Coach Stanton Weber

Excited to have some of the best Specialists in the area come to Manhattan to learn and compete! If you are a high school Kicker, Punter, or Long Snapper we would love to see you there! Go Cats! Register with the QR code!

To my undrafted players looking to make the team and stick around… Here’s my best advice on work & study habits when I think back on my career: WATCHING FILM: Don’t just watch film in meetings after practice. Try to review your practice reps during the window before meetings start —that way you can have a conversation with your coach when your plays come up. Next, I’d watch EVERY snap on your own time once you get back to your hotel room. Take notes and be hard on yourself. Then, at the end of the day, review it all again before bed so that way you will have seen & visualized each snap at least 3 or 4 more times outside of practice. The key here is taking that feeling of urgency in your brain, where you’re trying to remember everything, and turning it into active processing (IF YOU’RE A DEFENSIVE GUY —you should actually breakdown what the offense is doing because they will run the same shit the next day. And I’m sure it’s the same, offensively.) STUDYING THE PLAYBOOK: Don’t try to learn the install in real time —you’ll be behind & cramming shit in your brain all day. Understand which install is being taught next —then study, take notes, and anticipate questions or gaps the night before. Make sure to review those notes in the AM before everything starts. That way you’re prepared and ready to have questions versus preparing & faking it during the meeting. STRENGTH & CONDITIONING: Show up early to warm up before the warm up. Don’t follow the veterans (they’re playing a different game than you). What you should do is seek out the good ones that have been on the team for a minute —the ones you notice having a full routine throughout the day. Those are the ones you want to surround yourself with. Another move —> ask the strength coach who the best workers on the team are. Find them and follow their lead. UNIT/POSITION MEETINGS: Don’t be a know-it-all and answer every question like you’re trying to be the team’s valedictorian. Find a potential problem with what is being taught and ask a good question. It shows that you not only understand the install, but that you are someone who thinks about “level 2” details. SPECIAL TEAMS!!!!! This is honestly where you make the team. Get to know the Special Teams Coordinator because he will ultimately be the final boss. What not to do —don’t think your play as an offensive or defensive player will be enough. It won’t be unless you’re a Day 1 starter. Something that was taught to me —don’t be one of those groupies and immediately ask questions following a meeting. Instead, find him in his office during “off hours”, ask him to pull up a rep that you have a question on, and allow him to teach you what he wants. Then you’ll be talking ball, watching film, and having your own personal meeting. (Another sleeper play is to always be talking to the Assistant Sp. Teams Coach.) And my last piece of advice —be consistent, man. Pull the fucking trigger and pour everything you have into this opportunity because it might be your only one. “You owe the process everything, and it owes you nothing in return” Go be great 🐺🐺

#AGTG After a great visit and conversation with @CK_KleinCollin I’m blessed to receive my 4th D1 offer from @KStateFB!!! @spedbraet @coachjonholmes @BishopMiege_FB @stantonweber @healthyjava1

Can’t wait to be back in Manhappiness!! @KStateFB @YorkDukesFB @EDGYTIM @AllenTrieu @PrepRedzoneIL @sixstarfootball

Will be at @KStateFB tomorrow…can’t wait to spend the day with @CK_KleinCollin @Coach__Gleeson @Coach_Ellsworth @stantonweber and the entire Wildcat family! @Loyola_FB @TomLoy247 @Andrew_Ivins @AllenTrieu @GregSmithRivals @GregBiggins @ChadSimmons_ @SWiltfong_ @EDGYTIM @LemmingReport @QBC_Nashville @BradMaendler @QBHitList @KStateRecruits

A controversial new NCAA punt rule has college football's special teams coaches up in arms footballscoop.com/2026/04/09/con…

A survey conducted by Division I football special teams and head coaches showed a 61-1 vote who opposed the NCAA rule change on punts. usatoday.com/story/sports/n…

So good to see the strong opposition to this new rule which was passed impulsively! In the past, we have formed a subcommittee of experienced coaches to discuss the potential consequences of major changes to special teams. @WeAreAFCA @FootballScoop

Thanks @KStateFB for the love!! @Coach__Gleeson @Coach_Ellsworth @stantonweber @CoachSvarczkopf @Hersey_Football @TNTignite

Thank you @KStateFB !! @Coach_Ellsworth @Coach__Gleeson @CoachSvarczkopf @stantonweber

Thanks for the video @KStateFB !! @Coach_Ellsworth @Coach__Gleeson @CoachSvarczkopf

Thank you @KStateFB !! Super excited to get up to practice this spring! @CK_KleinCollin @Coach_Ellsworth @Coach__Gleeson @avery2johnson @skylarjthompson

Sectional Champs!!! Farthest for Hersey since 1995, 73-69 2 OT Win!! So proud of this team! Super Sectional at NOW arena 8:00! @HerseyBball @LoganLuxem @CharliePomis3

Opening Day #BatCats

Thanks @KStateFB !! @Coach_Ellsworth @CoachSvarczkopf @Coach__Gleeson

Congratulations to former K-State Punter Nick Walsh on Co-Writing the new @lukecombs single “Be By You”. No Self Limitations! open.spotify.com/album/5xDfjX4j…

Had an amazing visit at @KStateFB with coaches @Coach_Ellsworth @CK_KleinCollin @stantonweber @Coach__Gleeson !! Super Blessed for this opportunity and to be with all these great people! @Hersey_Football

Great day bringing #FamilyBusiness to Chicago!

One of the greats. Congrats to @terencenewman on his selection to the College Football HOF, Class of '26! @NFFNetwork x #EMAW

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