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The New England Kicking, Punting, & Long Snapping Academy is three days and two nights of state of the art instruction with seven full field sessions, extra help sessions, a ton of individual attention (staff to participant ratio never exceeds 1:6 and is usually less), at least two extensive video analysis meetings, sports biomechanics classroom work, meetings on all physical and mental training aspects specifically for kickers, punters, and long snappers, optional college recruitment process meeting for parents and players, and more. Another thing… The Academy is a blast. If you’re an upperclassman and looking for college exposure, there isn’t a better place to be. NKS’s record for helping place specialists out of our summer programs alone is impressive, not to mention our College Exposure Academy in Orlando every January.

Located on southern tip of the scenic Cape Cod Canal in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts. Only an hour’s drive from Boston and Providence, Massachusetts Maritime Academy’s spectacular setting and first class athletic complex with its two new artificial turf fields, Olympic sized swimming pool, two fully equipped rooms and modern field house make it the perfect site for the NKS New England Academy.

Participants will enjoy the intimate nature of the campus with the fields, residence halls, classrooms, and dining hall all within short walking distance. Great all you can eat meals are provided by Chartwell’s Dining Service in the MMA Dining Hall with breathtaking views of the canal and Buzzards Bay through its large glass windows. Players will see large ocean going vessels such as cruise ships and military craft pass through the Cape Cod Canal. The Cape Cod Railroad Bridge is the second largest lift bridge in the USA and only several hundred yards from the football fields. During the summer, the school’s training ship, the 540 foot USTS Kennedy is in dock and a sight to see. Fishing is popular on the canal side of campus while swimming at the beach is enjoyed on the bay.

Cape Cod

Cape Cod, Massachusetts is the world renowned destination for summer vacations with its beaches, historical attractions, quaint New England villages, and leisurely pace of life. From the craft fairs and seafood festivals to secluded bike trails, train rides, restaurants, the Cape Cod Baseball League, and shopping of all kinds, Cape Cod has something to interest everyone…..and it begins only an hour from Boston. It’s easy to see why every year families combine the NKS Kicking, Punting & Long Snapping Academy at Massachusetts Maritime Academy with a stay on “The Cape”. Here are just a few of the attractions to be experienced.

• Cape Cod National Seashore: Famous sand dunes and vast expanse of beach.
• Provincetown: Charming New England village at the tip of Cape Cod known for specialty shops and dining.
• Cape Cod Canal Bike Trails: Bike the entire length (on both sides) of one of the engineering marvels of the world.
• Ferry to Martha’s Vineyard or Nantucket from Hyannis.
• Route 6A (The Old King’s Highway): Take a ride you’ll always remember that winds through some of the oldest villages in America.
• Beaches: One of the best rated is Nauset Beach in Orleans.
• Whale watching cruises.

“Off Cape”

• Plymouth Rock: See where the Pilgrims first step foot in the New World.
• Plimouth Plantation: A living museum of the Pilgrims first settlement.

Where to Stay

There are major hotel chains throughout Cape Cod as well as many quaint smaller family run accommodations. There are a good many of these smaller motels along Route 6 nearby Massachusetts Maritime Academy. A good place to start is at www.capecodchamberofcommerce.org.

Willimantic, Connecticut… 99 miles
Norwich, Connecticut… 99 miles
New London, Connecticut… 106 miles
Windsor Locks, Connecticut… 141 miles
West Hartford, Connecticut… 143 miles
New Haven, Connecticut… 152 miles
Manchester, New Hampshire… 111 miles
Portsmouth, New Hampshire… 115 miles
Keene, New Hampshire… 133 miles
Laconia, New Hampshire… 152 miles
Portland, Maine… 165 miles
Augusta, Maine… 219 miles
Brattleboro, Vermont… 151 miles
Rutland, Vermont… 229 miles
Montpelier, Vermont… 238 miles
Albany, New York… 205 miles

How do I register for academy?

You may call or email Coach Muriaty for a brochure/application or sign up online. For online registration, please follow the instructions below.

Our online registration requires approval by a Parent or a Legal Guardian by typing their name in the text box at the end of the online registration page. Registering online gives you the option of paying for a camp/academy with a credit card through Stripe. CLICK HERE to view camp/academy rates and additional information. If you choose to pay by check, please make checks payable to National Kicking Service and mail your payment to:

Gene Muriaty
National Kicking Service
P.O. Box 135
Marshfield Hills, MA 02051

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For those of you who haven’t attended an NKS Summer Camp/Academy before……expect the tremendous advantage of an authentic pro-type training camp/academy environment. The three days and two nights of camp/academy enable the players to fully assimilate every facet of their skill with seven full field sessions, extra help sessions, lots of individual help (1:6 or less coach to player ratio) meticulous video analysis sessions, sports biomechanics classroom instruction, meetings on all physical and mental training aspects specifically for each position, optional college recruitment meeting, and more. The experience lends itself to more interaction with coaches and players alike and a special camaraderie within the special teams positions.

Who Should Attend?

The NKS Summer Camps/Academy are appropriate for ages 10 years and up. Players are in groups according to their age/class. No one ever feels out of place at an NKS camp/academy. We create an environment where all participants feel comfortable from the moment they check in.

NKS provides players with an opportunity of success focusing on mind, body, and strength

• Three days and two nights
• 1:6 or less coach to player ratio
• Recommended by NFL players and coaches
• Nationally ranked program for the past 30 years
• Multiple video analysis sessions
• College ExposureAccess to coaches, including Coach Gene, year round
• Exposure to NKS’s groundbreaking biomechanics training program
• Great training tables….all you can eat!
• Instructional & training written materials
• Lots of individual help
• Camp/academy tee shirt
• Guaranteed Fun: More and more we hear professional athletes speak of having fun with their individual sports. National Kicking Service has known that for a long time. Enjoyment leads to enthusiasm….which leads to quality practice and enhanced performance in game situations. The camps/academy are a blast