4th Down Focus

Brian Egan and Dan Lundy sit down to discuss: The art and science of high-level kicking Egan's journey as Performance Kicking founder Differentiation in instruction and ability level Personalization in coaching athletes Biomechanics and mental fortitude Actionable tips for kickers, coaches, and parents Recruiting trends, training philosophies Unique challenges faced by kickers Transitioning: high school, to college, to the NFL Contact Coach Brian Egan: X: PKA_TX IG: PerformanceKicking Site: www.performancekicking.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Seth Harrison and Dan Lundy sit down to discuss: -Harrison’s playing career -Founding Pro Vision Kicking -Trackman, and its immediate impact in football -The Tour, and its mission impact on young specialists -Pro Vision Academy -Harrison's coaching purpose and philosophy Contact Coach Harrison: -Site: www.provision.academy/program-football-specialists -E-mail: [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Grant McKinniss and Dan Lundy sit down to discuss: McKinniss' playing career Founding Combine Kicking TrackMan's its immediate impact in the specialist community Introduction of The Tour, #Tour10, & TrackMan All Americans The Kick It Forward Foundation Objectivity, & its importance in evaluating specialists For more info on Grant McKinniss, Combine Kicking, & The Tour, please visit: www.combinekicking.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Enzo Anthony and Dan Lundy sit down to discuss: Anthony's playing experience, on and off the field Why long snapping? Surviving vs. thriving on 4th Down Preparation is key in recruiting Be where your feet are The value in experience & process Training philosophies for specialists and coaches For more info on Enzo Anthony, visit: https://4thdownu.com/staff/enzo-anthony Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

For more information on Luke Jackson and Clutch University, visit: https://4thdownu.com/curriculum/mental-performance Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Taylor Bertolet and Dan Lundy sit down to discuss: The highs and lows of kicking professionally Sports psychology and kicking Total specialist development: technique, mindset, & sports performance Training philosophies for specialists and coaches For more info on Luke Jackson, visit: https://www.4thdownperformance.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Luke Jackson and Dan Lundy sit down to discuss: How to mentally approach on and off field training, both in season and off season Bigger is not always better when it comes to training Finding the proper balance between training your mind and your body Mental conditioning tools athletes can use to improving training regimens For more info on Luke Jackson, visit: https://clutch-university.square.site/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mark Koesterer and Dan Lundy sit down to discuss: Defining Name, Image, & Likeness (NIL) The importance of NIL for today's athletes NIL's relevancy to every athlete The Players NIL, what is it & who does it benefit? For more info on Mark Koesterer, visit: https://theplayersnil.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Trey Triplette and Dan Lundy sit down to discuss: Hydration vs drinking water Why water isn't enough? Bloodwork, & using results to adjust training plans What bloodwork shows us, how it works, & its benefits Gut health affects digestion, cognitive function, immunity, & physical development Ways to improve gut health Personalized nutrition programs For more info on Trey Triplette, visit: www.3naturalbionutrition.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dan LaForest and Dan Lundy sit down to discuss: NIL, its purpose and direction The evolution of college football The transfer portal, what we've learned Recruiting do's & don'ts Communication, & its importance in football Identifying opportunities Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ben Fentress and Dan Lundy sit down to discuss: Recruiting, an especially tough business for specialists The current state of CFB recruiting A timeline for recruiting The transfer portal, what we've learned Recruiting do's and don'ts Communicating with coaches effectively Being realistic in recruiting Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Simon Mathiesen and Dan Lundy sit down to discuss: Trackman, an unprecedented technology providing real-time data to athletes Taking subjectivity out of training The most overlooked variables in a specialists’ process Coaching philosophies Using data/metrics to manage your on/off training and coaching Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris Bowen and Dan Lundy sit down to discuss: The inception of Michigan Kicking Academy The value in evaluation camps vs. instructional camps Preparing specialists to be football players Coaching philosophies Mindset, handling adversity 'End in mind' mentality Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Shane McDonough and Dan Lundy sit down to discuss: HS experiences that prepared Shane for his success as a collegiate specialist Strategies for specialists; managing your short and long term plans (on and off the field) Pro day preparation, and the power of a positive mindset Recruiting, an in depth recount of Shane's career punting for 3 universities in 5 years Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jace Riley and Dan Lundy sit down to discuss: The inception of 6am Practice, and the motivation to create it 5 habits of success for student-athletes Hardest habits for young people to adopt A parents role in the life of a student-athlete Grades, the recruiting gate key for student-athletes Distractions and their effects on performance Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kyle Stelter and Dan Lundy sit down to discuss: The inception of Special Teams U Attributes of a potential LS Differentiating ranking camps and training camps Accommodating athletes in training Compartmentalization, visualization, and getting the most out of athletes *For more information on Kyle Stelter, visit: https://www.specialteamsu.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Fred Mitchell and Dan Lundy sit down to discuss: Mitchell's sports background and what led him to kicking The Fred Mitchell Award and the experiences in 13 years of presenting this award Common traits shared by the 13 Fred Mitchell Award recipients The 2022 Fred Mitchell Award winner, Ethan Gettman, and what separated him from the field Mitchell's 1974 proposal to Wilson Sporting Goods for sideline kicking nets *For more information on Fred Mitchell, visit: https://fredmitchellwriter.com/bio/ *For more information on the Fred Mitchell Award, visit: https://fredmitchellaward.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brett Arkelian & Dan Lundy sit down to discuss: Transfer portal from a coach's perspective How player's get the attention of college coaches Do's & don'ts of self promotion in recruiting Expectations of specialists entering college football What an in-season weekly schedule looks like for student-athletes Coach specialists through tough times Reflection on writing The Kicker's Bible *For more information on Brett Arkelian, visit: https://www.icemankicking.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ricky Krautman & Dan Lundy sit down to discuss: Mental toughness Thriving under pressure Visualization Academics and recruiting Social media Intrinsic Motivation The power of gratitude *For more information on Ricky Krautman, visit: http://www.krautmankicking.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jaden Oberkrom & Dan Lundy sit down to discuss: Preparing for success at the collegiate level Motivation in starting Oberkrom Kicking Academy (OKA) Notable specialists trained at OKA Faith, & focusing on the controllable Battling cancer Recruiting specialists, focusing on process & ignoring the 'noise' *For more information on Oberkrom's battle with cancer, visit the link: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jmXcnuL_Oz8https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jmXcnuL_Oz8 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Grant Mckinniss and Dan Lundy sit down to discuss: Indicators of success in athletes What college programs look for in specialists Kicking camps, and their value in exposure Goal setting Planning your process The Kicking MD story Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Steve Rausch and Dan Lundy sit down to discuss: Handling the stressful environment of college football recruiting Hearing "what" is being communicated, not "how" it is communicated Humility, and its power on and off the gridiron What good coaching looks like Ranking camps and their place in the kicking industry Positive training environments for specialists Compete, don't compare Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jörn Scholl and Dan Lundy sit down to discuss: Current structure of American Football in Germany Opportunities for German players in college & professionally Evolution of American Football in Europe & the learning process for coaches/players Special teams & its role in American Football clubs in Europe 4th Down University's partnership with the 2022 International Coaches Convention For more information on Coach Scholl or the 2022 International Coaches Convention in December, contact Coach Scholl directly at [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff Garner and Dan Lundy sit down to discuss: Keeping football fun Owning your football experience Why love football, why have a 'why'? Similarities/differences in expectations of HS and college specialists What NKR offers players and coaches nationwide Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brion Ashley and Dan Lundy sit down to discuss: Multi-sport athletes & their success as specialists The value in versatility Holding, an overlooked necessity Lessons learned when transitioning from player to coach Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Luke Jackson and Dan Lundy sit down to discuss: Psychological health and mental conditioning in football How mental conditioning and sport psychology can be useful to athletes Introduction of the 4th Down Mental Conditioning Program What athletes can expect from the program Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Isaac Parks and Dan Lundy sit down to discuss: HS & youth sports backgrounds that lead to good punters Specialists are evaluated equally at all levels of college football, play where you're wanted The story behind the 'Isaac Punts' YouTube account Inefficient tendencies punters share, and how to identify them Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Redford Jones and Dan Lundy sit down to discuss: HS recruiting experience, and the process that led him to Tulsa Supplementing athletes routine with productive off-field activity/recovery The importance of specialists having a kick/punt/snap-specific off field training plan Advice to the ’23 and ‘24 classes leading into their fall seasons Jones Performance story, and personalizing athletes' experiences through objective feedback Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Evan Burk and Dan Lundy sit down to discuss: The football coaching journey, a 6 year transition from coaching pop warner to the NFL Burk's latest novel, Finding Intangibles (released in 2022) and how to help organizations identify hidden traits that drive elite performers and championship teams The Highest Level, a weekly leadership podcast hosted by Burk, focused on the intersection of sports and leadership Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dan Lundy sits down with Chris Husby to discuss: ­­­­Special Teams Football Academy Phase 3 Kicking, and its impact on the football industry The current state of the kicking industry Recruiting & specialists Separating yourself from competition *Please give us a 5-star rating, a review, subscribe to the show, and share it with a friend! Questions, suggestions, or feedback for the show? Contact me in one of the following ways at your convenience: Website: www.4thdownu.com​ Instagram, ​T​witter: @4thDownU LinkedIn/FaceBook:Dan Lundy YouTube: Click here to subscribe Daniel J. Lundy CEO: ​​4th Down University LLC COO: Kick It Forward Foundation 501​(​c​​)​(3) Founder: Ricardo Allen Football Camps Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dan Lundy sits down with Alex Zendejas Sr. & Jr. to discuss: ­­­­The AZ Kicking & Training story Coaching philosophies & relating to specialists The AZ Kicking & Training facility designed for specialists Misinformation in recruiting The kicking industry, on & off the field *Please give us a 5-star rating, a review, subscribe to the show, and share it with a friend! Questions, suggestions, or feedback for the show? Contact me in one of the following ways at your convenience: Website: www.4thdownu.com​ Instagram, ​T​witter: @4thDownU LinkedIn/FaceBook:Dan Lundy YouTube: Click here to subscribe Daniel J. Lundy CEO: ​​4th Down University LLC COO: Kick It Forward Foundation 501​(​c​​)​(3) Founder: Ricardo Allen Football Camps Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dan Lundy sits down with Craig Montgomery to discuss: ­­­­The Montgomery Long Snapping Academy story Sustainability in specialists' movement Utilizing technology in training The business of recruiting long snappers Physical & mental attributes needed for long snapper *Please give us a 5-star rating, a review, subscribe to the show, and share it with a friend! Questions, suggestions, or feedback for the show? Contact me in one of the following ways at your convenience: Website: www.4thdownu.com​ Instagram, ​T​witter: @4thDownU LinkedIn/FaceBook:Dan Lundy YouTube: Click here to subscribe Daniel J. Lundy CEO: ​​4th Down University LLC COO: Kick It Forward Foundation 501​(​c​​)​(3) Founder: Ricardo Allen Football Camps Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dan Lundy sits down with Adam Tanalski to discuss: The HKA story How specialists attract college coaches Common misconceptions in recruiting What to expect at the 1st annual HKA x 4DU camp *Please give us a 5-star rating, a review, subscribe to the show, and share it with a friend! Questions, suggestions, or feedback for the show? Contact me in one of the following ways at your convenience: Website: www.4thdownu.com​ Instagram, ​T​witter: @4thDownU LinkedIn/FaceBook:Dan Lundy YouTube: Click here to subscribe Daniel J. Lundy CEO: ​​4th Down University LLC COO: Kick It Forward Foundation 501​(​c​​)​(3) Founder: Ricardo Allen Football Camps Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dan Lundy sits down with Johnny Townsend to discuss: Youth sports experience, and its role in preparing him for specializing in punting Recruiting, and lessons learned in the process Handling distractions Quality over quantity mindset The Johnny Townsend Foundation *Please give us a 5-star rating, a review, subscribe to the show, and share it with a friend! Questions, suggestions, or feedback for the show? Contact me in one of the following ways at your convenience: Website: www.4thdownu.com​ Instagram, ​T​witter: @4thDownU LinkedIn/FaceBook:Dan Lundy YouTube: Click here to subscribe Daniel J. Lundy CEO: ​​4th Down University LLC COO: Kick It Forward Foundation 501​(​c​​)​(3) Founder: Ricardo Allen Football Camps Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dan Lundy sits down with Luke Jackson to discuss: High school football experience, and earning the opportunity to play for Missouri Experience transitioning from high school to collegiate athletics Experience transferring schools as a student-athlete Counseling & psychology services for athletes Mental conditioning for specialists/athletes *Please give us a 5-star rating, a review, subscribe to the show, and share it with a friend! Questions, suggestions, or feedback for the show? Contact me in one of the following ways at your convenience: Website: www.4thdownu.com​ Instagram, ​T​witter: @4thDownU LinkedIn/FaceBook:Dan Lundy YouTube: Click here to subscribe Daniel J. Lundy CEO: ​​4th Down University LLC COO: Kick It Forward Foundation 501​(​c​​)​(3) Founder: Ricardo Allen Football Camps Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dan Lundy sits down with Coach Aaron Perez to discuss: High school experience and the decision in choosing football over soccer College experience at UCLA, and the process that led to being named 1st Team All Pac10 punter How goalkeeping and soccer helped with punting, and ultimately in being a better punting coach Lundy: Experiences serving as the Director of Punting for Chris Sailer Kicking Lundy: The Punt Factory story and plans moving forward *Please give us a 5-star rating, a review, subscribe to the show, and share it with a friend! Questions, suggestions, or feedback for the show? Contact me in one of the following ways at your convenience: Website: www.4thdownu.com​ Instagram, ​T​witter: @4thDownU LinkedIn/FaceBook:Dan Lundy YouTube: Click here to subscribe Daniel J. Lundy CEO: ​​4th Down University LLC COO: Kick It Forward Foundation 501​(​c​​)​(3) Founder: Ricardo Allen Football Camps Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dan Lundy sits down with Coach Bobby April to discuss his 40+ years coaching at levels of football. Topics covered: First year coaching kickers at USC Relationships & football The difference in coaching 4th down in college & NFL Process & football On/off field traits of successful specialists Making the most of and opportunity *Please give us a 5-star rating, a review, subscribe to the show, and share it with a friend! Questions, suggestions, or feedback for the show? Contact me in one of the following ways at your convenience: Website: www.4thdownu.com​ Instagram, ​T​witter: @4thDownU LinkedIn/FaceBook:Dan Lundy YouTube: Click here to subscribe Daniel J. Lundy CEO: ​​4th Down University LLC COO: Kick It Forward Foundation 501​(​c​​)​(3) Founder: Ricardo Allen Football Camps Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dan Lundy sits down with Coach Cliff Ashley to discuss the scientific method and its importance in football. Topics covered: Rule of 63 FG trajectory Expectations in training Teaching the why Handling Adversity *Please give us a 5-star rating, a review, subscribe to the show, and share it with a friend! Questions, suggestions, or feedback for the show? Contact me in one of the following ways at your convenience: Website: www.4thdownu.com​ Instagram, ​T​witter: @4thDownU LinkedIn/FaceBook:Dan Lundy YouTube: Click here to subscribe Daniel J. Lundy CEO: ​​4th Down University LLC COO: Kick It Forward Foundation 501​(​c​​)​(3) Founder: Ricardo Allen Football Camps Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dakota Tillman, former kicker at Limestone University, current Tattnall HS STC/LB coach, & private punting coach sits down with Dan Lundy to discuss: Transitioning from player to coach Grit & faith Influencers/influences Separating from competition Proactivity *Please give us a 5-star rating, a review, subscribe to the show, and share it with a friend! Questions, suggestions, or feedback for the show? Contact me in one of the following ways at your convenience: Website: www.4thdownu.com​ Instagram, ​T​witter: @4thDownU LinkedIn/FaceBook:Dan Lundy YouTube: Click here to subscribe Daniel J. Lundy CEO: ​​4th Down University LLC COO: Kick It Forward Foundation 501​(​c​​)​(3) Founder: Ricardo Allen Football Camps Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Coach PJ Gibbs is an author, USNFT coach, Team USA Football master trainer, and high school football in Naples, FL. Gibbs sits down with Dan Lundy to discuss: Experiences in 20 years of coaching His novel; what the writing process taught him Team USA Football Recruiting Relationships Please give the show a 5-star rating, a review, subscribe, and share it with a friend! Questions, suggestions, or feedback for the show? You can reach me in several ways. Daniel J. Lundy CEO: ​​4th Down University LLC COO: Kick It Forward Foundation 501​(​c​​)​(3) Founder: Ricardo Allen Football Camps ​Podcast: 4th Down Focus Website: www.4thdownu.com​ Instagram, ​T​witter: @4thDownU LinkedIn/FaceBook: Dan Lundy YouTube: Click here to subscribe Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris Fisher is the OL coach and academic coordinator at Ridge Point HS in Missouri City, TX. He founded #TXHSFBCHAT to provide a variety of topics and discussions to help HS football coaches improve and find their niche in football. Established in 2015, #TXHSFBCHAT has over 20,000 followers on Twitter and is one of the leading high school football forums in the nation. Fisher sits down with Dan Lundy to discuss: Specialization in coaching Relationships, and their importance in coaching The direction of college football recruiting What to expect at a #TXHSFBCHAT forum Life lessons in football Please give the show a 5-star rating, a review, subscribe, and share it with a friend! Questions, suggestions, or feedback for the show? You can reach me in several ways. Daniel J. Lundy CEO: ​​4th Down University LLC COO: Kick It Forward Foundation 501​(​c​​)​(3) Founder: Ricardo Allen Football Camps ​Podcast: 4th Down Focus Website: www.4thdownu.com​ Instagram, ​T​witter: @4thDownU LinkedIn/FaceBook: Dan Lundy YouTube: Click here to subscribe Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike Schmitt is entering his 16th season coaching at Ripon College, a private liberal arts college in Ripon, Wisconsin. Schmitt sits down with Dan Lundy to discuss: A.C.T. like a champion A.C.E. mindset Be an athlete, not a specialist 3 R’s of training Business of recruiting specialists Please give the show a 5-star rating, a review, subscribe, and share it with a friend! Questions, suggestions, or feedback for the show? You can reach me in several ways. Daniel J. Lundy CEO: ​​4th Down University LLC COO: Kick It Forward Foundation 501​(​c​​)​(3) Founder: Ricardo Allen Football Camps ​Podcast: 4th Down Focus Website: www.4thdownu.com​ Instagram, ​T​witter: @4thDownU LinkedIn/FaceBook: Dan Lundy YouTube: Click here to subscribe Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dylan Torgerson was a kicker and punter at Carroll College. In 2016, he led the NAIA in net punting average and finished 5th in FG percentage. After college Torgerson accepted an assistant special teams coaching position at Carroll College. In 2019, he founded Torgerson Kicking & Punting, a training program for kickers, punters, and snappers located in the northwestern United States. Dan Lundy and Torgerson discuss recruiting, versatile specialists, mental preparation, and handling pressure. Please give us a 5-star rating, a review, subscribe to the show, and share it with a friend! Questions, suggestions, or feedback for the show? You can reach me in several ways at your convenience. Daniel J. Lundy CEO: ​​4th Down University LLC COO: Kick It Forward Foundation 501​(​c​​)​(3) Founder: Ricardo Allen Football Camps ​Podcast: 4th Down Focus Website: www.4thdownu.com​ Instagram, ​T​witter: @4thDownU LinkedIn/FaceBook: Dan Lundy YouTube: Click here to subscribe Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Luke Gaddis was specialist at Stony Brook University from 2005-2008, tying the school’s FG record as a true freshman. Gaddis sits down with Dan Lundy to share his story, from beginning his HS career on a soccer pitch to becoming one of the most decorated specialist coaches in northeastern United States. Gaddis shares his philosophy in adding pressure to a training environment and how his perception of specialists, and special teams, changed after making the transition from player to coach. Kicking off a holder’s hand in front of thousands of fans and adverse conditions to win or lose a game isn't for everyone. Lundy and Gaddis share a few essential traits specialists must possess when transitioning to major college football. Daniel J. Lundy CEO: ​​4th Down University, LLC COO: Kick It Forward Foundation, 501​(​c​​)​(3) Founder: Ricardo Allen Football Camps ​Podcast: bleav.com/podcast-show/4th-down-focus/ Website: www.4thDownU.com​ IG, ​T​W​, ​FB: @4thDownU LinkedIn/FB: Dan Lundy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Joe Scelfo, current offensive line and run game coordinator for Gardner-Webb University, sits down with Dan Lundy to discusses his HS recruiting story, college football career, NFL free agency experiences, and what led him to coaching. Scelfo shares his perception of special teams, how it changed after transitioning from player to coach, and essential characteristics specialist's must possess when transitioning into major college football? Please give 4th Down Focus a 5-star rating, a review, subscribe to the show, and share it with a friend! If you have questions for Dan Lundy, suggestions for future topics or guests, or if you have feedback for the show, you can reach him in several ways. Dan Lundy Special Teams Consultant Founder - 4th Down University™️ COO - Kick It Forward Foundation 501(c)3 Founder: Ricardo Allen Football Camps Website: www.4thDownU.com Twitter: @4thDownU Instagram: @4thDownU Facebook: @Dan Lundy Linked-In: @Dan Lundy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dan Lundy sits down with Spencer Vaux, founder of Kicker Central, to discuss the inception of the Kicker Central, his passion for special teams, and plans for Kicker Central moving forward. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 57 of the podcast welcomes Devin Anctil, former punter for Kansas State University. During his time at KSU, Anctil broke 2 school punting records and a squatting record, finished 2nd Team All Big 12, and earned a Ray Guy Award quarterfinalist nomination. Anctil sits down with Dan Lundy to discuss his kicking and punting journey, HS recruiting, JUCO football, his experiences at KSU, and his purpose in coaching specialists. Currently, Anctil is an NFL free agent and is the founder of Punt21, a training and recruiting service for kickers and punters in the Kansas City & Manhattan, KS areas. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Joe Friedrich is a former long snapper at the University of Northern Iowa who created Long Snapping Lifestyle (LSLS) as a school project. It has since turned into a nationwide teaching and promotional platform for long snappers and coaches. Friedrich and Dan Lundy talk about LSLS, special teams, and much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 55 of the podcast welcomes Coach Brian Egan. Egan was an All American kicker for Prattville HS in Alabama, drawing interest from several universities. He would eventually commit to Mississippi State, where he developed a passion for the intricacies of kicking. This led him to coaching, where he is now the National Director of Kicking for One On One Kicking Camps. Egan currently hosts year-round training programs in Dallas and Austin, TX, both of which have produced several Division 1 specialists.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 54 of the podcast welcomes Dave Montiel. Montiel graduated from Cardinal Gibbons in 1989 and committed to Cincinnati to play both baseball and football. After college he signed a minor league contract with Milwaukee Brewers and played winter baseball in Venezuala.Montiel later served as UCF’s strength and conditioning grad assistant until he signed with the Augusta Stallions of the AFL. After being released by the Stallions, he signed with the Hamburg Blue Devils in Europe for the 2000 season. Montiel went back to coaching after Europe, and served as a football grad assistant for UCF from 2000-03. Later that same year, he would accept a teaching and coaching position at his alma mater, Cardinal Gibbons, where he’s been ever since.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.