Who Needs A Holder?

It may sound funny, but one of the most important positions in all of football is the holder. The holder is often times a backup quarterback or receiver who holds the short snap for kickers during field goals and extra points. Most people don’t even notice these player jog on and off the field, or even during the kick, except for when they make a mistake. There is immense pressure on a holder to catch a snap and place it in the position that the kicker wants it to be to strike it with success.

The holder spends sometimes hours with the kicker, working on holding the ball the way that the kicker wants them too, practicing catching balls from the snapper and placing them on the spot for the kick. It is a thankless job, but a pivotal one.

Any game can hinge on a field goal or extra point, and the holder must be reliable with his hands and under pressure to do the job required of him. The holder is also the main encourager to the kicker, helping him stay calm in the pressure situations and motivating them to be perfect all of the time.

There are many jobs in this world that are like that of the holder. Jobs that are expected to be performed, but that no one notices. Jobs that, when done right, never receive any applause or recognition, no fame or praise. But these jobs are the foundation upon which companies and businesses are built upon, hard working, reliable individuals who show up, day in and day out, and get the job done. They deserve recognition and thanks for their hard work. So find the ‘holder’ in your business or company and make sure they know that you appreciate their hard work. Your team will be better for it.