What We Do
Coaching Philosophy
My philosophy for Coaching kickers and punters is, approach each and every athlete differently, skill levels are different at every level. My job is to properly and accurately assess every athlete to ensure the proper instruction is implemented. I believe, adapting to an athlete’s natural abilities is the key to keeping them within their comfort zone. In doing so, we will create more accurate, consistent, and more confident kickers and punters. After all, we want our athletes to perform at their best and highest levels at all times.
We cannot eliminate 100% of all of the things that may be causing issues with the athletes, but, we can correct most of the variables and make them much more productive, and in time, a very good kicker or punter. Teaching field awareness, and implementing the most effective drills to date, I believe create an atmosphere that is conducive to the athletes learning. Having said all of this, I also believe in being straightforward and honest with an athlete. If he is not performing well, or if he is not following instruction due to lack of focus, or frustration, I will be sure to let them know, respectfully. I don’t believe in the cussing and fussing approach, that does nothing but frustrate the athlete even more, and in my opinion, damages their confidence.
I will not pressure an athlete to be great, but I will challenge athletes to get better, every day! To conclude, I believe what makes a good punter or kicker is, quality repetitions and practices are more important than how many balls you can kick in a day. I’m about injury prevention, and having quality kicking and punting sessions is more valuable and less stressful. Coaches need to learn how to control this part of the kicker and punter’s practice session because they have no time to observe them throughout practice to help troubleshoot, and make the necessary adjustments. We can’t be with our athletes all of the time, so teaching them, their coaches, and parents how to practice I think plays a critical part in the athletes’ success. My bottom line method to coaching is, keep things as simple as possible.
Our Mission
To take your kicking or punting game to the next level by providing you the tools and knowledge to get there. Providing our clients with the best customer service, and teaching, using the most current techniques, and technology.
Cell: 614.332.3020
Service Areas Include:
Northern California, Oregon, Washington, and Brazil/South America
Meet Coach Doug Chavis
Coach Doug Chavis has been coaching and instructing punting and kicking specialists for the past 30 years. Doug has many years of experience as a football coach, from Middle school, High School, and Professional level. Doug graduated in 1985 from Troy High School in Troy, OH, and went on to play college football at Ellsworth College in Iowa Falls, Iowa.
Doug started his coaching career in his home town where he coached at Troy High School from 1986-1991. In 1989-1995 Doug was a participant in Ray Pelfrey’s NFL trainee program. In 1991, Doug had the opportunity to sign with the NFL’s Los Angeles Raiders developmental squad as a punter. In 1992, he went on to sign with the World League of American Football as a punter/kicker. This league was later named NFL Europe.
From 1992-2002 Doug was a coach for Ray Pelfrey’s professional kicking camps across the country. After settling in Columbus, OH in 2002, Doug offered private kicking and punting instruction to young players locally. Coach Chavis is the Owner/Director of Chavis’ Professional Punting and Kicking Services, LLC. In 2004, he became the Defensive Backs/Special Teams coach for St. Charles Preparatory High School in Columbus. From 2010-2013 Doug was an Assistant Special Teams coach at Central State University in Wilberforce, OH. In 2011 Doug served as the Special Teams/ Defensive Backs coach with The Northern Kentucky Rivermonsters of the UIFL, Professional Indoor Football League.
At present, Doug is a consultant and personal coach for many of the local high schools and colleges in Ohio, California, and also served as the Northern California Division Director for Kohl’s Professional Camps from 2015-2017. Doug’s Division serviced (Sacramento, San Francisco, and Oakland). Doug started Professional Kicking Services in Columbus, Ohio in 2005. He and his wife Alycia, moved to the Sacramento area in 2015. Coach Chavis and his wife have five children.
Cell: 925.548.0730
Service Areas Include:
Pacific Northwest; Beaverton, OR
Meet Coach Daniel Rodriguez
Coach Rodriguez has worked with Coach Chavis for 8 years. He is originally from Pleasanton, CA and attended Oregon State University. He is excited to be partnering up with Professional Kicking Services to help young athletes reach their athletic goals and is very passionate about using his football and life experiences to help athletes become successful in football and life.
NFL Career:
Participated at Oregon State Pro Day in front of all 32 NFL teams
Tryouts/workouts with Oakland Raiders and San Francisco 49ers
Oregon State Career:
Played in 27 games
Punted a total of 113 times, and finished with 4,781 yards. His average of 42.3 yards per punt ranks third for a career at Oregon State
2018 Pac-12 All-Academic Honorable Mention
Two-time Pac-12 Special Teams Player of the Week in 2019
2019 Ray Guy Award Watch List
2019 Burlsworth Award Watch List
Cell: 916-899-1608
Service Areas Include:
Northern California
Meet Coach Isaiah Gomez
Isaiah Gomez is an NFL free agent who graduated from the University of California Davis where he played in the Division 1 FCS Big Sky Conference on a full-ride scholarship. He started out his College Football Career at American River Junior College and then made his way to UC Davis where he was nominated second and third team All-Conference in the Big Sky, the leading scorer 3 years in a row for UC Davis, was nominated as a Captain, named player of the week after the 19-17 win over Tulsa where he had 13 points, was in the top 4 for most field goals in the last two seasons in the Big Sky, and was top 5 for most field goals in the FCS.
Over his three seasons with UC Davis, Isaiah has had many games where he has gone 100% from 3/3 to 4/4 on field goals and went 41 out of 54 on field goals in his career at UC Davis. In his last season, Isaiah had 32 kickoff touchbacks out of 75, ranking himself in the top 5 in the Big Sky. Isaiah Gomez and Douglas Chavis have worked together for over 7 years and Isaiah has many years of experience coaching young adults in holding, field goals, kickoffs, and snapping.
Isaiah Gomez currently resides in Northern California with his Wife Nina. He is very excited to have partnered with the PKS family and is looking forward to spreading his personal and football experience while developing other specialists on and off the field. Isaiah is a patient and enthusiastic instructor who enjoys helping specialists achieve their goals and aspirations.