Class 2013: Chase Kodejs, K/P, Charles P Allen Cheetahs (Video)

Today, CFC features class 2013 star kicker/punter from the Charles P Allen Cheetahs, Chase Kodejs. Chase started playing football for the peewee Timberlea Titans.

Chase Kodejs:

Positions:
Kicker, Punter, Defensive Back

Height/Weight:
6’3, 175 lbs

Teams:
Charles P Allen Cheetahs (high school)
Metro Mustangs (junior varsity)
Timberlea Titans (peewee/bantam)
Team Nova Scotia (under-15, under-17, and under-18)

Commitment:
None

Consideration:
Saint Mary’s, Open

Class:
2013

Chase Kodejs started playing football six years ago with the Timberlea Titans youth football program. He played at the peewee and bantam levels with the Titans for four seasons. Additionally, Chase has played for Team Nova Scotia for three seasons. In the Nova Scotia Varsity Football League, Chase was a member for the junior varsity Metro Mustangs for two seasons.

However, the star kicker/punter has encountered the most success with his high school team, the Charles P Allen Cheetahs. As a rookie with the team in 2010, Chase was named outstanding kicker in the Nova Scotia Student Athletic Football Federation League (NSSAFFL) for the Nova Division and was selected to the first all-star team in the kicker/punter position.

This past season, Chase’s statistics mirrored the exceptional season he had with the Cheetahs. In 50 kickoffs, he had 2655 total yards (53.2 yard average). Additionally, in 34 punts, Chase had 1321 total yards (39.1 yard average). The star kicker successfully completed 13 field goals in 20 attempts and registered 65 percent completion rate. His longest sucessful field goal attempt was 45 yards. On the whole season, Chase had 83 total points.

The NSSAFFL rewarded Chase for his stellar play as he was once again named outstanding kicker/punter for the Nova Division and named to the first all-star team.

As for the highlight of Chase’s football career, it was representing Nova Scotia in the field goal challenge at the 2011 under-18 Football Canada Cup. He won first place by kicking a 55 yard field goal.

Chase credits certain individuals with shaping his football career.

“The most influential people in my football life would be my Dad and older brother; they have spent a lot of time working with me to become a better player and athlete,” says the Cheetahs star kicker. “I am also grateful for coaches past and present who have helped me along the way.”

Aside from football, the Cheetahs standout likes to play baseball in his spare time.

Once he completes high school in 2013, Chase would like to further his studies in geography through a Bachelor of Arts degree at university.

Through the game of football, the grade 11 kicker/punter has learned a lot of life lessons.

“Football has taught me a lot about life,” explains Chase. ” It’s a unique sport like no other where you develop a brotherhood with your teammates and friends.”

“It’s a game where you learn to overcome hardships on the field, which ultimately allows you to deal with everyday things.”

Cheetahs head coach Mike McPherson says that Chase is a “rare talent” not just in the NSSAFFL, but nationwide.

“Chase is a very special athlete and we have been very fortunate to have him on our team the past two seasons and again for his upcoming senior year,” adds McPherson. “There are not many kids his age who have the strength and ability to kick and punt the football like he can.”

“Chase is an athletic kicker and punter who has shown great mental toughness over the years when called upon.”

With the star kicker/punter being that rare breed of talent, McPherson says that Chase will continue to grow in his final year of high school football. This bodes well for any team that Chase will end up playing on in the future.

“If he continues to work on his strength and mechanics like he has, I am confident he will be an asset for a university program,” says McPherson. “His mental and physical toughness will be exciting to watch grow in 2012.”

Video of Chase’s Football Highlights:

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