United Kicking
Meet the Team
Bradley Charalambous
Head Coach, Founder, and Recruitment Director
A former college punter, Brad played at Humboldt State and Chaffey College, redshirted at FBS programme Arizona, and completed his college career at the University of Northern Colorado.
He began his kicking journey in England under Coach Mike McCabe’s One-on-One Kicking programme, before going on to coach across Europe, including with the ELF’s Swarco Raiders and several British American football teams.
A leading figure in European specialist development, Brad was the first to help secure a scholarship for a kicker from England directly to an FBS school. Through his camps, coaching and recruitment work, he has helped more than 42 players secure full-ride scholarships from England and Europe.
Now partnered with Chris Sailer Kicking, Brad continues to create pathways for European athletes aiming to compete at the highest level in America.
Norman Bradford
Kicking & Punting Specialist coach
Norman Bradford’s American football journey began in the 1980s, when the sport was first taking off in the UK. After joining the Harlow Warlords, he quickly moved from safety into kicking and punting, teaching himself the specialist skills that would shape his playing and coaching career.
In 1985, Norman was invited to try out for the Chicago Bears at RAF Lakenheath, where coaches recognised his talent. He went on to play seven seasons in Britball across four teams, recording 28 field goals, a long of 50 yards, 88 successful extra points from 97 attempts, and 256 punts with a 37.8-yard average.
After time away from the game, Norman returned as a special teams coordinator and specialist coach. Now in his 16th year of coaching, he supports United Kicking’s mission to develop kickers and punters, helping athletes pursue scholarship opportunities in the United States.
Sienna M Wurzbacher
Physiotherapist
An experienced and empathetic physiotherapist, Sienna combines a deep understanding of the human body with a genuine passion for helping people recover, rebuild and perform at their best.
Her approach is centred on personalised care, creating treatment plans that support each client’s physical needs while also recognising the mental and emotional side of recovery. By listening carefully and building trust, she creates a supportive environment where clients feel confident, understood and motivated throughout their rehabilitation journey.
Alongside her work in physiotherapy, Sienna has a strong passion for American football and is a dedicated Los Angeles Rams fan. Her love for the sport reflects the same qualities she brings to her practice: discipline, teamwork, strategy and perseverance.
Whether supporting recovery, improving movement or helping athletes return to performance, Sienna brings energy, care and professionalism to everything she does.
Wihan van der Riet
South African Divisional Head Coach and Owner, Director of Rocketfoot Academy
His kicking journey began in South Africa, where a training video caught the attention of former Kansas City Chiefs kicker Michael Husted. This connection led him to San Diego, where he trained with Husted and was introduced to American football kicking methods through the Husted Kicking Academy and National Camp Series.
During this time, he trained alongside some of the top kicking and punting talent in the United States and gained a deeper understanding of kicking as a highly specialised discipline built on form, technique and efficient energy transfer. He also had the opportunity to work out with the San Diego Chargers, experiencing first-hand the performance standards required at the NFL level.
After returning to South Africa, visa challenges prevented him from pursuing playing opportunities in the United States, including interest from AFL teams and an invite from the Green Bay Packers. This led him to focus on coaching and founding Rocketfoot.
His coaching philosophy was strongly shaped by former Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Michael Shane Hollis and the ProForm technique, which prioritises quality, precision and long-term development. Through Rocketfoot, he applies this approach to rugby goal-kicking, helping athletes rethink their technique and develop a more detailed, performance-led understanding of kicking.
Hunter Clint
Digital Marketing Manager
Hunter supports United Kicking across digital marketing, content creation and brand development, helping the organisation present itself clearly and consistently across its online platforms.
With a background in film, photography and digital marketing, she works closely with the team to shape content that reflects the energy, ambition and professionalism of United Kicking.
Her role is focused on strengthening the brand’s presence, supporting campaign activity and helping share the stories of the athletes, coaches and partners within the programme.
Through her work with United Kicking, Hunter helps make the brand more visible, polished and accessible to the athletes and families it supports.
Whether highlighting camps, celebrating player progress or supporting the wider direction of the organisation, her aim is to help showcase the people, pathways and opportunities at the heart of United Kicking.