Sam Martin, Denver Broncos Punter # 6
Sam's Testimonial
Coach Rafter is where it all started. My senior year in high school I decided to kick for the football team. I was not quite sure about the decision until my head coach told me there was a pro kicking coach who wanted to work with me. This immediately got me interested. I had never kicked a ball in my life until about May going into my senior year of high school, with Coach Rafter. He literally taught me everything from basic technique to the proper kicker mentality… Things that I still use everyday on the field. He has been the one and only kicking consultant I have ever worked with and I firmly believe that directly reflects my success thus far. His passion for kicking, sports, and competition in general is extraordinary and it really provides for easy learning and extremely fun training sessions. Not only did Coach Rafter’s coaching help me get exposed but his highlight film he created was outstanding. I heard from numerous D1 coaches that it was the best kicker recruiting film they had ever received. At the level I am at now, I still keep in touch with Coach Rafter and even send him occasional film for analysis and feedback. Jimmy is an unbelievable coach, and even better friend and without the abundance of time and effort he devoted to me I would not be where I am today.
Sam Martin Detroit Lions
Testimonial from Sam's Parents
Dear Jimmy,
Debbie and I want you to know how much we appreciate all your excellent work in training Sam and what you have accomplished with him in a very short time. Your knowledge and coaching skills are a positive influence on Sam, both on and off the field. Your training is what bolted Sam to the position he is in now and to have the luxury of signing with a National College Football program at Appalachian State University. The scouting film that was produced by Rafter Productions generated calls from Appalachian State, UGA, Michigan, Arkansas, Kentucky and Auburn, with UGA fighting to get Sam to camp as a Preferred walk-on down to the last minute on signing day, February 6th. College recruiting coaches have relayed to us that it is by far the best kicker film they have ever seen. We are extremely grateful for all your efforts and thankful that Sam had the good fortune of crossing paths in life with you when he did. My wife and I will be the first in line to recommend you as a football kicking coach and trainer. Please feel free to use this letter as a testimonial to your outstanding work and dedication in the game of football.
Sincerely,
Tom and Debbie Martin
