A big welcome to Lou! Lou is now available for coaching throughout the North East tri-state area (CT, NY, NJ). High school and college athletes seeking specialised punting development are encouraged to get in touch. Lou will also play a pivotal role in coaching future

Some big balls from big fish @m_gill13 of late. 17-ball set today averaging 4.61/44.35. Still only 18 y/o and only 4-months in to his training. Class of '26 ready

Finally a sunny, no wind afternoon. Reinstating hip drive (drill) leading to higher kicks #TheAcademy

Stopwatch anyone? ⏰ 💣 Matt Gill Lou Wade Lees Tom Ellard Alex Mastromanno

Who wins today's 3-ball rollout comp? Punter #1 - Matt Gill 1. 52, 4.26 2. 47, 4.78 3. 44, 4.65 Punter #2 - Tom Flintoff 1. 48, 4.28 2. 49, 4.59 3. 48, 4.60 #TheAcademy

2-ball tie break Punter #1 - Matt Gill 1. 52, 4.4 2. 50, 4.5 Punter #2 - Tom Flintoff 1. 49, 4.47 2. 56, 4.28 #TheAcademy

Matt Gill Tom Flintoff 1-ball pocket fun Punter #1 - Matt Gill 1. 43, 4.85 Punter #2 - Tom Flintoff 1. 45, 4.47 #TheAcademy

Let’s get to work. 🔵🟡🔴Kansas Football Tim Gleeson

Bloody proud of you, mate - truly well deserved. First signee to the Academy. Can't express how grateful I am that you put your trust in me. Six months to get to P4… Turns out your ambitions were spot on. Plenty of people to thank for this one #RockChalk Lou

Jayhawks land their punter. #kufball

Aussie Punter Matthew Gill has committed to Kansas ✍️

2/2 '26 recruits signed and committed! 5 days a week of hard work over these past 6 months has paid off. Both committed to excellent programs with amazing coaches. Get in early for '27 - these next batch of punters won't last long australiankickingacademy.com/players

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Gotta love trial days 🥲 c/o '27 coming up Lou Tom Ellard #TheAcademy

Day 4 of training.. getting close to that magical 5.0 roll out hang #TheAcademy

Matthew Gill didn't need a visit to Lawrence before signing with KU. The punter from Australia talked about the recruiting process and how he connected with the Kansas staff. He will make his way to Lawrence soon. #kufball More: on3.com/sites/jayhawk-…

Big couple of days out in Oz. First 2 recruits getting set to depart on their respective journey's, and news of 2 well-known Australian athletes set to join the #TheAcademy