About Coach
Ricky Krautman
From becoming New Jersey’s all-time leading scorer to playing professional indoor football, Ricky Krautman built his career the right way through disciplined private training, competitive college exposure, and relentless technical development.
Ricky began kicking in 8th grade and trained one-on-one with a private kicking coach all the way through college and his professional career. That personalized foundation shaped not only his technique, but his mental approach to the game.
Unlike many athletes who rely heavily on large camps, Ricky strategically attended small, invitational college kicking camps during his junior year of high school, the type of camps where college special teams coaches evaluate athletes directly in person. These elite camps (typically 5-10 athletes) provided real competition and direct coaching from college staff.
That strategy paid off.
Ricky earned five full athletic scholarship offers from:
Syracuse
Rutgers
Marshall
Richmond
Hofstra
He Went on to Become:
Ricky played at Syracuse University (2003-2005), later transferring to William Paterson University, where he earned All-NJAC Conference honors and set multiple school records. He graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education, Health, and Driver Education and is certified in CPR/First Aid.
In 2013, Ricky signed a professional indoor football contract with the Roc City Thunder.
Building a Legacy
Fast forward to 2026, and Krautman Kicking has grown into more than a training program; it has become a legacy built on trust, mentorship, and long-term development.
What began as private sessions rooted in discipline and technical precision has evolved into a strong and expanding family of athletes and parents who believe in doing things the right way. Through one-on-one instruction, competitive group sessions, and structured mini camps, Krautman Kicking continues to develop athletes with consistency, accountability, and purpose.
Over the years, athletes trained under Coach Ricky have gone on to earn individual honors and compete at higher levels. But the true measure of success has always been deeper than statistics. It is seen in the confidence gained, the discipline developed, the respect for the position, and the character built along the way.
Many athletes who once trained as middle school kickers now return as leaders, mentors, and role models within the program, a reflection of the culture that has been created.
Krautman Kicking is not built on shortcuts or hype. It is built on repetition, trust, and relationships that last far beyond a season.
Our Mission
Krautman Kicking’s mission is to develop confident, disciplined, and technically sound kickers and punters through personalized instruction and competitive group training, building not only stronger athletes but stronger young men on and off the field.
This program emphasizes accountability, academic focus, character growth, and long-term success.
