Who We Are
My name is Sam Vander Haar, Founder and Head Coach of Precision Punting.
I started this academy with a clear vision: to pass on the technical skills, discipline, and competitive mindset I developed throughout my career at the Division 1 Power 4 level, to the next generation of punters.
At Precision Punting, we develop complete specialists. Our training covers every phase of the game, including pro-style punting, rollouts, directional and pin/pooch punting, along with the mental performance required to compete at the highest level.
Our goal is simple: to prepare athletes to perform and stand out at showcases, summer camps, and college camps to ultimately earn opportunities to play at the next level.
If you’re serious about playing at the next level, this program is for you.
Off-Season Explosive Performance Program
1-on-1 Private Lessons
Train like a D1 Punter with a structured, 6-week performance program designed to make you a more explosive athlete.
Accelerate your development with personalized, one-hour private lessons tailored to your development level.
Master in-game scenarios in a competitive environment with athletes of a similar stage in their development.
Group Lessons
Virtual Training & Mentorship Program
Pair game-day execution with direct and personalized mentorship. Receive the mental preparation to execute under pressure and the weekly film review to constantly improve.
what we offer
Punt Camps
Pair game-day execution with direct and personalized mentorship. Receive the mental preparation to execute under pressure and the weekly film review to constantly improve.
OUR philosophy
precision punting academy aims to master these 4 fundamentals of punting
COACH
SAM VANDER HAAR
3 seasons division 1 NCAAF Experience (Full Scholarship)
BYU Starting Punter 2024/2025
2x Ray Guy Award "Ray's 8" weekly honoree
university of pittsburgh co-starter 2022
18 Years of Aussie rules football experience
As a coach, I understand that no two athletes are the same.
Every player is at a different stage in their development, which is why I tailor each session to your individual needs and goals.
I take a detailed, hands-on approach by identifying key areas for improvement and working with you to build a structured plan focused on technique, consistency, and overall performance.
You can expect a professional environment where you’re held to a high standard, your progress is tracked, and your development is consistent. I believe this approach to training will have the athlete best prepared to compete with confidence at the next level.
TESTIMONIALS
Kelly Poppinga
BYU Defensive Coordinator (2026)
BYU Special Teams Coordinator (2023-25)
Boise State Special Teams Coordinator (2022)
Virginia Special Teams Coordinator, OLB Coach, Co-Defensive Coordinator (2016-21)
"Sam is the best Australian punter that I I have worked with over my 18 year career of coaching college football. His knowledge of rugby, punting and pocket punting makes for a great combo to developing punters to do both at the next level. Sam‘s passion and attention to detail and competitive spirit helped him be a part of one of the best special teams units in BYU history over the 2024 in 2025 seasons. His mentorship has currently developed current P4 punters into becoming special talents at the next level."
Dylan Almond
BYU Assistant Special Teams Coach (2026)
BYU special teams analyst (2024-25)
BYU defensive assT, safeties & de's (2023-24)
Virginia Military Institute football defensive analyst, safeties (2022-23)
"Sam's passion for punting is second to none. As a multiple-year starter at the Power 4 level, he always strived to perfect his craft. With expertise in both traditional and rugby-style punting, Sam is the perfect coach to develop versatile punters that will shine for any Special Teams Coordinator. He has personally trained multiple punters that have landed on Power 4 rosters due to his ability to elevate their game to the next level. Whenever I need a punter trained to punt at the college level, Sam is my first call."
Fuller Shurtz
Brigham Young University PUnter
"Sam is a great coach! I was pretty new to the roll-out style of punting and he really helped me prepare to execute that kick in-game. He didn't just teach me the technique of the roll-out, but also the strategy behind it and how to maximize it's effectiveness. Sam also helped me with improving my pin punts and learning how to kick within my coverage. I am a much better punter having worked with him."
Daniel Wall
Western Kentucky University Punter
"Sam has worked with me for the past year. He is a great coach and played a major role in developing me as a Punter both physically and mentally. Sam worked with me with my roll-out craft and significantly improved my hangtime and distance, he is without doubt the best roll-out coach there is out there. His coaching is simple and effective and moulds his coaching specifically towards you. Not only did he improve my punting, but he was able to work with me mentally and help me harness more confidence and belief in my ability, and ultimately gave me the belief that I could play Division 1 FBS Football."
Andrew Nielsen
4.5 Star Punter/#18 Ranked Punter In USA, SKyridge HS - Class of 2027
Working with Sam has helped me become a true Swiss Army knife as a punter. His coaching in Aussie-style punting has given me the ability to handle different situations on the field and develop skills that help set me apart from the average American punter. Sam’s knowledge, attention to detail, and commitment to his athletes have improved my confidence and overall game. If you’re looking to take your punting to the next level and increase your chances of playing college football, I highly recommend training with Sam.
- Andrew Nielsen
Coach Vander Haar has been incredible to work with. He took the time to evaluate my son’s natural punting style and strengths, then helped refine the technical details that have elevated his performance. Every lesson is intentional, and he does an excellent job explaining not just what to do, but why it matters and how it translates to game situations.
You can tell he genuinely loves coaching and helping athletes succeed. My son has become a more confident and consistent punter because of Coach Vander Haar’s instruction, and we’re grateful for the impact he’s had on his development both on and off the field.
-Catherine Nielsen (Andrew's Mother)
Hayden Traxler
4.5 Star Punter/#5 Ranked Punter in USA, #1 in Utah (Class of 2028)
"Every training day with Coach Sam was something to look forward to! It’s awesome how quickly he can watch my punting, pinpoint what needs work, and instantly make it better. I’ve already grown so much under his coaching. I especially love how he breaks down real-game scenarios, teaching me how to choose the right tool for the right moment to maximize every single punt."
- Hayden Traxler
"Coach Vander Haar is an amazing punting coach! He took the time to study my sons' natural punting styles and then introduced solid techniques that truly took their skills to the next level. You can tell immediately that teaching others is his absolute passion. I really appreciate how he breaks down the mechanics and explains exactly how and why these techniques translate to actual game-time success."
- Eddie Traxler (Hayden's Father)