Kicking, Punting & Long Snapping Testimonials

Thank you again for the outstanding job you did on Ryan’s long snapping film. Your film, with its level of professionalism and detail, provided the key to opening numerous opportunities for Ryan at the college level of play. Your Annual Southern Kicking Classic competition and contacts in the industry helped Ryan tremendously in promoting his long snapping abilities nationally.

After sending your film to a number of schools; Kent State, Duke, and others immediately dispatched their special teams coach to Georgia to talk with Ryan.

This Wednesday, national signing day, Ryan will sign his Letter of Intent with Kent State University!!!!

We just wanted to drop you a line to say we are glad we were able to get to you before ESPN. The highlight video you made for Christian is OUTSTANDING!!!!!!!, to say the least. We felt like we were watching Sportscenter. You have been a great inspiration, devoted supporter and awesome trainer for our son and we are very grateful for the timeless hours you put into the video. We feel that it is good enough to get mega-offers.

Thanks so much for the great job you did with Chas’s highlight film. You and Meredith are to be commended for the time and effort that you spent on his tape. I certainly feel that adding the achievements was a great addition to the film. I was most impressed with the individual filming that you did of Chas. The angle shots and the slow motion effect was a great way to showcase his technique. As you know, Chas received a kicking scholarship and signed with Furman University last week! We would like to thank you once again for all of your help.

I want to thank you for everything that you have done for me. You saw kicking talent in me when no one did. You gave me confidence and motivation to get better each and every week. There wasn't one time were you weren't honest with me. When I had to get better at a certain aspect you told me, when I was doing well you told me, I was doing well. You taught me that the sky is the limit. You did not just make me a better kicker, but most importantly a better person. And I appreciate all the hard work, effort and energy that you have put in me.

Congratulations on a tremendous kicking competition! The entire day was a thrill for the players and their parents. The game-like situation you created with the announcing and music playing really added to the experience. The talent was "top notch" with 5 underclassmen connecting on 50+ yard field goals. Many of the parents and kickers commented on the value of your Recruiting station. That was a nice touch. Kevin and I are anxiously awaiting your creation of his highlight video so we can put your recruiting ideas to work. Congratulations again on a very successful weekend.

We want to thank you for the awesome job you and Meredith did with Anthony's kicking highlight film. Everyone who has seen it has complimented you for producing such a professional and impressive DVD. We are thrilled to see Anthony's kicking abilities showcased so well by Rafter Pro Training, and I would highly recommend you to anyone. We are also very grateful for having a college recruitment consulting session with you a few months ago. Your outlined recruitment guide and your sound advice has helped us embark on the recruitment process with more confidence and useful knowledge.

We also want to thank you for working with Anthony over the last year. Your instruction, honesty, and guidance have improved his kicking and punting skills and given him even more confidence to succeed on the field as well as in competitions- as he did in the Best Kicker in LA competition you sponsored this year. We look forward to a continued relationship with Rafter Pro Training......

“Jimmy Rafter is first and foremost a great football coach and teacher who has the art of guiding the most rare breed of player, the kicker, down pat…..Of great importance in a one day clinic format is that Jimmy connects with the kids instantly, gaining trust and attention like all the great coaches. I had the honor of coaching under Steve Mariucci when he was the Special Teams Coordinator at USC….Jimmy Rafter, like Mariucci, in the kicking game, is an enthusiastic perfectionist that football players rally around. Don’t miss the opportunity to have some of his magic rub off on you, your kids, and your kicking game!!!”

Thank you for taking the time to spend a couple of days working individually with my son Kevin. The experience was well worth the flight in from Ohio as I believe that personal instruction such as yours is necessary to reinforce the fundamentals before attending any showcases or camps. I'm glad we had time to incorporate the video analysis. Breaking down each kick frame by frame has become a valuable tool in understanding the physics necessary for a successful kick. Additionally, the recruiting consultation will prove to be a great resource. Your advice and breakdown of the entire process will be a big help in getting Kevin recognized by the college coaches. Keep me posted on upcoming competitions. We'll talk at the end of the season about compiling a hi-light video for recruiting.

We have been pleased with the training and competition that have been provided for our son Pat through Rafter Pro Training. Through some of our college visits, we realized the importance of having a source of media for the schools to objectively view Pat's kicking. We were exceptionally pleased with the DVD you produced of Pat because it gave several different aspects of his kicking. You filmed Pat from several different angles on kickoffs and with continual footage when kicking field goals You also did a great job incorporating his game footage into the DVD. Overall thanks for your hard work and a great product.

I LOVED YOUR EVENT THIS WEEKEND AND I LOOK FORWARD TO IT AGAIN NEXT YEAR. ALLEN LOVED IT, HE WISHED HE WOULD HAVE PROFORMED BETTER BUT IT WAS JUST A LEARNING EXPERIENCE FOR HIM OR AT LEAST THAT IS THE WAY HE IS LOOKING AT IT. THANK YOU FOR THE OPPORTUNITY.

We want to thank you very much for the opportunity to be involved with your program and your efforts in helping Robert be successful with his punting. The Best Kicker/Punter in LA contest allowed Robert to receive exposure to college recruiters and ultimately a college scholarship! We look forward to working with you again in helping Robert train for his next step in his career as the punter for Fresno State.

We wanted to drop you a quick email to tell you THANK YOU VERY MUCH for all the hard work and endless hours you put in to help the competition take place this past weekend. This was some very good experience for our son, Sean Piwarski and my husband was able to get some invaluable film. When we've sent highlight film of Sean long snapping at his high school football games the snaps were only from 12 yards. The snaps this weekend were 15 yard snaps and there was a lot of repetitive snapping, which looks great on the film. This, along with his name being announced numerous times also sounds good on the film, and FINALLY (this is one of the best parts ;) when they all came to the side lines to hear the winners' names and you were also announcing the "...top 5 lonsnappers" in L.A., etc. well, this will also be great on film too!!! Seriously, though, Jimmy THANK YOU and your wonderful wife for all that you do for these players.

Thank you again for all you do, Jimmy and Meredith!! It's almost time for the baby!!! I know you must be so very excited!!!! God Bless You and have a wonderful Christmas and New Year's Holiday!!!!

Hey Jimmy, Well you got it out. Now we'll all be sad to see you go, but very happy as you take on your new venture. You are definitely a great asset wherever you are . Thank you for your positive nourishing attitude and guidance. You were God send, because we would have never known where to start with Victor's NFL bound punting career. You took Victor to heights he only dreamed of; Like I've said in the past, you are an inspiration to every young man with a dream. Take care Jimmy and we will see you before you leave. Say hi to Meredith, and a hug for your beautiful daughter Lorelai. Talk to you soon.

Thanks for checking on Sean Piwarski, Jimmy and thank you also for EVERYTHING you did to help Sean out. I can assure you that Sean's success is largely due to his self-motivation, discipline and the help that YOUR camps and your instruction gave him. I mean, you don't become one of the TOP 10 LONGSNAPPERS in L.A. (in Sean's case the TOP 3) without help from Jimmy Rafter Pro Training!!!

Thanks Jimmy...this is definitely a very thorough press release and it takes a lot of class for you to take the time to write a little blurb on the top participants of each category. We appreciate your support.

Hello Jimmy, Once again, Victor and I thank you for this opportunity to demonstrate the excellent punting skills that he has learned from your total commitment to your students. It's almost been a year that Victor started training with you and his technique and skills have improved 150%. He's a powerful punter, when ever anyone asks we tell them that it's because of Jimmy of Rafter Protraining. Keep up the great work. You're an inspiration to these young men who have a dream.

On behalf of David, Sean and myself, we would like to sincerely thank you for all your time and effort in promoting Sean. He is very happy with his choice of WNMU and looks forward to making a real difference in their kicking game. Thank you for believing in Sean, we certainly believe in you!

Just wanted to thank you for the great work you did with Kevin's highlight video. We were very impressed with the professionalism and quality of the tape. We sent you a compilation of raw film and you were able to condense it and create something that should be on Sports Center (or with it being that time of year, maybe The Oscars). We've already sent copies and are anxious to hear the comments from the coaches. I'm sure they'll be impressed. Thanks again!

I wanted to extend my thanks to you and your staff. My son, Benjamin Weber, is a high school sophomore who attended your camp in Chino today. My wife and I watched most of the session, and we were both very impressed with your entire team of trainers. The real payoff, however, was shown in my son's response to the day's instruction. He was incredibly excited about what he had learned and newly motivated to continue his workout schedule and integrate the things you and your staff showed him today. He claims to have instantly added five yards to his kickoff distance and gained accuracy on his field goals. Additionally, your offer to respond to further questions should they arise was appreciated.

My son has a dream to kick in college. Whether or not he is able to make his dream become reality depends in part on how much he can learn from professionals like yourself. The camp would be a bargain at twice the price, and I thank you.

Leonard Weber

Jimmy,
FYI, as far as books he is so impressing me big time and I am a teacher! He has the highest grade in 3 of his classes right now, Math, Science, and History. Wow! We just hope he doesn't burn out on book work so we are trying to keep him paced. Your encouragement and participation in his life is huge. You have a big influence in his life. Keep up the great work with all your trainees! Thanks.

-Don

Jimmy, Thanks again for helping us out this past summer. As you might have heard, we beat our crosstown rivals this past Friday, with a last minute field goal. They have dominated our league and had beaten us 13 straight years... Your expertise in place-kicking and ability to build confidence in our kicker, Paul Zuber, played a huge part in his success. Paul kicked a 31-yard FG with 4 seconds left to win it!!! Incidently, Paul had the same opportunity last year, from 21 yards out and had his kick blocked! I wish we knew about your kicking lessons earlier..

Thank you for helping with our kickers. It’s been a great time – you’re professionalism is applauded – looking forward to the future-

Hey Coach I wanted to thank you for all the work you have put in for me this year all the way from spring to our last CIF game. My kicking has improved tremendously since my first kick. Your one on one personal attention really made me feel comfortable and made me want to work hard to improve my abilities. I thank you for your time and teaching and hopefully can use you some more to get recruited to a University. I definately want to keep in touch to start my college career. Thank so much again and I look forward to working with you even more.

Canyon Chris Chalmers, a first-team All-Foothill League punter this past season, was among the finalists in the large-scale "Best Kicker in L.A." contest in Encino on Sunday. Chalmers, a senior, finished among the top seven after connecting on a 50-yard field goal. Hart kicker Paul Weinstein, a junior, also finished among the top seven.

I really enjoyed the camp and the experience of a combine. I liked how the competiton was set up and as well as our guest speaker. I really hope that there are more camps to come and I wish you luck on your new program. I would also like to know if you can help me out on any college recruiting. Im very determined to be the best kicker that there is and would love to play in college and even further. Thank you for you help.

Two days after his team won a Southern Section football championship, Crespi High of Encino senior Gregory Herz earned another title as he took first place in the Best Punter in L.A. contest Sunday at Crespi. The senior averaged 44.6 yards per punt, with an average hang time of 3.4 seconds. La Canada's Chris Walters was third with a 38.8-yard average. Hertz averaged 32.4 yards this season as one of two punters for the Div. X champion Celts. Chatsworth senior Francisco Ochoa finished third in the Best Kicker portion of Sunday's event. He converted a 52-yard field goal, but was eliminated from title contention when he was just wide on a 46-yard attempt from the right hash mark. Chino senior Durrell Chamorro won the competition with a 55-yarder. ...

That's so awesome!!! I found out this morning when I went to the attendance office and the lady there told me then showed me that I was in the paper!! I thought my eyes were deceiving when I saw my name in bold.

Thank You so much Jimmy and Mrs. Rafter for making this all possible and most of all keeping faith in me.

My wife and I want to express our gratitude for the wonderful experience we had and our son during the "Best Kicker in LA" competition. Its obvious the hard work that you and your wife put into it. The preparation of this great competition was second to none. We Especially want to thank you for the special attention you gave our son Durrell. You were able to correct, and demonsrate how to improve his kicking. We are so grateful to your knowledge, your enthusiasm and dedication. Our son is a much better kicker because of you. Our only regret is not having you for the last four years. We wish you and your wife and company the best in your endeavors. If theres anything we can do, it would be an honor. We hope to see you in the future. I hope you are able to contact the local papers. It would mean alot to us. God bless you and happy holidays.

Jimmy, hope all is well with you and your family. Last night Malibu High School beat Saint Monica’s in the last second of the game. Malibu was down 14-20 with less than 2 seconds on the clock when they drove in a touchdown from their 7 yard line to tie things up 20-20. Justin put in an amazing extra point with no time left on the clock and approximately 800 people waiting to see how the game was going to go. This was a great game for him and the team and the winning kick a big birthday present for himself. We wanted to let you know and thank you for all the time and effort that you put into his training. It all came together last night. Thanks from the entire Schwartz Family and Malibu High School.

This is Curtis Grimes from Bell-Jeff High School in Burbank. We worked on the kicking and punting today, Friday, June 4, 2004.

I was e-mailing you because I want to thank you for the time and energy you put into training me. I cant put my appreciation into words. As a result of your training and guidance, I have made a new goal in my life. You have inspired me to try to become a professional kicker for the NFL.

I am Hoping to attend your training camp this summer to become more advanced in my kicking and I am looking forward to seeing you again in August.

I want to thank you for an extraordinary day of training and fun! The
clinic was perfect - the pacing, the personalized attention, the scope
of the "curriculum," the intensive drills and finally, the
philosophical pep talks on attitude and good sportsmanship. My boys
got so much out of it that they have talked of nothing else but your
clinic and of course, spent most of the day practicing their kicking.
I truly would recommend your clinic to all... it's a rare opportunity
for a young football player to get a close up look at a true
professional... but a treat to find out what a warm and enthusiastic
"coach" he is as well. Hats off to Meredith... she was amazing!
Thanks again and please feel free to use any of this note as a testimonial to promote your clinic. We plan to catch one more of your clinics (hopefully in
August) before the season starts. Look forward to keeping in touch!
Regards,

A belated follow up to thank you and Meredith for coaching David. You
really fill him with confidence and he gets a lot out of working with
you. Would like to book another session with you for David in
September. Their first game is the 11th and David is one of 3 kickers.
So anytime that month would be great if you have time. Thanks,
Rosemary

We had a great time last Saturday. It is very exciting to see Chris so focused on kicking. He DID get quite a few pointers from you and would very much like to attend your last clinic on the 31st. We are cutting out vacation one day short so he can attend! Thank you for giving Chris the confidence and direction he needs to focus now for his future. He is very excited about it.

I am also very happy that Coach Welch and you hit it off! He has been coaching high school for a number of years. I think it is so great that he is paying for your first session! I am sure that the other parents (including us) could kick in some bucks so you could come back more often!

Again, thanks for your positive attitude and for your's and Meredith's friendship.

Email me back or just call if you want. Please plan on Meredith coming up on the 2nd, OK? We would love to take you guys to dinner after.

Kody will be very pleased with the information you have provided to us. I want to thank you and for Kody also. We really feel it was a benefit to join your players yesterday for a practice of the competition in a few weeks. Even though we did drive up and back the same day, Kody really enjoyed his time on the field and will be practicing for the upcoming competition.