United Kicking
Active College & Pro Players
United Kicking is proud to support athletes who have taken their specialist skills beyond the UK and Europe to compete at college and professional level. These players represent the standard, ambition and pathway that sit at the heart of the programme, showing what is possible through focused development, consistent coaching and the right opportunities. From kickers and punters competing in the US college system to players continuing their journey in the professional game, this gallery highlights athletes who are currently making their mark at the next level.
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UNITED KICKING TO THE NFL ACADEMY: DEVELOPING EUROPE'S NEXT GENERATION OF ELITE SPECIALISTS
When elite programmes look for talent, make sure you're ready.
At United Kicking, our mission is to help kickers, punters and long snappers turn their potential into real opportunities at the highest levels of American football.
We're proud to currently have two kickers and one long snapper developing at the NFL Academy in the UK — a major milestone that reflects the quality of talent within our programme and the importance of specialist development.
The NFL Academy provides an elite environment where talented student-athletes combine their education with high-level American football training, preparing them to pursue opportunities in the United States. Having three United Kicking specialists within this environment is something we're incredibly proud of.
Meet Our NFL Academy Specialists
Paul Krause — Kicker / Punter
Paul Krause, from Germany, is developing his game at the NFL Academy as a kicker and punter. His journey represents the opportunities available to European athletes willing to commit to their development, refine their technique and compete against talented players from across the world.
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Caspar Fisher Butler — Kicker / Punter
Caspar Fisher Butler is another United Kicking specialist progressing within the NFL Academy environment. His development demonstrates our commitment to identifying talented athletes and helping them take the next step towards elite-level American football.
Lucas Yeo — Long Snapper
Lucas Yeo is developing as a long snapper at the NFL Academy. Long snapping is one of the most specialised positions in football, requiring precision, consistency, speed and composure under pressure. Lucas's journey highlights the importance of giving specialist athletes the coaching and opportunities they need to develop their craft.
Building Trust Through Specialist Development
At United Kicking, we understand that reaching an elite football programme takes more than natural ability. It requires dedicated coaching, consistent practice, measurable improvement and the determination to compete.
Having three specialists currently at the NFL Academy is an important part of our story. We are proud of the confidence placed in the talent we develop and the opportunities our athletes are working towards.
Our focus remains on identifying potential, developing technically sound specialists and helping ambitious players understand what it takes to progress to the next level.
YOUR JOURNEY COULD START HERE.
You don't need to be an established American football player to begin your journey with United Kicking. Whether you're already playing football or coming from another sporting background, we want to help you discover what you could achieve.
Through specialist coaching, camps, performance evaluation and recruitment guidance, we help athletes work towards opportunities across the UK, Europe and the United States.
Three specialists. One elite development environment. Your opportunity to be next.
Join United Kicking, develop your skills and take the first step towards your football future.
TRAIN HARDER. GET RANKED. CHASE THE NEXT LEVEL.
Get in touch with United Kicking today to find out how to get started.
Alumni
The United Kicking pathway does not end with a scholarship, a season or a final game. Our alumni represent the wider story of the programme: athletes who developed through United Kicking, earned opportunities, competed at a high level and have since moved into the next chapter of their lives. Whether they are still involved in the sport, building careers away from the field or supporting the next generation, these players remain part of the United Kicking story and the growing legacy of specialist football development across the UK and Europe.
