I have been trained, mentored, and coached by one of the all-time best NFL kickers in history who played in the NFL for 23 years, Coach John Carney at the Carney Training Facility in San Diego, CA. This opportunity gave me a way to give back to my community and share my personal training, kicking skills, and knowledge with any aspiring kicking specialists.
Josh Villarino, and his Mentor Coach Carney
Coach Carney, and Coach Villarino's students, Nathan, and Scott
Why choose instructional kicking sessions?
I believe that most kickers make a mistake by focusing too much on competition and not enough on their skill development. - competition with themselves. In order to fulfill your kicking potential, you have to keep improving your kicking skills every time that you kick, all year around. Staying the same means that you are moving backwards in relation to your competitors who are improving
A kicking coach who has played in high school and in college who is experienced and passionate in teaching can guide you and answer any questions that you will have along the way. You want to find a local kicking coach who has attended college kicking camps, showcase/competition kicking camps, and instructional camps to share their knowledge and skills and to prepare you for the next level. You need a kicking coach that will be able to provide year round coaching and support. I personally provide coaching and support in the
Quincy, IL, and surrounding towns.
Here are my personal mentors, coaches, and trainers
ERNESTO LACAYO XFL SEATTLE DRAGONS KICKER & JOSHUA VILLARINO 2020
JOSHUA VILLARINO & RUSSELL WILSON 2018
Why do NFL Kickers MISS?
So, are you an aspiring kicker and punter? Are you ready to learn? Then you need to take advantage of my kicking and punting sessions. No experience needed, but the willingness to learn.
Once you click the submit button below you will see my current available openings.
Please select the date, time and follow the rest of the prompts.
After registering for a session, you'll receive a confirmation email from me on your first session.
The next available kicking session openings will be in December 18, 2023 to January 3, 2024
Video Kicking Analysis only
Video Kicking Analysis
30 minutes
$
40.00
each video submission
MOST POPULAR SESSIONS
kicking sessions
1-on-1 Personal Kicking Session 75-90 minutes.
$
90.00
per kicking session
full kicking sessions and video analysis
1-on-1 Personal Kicking Session, and Video Kicking Analysis 60-90 minutes
$
105.00
per kicking session
Private monthly membership
Private Session, Coach Access, and Kicking Analysis
$
129.99
per month
Not offered at this time.
You may scan the QR code and download my mobile app anytime to have access to me on your phone.
Partnerships
Over 90 specialists have taken the test… only 1 perfect score. What’s your Kicker/Punter IQ???
Your KICKER/PUNTER IQ IS YOUR SECRET WEAPON FOR SUCCESS
You want to impress your coaches? You want to feel confidence regardless of any situation you encounter? This FREE IQ test for kickers and punters is for you.
Answer all questions to the best of your ability. After submitting your completed test, you will receive your score within minutes. GOOD LUCK!
SPOILER ALERT: There's insight/knowledge behind the answers to the Kicker/Punter IQ test that WILL make you a more consistent, reliable, powerful, knowledgeable specialist. Curious?
Click the image or click the link below
What will you learn from me:
There are Six Pillars of Success
- The Right Mechanics
- Mental Game
- Strength and Conditioning for specialists
- Proven Routines
- The Kicker Toolbox
- Psychology of a Champion
My private 1-on-1 kicking sessions provides each students a personalized kicking environment with emphasis on the proper fundamentals and techniques of kicking field goals, kickoffs, onside kicks, and traditional punts. We will go over a lesson plan together to find your kicking style and help you with a game plan for pre-routine stretching, kicking mechanics, strength & conditioning, kicking routines, mental game, and nutrition. These tools are some of the fundamentals of the Six Pillars of Success.
The biggest benefit is you will be learning from a nationally ranked kicker and punter who played in high school and at the college level who truly cares and is passionate in helping you and others to improve & succeed!.
PLACE KICKING
Working consistent swings, hitting your A-ball and drills to help improve FG range and confidence!
Tee's
- 2 Inch Block
- 1 Inch Block
- 1/2 Inch Block
Field Goals can cause a lot of chaos and stress. At the Professional and College level, they can cause very talented specialists there jobs with just one kick. Working on the basics and fundamentals of place kicking is what will make your whole kicking operation consistent and smoother. Drill work, Drill Work, and Drill Work! Together we will work on specific drills for each student to improve your natural style of kicking and tweaking the spots that need improvement. Remember trust yourself and don’t over think too much!
KICKOFF
Getting power and distance with consistently following through with your kick!
Kickoff’s are one of those things where lots of kickers tend not to practice or even have time to do. Usually you’ll see kickers kick the Field Goal then run and get there tee without having any dry swings or small reps. Pre Game & Halftime is usually the only time in a game for you to get a couple reps in. That’s why I emphasize on the amount of good reps we do! I assist you on small drills that will improve and make kickoff’s a breeze. That way you won’t feel rushed or the need to panic during a game situation.
PUNTING
Implement "Drop Drills" focusing on good ball contact and flexibility!
Punting is a very hard skill to master. That’s why we first work on your mechanics. You can do a lot of really cool things with punting such as downing punts, directional, rugby style, and many more. It all starts with your hands. Simple catching drills that a receiver typically goes through on a daily basis, we will implement into our training! Punting can become second nature with lots and lots of reps. Hitting a perfect spiral will be challenging, but if you stay true to your swing and style. Punting is made easy.
HOLDING SESSIONS
PRE GAME ROUTINE
What is a good pre-game routine?
Pregame preparation starts the day before a game. You should go to bed early the evening before a game in order to ensure you get plenty of rest. If our players have a 2 p.m. game start, then their sleep curfew is 9:30 p.m. the night before. Don't overlook this important part of pre-game preparation.
Main Benefits of Instructional Kicking Sessions
Learn from a nationally ranked kicker and punter who has played at the high school and college level who trains with, mentored, and coach from one of the all-time best kicker in the NFL, and the passion to teach others.
Ranked #7 as a Kicker and #5 as a Punter Class of 2020 in Washington State in 2019.
1. Work Ethic
In order to be a well developed specialists, you must "want" to do the lonely work. Working on the days you feel lazy.
2. Proper Technique
Learning the Foundation of each technique will help increase your natural style of kicking to the next stage.
3. Developing Good Habits
Starting to develop good habits now will decrease the chance of bad reps and more efficient reps while kicking.
4. Endurance
Maintaining your body is a huge part of kicking! Not only your legs need the strength but your core and upper body. Training your body to not get tired will make you stand out from everyone else.
Coach Villarino
Youth Kicking and Punting Coach
My Goal with each student is to provide 1 on 1 private instructions emphasizing on all 3 Main stages of Special Teams. Place Kicking, Kickoff, and Punting. While also offering holding sessions, I spend time watching film and critiquing on the spot with my students. Providing proper warm up routines and developing good habits. I'm currently a college junior playing for Culver-Stockton College in Canton, Missouri graduating in 2024. I train with the best kickers in the country at CTF in San Diego, CA year round. I want to give back to my community and to the many aspiring kicking specialists."
My personal story of my struggles, life battles, my faith, and accomplishments in my journey of life.
Motivational talk with the Ballard High School Football Team 2021
Testimonials
Photo credit by Kim Kallinger
Scott
14 years old Student Kicker
I brought my son, 14, to Josh Villarino in the off-season after his first freshman high school kicking in fall 2022. He was a longtime soccer player. I booked two sessions and added a third before Josh’s college break was over.
Many things impressed me about Josh. He, himself, has been trained by a former NFL professional and translates what he’s learned in a relatable way to a newer, younger kicker.
Josh has a sharp eye for corrections that make a ready impact. After just one lesson, when Josh adjusted my son’s footwork and body positioning, his ball flight and distance immediately increased. Our son’s football coach said we needed someone who could understand our son’s analytical mind. Josh is just that person. He’s patient with many questions, and at the same time, personable. He used just the right level of “push” to challenge my son to correct his own mistakes. My son is already remembering Josh’s prompts when he kicks on his own!
Our son says, ‘Josh showed me the importance of one-step kicking to have more accuracy and ball height when kicking field goals. Also, when hitting the ball, he showed me how my contact could be better.’
Also, Josh intimately understands the competition of high school football and the rigor of college sports recruitment, being recent to both experiences. His and his family’s collective wisdom about the process, and their willingness to share, is immensely valuable for any kicker and parent. An added bonus when working with Josh!
We look forward to staying with Josh through our son’s high school journey in hopes that he follows in Josh’s footwork … all the way to the college football field!
—Ellen Bremen, Scott Bremen, West Seattle High School, class of 2026
End of Season Update 2023:
Scott just finished his first season earning sophomore varsity kicker. Scott earned All-Metro First Teams Kicker for Division 3A and Special Teams Player of the Year for West Seattle High School. He was 20/20 for XP's, kicked a tie-breaking game-winner with :09 on the clock in the Huling Bowl (annual neighborhood rival game), and his "clutch halftime field goal" nudged a win for his team's first playoff game since 2016 (22-20).
Josh and Scott only met a few times and had follow-up video evaluations due to Josh's college schedule. But during the season, I said to myself, "Scott would never have gotten here without Josh's immediate technique corrections." I suspected then, but confirmed now: Josh was the right energy to relate to Scott and increase his confidence to prepare for the next level.
—Ellen Bremen, Scott Bremen, West Seattle High School, class of 2026
JP H.
14 years old Student Kicker Class of 2024
Training with Josh has given me a phenomenal base to be a kicker. Josh taught me kicking drills and essential fundamentals that have allowed me to go further with my kicking than I thought possible. While I am still very new at kicking, I maintain a weekly practice routine, and now have been able to teach some of teammates the skills Josh taught me. I look forward to sending many more days learning from Josh.
Ben
10 years old Student Punter
It was so nice to meet you and Josh as well! Thanks so much for sharing his training video—it is great!
Trent really enjoyed himself. I feel so lucky to have stumbled across Josh’s website. On the way home I asked Trent if he had fun and it was a definite “yes!” I asked him the best part and he said “having such a great coach!” That is so awesome.
I hope you have a great weekend. We will definitely be back.
Thanks, again.
Laurie
So, are you an aspiring kicker and punter? Are you ready to learn? Then you need to take advantage of my kicking and punting sessions. No experience needed, but the willingness to learn.
Once you click the submit button below you will see my current available openings.
Please select the date, time and follow the rest of the prompts.
After registering for a session, you'll receive a confirmation email from me on your first session.
The next available kicking session openings will be in December 16, 2023 to January 3, 2024
Video Kicking Analysis only
Video Kicking Analysis
30 minutes
$
40.00
each video session
MOST POPULAR SESSIONS
kicking sessions
1-on-1 Personal Kicking Session 75-90 minutes
$
90.00
per kicking session
full kicking sessions and video analysis
1-on-1 Personal Kicking Session, and Video Kicking Analysis 60-90 minutes
$
105.00
per kicking session
Private Monthly Membership
Private Session, Coach Access, and Kicking Analysis Anytime
$
129.99
per month
You may scan the QR code and download my mobile app anytime to have access to me on your phone.