Prokick Australia prepares young men for U.S. college football through elite coaching and education.

Coaching that produces World-Class Punters & Kickers for U.S. College Football to the the NFL

With 20 years of direct coaching experience in developing elite punters and kickers for US college football and professional pathways, we specialize in training Australian and American punters and kickers for college football (NCAA) in the USA. Our expertise in football punting from Australia is complemented by running a kicking academy that focuses on the Prokick methodology, providing top-tier punting and kicking coaching in Australia.

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Coaches you can trust to guide your journEY

Established in 2007, Prokick Australia (PKA) has been coaching continuously ever since. Our coaching team understands what it takes to excel as a punter or kicker in American football, particularly within U.S. college football (NCAA), with pathways extending to the CFL and NFL.

Our expertise is not just theoretical; we've coached for 20 years and all coaches have played at the highest levels. We bring this elite standard to every athlete who steps through our doors at our kicking academy and begin our program. We have been privileged to coach athletes from around the world as well as many Australian athletes in our high-performance football punting Australia programs.

Our team merges professional on-field experience with expert punting coaching in Australia, including:

🏈 5 coaches with NFL experience – having participated in roster spots, pre-season, and regular season play, they provide firsthand insights into competing at the sport’s pinnacle level.

🏈 2 coaches with CFL experience – offering a unique perspective from the Canadian pro game.

🏆 2 Ray Guy Award winners – recognized as the top honor for collegiate punters, showcasing our commitment to excellence.

🏉 4 former AFL professionals – who bring elite-level punting, kicking, and athletic development skills from Australian rules football.

⚽ 1 coach with a semi-professional soccer background – delivering specialist expertise in footwork, ball striking, and technique.

This diverse, world-class background allows us to deliver coaching that is position-specific, detail-driven, and genuinely elite, reflected in outcomes including 9 Ray Guy Award winners developed through our pathway.

Whether you’re a coach seeking a proven punter or kicker, or an athlete at the beginning of your American football journey or pursuing college or professional opportunities, our team understands how to develop talent and unlock potential to perform at the highest levels of the game, from AFL pathways through to NCAA, CFL and NFL competition.

Our results speak for themselves, built through hard work and a collaborative effort between our coaches, athletes, and the U.S. college and professional coaches our athletes go on to work with. Each journey is one we’re privileged to be part of.

Nathan Chapman coaching James Burnip on-field in California during NFL Combine preparation, as the Alabama punter completes his college career.

OUR MISSION

Develop the athlete

We will teach you the skills and fundamentals of American football, focusing on the elite behaviours required to excel in areas like football punting. Our kicking academy is designed to develop talents similar to Australian punters in the USA, providing expert punting coaching for aspiring athletes in Australia and beyond.

Drive Education

Develop the athlete

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We will work with you to become eligible for a scholarship at a US college, especially if you are one of the Australian punters USA looking to enhance your skills. Our kicking academy, known for its exceptional punting coaching Australia, can help you refine your technique. With the expertise of Prokick, we can guide you in football punting Australia to ensure you stand out.

Prepare you to perform

We will equip you with the essential tools to excel both physically and mentally on some of the world's biggest stages, much like Australian punters in the USA who thrive in competitive environments. Our kicking academy, ProKick, specializes in football punting in Australia and offers top-notch punting coaching to help you reach your full potential.

Build a future

Prepare you to perform

TESTIMONIALS

Stuart & Tanya Taylor — Parents of Tory (Iowa/Chicago Bears)

After reviewing the entire process, Nathan and John provided simplified, concise, and logical answers to often very frank questions. In the end, we had no hesitation in choosing Prokick, given their significant track record. Looking back, it became clear that they helped us select a college environment that was truly "what’s best for our son". As you explore opportunities for Australian punters in the USA, you may realize that this decision isn't easy. However, an opportunity awaits for those willing to invest in themselves through the Prokick program. I strongly encourage anyone pursuing a football punting scholarship in the US to coordinate their efforts through this kicking academy, as their punting coaching in Australia is unparalleled.

Lynda & Mark Burnip — Parents of James (Alabama/New Orleans Saints)

We are most grateful to Nathan and John Smith for their unwavering support, encouragement, and guidance of James, as well as for consistently keeping Lynda and me informed of key developments. Their deep understanding of the US College Football system and connections with elite university programs provide an invaluable opportunity for Australian punters to pursue a degree while playing football. The Prokick program effectively balances football punting Australia techniques, strength and conditioning training, and preparation for living on campus. Universities are meticulously selected by Nathan and John to align with the individual academic goals of Prokick students, as well as the specific punting style and skills that the colleges seek. This kicking academy not only enhances punting coaching Australia but also opens doors for aspiring athletes.

Lynda Vander Haar — Mum of Sam (Pittsburgh/BYU)

Words cannot express my gratitude to @prokickaustralia enough, especially to Johnny and Nathan for believing in, training, and nurturing my son Sam Vander Haar. They transformed him from a ‘talented punter’ with potential into a Division 1 team member and punter for Pittsburg University on a full scholarship, showcasing the effectiveness of their punting coaching in Australia.

The entire experience has been much more than just learning to kick; it has been a life-changing journey. Sam now understands that his life goals and dreams can become a reality, thanks to the motivation, sense of belonging, drive, and determination that Johnny and Nathan have instilled in him. It’s clear that programs like Prokick are making a significant impact, bridging the gap between aspiring Australian punters in the USA and elite football punting in Australia.

Paul & Joanne Johnston — Parents of Cameron (Philadelphia Eagles)

Cameron is so happy in the US pursuing his passion for football punting, and it brings us joy as parents to see him thriving at a kicking academy like ProKick. Knowing he is doing something he loves resonates with many Australian punters in the USA.

Tony & Glenyse Duyndam — Parents of Thomas (Portland State)

It is difficult to express our gratitude to Nathan & John for their encouragement of Thomas, their relentless negotiations, and their professional approach in the kicking academy. Their commitment to guaranteed placement of students in reputable colleges at different levels mirrors the dedication seen in Australian punters USA and football punting Australia. Moreover, their continued support for both their trainees and their families exemplifies the excellence of punting coaching in Australia, making programs like ProKick stand out.

Coaching that produces World-Class Punters & Kickers for U.S. College Football to the the NFL

Coaches you can trust to guide your journEY

OUR MISSION

Develop the athlete

Develop the athlete

Develop the athlete

Drive Education

Develop the athlete

Develop the athlete

Prepare you to perform

Prepare you to perform

Prepare you to perform

Build a future

Prepare you to perform

Prepare you to perform

TESTIMONIALS

Stuart & Tanya Taylor — Parents of Tory (Iowa/Chicago Bears)

Lynda & Mark Burnip — Parents of James (Alabama/New Orleans Saints)

Lynda Vander Haar — Mum of Sam (Pittsburgh/BYU)

Paul & Joanne Johnston — Parents of Cameron (Philadelphia Eagles)

Tony & Glenyse Duyndam — Parents of Thomas (Portland State)

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