S.2 E.2 - Eagles HOF David Akers - Passion & Sacrifice - The Best Traits of the Greatest Specialists

14/07/2021 1h 58min
S.2 E.2 - Eagles HOF David Akers - Passion & Sacrifice - The Best Traits of the Greatest Specialists

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Episode Synopsis

0:15 - David Akers Introduction
0:57 - Iceman Kicking Podcast Introduction
2:25 - Official Sponsor of The IMK Podcast - The Kicker’s Bible
1:57 - How Brett and David Met
4:20 - The Importance of Knowledgeable Kicking Coaches
6:35 - The Debate between Australian and American Specialists
7:00 - Sav Rocca’s Career with the Eagles
9:00 - How to Hold Field Goals
9:55 - Shayne Graham, University of Florida Special Team Analyst
11:45 - Value of Being Aggressive on Special Teams
12:30 - Running a Fake vs. the Falcons in the 2004 NFC Championship Game
15:55 - Rugby Punting
17:15 - Why Brett Kern is So Consistent
21:15 - Kickoffs and Effective Hang Time
26:15 - Spiral Pass Fake Field Goal
27:00 - FG fake vs. Arizona Cardinals and Pat Tilman
31:50 - Why Directional Punts and Consistency are More Important than a 5.0 Punt
35:05 - What Coaches Need to Ask Kicking Coaches
37:00 - Parents Being Honest With Their Sons
39:50 - David’s Record Setting 63 yard FG vs. the Packers in 2012
42:00 - How Quickly You Can Go From Your Peak Performance to Retirement
44:00 - Dave’s Secret to Hitting 50+ Yard FG’s Into the Wind While Being a Short Kicker
48:10 - 4th & 26 Game - Dave Fighting Fierce Winds in the NFC Divisional Playoff Game
50:40 - Working Different Holds and Tilts at Half Time
52:40 - Importance of Great Holders and How That Affects Kickers
53:45 - Handling Nerves and Fear Not
55:30 - The Mentality of the Greatest Kickers
58:25 - What Trait Greatest Athletes All Have
1:00:15 - What Separates NFL Kickers from “Instagram Kickers”
1:00:45 - How Important Working With Holders in the Offseason Is
1:04:30 - The Passion of Pursuing Your Goals
1:08:00 - Everyone Has Their Own Journey - Value of Playing At Smaller Schools
1:09:00 - Passion & Sacrifice - What Separates the Best
1:12:00 - Trusting People Around You So You Can Be Great
1:13:20 - Relying On Your Team - Maybe On Intro
1:14:15 - Pre Field Goal Process
1:16:15 - Importance of Slow Motion Swings and Muscular Memory
1:19:20 - Mental Cues and it’s Importance
1:20:45 - How Proprioception and Martial Arts Relate to Kicking - Balance
1:23:30 - Ideal Punt Technique From David Akers
1:25:30 - Reasons to Kick With Opposite Legs
1:26:30 - Karate Kicks to Balance Your Body & Hips
1:30:00 - Value of a Great Holder - Koy Detmer
1:32:30 - Fighting Adversity in Order to Have One of the Best NFL Kicking Careers Ever
1:35:00 - Worst First Game in the NFL
1:52:50 - Handling Bad Days

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