A Bit About Me
Welcome to Upright Kicking! My name is Dylan Barnas and I'm from the Space Coast of Florida. I started playing football in high school and discovered my passion for kicking. With over 13 years of experience, I'm dedicated to helping you improve your kicking and punting skills. Whether you're a beginner or experienced player, I'm here to help you achieve your goals.
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During my playing career I have racked up a few awards over all three levels with All State Honors for both kicking and punting in high school. In college making All-Conference Academic team three times and attaining All-Conference honors for kicking. At the professional level being awarded special teams player of the week three times over a four week span.
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I am now teaching kids everything that I have learned over the years by what I have either done myself or using coaching from my time with multiple different coaches and coaching styles. There is not one right style and I believe that I can help you find the style that best fits your body style and game by creating a fun and open environment where athletes excel with detailed instruction and creating competition from within.
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Playing and Coaching Experience
January 2020 - Present
August 2016 - December 2019
August 2015 - May 2016
Has been active playing in the Arena football space (Orlando Predators) and in and out of numerous NFL, CFL, XFL, and USFL combines throughout the entire country. Has been coaching successful specialists at the collegiate and high school levels.
Transferred down to UCF for the remainder of my collegiate career. In my senior year going 15/17 on FG's being 11th nationally in FG% on the year.
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Attended Mars Hill University, located in Mars Hill, North Carolina for my first year of college and playing in 11 games and winning both kicking jobs in my freshman year.
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