Rubio Long Snapping Lessons Weekend of February 27-28

Center: Rubio Long Snapping Instructor, John Finch, holds lessons in the South.

Center: Rubio Long Snapping Instructor, John Finch, holds lessons in the South.

As you know, Rubio Long Snapping has staff members all over the country running
lessons.  The objective is to get Long Snappers ready for upcoming Rubio Long Snapping camps.  They teach the Rubio way by getting Long Snappers ready mentally as well as physically while still having fun.

With several upcoming Spring camps and our National Vegas event happening in May (VEGAS XXVIII) now is the time to utilize the instructors in your area.  To find out more about upcoming events click HERE.

Here is what you can expect to see every WEDNESDAY!

For more detailed information on lessons, please contact Samantha@RubioLongSnapping.com

  • Arkansas (Ryan Eustace will be available by appointment in the Jonesboro area)
  • California – Bay Area (Casey Hales will be holding lessons)
  • California – Laguna Hills area (Matt Wigley will be holding private lessons on Saturday from 8am – 12 and a group session at 12:30-1:30pm)
  • California – Santa Monica area (Jason Bertoni will be holding group lessons on Sunday from 9am – 11am)
  • Florida (Ryan Farr will be available by appointment in the Gainesville area)
  • Georgia –  Atlanta area (Jeff Abraham will be holding group sessions and will also be available for private lessons)(Harrison Elliott will be available upon request)
  • Illinois (Nolan Owen will be running sessions in the St. Charles area on
    • Wednesday, yes tonight,  from 7-8pm for solo and 8-10pm for group
    • Friday from 6-7pm & 9-10pm for solo and 7-9pm for group
    • Sunday from 1-2:00pm, 4-5:00pm & 7-8:00pm for solo and 11:00am-1:00pm, 2:00-4:00pm & 5:00-7:00pm for groups.
    • Monday from 7-8pm, 8-9pm, and 9-10pm for solo
  • Indiana (Josh Appel will be available by appointment in the Terre Haute area)
  • Louisiana (Blake Ferguson is available by appointment in the Baton Rouge area)
  • Maryland (Matt Fortin will be available by appointment in the D.C. area)
  • Missouri (Nick Monaghan will be available by appointment in the Columbia area)
  • New Jersey (Alan Lucy will be available upon request)
  • New Mexico (Steven Romero will be available by appointment in the Albuquerque area)
  • North Carolina (Tyler Griffiths will be holding lessons Saturday starting at 10am)
  • South Carolina (Danny LaMontagne will be available by appointment in the Greenville area)
  • Tennessee (Derrick Lopez will be available by appointment)
  • Texas – Houston area (Chris Roberson & Kevin Ballinger will be available by appointment)
  • Utah (Matt Foley will be available by appointment in the Provo area)
  • Virginia (Matt Fortin will be available by appointment in the D.C. area)

*All of the gentlemen listed are Rubio Long Snapping Senior Instructors or Staff Members.

For more detailed information on lessons, please contact Samantha@RubioLongSnapping.com

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r4ubio5Rubio Long Snapping is, by far, the biggest and best resource for Long Snappers in the country. Offering the best instruction and most exposure in the world. Rubio Long Snapping can help you to become the best snapper you can be!

In just 12 years,  Chris Rubio, President and Owner of Rubio Long Snapping, has become the #1 Long Snapping instructor in the country and the go-to man when a college coach needs a Long Snapper. Colleges from across the country rely on “Rubio’s” word day in and day out on who the best Long Snappers are in the country. Rubio Long Snapping has assisted in over 300 Long Snappers earning FULL SCHOLARSHIPS to major colleges and universities just for Long Snapping and many into the NFL as well.

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Rubio Long Snapping Lessons Weekend of February 20 – 21

(Center): Rubio Long Snapping Instructor, Jeff Abraham, leads lessons in the South.

(Center): Rubio Long Snapping Instructor, Jeff Abraham, leads lessons in the South.

As you know, Rubio Long Snapping has staff members all over the country running
lessons.  The objective is to get Long Snappers ready for upcoming Rubio Long Snapping camps.  They teach the Rubio way by getting Long Snappers ready mentally as well as physically while still having fun.

With several upcoming Spring camps and our National Vegas event happening in May (VEGAS XXVIII) now is the time to utilize the instructors in your area.  To find out more about upcoming events click HERE.

Here is what you can expect to see every WEDNESDAY!

For more detailed information on lessons, please contact Samantha@RubioLongSnapping.com

  • Arkansas (Ryan Eustace will be available by appointment in the Jonesboro area)
  • California – Bay Area (Casey Hales will be holding lessons)
  • California – Laguna Hills area (Matt Wigley will be holding private lessons on Saturday from 3 – 7pm and a group session at 7pm)
  • California – Santa Monica area (Jason Bertoni will be holding group lessons on Sunday from 9am – 11am)
  • Florida (Ryan Farr will be available by appointment in the Gainesville area)
  • Georgia –  Atlanta area (Jeff Abraham will be holding group sessions and will also be available for private lessons)(Harrison Elliott will be available upon request)
  • Illinois (Nolan Owen will be running sessions in the St. Charles area on
    • Wednesday, yes tonight,  from 7-8pm for solo and 8-10pm for group
    • Friday from 6-7pm & 9-10pm for solo and 7-9pm for group
    • Sunday from 1-2:00pm, 4-5:00pm & 7-8:00pm for solo and 11:00am-1:00pm, 2:00-4:00pm & 5:00-7:00pm for groups.
    • Monday from 7-8pm, 8-9pm, and 9-10pm for solo
  • Indiana (Josh Appel will be available by appointment in the Terre Haute area)
  • Maryland (Matt Fortin will be available by appointment in the D.C. area)
  • Missouri (Nick Monaghan will be available by appointment in the Columbia area)
  • Nevada (Matt Wigley will be holding private lessons on Sunday from 9am – 7pm in Las Vegas)
  • New Jersey (Alan Lucy will be available upon request)
  • New Mexico (Steven Romero will be available by appointment in the Albuquerque area)
  • North Carolina (Tyler Griffiths will be available by appointment)
  • South Carolina (Danny LaMontagne will be available by appointment in the Greenville area)
  • Tennessee (Derrick Lopez will be available by appointment)
  • Texas – Dallas/Fort Worth area (John Finch will be holding group lessons Sunday)
  • Texas – Houston area (Chris Roberson & Kevin Ballinger will be available by appointment)
  • Utah (Matt Foley will be available by appointment in the Provo area)
  • Virginia (Matt Fortin will be available by appointment in the D.C. area)

*All of the gentlemen listed are Rubio Long Snapping Senior Instructors or Staff Members.

For more detailed information on lessons, please contact Samantha@RubioLongSnapping.com

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r4ubio5Rubio Long Snapping is, by far, the biggest and best resource for Long Snappers in the country. Offering the best instruction and most exposure in the world. Rubio Long Snapping can help you to become the best snapper you can be!

In just 12 years,  Chris Rubio, President and Owner of Rubio Long Snapping, has become the #1 Long Snapping instructor in the country and the go-to man when a college coach needs a Long Snapper. Colleges from across the country rely on “Rubio’s” word day in and day out on who the best Long Snappers are in the country. Rubio Long Snapping has assisted in over 300 Long Snappers earning FULL SCHOLARSHIPS to major colleges and universities just for Long Snapping and many into the NFL as well.

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Rubio Long Snapping Lessons Weekend of February 13th-14th

Rubio Long Snapping Senior Instructor, John Finch, holds lessons in TX.

Rubio Long Snapping Senior Instructor, John Finch, holds lessons in TX.

As you know, Rubio Long Snapping has staff members all over the country running
lessons.  The objective is to get Long Snappers ready for upcoming Rubio Long Snapping camps.  They teach the Rubio way by getting Long Snappers ready mentally as well as physically while still having fun.

With several upcoming Spring camps and our National Vegas event happening in May (VEGAS XXVIII) now is the time to utilize the instructors in your area.  To find out more about upcoming events click HERE.

Here is what you can expect to see every WEDNESDAY!

For more detailed information on lessons, please contact Samantha@RubioLongSnapping.com

  • Arkansas (Ryan Eustace will be available by appointment in the Jonesboro area)
  • California – Bay Area (Casey Hales will be holding lessons)
  • California – Laguna Hills area (Matt Wigley will be holding lessons on Saturday & Sunday)
  • California- San Diego area (Drew Ferris will be available by appointment)
  • California – Santa Monica area (Jason Bertoni will be available upon request)
  • Florida (Ryan Farr will be available by appointment in the Gainesville area)
  • Georgia –  Atlanta area (Jeff Abraham will be holding group sessions and will also be available for private lessons)(Harrison Elliott will be available upon request)
  • Illinois (Nolan Owen will be running sessions in the St. Charles area on
    • Wednesday, yes tonight, from 7-8pm for solo and 8-10pm for groups
    • Friday from 6-7pm & 9-10pm for solo and 7-9pm for groups
    • Sunday from 10:30-11:30am, 1:30-2:30pm & 2:30-3:30pm for solo and 11:30am-1:30pm & 3:30-5:30pm for groups.
    • Monday from 7-8pm, 8-9pm, and 9-10pm for solo.
  • Indiana (Josh Appel will be available by appointment in the Terre Haute area)
  • New Jersey (Alan Lucy will be available upon request)
  • New Mexico (Steven Romero will be available by appointment in the Albuquerque area)
  • North Carolina (Tyler Griffiths will be available by appointment)
  • South Carolina – Upstate (Danny LaMontagne will be available by appointment)
  • Tennessee (Derrick Lopez will be available by appointment)
  • Texas – Dallas/Fort Worth area (John Finch will be available upon request)
  • Texas – Houston area (Chris Roberson & Kevin Ballinger will be available by appointment)
  • Utah (Matt Foley will be available by appointment in the central & northern area of the state)

*All of the gentlemen listed are Rubio Long Snapping Senior Instructors or Staff Members.

For more detailed information on lessons, please contact Samantha@RubioLongSnapping.com

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r4ubio5Rubio Long Snapping is, by far, the biggest and best resource for Long Snappers in the country. Offering the best instruction and most exposure in the world. Rubio Long Snapping can help you to become the best snapper you can be!

In just 12 years,  Chris Rubio, President and Owner of Rubio Long Snapping, has become the #1 Long Snapping instructor in the country and the go-to man when a college coach needs a Long Snapper. Colleges from across the country rely on “Rubio’s” word day in and day out on who the best Long Snappers are in the country. Rubio Long Snapping has assisted in over 300 Long Snappers earning FULL SCHOLARSHIPS to major colleges and universities just for Long Snapping and many into the NFL as well.

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Rubio Long Snapping Lessons Weekend of February 6-7

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(Far right) Rubio Long Snapping Senior Instructor, Matt Wigley, leads private lessons on the West Coast.

As you know, Rubio Long Snapping has staff members all over the country running
lessons.  The objective is to get Long Snappers ready for upcoming Rubio Long Snapping camps.  They teach the Rubio way by getting Long Snappers ready mentally as well as physically while still having fun.

With several upcoming Spring camps and our National Vegas event happening in May (VEGAS XXVIII) now is the time to utilize the instructors in your area.  To find out more about upcoming events click HERE.

Here is what you can expect to see every WEDNESDAY!

For more detailed information on lessons, please contact Samantha@RubioLongSnapping.com

  • Arkansas (Ryan Eustace will be available by appointment in the Jonesboro area)
  • California – Laguna Hills area (Matt Wigley will be holding lessons on Saturday & Sunday)
  • California- San Diego area (Drew Ferris will be available by appointment)
  • California – Santa Monica area (Jason Bertoni will be available upon request)
  • Georgia –  Atlanta area (Jeff Abraham will be holding a group session Saturday 9am.  He will also be available for private lessons)(Harrison Elliott will be holding lessons on Saturday and Sunday in the Roswell area)
  • Illinois (Nolan Owen, will be running sessions in the St. Charles area on
    • Wednesday, yes tonight, from 7-8pm for solo and 8-10pm for groups
    • Friday from 6-7pm & 9-10pm for solo and 7-9pm for groups
    • Sunday from 9:00-10:00am, 10:00-11:00am & 3:00-4:00pm for solo and 11:00am-1:00pm & 1:00-3:00pm for groups.
    • Monday from 7-8pm, 8-9pm, and 9-10pm for solo.
  • Indiana (Josh Appel will be available by appointment in the Terre Haute area)
  • New Mexico (Steven Romero will be available by appointment in the Albuquerque area)
  • North Carolina (Tyler Griffiths will be holding group sessions on Saturday from 10am – 12pm.  Private lessons will follow)
  • South Carolina (Danny LaMontagne will be available by appointment in the northern part of the state)
  • Tennessee (Derrick Lopez will be available by appointment)
  • Texas – Dallas/Fort Worth area (John Finch will be holding lessons Sunday)
  • Texas – Houston area (Chris Roberson will be available by appointment) (Kevin Ballinger will be available by appointment as well)
  • Utah (Matt Foley  will be available by appointment in the central & northern area of the state)

*All of the gentlemen listed are Rubio Long Snapping Senior Instructors or Staff Members.

For more detailed information on lessons, please contact Samantha@RubioLongSnapping.com

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r4ubio5Rubio Long Snapping is, by far, the biggest and best resource for Long Snappers in the country. Offering the best instruction and most exposure in the world. Rubio Long Snapping can help you to become the best snapper you can be!

In just 12 years,  Chris Rubio, President and Owner of Rubio Long Snapping, has become the #1 Long Snapping instructor in the country and the go-to man when a college coach needs a Long Snapper. Colleges from across the country rely on “Rubio’s” word day in and day out on who the best Long Snappers are in the country. Rubio Long Snapping has assisted in over 300 Long Snappers earning FULL SCHOLARSHIPS to major colleges and universities just for Long Snapping and many into the NFL as well.

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Rubio Long Snapping Lessons Weekend of January 30-31

RLS Staff Member, Jason Bertoni, leading group sessions on the West Coast. #TeamRubio

Rubio Long Snapping Staff Member, Jason Bertoni, leading groups sessions on the West Coast. #TeamRubio

As you know, Rubio Long Snapping has staff members all over the country running
lessons.  The objective is to get Long Snappers ready for upcoming Rubio Long Snapping camps.  They teach the Rubio way by getting Long Snappers ready mentally as well as physically while still having fun.

With several upcoming Spring camps and our National Vegas event happening in May (VEGAS XXVIII) now is the time to utilize the instructors in your area.  To find out more about upcoming events click HERE.

Here is what you can expect to see every WEDNESDAY!

For more detailed information on lessons, please contact Samantha@RubioLongSnapping.com

  • Arkansas (Ryan Eustace will be available by appointment in the Jonesboro area)
  • California – Laguna Hills Area (Matt Wigley will be holding lessons on Saturday & Sunday)
  • California- San Diego Area (Drew Ferris will be available by appointment)
  • California – San Francisco Area ( Casey Hales will be running lessons on Saturday and Sunday from 8-10am & 10-12pm with weekday sessions available upon request)
  • California – Santa Monica Area (Jason Bertoni will be holding a session Sunday from 9-11am with private lessons available upon request)
  • Georgia (Jeff Abraham will be holding a group session from 9am-10:15am on Saturday. He will also be available for private lessons Saturday)
  • Illinois (Nolan Owen, will be running sessions in the St. Charles area on
    • Wednesday, yes tonight, from 7-8pm for solo and 8-10pm for groups
    • Friday from 6-7pm & 9-10pm for solo and 7-9pm for groups
    • Sunday from 10:30-11:30am, 1:30-2:30pm & 2:30-3:30pm for solo and 11:30am-1:30pm & 3:30-5:30pm for groups.
    • Monday from 7-8pm, 8-9pm, and 9-10pm for solo.
  • Indiana (Josh Appel will be available by appointment in the Terre Haute area)
  • New Mexico (Steven Romero will be available by appointment in the Albuquerque area)
  • North Carolina (Danny LaMontagne will be available by appointment in the northern part of the state)
  • Texas (Chris Roberson will be available by appointment in the Houston area)
  • Utah (Matt Foley  will be available by appointment in the central & northern area of the state)

*All of the gentlemen listed are Rubio Long Snapping Senior Instructors or Staff Members.

For more detailed information on lessons, please contact Samantha@RubioLongSnapping.com

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r4ubio5Rubio Long Snapping is, by far, the biggest and best resource for Long Snappers in the country. Offering the best instruction and most exposure in the world. Rubio Long Snapping can help you to become the best snapper you can be!

In just 12 years,  Chris Rubio, President and Owner of Rubio Long Snapping, has become the #1 Long Snapping instructor in the country and the go-to man when a college coach needs a Long Snapper. Colleges from across the country rely on “Rubio’s” word day in and day out on who the best Long Snappers are in the country. Rubio Long Snapping has assisted in over 300 Long Snappers earning FULL SCHOLARSHIPS to major colleges and universities just for Long Snapping and many into the NFL as well.

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Rubio Long Snapping Lessons (1/9/16)

12309493_10206852508565249_2105526798365709182_oAs you know, Rubio Long Snapping has staff members all over the country running lessons getting Long Snappers ready for upcoming Rubio Long Snapping camps. They teach the Rubio way by getting Long Snappers ready mentally as well as physically while still having fun.

You can expect to see this blog every WEDNESDAY!

First off, you know there are two Rubio Long Snapping Prep Camps this Saturday: one in GA and one in CA. You can find out more information about them HERE.

  • Illinois (Rubio Long Snapping Staff Member Nolan Owen will be running sessions in the St. Charles area on Wednesday, yes tonight, from 7-8 for solo or 8-10 for groups, then Friday, he will have solo lessons from 6-7 and 9-10 with a group lesson in the middle, and then on Sunday, he will lessons from 10:30 am – 5:30 pm)
  • Northern California (Rubio Long Snapping Staff Member Casey Hales will be running lessons in the San Francisco area on Saturday and Sunday from 8-10 & 10-12 with weekday lessons available upon request)
  • North Carolina (Rubio Long Snapping Staff Member Tyler Griffiths will be running a session in the Raleigh area on Saturday, January 9th  from 12pm – 2pm
  • Washington (Rubio Long Snapper Staff Member Brendan Lopez will be running a group session in the Olympia area on Saturday at 10:00 am)

For more detailed information on lessons, please contact Samantha@RubioLongSnapping.com

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Chris-Rubio-2Rubio Long Snapping is, by far, the biggest and best resource for Long Snappers in the country. Offering the best instruction and most exposure in the world. Rubio Long Snapping can help you to become the best snapper you can be!

In just 12 years,  Chris Rubio, President and Owner of Rubio Long Snapping, has become the #1 Long Snapping instructor in the country and the go-to man when a college coach needs a Long Snapper. Colleges from across the country rely on “Rubio’s” word day in and day out on who the best Long Snappers are in the country. Rubio Long Snapping has assisted in over 300 Long Snappers earning FULL SCHOLARSHIPS to major colleges and universities just for Long Snapping and many into the NFL as well.

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Where Are They Now? Casey Hales

AYLZIQMRELKJHRW.20050711204727For the first installment of “Where Are They Now?” I thought it only appropriate that I start with Rubio Long Snapper Casey Hales. You see, Casey is the first Long Snapper I ever worked with! He was/is a little surfer kid from Orange County, CA with a great attitude that played his college football at Duke!

Check out what has been going on with Rubio Long Snapper Casey Hales….

1.    What is your current occupation? – Medical Device Sales, specializing in spine surgery. 

2. Where do you live? San Francisco, CA

3. Married/ Kids? No

4. What is your fondest memory of your time playing college football? My favorite experience was traveling with the team on road games.

Whenever we would fly it would be on chartered planes, with a police escort, the way it should be. My fondest memory specifically would have to be playing at FSU my true freshman year. I was a little bit on the chubby side, and these really aggressive fans started taunting me right above our sideline. They were screaming and pointing at me trying to get my attention “Hey Chunk, do the truffle shuffle!” Haha! Classic line from Goonies. They repeated this over an over all game. That always reminded me how special it is to play college football, especially when playing in front of 90,000 hostile fans, against the teams I grew up watching on T.V.

5.    If you could give ONE bit of advice to the current Rubio Long Snappers, what would it be? SET GOALS, and have fun! Make sure you are putting in the work that is going to get you the results you want. It’s easy to be comfortable when you think you are “good enough” either in HS or College. Keep raising the bar for yourself and be accountable for your progress.

6.    If you could give ONE bit of advice to the current Rubio Long Snapping PARENTS, what would it be? Be consistent. Try not to get too high or too low based on a games outcome or 1 snapping performance. If you are consistently being supportive that is enough.

7. When was the last time you snapped a ball and for what reason? This past weekend on the beach. I was tossing the rock with  some friends and it just happened.

 8.   If you could go back and play football in college again, would you go to the same school or a different one? Why? I would go back to Duke in a heart beat. I wouldn’t trade my teammates or the Duke experience for anything. Plus I was one of the most active long snappers (punts) in the country. 

 9 .Any regrets during college? Something you wish you had done or maybe hadn’t? The only thing I wish I had was a redshirt year to develop more. I wasn’t the most physically gifted and could have used another year in the weight room to adjust to the college game and speed.

10.   What tremendous thing have you been a part of or experienced since you graduated?

 Besides Rubio Long Snapping….

After graduation I was one of 10 Duke Athletes selected to participate in the Coach for College Program in Southern Vietnam. This was a 6-week Student-Athlete Program that allowed us to promote the benefits of higher education and athletics. This was a special experience because it allowed me to connect my love for coaching/teaching with the lessons I learned playing football at Duke. We created a multifunctional sports court and got to work with some great kids.

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Advice for Current College Athletes from Former College & Pro Athletes

Last week, I posted a blog that was current college freshman Long Snappers giving advice to incoming college freshman Long Snappers. It was great to read and, hopefully, gave some insight to the next batch of dominant college Long Snappers.

I decided to take it a step further and asked several of my former college Long Snappers if they have any advice they would like to give to the current batch of college Long Snappers. There is some absolutely terrific bits of wisdom here and well worth reading.

Here is what they had to offer up…

Justin Drescher – Colorado/New Orleans Saints “Enjoy all aspects of college and be a well rounded individual by the end of your time, because it only lasts 4-5 years! Its a short period of your life where you get to grow from a boy to young man, so cherish each and every moment no matter the difficulties in Football, Academics and Social life!”

Jason Bertoni – Arizona Choose the people you hangout with wisely, pick people that can help you grow and not hold you back. You will not only be judged for your actions but theirs as well.

Jeff Palmer – University of Oregon Embrace the grind with as many classes and tutors as early on as possible in your career so that you can enjoy your experience later in your career. Have fun early on but embrace the grind and accept the heavy workload because it will be rewarding to be an older leader on your team taking fun elective classes, having the younger guys on your team asking you for advice, and having more spare time to start preparing for your future (whether its training for the NFL or networking to find a job).

Tanner Gibas – University of Kansas “Make sure you make friends and get involved in as many things outside of football as possible. You never know when your last play is.”

Brandon Long – Rice University “Best thing you can do is get in with the O-line and avoid being seen as a kicker. Makes life easier. Also, have fun and don’t put added pressure on yourself, everything in athletics is a mind game at some point.”

Carson Tinker – University of Alabama “Know that you aren’t as athletic as everyone but work like you are”

 John Finch – Purdue “Realize that you are on the team to do one job and don’t expect any respect or gratitude from anyone until you perform on the field on Saturdays. No one owes you anything. Show up and do your job.”

Neal Dahlman – Bowling GreenKeep education number one, maintain a high GPA. There is life after football. As far as football, treat everyday like an interview, there is always someone out there working just as hard or harder than you. Continue improving to earn or keep your spot, never be complacent.”

 Tom Harrington – Western Michigan “Don’t let a coach change anything that they do.  A lot of times coaches want a snapper to change something in their form or the way they snap.  Do what got you to college and continue to work at that.  Most college special teams coaches has no idea about long snapping and how to teach someone.  I know it’s hard to tell your coach no but if its in your best interest then do it.”

Casey Hales – Duke “Take a minute and reflect on the 1st dream you had about being a long snapper in college. What did that dream look like? What did you look forward to most about playing in college? Now, take a moment and think about how that dream has changed or stayed the same.  Are you doing all you can to maximize what you want out of your experience? My advice, take a hard look at how you spend your time. Make the most out of your situation. Take advantage of all the resources around you to make your college football experience the best it can be. Work with Rubio! Spend time with your strength and conditioning coaches, nutritionists, and your academic support staff. You are living the dream right now, be grateful you are where you are and EMBRACE.”

Kevin Ballinger – Purdue “Keep working and have fun. You’re in a very unique position of playing at a high level without people noticing you. Take advantage of every opportunity a regular student does not get. Every student at your school would kill to be in your position. Secondly, work hard. The guys behind you who aren’t playing are working to take your spot. Finch is one of my best friends but my goal everyday was to take his spot on the field. Work so hard that the coaches have no choice but to play you. Have fun when it’s time to have fun, work hard when it’s time to work hard.” 

Tyler Schmitt – San Diego St./ Seattle Seahawks “My biggest piece of advice to a college snapper would be to think/ and train like you are a linebacker. Because on punt, you are a linebacker. Your NOT a kicker! Whether its running with the team in the morning, weightlifting, film ect. you need to train like a position player. Not only will you gain respect from other teammates, but your snapping will improve. The biggest advantage will be making tackles, which in a such a competitive position these days, is crucial.”

Evan Jacobsen – New Mexico Always try to perfect your art. You are there to snap so do it correctly. Our season never ends. Challenge yourself. Make your target smaller and smaller each time. Push yourself conditioning and weight room wise. Try to be the strongest player on the team. Always practice blocking because you never know what scheme you will run next year (I changed 4 times). In short, always push yourself and always get better. DO NOT PLATEAU. Do not be satisfied and watch film and critique yourself. Always try and improve. Listen to Rubio.

Zach Nolan – Stanford “Basically, every day is a chance to make an improvement, no matter how big or how small.  It’s a simple idea, but it’s something that really changed my outlook when I really started to think about it.  Everyone’s goal is always to be perfect.  Unfortunately, perfection is something that we can never truly attain.  There are so many things that we need and want to get better at, but if each day you set a goal that you’re going to pick one area that you hope to improve upon and put forth all your effort into that one aspect of your life (whether it’s on the field or off), you can get closer and closer to achieving perfection.  I believe every day is an unbelievable opportunity, and it’s up to you whether you take advantage of that opportunity or let it slip away.”

Mike Zupancic – Eastern Michigan “Never get complacent, if you want to be the best you must constantly work on your weaknesses. Every challenge that you face, bad weather or tough block, use it as an opportunity to become the best.”

Brendan Lopez – Washington Embrace the reality that one day you won’t play football anymore.  Every player has to come to terms with this and the sooner you do it the more successful you will be in the future. Thinking about the future can be very uncomfortable but having a plan and a goal in mind early on is better then trying to figure something out once you get there.  Don’t let playing football deter you from pursuing a career you might think is out of reach.  Apply to the business school, take organic chemistry, strive to be a doctor or an entrepreneur.  Playing football will only enhance these goals because every time you say “I play college football” you will automatically have a leg up on the other guy who didn’t.  Always have a goal and never settle for where you are today.” 

Corey Gibas – Texas A&MI have two pieces of Advice for current long snappers. School/Academics- Use all the resources your school and your athletic department provides for you. You have a busy schedule to maintain so lessen your stress level with the help provided. Get all your hard core curriculum classes out of the way so your junior and senior years are easy. Football- Cherish every moment you have left on and off the field. It’s not going to be the practices, workouts, or meetings your going to miss. Once you have ended your career you will miss the locker room, team functions, game day, traveling for away games, and your teammates. Those are the things your going to miss the most so cherish each moment. Take pictures so you can look back at this awesome moment of your life. Also share with people that did not get the opportunity you have received. Give back to the game as well. It’s treated you well during your life time so give back to it in anyway possible. Stay humble and never quit.

Corey Adams – Kansas St. Our very first team meeting in training camp, our coach asked the seniors to get up and say something to the younger players. The first person to stand up was the most respected senior (Jordy Nelson) and the room when completely silent. He was one of the people who let his actions speak louder than his words, so hearing him speak in front of the whole team was rare. The thing he said was “Freshmen, don’t rush to get out of here. Slow down and enjoy every minute with your friends, teammates and brothers. After this, whether you play professionally or get a job in the real world, everything becomes a business. You won’t ever have an atmosphere like this, where you are with your best friends every single day of the week, all working together towards the same goal with the same purpose in mind.” At the time, I was a freshmen thinking I knew everything in the world. I heard what he was saying, but didn’t really listen to his message. Five very short years later, I had been in and out of a couple NFL training camps, and now work as a financial analyst. I quickly realized what Jordy had said at my first ever team meeting in college was dead on. You may be on another team, either in the NFL or corporate world, but you don’t have the bond you have with your teammates in college. They start out as strangers, but quickly turn into lifelong friends.”

PJ Tobyansen – UCLA “The one bit of advice i would like to give to a current college Long Snapper is – enjoying the dedication to preparation. What I mean by that is of course every college longsnapper is dedicated to his craft of Long Snapping. But to understand truly why you are doing things, and to truly enjoy the process will carry these habits latter on in life – to make you truly successful weather you go pro in the NFL or pro in something else. Today I work in the movie business for Marvel – currently working on Iron Man 3. I would not be where I am today without the lessons Rubio taught me, and enjoying the dedication to preparation. As Rubio always says -Taking the time to do things properly – quality reps over quantity.  Practicing, staying late so you truly know the in and outs of your assignments or task.  Muscle memory – doing things the RIGHT WAY over and over and over so when it comes time to shine in a crunch situation you know that you are truly prepared and can truly enjoy the moment.(YOU DONT HAVE TO THINK) If you truly understand this and enjoy this and practice these keys. It will  truly make you successful and let you rise quicker in your career or later in life. Like today working at Marvel people always say I cant believe how young you are. well I owe my success to those hobbits I learned while long snapping in college and truly enjoying my dedication to my preparation. It works! If you dont enjoy it why do it? Only you can make things work. always enjoy what you are doing. Always have a smile on your face, enjoy the moment. (and you can because you do not have to think if you are ready or not)” 

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