Kicking.com & iPlayers.net Level the Playing Field with Combine Series

The Kicking.com Combine Series is partnering with iPlayers.net, the leading online recruitment site for special teams athletes, to offer kickers, punters, and long snappers and unparalleled system for getting noticed by college coaches.

This partnership will set itself apart from traditional combines by offering special teams’ athletes at all levels, not just the top recruits, the opportunity to get noticed by college coaches. The difference: a revolutionary technology developed by 10-year veteran, NFL kicker Michael Husted and his team at iPlayers.net.

Here’s how it works. Throughout the event series, iPlayers will be on hand filming every kick, punt and snap. Immediately following the event, each athlete’s performance will posted online in a unique iPlayers Profile, searchable by player name, player age, event or region.

From there, coaches can view players anytime, anywhere, frame-by-frame with perfect clarity. As an added feature, coaches can create a “watch list” to follow the progress of their favorite athletes through the Combine Series, and be notified immediately when new footage is posted to their iPlayer Profile.

“We want these events to be the most effective way to get athletes at all levels noticed, not just the D1 prospects.”, says Doug Brien, CEO of kicking.com and 12 year NFL veteran. “That required teaming up with iPlayers.net and bringing their expertise to elevate the Combine Series to a higher level.

“It’s a terrific opportunity for us to get our technology out there”, says Michael Husted, CEO for iPlayers.net. “We’re reaching 1,000 special teams athletes nationwide. Plus, with the new NCAA ruling that prevents college coaches from attending any combines, competitions and try-out camps, this partnership provides the perfect solution.”

The Combine Series will debut its program May 13th, 2006 with 23 regional locations coast to coast, followed by 6 Semi Finals July-August with the Finals being held in Houston January 2007. The competition is strictly merit based with only the best players advancing.

To operate this series, Kicking.com has selected the top kicking instructors based on their high standards of integrity, history, excellent reputation and continued commitment to the recruitment process.

“Kicking.com and iPlayers have struck a great balance with the Combine Series”, says Brien. “Kicking.com has been bringing a superior service to special teams’ players for years. Elevating our offering to include an event series complete with the iPlayers technology continues our commitment to the next generation, so getting involved with the Combine Series is a natural fit.”