South Florida, has signed with the Dallas Cowboys as a “camp leg”: http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2010/04/cowboys-add-two-more-undrafted.html

Brett Swenson, Michigan State, has signed with the Colts: http://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2010/04/michigan_states_blair_white_an.html

Robert Malone, Fresno State, has signed with the Jaguars: http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/04/24/1596790/jaguars-sign-17-undrafted-rookies.html

Austin Signor, from Eastern Illinois, has a tryout with the Kansas City Chiefs: http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showthread.php?t=227207

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April 24th, 2010

The Kicking System’s radio show from Friday April 23rd in SAN DIEGO,  is now On Demand. Listen to it anytime!

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/kickingsystem/2010/04/23/nfl-draft-2010-kickers-punters-with-guest-kicking-coach-filip-flipovic

In this show, TKS Owner interview Fillip Filipovic, a former 6 year NFL Veteran, kicking coach, about the NFL Draft and also what it takes to make it in the NFL. A great show, If you are looking to play in the NFL, this show is for you!

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April 22nd, 2010

Filip Filipovic, 6-year NFL veteran Punter, stops by the Kicking System Radio to discuss the NFL Draft 2010, specific to kickers & punters, and what it takes to make it in the NFL. Hosted by John Matich of The Kicking System. April 23rd, 2010 1pm (PST). Here is a link:

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/kickingsystem/2010/04/23/nfl-draft-2010-kickers-punters-with-guest-kicking-coach-filip-flipovic

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April 24th, 2009

One day and counting till the 2009 NFL Draft.  I have to say after hours of research and work reviewing kickers and punters, I have never felt more nervours in my life.  Teams, genernal managers, players and fans all take this as the second season to the NFL.  There is a lot at stake and lifes change due to this 2 -day draft.

One thing I want to point out as well. This may be for more blog entries later down the road. I feel there are not many scouts, coaches and GM’s that know how to scout kickers and punters. We have see plenty of draft day busts with the latest being Justin Medlock from UCLA.   You would think the kickers that are entered in the NFL combine are the best kickers in college. That is not the case. They just got invited for whatever reason, recommendation, stats, etc.  Teams need to do their research if the want to find a quality kicker. From a technical perspective I think there are only a handful of coaches that I know that can breakdown a kickers approach. Combining that by looking at their mental makeup and where they kicked are key factors of researching a kicker.  For example, on paper, David Buehler from USC, is a good kicker if not the best in college football this past season. But, he never had a pressure kick and does not kick in cold weather. Two of the most important things an NFL kicker must be able to handle.

I dont think adminstrators and coaches from NFL teams know what they are looking for in a kicker. I remember one scout telling me I had good “pop” on the ball when I was coming out of college. Every kicker who is trying to make the NFL had good “pop” on the ball. Breadown my technique if you can.

I also think they need to expand or have a different combine for kickers.  Half of the events they perform at the NFL Combine are not needed to evaulate a kicker.

I hope to see some kickers get drafted this weekend and I hope that the teams did their homework and looked beyond the front line of kickers.  I think there are some solid choices if you look close enough.  Not to mention a solid group of free agent kickers.

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