Email from a high school athlete:
Desi Cullen goes beyond just teaching the fundamentals and techniques. He’s a man whose energetic personality brings out the best in everyone he works with, both mentally and physically. He is a friend, mentor, and role model. Unlike the majority of coaches who teach the same way to everyone, Coach Desi is an expert in individualized instruction and is obsessed with the little things that make or break a successful kicker which is tremendous. If you are coached by Coach Desi, you will see results!
Rafael Checa
HS: St. John's
College: Penn State
Email from a high school athlete:
“Without Desi, I wouldn’t have had the opportunity to kick at the next level. He has helped me not only become a better kicker, but a better person too. The passion and will to teach that Desi brings every Sunday is unlike any other training I have attended. Desi has provided me with drills to work on form that I still use today. Competing every Sunday with the best kickers in the area pushed me to perform to my best ability. Desi Cullen’s DMV training has provided me with skills and friends that I will carry on for the rest of my life..”
Camden Price
HS: Archbishop Spalding
College: University of Miami (FL)
Email from college athlete:
"For almost two years now, I have had the privilege to be coached by Desi Cullen while also creating a lasting friendship. I first got to know Desi when I was a freshman at Towson University, which is a little outside of Baltimore. Through his constant dedication, Desi helped transform not only the kickers including myself, but also the punters and long snappers. Over the summer of 2015, I transferred to the University of Maryland where Desi and I still stayed in close contact and have since been working together to perfect my craft of kicking. I am very lucky to have him as my coach but more importantly as a good friend."
Danny Sutton
HS: New Hope PA
College: Maryland
MBA: New Mexico
Email from a high school athlete:
"I started training with Coach Cullen in the spring of my Sophomore year at Towson. I saw the most dramatic improvement in punting during and following that spring. The tools Coach Cullen gave to me, like he does to all of the specialists he trains, allowed me to go from an average Colonial Athletic Association punter to a second team all American in just 2 seasons working with him. I highly recommend him to every specialist looking to improve."
Jake Ryder
HS: Sherwood HS
College: Towson
Email from a high school athlete’s parent:
“Once Brian started working with Desi, he learned that kicking and punting have very specific techniques that vastly improve accuracy and distance. I have seen measurable advancements in Brian’s skills and achievements. There aren’t many coaches who have the knowledge, ability to teach, and passion that Desi brings to his kickers.”
Brian Johnson
HS: Gonzaga
College: Virginia Tech
Email from a high school athlete:
"I’ve been kicking with Coach Desi since I was in 8th grade. Since then I learned so many things to perfect the game in kicking. Coach Desi puts his life into teaching his kids how to become not only a great specialist, but a great person. Desi’s program has taught me very important life lessons that reflect how I’ve performed both on and off the field. If your son’s dream is to be a college specialist, I highly recommend joining Coach Desi’s program."
Josh Thomas
HS: C.D. Hylton
College: JMU
Email from a high school athlete:
"Last year, I started to become more serious about kicking and knew I needed more professional training. I’m from Philly and saw Coach Desi had group sessions in the DC area. Although it was a 2 hour drive there and back I soon realized that it was worth it. Coach Desi helped me improve in my technique and challenged me to become better every training session. Desi helped me to get offers from top D1 programs and I ended up committing to South Carolina. I highly recommend the weekly training sessions in D.C."
Brandon Chiazza
HS: Malvern Prep (PA)
College: South Carolina
Email from a college athlete’s parent:
“Under Desi’s coaching, Ryan learned discipline and kicker specific workouts which resulted in more distance and hang-time on his punts. Desi also helped with field goals and kickoffs, which included Ryan kicking a school record 54-yard field goal. With Desi’s help, Ryan was offered several scholarships and chose Lafayette College where he became the starting punter his freshman season.”
Ryan Forrester
HS: Gonzaga
College: Lafayette Univ.
Email from a high school athlete’s parent:
“My son, Kyle, has been working with Desi Cullen since June 2015. During that time, Desi has expedited Kyle's development as a kicker/punter, while also strengthening his overall confidence and self-esteem in playing the position. Desi is an outstanding instructor with exceptional knowledge of both kicking and punting. Desi's Christian values translate in his instruction and he is readily available and eager to pass along his knowledge to his students. Kyle was blessed when he met Desi 9 months ago and gives him full credit for his development into a D-1AA/D-2 kicker. Kyle looks forward to working with Desi throughout his college career.”
Kyle Butts
HS: Spalding
College: Bloomsburg Univ.
Email from a college athlete:
“I first started going to see Coach Desi in D.C. right after my senior season before going into college. I have used a few other kicking services throughout high school, but I never truly got a one on one experience with the coaches as I felt like they just wanted my money. However, Desi’s training is different and one of a kind as he truly cares about me and the other students in the small group training sessions. Desi has done an outstanding job in preparing me for pressure situations that I soon faced in my freshman year at Lafayette College. Every week I look forward to going out to D.C. and training with a variety of enthusiastic and talented kickers and punters as well as a highly energized and helpful coach."
Jeff Kordenbrock
HS: Calvert Hall
College: Lafayette Univ.
Email from a high school athlete’s parent:
“I believe right from the start Desi saw my son’s potential and saw he could also be a good punter, even though he never punted in the past and did not intend on doing so in the future. This insight truly served him well. As a result, he had an outstanding season both kicking and punting. He was selected first team All-MIAA Conference, Loyola's special teams player of the year, All-State honorable mention, and was invited to the Big 33 All-Star Game tryout. The best honor came with being recruited and Gavin accepting a D1 football kicking scholarship to Bryant University. Your workouts, drills, and confidence building is what gave Gavin that extra boost and helped him reach his full potential. We would happily recommend your expertise to any kicker wanting to get better. We will continue to have Gavin work with you until he heads off to kick for Bryant University.”
Gavin Rowley
HS: Loyola Blakefield
College: Bryant Univ.
Email from a college athlete’s parent:
“Desi is more than just an excellent coach. He is also a great role model. Having succeeded at the D1 level himself, Desi exemplifies the passion, dedication, and hard work that are essential to success. And he just happens to be a great guy. Bottom line: If you're serious about wanting to improve as a kicker or punter, you owe it to yourself to work with Desi. You'll be glad you did. I know my son is.”
Joseph Giglio
HS: St. John’s
College: Marist Univ