Hello Steemers, let me start out by saying I grew up playing soccer my entire life as its in my family. I first started kicking for fun right after high school a few years ago and discovered I enjoyed it alot more than the hell my high school soccer coach had put my training through. He literally made me dislike playing the game that I grew up loving and was very good at. I turned down multiple offers to play soccer at the collegiate level to pursue becoming a very good kicker.
I privately trained with a kicking coach for a few months before going off to college and quickly became one of the best kickers he has trained which includes a former NFL player and countless players he sent to power 5 programs such as Georgia, Tennessee, and FSU. I decided to attend Appalachian State University and walk on as it was too late to receive a scholarship offer without having to delay starting my degree.
Over the course of my college career I never did get to play for several reasons. The reasons being I came to a school with an already established and now very good Punter for the Detroit Lions in Sam Martin and that after he graduated I obtained a very nagging groin injury that has taken literally 3 years to go away. Yes in hind sight I should've transferred to somewhere where I could start and establish a resume because I knew I had one of the best legs and accuracy in the country but I was a VERY stubborn person.
Since graduating college I have continued training in South Florida and attended a combine up in Wisconsin with several current NFL kickers. Im only 25 and still believe I can beat out most kickers in the league knowing that I feel Im 100% healthy finally!! Below you will find a recent clip I made while taking a visit back up to App State in November drilling THREE kicks in A ROW from 51 Yards out inside the indoor facility as it was pouring down rain outside. Hope you enjoy the clip and help me raise awareness to some NFL scouts/teams
Thanks! AJ
Wow!! Wish you all the best mate!!
Thanks! Much Appreciated!
Hey! Welcome to Steemit! This community is amazing but does take some getting use to since it’s a bit different than the other social media platforms.
I joined Steemit December 30th, 2017 and have had a blast networking, learning and earning (actually made some pretty good money so far)!
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Respectfully yours,
Jacob A. Billett, M.B.A
CEO Billett Enterprises, Inc.