OUR TEAM

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  Tim began his punting career in December 2010, following his high school graduation and an injury-impacted final season with the Northern Knights in the TAC Cup. In 2012, he earned a full athletic scholarship to the University of Wyoming, later transferring to Rutgers University in 2014. Upon graduating with an A-grade academic average, Tim went on to work on Wall Street in New York City before co-founding a Technical Recruitment firm in Phoenix, Arizona.

With over 15 years of experience in the punting space, Tim has coached and mentored more than 150 athletes across the NFL, CFL, and collegiate levels, bringing a wealth of knowledge and insight to the development of elite specialist talent.

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 Wade joins the Australian Kicking Academy (AKA) following a distinguished career in elite-level sport. After concluding his VFL career, Wade transitioned to American Football, serving as a punter for two prestigious Top 40 programs: the University of Maryland and the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). A left-footed punter and well-rounded athlete, Wade demonstrated the ability to execute both spirals and drop punts in-game. His experience and versatility will make him an invaluable asset in developing the next generation of punters. 

  Tom joins the Australian Kicking Academy as a consultant punting coach and scout based on the Gold Coast (QLD). He brings with him a distinguished junior AFL background, which includes Vic Country representation and multiple seasons with VFL club Port Melbourne. Tom’s athletic achievements earned him a scholarship to the esteemed University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill—an institution recognised as a top-40 NCAA football powerhouse. 

TO BE ANNOUNCED - Former D1 punter with experience coaching NFL and collegiate talent

 Charlton will lead the Strength and Conditioning (S&C) program at the Australian Kicking Academy. A former Australian punter and graduate of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), Charlton brings a wealth of experience and expertise across all facets of athletic preparation—including weight training, mobility and flexibility, cardiovascular conditioning, and nutrition. His comprehensive approach is designed to help you maximise your performance and development into an elite punter. 

 TO BE ANNOUNCED - Former AFL player who is highly regarded in his scouting role for an AFL club

 The Australian Kicking Academy (AKA) has established partnerships with two (2) exclusive AFL agents, who will assist in the assessment and recommendation of prospective recruits.