Kevin Corbin

Special Teams Coordinator

[Mike Rittelmann @MRittCGS]

Special teams can change the outcome of a game a lot faster than people realize, and having a strong special teams coordinator can make a major difference for a football team at any level

It is one of the three phases of the game, and when it is coached the right way, it impacts field position, hidden yardage, momentum, situational football, player development, and scoring opportunities

A good special teams coordinator does far more than just manage punts, kicks, and returns. He helps win the field-position battle, limits costly mistakes, creates hidden yardage, and gives the offense and defense better situations to operate in

He also builds weekly game plans to attack opponent weaknesses, understands when to be aggressive or when to play it safe, and turns special teams into a real weapon instead of just a phase a team is trying to survive

Special teams is also where a lot of young players and non-starters can carve out a role and learn how to contribute to winning football. It teaches discipline, leverage, open-field tackling, effort, communication, and situational awareness, while also helping define the overall toughness and identity of a team

At every level of football, a good special teams coordinator can help control hidden yards, create scoring opportunities, clean up mistakes, and prepare a team for the critical moments that often decide close games

[Mike Rittelmann @MRittCGS]

Hidden yardage in special teams is one of the most overlooked parts of football, but it has a major impact on winning. It’s the field-position value a team gains or loses through kickoffs, punts, returns, coverage, penalties, ball security, and situational decisions in the kicking game

It may not always show up the same way traditional offensive or defensive stats do, but it directly affects drive length, starting field position, scoring opportunities, and overall game flow. A kickoff covered inside the 20, a punt downed at the 7, a return that gets the offense beyond the touchback line, or a penalty avoided in the return game can all create hidden yardage that helps tilt the field

From a coaching and scouting perspective, hidden yardage is really about winning the small field-position battles consistently over the course of a game. It’s not always about one explosive return. It’s about forcing opponents to drive a longer field, creating shorter fields for your offense, making sound decisions in the return game, covering kicks with discipline, and avoiding mistakes that give away free yards

The teams that consistently win in special teams usually understand that every yard matters before the offense or defense even takes a meaningful snap. Hidden yardage is won in the margins, and over four quarters those small gains can become a major advantage

[Kevin Corbin @corbinkevin81]

Great opportunity for the future and current athletes in Alpena to come and let us see what you've been hiding. Or if you want to become a kicker/punter this is a great way to connect with your teammates and coaches! Definitely looking forward to this event! Go WILDCATS

[Kevin Corbin @corbinkevin81]

Great opportunity for the future and current athletes in Alpena to come and let us see what you've been hiding. Or if you want to become a kicker/punter this is a great way to connect with your teammates and coaches! Definitely looking forward to this event! Go WILDCATS

[Andrew Szymoniak C/O 2027 @AndrewSzymon23]

Blessed and honored to be ranked top 20 best Athlete in the state of Michigan for class of 2027!!

[Kevin Corbin @corbinkevin81]

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[Kevin Corbin @corbinkevin81]

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[Andrew Szymoniak C/O 2027 @AndrewSzymon23]

Thank you @alex_pallone for the article!!
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[Dawson Zimmerman @thedawsonzim]

PSA: all punters…
If your drop is consistently turning in the air, you are misaligned.

Either in how you’re holding the ball, where arm is in relation to your body, or where your chest is in relation to your hips.

If you want to be a top punter, you need to address it.

[Kevin Corbin @corbinkevin81]

@Jaron_Bensinger @AlmaCoachCole @Coach_HThompson @CoachBeurer @Rundle_Albion Way to go dude!!!!

[Kicker Update @kickerupdate]

Former #Colts punter Pat McAfee speaks to the specialists after their combine performance on Wednesday 👏

[Inky Johnson @inkyjohnson]

When I’m at my best.

[connor byram @connor_byram]

Beyond grateful!! I’m excited to announce my commitment to Michigan Tech University!! Go huskies! @Coach_Saterstad @Philbrath @DanMettlach @SzymoniakDj @corbinkevin81

[Kevin Corbin @corbinkevin81]

@connor_byram @Coach_Saterstad @Philbrath @DanMettlach @SzymoniakDj Absolutely awesome dude!!! Proud of you!!!

[Kevin Corbin @corbinkevin81]

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[Football Coach™️ @footballdothow]

Listen to Nick Saban give insight on players’ preparation for playing time opportunities.

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[Kevin Corbin @corbinkevin81]

@KeatonAbraham54 @DanMettlach @Coach_Saterstad @J_Daniels74 @SzymoniakDj Way go dude!

[Inky Johnson @inkyjohnson]

Perspective…

[Kevin Corbin @corbinkevin81]

@KeatonAbraham54 @CoachBeurer @CoachJ_Sweeney @Coach_TJLynch Way to go dude!