About Us

Mission Statement

All-Long Island Kicking provides specialized training for athletes of all ages, ranging from beginner to the advanced level. We are dedicated to providing the utmost special teams coaching, training and guidance for success on and off the field. Our coaches use proven techniques to build confidence, muscle memory, strength and endurance which are all keys to the success of the special teams player. We also provide support and training for players that aspire to play at the college or professional level. All of our coaches are division 1 college football alumni and we recognize and encourage the necessary skill, mindset and intensity required to compete at the collegiate level and beyond. In addition, we offer training services for athletes already playing at the collegiate/professional level who seek further refinement. Our goal is to give our players the knowledge, confidence and tools of the special teams player as well as teach them how to properly apply these skills to their physical and mental game. Our staff at All-Long Island Kicking strives to build character, vigor and disposition within our players to be implemented on and off the football field.

Our Staff

Nick Ferrara – Head Trainer, Kicking & Punting

  • First Team All CAA Punter, Stony Brook University – 2013
  • Finished 2013 season with a school record of 43.3 yard punting average, Stony Brook University
  • 68 yard punt at University of Rhode Island set Stony Brook University School Record – 2013
  • Graduated from University of Maryland, B.S. – 2012
  • Played 3 full seasons at the University of Maryland as the starting kicker & punter, handled 3 phases of the kicking game – 2009-2011
  • ACC Player of the Week for 4 field goals made vs. Miami University – 2011
  • Career long 50 yard field goal at Wake Forest University – 2009
  • Named Freshman All-American, University of Maryland – 2009
  • Special Teams Player of the Year, University of Maryland – 2009
  • Graduated from St. Anthony’s High School – 2009
  • All Tri-State, All-State, All-Long Island, All Daily News – 2008
  • Selected as one of Newsday’s Top 20 Football Players of the decade 
  • Long Island High School Record for 14 field goals in a season
  • Offered Full-Ride Scholarship to University of Maryland for kicking and punting – 2007
  • Received 13 Division 1 Full Scholarship offers -2007

Nick Buckshaw – Long Snapping

  • Long Snapper at Saint Anthony’s High School 2007-2011
  • Long Snapper at Stony Brook University 2011-2014
  • Coached Long Snappers at St. Anthony’s High School 2015