# Clemson Kicker Nolan Hauser on Rich Bisaccia's Coaching

> Clemson kicker Nolan Hauser credits special teams coach Rich Bisaccia for helping him master field goals.
- Title: Clemson Kicker Nolan Hauser on Rich Bisaccia's Coaching
- Summary: Clemson kicker Nolan Hauser credits special teams coach Rich Bisaccia for helping him master field goals. Clemson kicker Nolan Hauser says NFL-coached Rich…
- Keywords: nolan hauser, rich bisaccia, clemson, special teams, field goals, acc specialist of the week, on3 midseason all america second team, virginia tech, sports, Kicker, Nolan, Hauser
- Source: Clemson Tigers On SI — https://si.com/college/clemson/football/clemson-kicker-nolan-hauser-explains-how-rich-bisaccia-has-helped-him-master-his-craft-
- Published: 2026-10-21T21:45:00+00:00
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- Topics: nolan hauser, rich bisaccia, clemson, special teams, field goals, acc specialist of the week, on3 midseason all america second team, virginia tech, sports
## Clemson Special Teams Strength
Clemson's special teams unit has been consistent this season with Nolan Hauser connecting on all three field goals against Charleston Southern.
## Hauser's 59-Yard Field Goal
Hauser made a 59-yard field goal, the second-longest in program history, earning ACC Specialist of the Week.
## Hauser on Bisaccia's Coaching
Hauser says Rich Bisaccia gives him league intel and helps him master field goals by focusing on small details.

> He gives a lot of intel and things that he’s seen in the league
## Mastering Field Goals
Bisaccia teaches Hauser to fix mistakes by understanding what went wrong, not changing mechanics.

> So, like, not listening to too much, not trying to change too much, but knowing what is going wrong and why it’s going wrong
## Bisaccia's NFL Experience
Bisaccia has seen it all at the NFL level and breaks down every kick for Hauser.

> He’s seen everybody. He’s seen, like, bad plant foot; that’s an example.
## Hauser's Confidence Boost
Hauser gains confidence by discussing kicks with Bisaccia after games to understand what went wrong.

> It’s a big confidence boost because you can come off the field and go up to him and be like, ‘Hey coach, what’d you see?’
## Hauser's Season Stats
Hauser is 15-of-16 on the season with a 93.8% field goal percentage, tied for first nationally.
## Upcoming Game
Hauser faces Virginia Tech in an ACC title game on ESPN at 7 p.m. this weekend.
## Key takeaway

Clemson kicker Nolan Hauser says NFL-coached Rich Bisaccia helped him master field goals by focusing on small details.