Tyler Kirkland
Years of work, now living it. A long snapper whose reps paid off.
Chelsea, Alabama · Long snappers only
Nothing happens
before the snap.
The go-to room for long snappers who want to own the position. No shortcuts. Film, technique, and a snap you can trust on Friday.
Technique. Consistency. Confidence.
Training athletes from 6th grade through college.
Training athletes from 6th grade through college.
Carried into Friday.Camp archive · Chelsea, Alabama
0.68 secVerified snap
5-StarRubio long snapper
D1 Full RideOut of Alabama high school
6th–CollegeAthletes we train
This week · college football
Three athletes.
One standard.
This week’s recap spotlights three of our top current athletes: Lincoln Anderson at Florida, Connor Ridderhoff at Central Michigan, and Tyler Kirkland at UPike.
They’re three of many. We train long snappers from schools across the Southeast, and we’re always glad to meet athletes ready to put in the work.
Camps · training · community
Every rep has a story.
From first-time campers to athletes preparing for Friday night, X Long Snapping brings athletes together to learn the details that change a snap: form, footwork, balance, and follow-through.
Look back at a training day from the camp archive, then text us for the next camp date and registration details.
From the archive · July 15, 2023Camp archive · Chelsea, Alabama
Camp Day in Chelsea
- Date
- July 15, 2023
- Focus
- Form, footwork, balance, and follow-through
- Location
- 10510 County Road 11, Chelsea, AL
- Next date
- Text us for the latest schedule
The photo album
Work looks good
in motion.
Camp days, weekly recaps, and the people behind the work. A collection of moments from the X Long Snapping community.
Featured athletes · not the full roster
Built together.
Earned on the field.
These spotlights include a few of our top current athletes. Our training group also includes long snappers from multiple schools across the Southeast—and we’re looking to recruit more athletes ready to grow.
Connor Ridderhoff
Training showed up when the season loaded. Central Michigan.
Cannon Carter
Spain Park · building the right way, one rep at a time.
Lincoln Anderson
Florida · focused work and steady progress through the season.
L.J. Anderson
A 2027 long snapper whose training showed up on Fridays.
Griffin Marshall
Showing up, putting in the reps, and building toward what’s next.
From families
Good people.
Real work.
Long snapping is a small room. The relationships matter as much as the reps.
“He’s a great coach and a great person and an expert in his field.”
Sonya Ridderhoff · parent
“Best people to work with. Very thorough in teaching.”
Steven Dolan · camper
The position is specialized
A roster usually has one, maybe two long snappers.
Average is not the goal. We train the stance, the whip, the protection, and the film—then tell the truth about where the athlete stands.
Fix the motion before you chase speed. Build a repeatable snap, understand your film, and make every rep point toward Friday night.
Improve stance, grip, release, and finish.
Record the work and leave with a clear plan.
Parents are welcome on the field and in the process.
Chelsea is home
Get ranked there.
Get right here.
A ranking day can show where an athlete stands. The work between those days is what helps them move forward.
Build the weeks between camps.
Training in Chelsea for athletes who want consistent coaching, useful film, and a plan they can run at home.
- 90-minute one-on-one sessions
- In-season tune-ups designed around the athlete
- Parents can watch and ask questions
- Long snappers only
Work first. Honest feedback always.
We expect athletes to show up ready to learn and put in the reps. Recruiting takes commitment from the athlete and family.
- Fix mechanics before chasing speed
- Film and practical feedback
- No promises about offers or outcomes
- Technique, consistency, confidence
Pick the work
Clear options.
Focused training.
Request the next available time by text. We’ll help you choose a session, package, or camp.
Training Session
$125
90 minutesPrivate instruction, film of the session, and a home drill list.
Request a sessionVirtual Lesson
$50
60 minutesOne-on-one remote coaching for long snappers.
Request virtual lessonThree Sessions
$300
3 × 90-minute sessions · use within 30 daysThree training visits with progress film to help the new motion stick.
Ask about packageLong Snapping Camp
$200
Full camp day · ages 8 and upCoaching, competition, and a room full of long snappers. Parents welcome on the field. Ask about the next date.
Join camp listFootball Prep Service
$35
Per ball · quantity discounts availableLeather cleaning, conditioning, rubbing mud, and premium tack. Average turnaround is 7–10 days in the non-football season.
Ask about X PrepThe process
First session to Friday night.
Find the leak
Film the current snap and identify what needs attention: stance, grip, or get-off.
Practice with purpose
Work through drills and take home a plan. Parents can stay and learn the process.
Carry it to the field
Use training, in-season tune-ups, and recruiting film to keep building.
The coaches
A room that has done the job.
Xander Echols
Started training at seven, became a varsity long snapper in eighth grade, and went on to earn a full-ride Division I long snapping scholarship and start at the University of Idaho. His verified snap time is 0.68 seconds.
Mike Echols
NASM and ACE certified, with former Arena Football strength-coaching experience. A goal-driven father with a deep understanding of long snappers and their families.
Chelsea, Alabama
New athletes are being accepted.
Text us and we’ll answer with the next open time and which program fits—session, package, or camp list. Same-week times go first.
Text to request a timeStraight answers
Good questions to ask.
What ages do you train?
Athletes from sixth grade through college. Camp ages start at eight.
Should we still attend a national ranking camp?
Ranking camps can help athletes understand where they stand. X Long Snapping works with athletes on the training and film between those events.
Can parents stay?
Yes. Parents are welcome to watch and be part of the process.
How do I book?
Text 205-383-5029 or email Xander.Echols@yahoo.com. We’ll reply with available times and help you choose a program.