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there and the religious factor. It's a re- ally special place. Also, I want to major in business in college, and they have a great program. That was also a major factor." After his first trip to campus in early June, Yoon said the Notre Dame coach- ing staff made a strong impression on him. His time with Kelly was special due to the offer, while Booker also made an impact. "Coach Booker was really helpful," Yoon said. "We talked a lot about foot- ball, kicking, how they do things on special teams, and a lot about the school itself. He's amazing. He really showed a lot of interest in me and made me feel like I'm important to this class. "[Running backs coach Tony] Alford and Coach Kelly were amazing, too. The staff is incredible up there." Yoon has worked hard at his craft, putting in the time to improve. Al- though he was surprised at the timing of the Notre Dame offer, he isn't shocked by the attention that he has received from college coaches. He also knows he didn't get to where he is without some help along the way. "I definitely credit Jamie Kohl and FILM ANALYSIS Strengths Justin Yoon has impressive leg strength … The ball explodes off of his foot … He has had kickoffs that have eclipsed the 80-yard mark … He's considered the top kicker prospect in the country by Kohl's Kicking Camps … He already possesses the ability to make 60-yard field goals off of the ground. Areas For Improvement He needs to continue improving his accelera- tion on kickoff attempts … Adding weight and mass to his lean frame will help add power and distance to his kicking ability. — Tom Loy