Purveyors of Momentum
Colorado Kicking Academy was started based on my longtime passion for a specialty I started back in middle school as a kicker and continued throughout high school and college. Once I finished my playing career, I decided to continue this passion into a 20 year coaching career and instructor. I see kids every year in Colorado spend $1000’s of dollar to attend out of state camps, that require not only fees for the camps, but travel and food expenses. I wanted to offer this same kind of instructional opportunity right here in the state of Colorado. I work with kids of all ages and backgrounds from middle school up to, and including, Division 1 college athletes.
My philosophy in teaching is to not only teach how to punt or kick long distances, with great height, but also spend a lot of time on the mental aspect of kicking. In my high school coaching career, I see so many kids that can kick balls a long distance in practice and pregame, but do not have the mental skills to kick an extra point when the lights are on and everyone is depending on you. So being able to block things out around you, focus, and make the kick, are things I consider very important. I also teach methods to calm the mind, in order to deal with pressure, and quickly rebound from misses.
Whether you have ever kicked before or are just looking to get better, I am available to help.
I do individual placekicking and punting instructions and also will be announcing soon as weather warms up, kicking camps that will be held in the Denver Metro area throughout the spring and summer.
Coach Rickerd
What Players Have to Say
My sophmore year at East High School, I decided to try out for football after playing club soccer for 13 years and then high school. That year I made varsity as the East High School starting kicker. During this time I was fortunate to work with Coach Rickerd. Coach Rickerd helped develop my technique on field goals and kickoffs through a variety of drills. Through his coaching he led me to be a First Team All Conference kicker my first year playing. I would highly recommend coach Rickard for those who look to get better at kicking.
East Highschool
First Team All Conference
My experience with Coach Rickerd has been great. He has supplied me with drills and warm-ups that I can use before games, and has also given me super helpful pointers that improved my form. I looked into him in hopes of improving the mental side of my game, and he’s given me drills and tips that have done exactly what he’s promised them to do. As a freshman at Valor Christian High School, I’m confident with his direction and hard work, I am on track to kick at the next level.
Valor Christian Highschool
Freshman – Varsity Letterman
Class of 2025
Our son, Mitch, began working with Tim at age 12. It isn’t always easy to work with the middle schoolers, but Tim was able to easily connect with Mitch. Tim’s coaching throughout the past two years has greatly advanced Mitch’s kicking skills and boosted his confidence. He has been supportive and motivating in helping Mitch reach short term goals, while also advancing him towards his long term goals, all without excessive pressure. His resources and knowledge within the sport are invaluable. With Tim’s coaching, Mitch and the rest of his family are excited to see him excel as he continues kicking. At this point, Tim is not only our son’s coach, he’s a part of our family.
I decided to switch from Quarterback to Kicker after my freshman year in high school. Coach Rikerd took me under his wing and taught me all the fundamentals of kicking.
With his help I have learned not only the drills and techniques, but also the mental part to be a better kicker. He challenges me to be the best I can while encouraging my success. With his help I have gone from being a backup kicker my sophomore year to being the starting kicker on the State Championship winning team in 2020, and being selected as the 1st team All Conference and 1st team All State kicker and punter for the 2020 season. He is an excellent coach and I would highly recommend him to all young players starting out as kickers.
Cherry Creek Highschool
1st team All State 2020 Season
87- 88 career extra points.
Punting avg 44yds per kick.
Starting kicker on Cherry Creeks 2020 State Championship team – as a Junior
I started working with Coach Rickerd as a junior in high school, and he put me on the path to become a D1 kicker. He possesses the technical knowledge of kicking and can really help your skills grow.
Coach Rickerd knows his stuff! I’ve seen him turn beginners into great players and help advanced players perfect their craft. He showed me important things that made a huge difference allowing me to be recognized as an All-Conference punter
I had always wanted to kick, but I never knew how to do it. I decided to play a week before the season. Luckily, I found Mr. Tim Rickerd. He took 2 or 3 weeks before my senior season to give me instruction.
He taught me everything I needed to know. I owe him a huge thank you. Because of his work with me I was able to kick for Mountain Vista High school my senior year (2017).
We were able to have a decent season, but I was able to convert 69/72 extra points and had a career long field goal at 36 yards. And being named All-League.
I am very thankful for his help and would recommend him to anyone. Everything that he said to me was spot on and I used every tip that he gave me.
He helped on extra points, basic skill tips, and then moved on to kickoffs and field goals. The first day it was really hard, and I didn’t know if I was going to be able to learn how to kick. But, by the end of our lessons I felt like it came natural to me. He really knows what he is talking about.
Kicking was one of the best decisions that I have ever made in my life. And kicking was a great position to play. But without Tim I wouldn’t have been able to have one of the best experiences of my life.
Mountain Vista High School
1st Team All Conference 2016–2017
I lettered my Freshman year in Girls Varsity Soccer, and never thought I would set foot on a football field. I was recruited by our football coach my sophomore year to try kicking field goals, he gave me three footballs and said “ see how you do this weekend and let me know on Monday”. Monday came and he was nothing but impressed with my natural ability to kick the football. Having only ever kicked a soccer ball I found a new love for kicking. As a female kicker I felt a lot of pressure on and off the field. When we asked Coach Rickered for some pointers late in the season we were grateful that he agreed to meet us. After my first practice we knew
it was a great match and amazing things were going to follow. I will be training exclusively in the off season with Coach Rickerd. He has given me the confidence and skills I need to take my new passion all the way! After receiving a varsity letter my first year in football I have gained the respect from my teammates through my hard work ( 17/18 PATS) and can not wait to start again with Coach Rickerd. He knows all the facets of the kicking game and the pressure on female athletes. The thing I remember from our first practice was Coach saying “ wow you have power and kick like a guy” haha I knew that was the best compliment ever. I can’t wait to see how far we can go Coach!
Grand Junction Central High School
I have had an awesome experience working with Coach Rickerd! I learned more than I thought I ever could have this summer. I learned fundamentals that helped me get max power on my kicks, tips to be more accurate, and great stretches and how to stay mentally tough. This year as a freshman, I won the starting varsity kicker spot on our team and just set the school record for most PAT’s in a single season with over a 90% success rate. I’ve also hit a few touchbacks with the techniques Coach has taught me. Before I started with Coach, I could only hit close to 30 yard field goals and now I am consistently able to hit 40s from both hashes and the middle of the field. He has definitely helped me become a better kicker and has helped me start the process of reaching the next level!
Lingle-Fort Laramie High School, Wyoming
Coach Tim has helped me in many ways. He first introduced me into kicking and got me going. Coach made kicking fun for me and made me more confident with kicking. He has definitely helped me out and make tons of progress with my kicking.
Ponderosa Highschool
Freshman season voted “Special Teams Player of the Year”
I was looking to increase my kicking abilities and gain some pointers as I further my kicking career. I met with Coach Rickerd and he showed me specific drills that helped me gain distance and accuracy. His technical knowledge of kicking and knowing exactly what to change was invaluable. With a few pointers I was able to effortlessly add yardage to my kicks. With his help I have sharpened my skills taking my kicking to the next level.
Torrington Highschool Senior, Wyoming
I started working with Coach Rickerd for first time in summer of 2004 as Freshman going to Mullen. Won the starting job as a freshman and went on to kick 4 FGs in 2004 State Championship v Cherry Creek. Over the rest of my career working with Coach Rickerd became Colorado’s all time leading scorer for kicking points. His help and guidance was immeasurable.
Mullen Highschool
Starting Kicker 2004–2007
Colorado Mesa
Place Kicker 2008–2013
Coach Rickerd is a great coach!! He has helped me get to where I am today. He shows you exactly what needs to be done and how to get better. He will tell you what needs to be fixed or changed and how to change it. He is an all around great coach that changed the way I kick for the better.
River View High School, Sarasota, Florida
Coach Rickerd helped me go from a kid who knew nothing about football, let alone kicking, into a guy that could hit touchbacks and increase my range of footballs over 50 yards on field goals. I wouldn’t have been able to even think about joining a football program without the help from Coach Rickerd.
Columbine Highschool
All Conference 2015
I started kicking my sophomore year, and I was looking to increase my technical skills. My very first session made my technique a lot better. He showed me the little things that make all the difference. I have now been working with Coach Rickerd for a couple months. My accuracy, and composure while kicking have improved tremendously. The difference he has made in my kicking career is astronomical. My form is now spot on, and I am growing to be a top kicker in the state thanks to Coach Rickerd. I am very thankful I have been able to work with him, and I recommend all up and coming kickers in colorado work with him!
Rock Canyon Highschool
#2 kicker in Colorado
I had played soccer for 6 years before switching over to football. I wanted to kick for my Highschool team but had never actually kicked a football before. I was lucky enough to meet Coach Rickerd and he taught me the proper techniques on how to do so. Based on his instruction and guidance I was able to develop a form that allowed me to compete and win a position on the Varsity team as a kicker as a Freshman. I am grateful for his help and would recommend him to anyone looking to become a better kicker!
Thunder Ridge Highschool
Lettered in Varsity Football as a Freshman 2021
I was fortunate to start working with Coach Rickerd in sixth grade. Before meeting Coach, my soccer playing parents were teaching me how to kick a football. As I was nearing high school, fate stepped in and my brother just happened to meet Coach at one of his football games. Coach taught me the proper technique to kick a football. He had me kicking with high school kickers two to four years older than me to learn from them and compete with them. He taught me the phrase “short term memory”. Coach and I have kept in contact for over five years now. We get caught up at summer kicking camps and during fall football season. My family and I will always be grateful to Coach Rickerd for taking me in and setting me up for success!
Columbine Highschool
Starting Kicker 2018, 2019
First Team All Conference 2019
Honorable Mention All State 2019
Kicker State Championship Game 2019
Kicker FBU Travel Team Colorado 2016
My coach Tim Rickerd was my first football coach who help me develop some amazing skills that I didn’t even know I had them.
I didn’t know anything about football until Coach Tim took extra time to explain me the procedures of it and I know for heart that It wasn’t easy for him. My English isn’t the best so it was difficult for us to communicate. whatsoever, he walked an extra mile to make it understandable and enjoyable.
He though me every single trick on how to kick the ball and make it flight as high as I could.
Tim Rickerd isn’t only my coach, he is a role model that I look up all the time. Expecting to learn and to have a great time.
Thank you. I appreciate your effort.
Cherry Creek Highschool
All Conference
All State Honorable Mention on State Championship Team
I have never kicked before I met coach Rickerd, and honestly he showed me so much of what it takes to be a kicker. He is one of the best coaches I’ve ever had with a cast knowledge of the art of kicking and just being a good mentor, he keeps you accountable and but he makes it his priority that you learn what is needed to become the best kicker you can be. Coach Rickerd is the best coach I’ve ever had and I’m thankful to this day the lessons he has personally shown me.
Coaching Packages
Personalized Coaching
1 hour session- On–Field Kicking Instruction
- One Individualized Coaching Session
- Learn & Correct Techniques
- Address Mental Challenges and Focus
- Shoes and Equipment Consulting
- 2x Weekly Pre-Season Coaching
- Practice Begins in July
- Review Every Game’s Film
- Corrections Based on Game Films
- Phone Call Coaching & Guidance
Complete Coaching
Full In-Season Development- On–Field Kicking Instruction
- Consistent Individualized Coaching
- Learn & Correct Techniques
- Address Mental Challenges and Focus
- Shoes and Equipment Consulting
- 2x Weekly Pre-Season Coaching
- Practice Begins in July
- Review Every Game’s Film
- Corrections Based on Game Films
- Phone Call Coaching & Guidance
5 Coaching Sessions
1 hour each- On–Field Kicking Instruction
- 5 Individualized Coaching Sessions
- Learn & Correct Techniques
- Address Mental Challenges and Focus
- Shoes and Equipment Consulting
- 2x Weekly Pre-Season Coaching
- Practice Begins in July
- Review Every Game’s Film
- Corrections Based on Game Films
- Phone Call Coaching & Guidance
Off Season Workouts
New for 2024- Complete off-season workout program oriented toward kicker specific things like building strength, quicker leg speed, and improving flexibility
- While snow is falling and very hard to get out on the fields to kick, you can still do many things in the gym to improve your overall kicking abilities.
- Training to be an elite kicker is a completely different approach to fitness than a traditional fotball player.
- Sessions available at your gym or at our VASA facility, one on one to get you started.
- Submit an inquiry below
Long Snapper Sessions
New for 2024- Now offering sessions for long snappers, for those who want to get better at their Field Goal and Punt skills.
- We have had 3 long snappers go through our program and are now on scholarship at Division 1 schools.
- Submit an inquiry below.
