Dear Football Coach;

I am interested in attending your university in the fall of 2006 and playing on your football team. I have included my resume below which provides you information on my background. I can assure you that you will find me extremely coachable and that just given the opportunity to practice and compete on a 12 month basis I will be a vital part of your team's success immediately.

 

I am hoping to compete on a quality football program and become one of your leading scholarship players. I look forward to your phone call or letter and hearing more specifics about the opportunities with your football team. Please don't hesitate to call me at (306) 745-3928

 

View short video of Chris kicking and photo below

 

STUDENT-ATHLETE

SCOUTING REPORT

 

*Averaged 51 yds /punt last season-Very Good At Out-Of-Bounds Kicking Near Goalines

*Soccer Style Kicker-Rarely Blocked-Quick Height on Kicks

 

Sport: Football Position: KICKER

 

General:

Name: CHRIS KNOTT

Address: Box 824, 405 Short Street, Esterhazy, Sk, S0A 0X0

Phone: (306) 745-3928 E-mail: knotties@sasktel.net

Age: 18

 

Academic:

Year of Graduation: 2006 School: Esterhazy Collegiate (approx 500 students) Esterhazy, SK. Canada

G.P.A/Avg: 75% NCAA Core: Yes SAT/ACT: To Be Written

Preferred University Major/Career Ambition: Kinesiology/Teaching

Financial/Scholarship Assistance Sought: Yes

Clearing House Eligibility: To Come

 

Physical Attributes:

Height: 6' 0" Weight: 170 lbs

 

Hand: Righthanded

Other Sports: Rugby

 

Coaches/References:

Coach: Reg Leidl, head coach Esterhazy Coll. Football (306) 745-2171 (w) email: leidl@sasktel.net

 

Videos/News Clips:

Game footage and highlights available from athlete. Video Clip on Website

Online HIGHLIGHTS VIDEO:

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Chris Knott 2006 Grad-Kicker-Football Highlights-Right Click-Save Target As To Download


 

Achievements/Highlights:

Selected to Saskatchewan’s 18+Under Rugby Team that competed in the 2005 Canada Games .

Has played 2 years of high school football in Esterhazy, SK. Schooled in Wales until March, 2000 when parents moved to Canada. Now has permanent resident status in Canada.

Invited to Regina Rams Jr. Football Spring Camp.

 

Statistics/Skills:

Chris’s skills have progressed rapidly since starting football kicking and punting two years ago. Rugby background helps. Soccer style. Has now kicked for 2 full seasons in high school competition. Tremendous potential with right coaching say coaches who have seen him Best rural kicker in province.

 

Coach Leidl says, “Very strong leg. Best punter in league. Very good at kicking and angling ball out of bounds. Lots of quick height on converts and field goals.

 

Longest FGM in 2005-45 yds.. Only missed 2 converts all year. Punting average 45 yds /punt in his two seasons (51 avg in 2005), with team using Chris to angle many kicks out of bounds.

 

Athletic and fleet afoot. Competes in basketball, volleyball, soccer and rugby.

 

Additional Info:

He is focused on football, and want to participate in a program that will aid his development best over the next few years. Continues to gain leg strength and speed. Kicks year round. Loves pressure situations and responds well. Easily coached. Quiet. Solid individual

 

Good student and good character. Volunteers in the community. A solid student-athlete overall. Chris is a student-athlete whose leg alone could really benefit a university football program.

 

CHRIS KNOTT

PICTURE