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4th Down Focus

105 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago - ★★★★★ - 28 ratings

A podcast focused on 4th down, the most overlooked down in football, hosted by Coach Dan Lundy of 4thDownU.com.

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Episodes

Episode 99 - Luke Jackson, Clutch University founder

March 11, 2024 23:25 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MB

For more information on Luke Jackson and Clutch University, visit: https://4thdownu.com/curriculum/mental-performance

Episode 98 - Taylor Bertolet, 4th Down Performance founder

June 15, 2023 11:00 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MB

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

Episode 97 - Luke Jackson, Clutch University Founder

June 06, 2023 11:00 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MB

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/

Episode 96 - Mark Koesterer, founder of The Players NIL

June 01, 2023 13:15 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MB

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/

Episode 95 - Trey Triplette, founder of 3naturalBionutrition.com

May 26, 2023 11:00 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MB

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/

Episode 94 - Dan LaForest, Influencer Counsel Director; NIL Relationships

May 17, 2023 11:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MB

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

Episode 93 - Ben Fentress, founder of Fentress Kicking

May 10, 2023 16:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MB

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

Episode 92 - Simon Mathiesen, Trackman Football

April 24, 2023 11:00 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MB

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

Episode 91 - Chris Bowen, Michigan Kicking Academy

April 13, 2023 11:00 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MB

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

Episode 90 - Shane McDonough, former NC State P & current NFL FA

March 24, 2023 11:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MB

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

Episode 89 - Jace Riley, founder of 6am Practice

February 23, 2023 16:20 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MB

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

Episode 88 - Kyle Stelter, Special Teams U founder

February 06, 2023 12:00 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MB

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/

Episode 87 - Fred Mitchell, namesake of the Fred Mitchell Award

January 30, 2023 23:16 - 39 minutes - 36 MB

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.c...

Episode 86 - Brett Arkelian, UC Davis coach & author of The Kicker's Bible

January 23, 2023 14:00 - 54 minutes - 50 MB

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/

Episode 85 - Ricky Krautman, Founder of Ricky Krautman Kicking

December 14, 2022 12:00 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MB

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/

Episode 84 - Jaden Oberkrom, Former TCU Kicker Big 12 FG Record Holder

November 23, 2022 14:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MB

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

Episode 83 - Grant Mckinniss, Kicking MD Founder

November 16, 2022 16:00 - 22 minutes - 21 MB

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

Episode 82 - Steve Rausch, founder of Rausch Kicking

November 09, 2022 15:05 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MB

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

Episode 81 - Jörn Scholl, STC European League of Football

November 02, 2022 15:00 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MB

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 Co...

Episode 80 - Jeff Garner, NKR Director of Snapping

September 15, 2022 11:00 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MB

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

Episode 79 - Brion Ashley, CAI Special Teams Coordinator

September 08, 2022 14:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MB

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

Episode 78 - Luke Jackson, 4DU Mental Conditioning

August 29, 2022 11:00 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MB

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

Episode 77 - Isaac Parks

July 12, 2022 12:00 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MB

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

Episode 76 - Redford Jones, founder of Jones Performance

July 05, 2022 12:00 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MB

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

Episode 75 - Evan Burk, author, speaker, coach, & podcaster

June 21, 2022 15:00 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MB

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

Episode 74 - Chris Husby, founder of Phase 3 Kicking

May 09, 2022 11:00 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MB

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, ...

Episode 73 - AZ Kicking & Training founders, Alex Zendejas Jr. & Sr.

May 02, 2022 11:00 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MB

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: ...

Episode 72 - Craig Montgomery, founder of Montgomery Long Snapping Academy

April 25, 2022 11:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MB

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.4th...

Episode 71 - Adam Tanalski, Hammer Kicking Academy founder

April 18, 2022 12:00 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MB

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 YouTub...

Episode 70 - Johnny Townsend, NFL Free Agent Punter

March 14, 2022 11:00 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MB

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.4thdo...

Episode 69 - Luke Jackson, former Mizzou kicker

March 07, 2022 11:48 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MB

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? Cont...

Episode 68 - Aaron Perez, Founder of The Punt Factory

February 28, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 55.6 MB

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 revi...

Episode 67 - Bobby April, former NFL Special Teams Coach of the Year

February 21, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 70.3 MB

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 o...

Episode 66 - Cliff Ashley, Boston Renegades & Choate STC

February 14, 2022 12:00 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MB

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/Fac...

Episode 65 - Dakota Tillman, Coastal Elite Punting Coach

February 07, 2022 12:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MB

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.c...

Episode 64 - PJ Gibbs: Coach, Author, & USA Football Master Trainer

January 31, 2022 12:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MB

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...

Episode 63 - Chris Fisher, founder of #TXHSFBCHAT

January 24, 2022 12:00 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MB

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 ...

Episode 62 - Mike Schmitt, STC/WR/TE Coach at Ripon College

January 17, 2022 12:00 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MB

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 ...

Episode 61 - Dylan Torgerson, founder of Torgerson Kicking and Punting

December 13, 2021 12:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MB

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 pressur...

Episode 60 - Luke Gaddis, founder of One On One Kicking Northeast

December 06, 2021 12:00 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MB

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. ...

Episode 59 - Joe Scelfo, Gardner-Webb University Football Coach

November 29, 2021 12:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MB

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 revi...

Episode 58 - Spencer Vaux, Kicker Central founder

November 22, 2021 07:00 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MB

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.

Episode 57 - Devin Anctil, NFL free agent punter & founder of Punt21

November 15, 2021 12:00 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MB

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...

Episode 56 - J. Friedrich, founder of Long Snapping Lifestyle

November 08, 2021 12:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MB

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.

Episode 55 - Brian Egan, Founder of One On One Kicking Texas

November 01, 2021 11:00 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MB

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 ...

Episode 54 - Dave Montiel, Cardinal Gibbons Football

October 29, 2021 12:58 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MB

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 ...

Episode 53 - Ben Davenport, Catholic University Punter

October 18, 2021 11:00 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MB

Catholic University punter, Ben Davenports, sits down with Dan Lundy to discuss discipline, desire, recruiting, specialists, Stop Watch App, etc. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 52 - Dr. Tracy Davenport: 7 False Narratives of Sleep

October 11, 2021 11:00 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MB

Episode 52 of the podcast welcomes Dr. Tracy Davenport back to the show. Dr. Davenport is a human development expert and her mission is simple: To help people achieve lifestyle performance at the highest level. Davenport has worked with thousands of college athletes, helping them achieve health and performance goals. This episode focuses on the 7 false narratives of sleep, how to deconstruct these narratives, and put them back together to work for us. See Privacy Policy at https://art19....

Episode 51 - Marc Nudelberg, president of On The Ball Ventures & former FBS coach

October 04, 2021 11:00 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MB

Episode 51 of the podcast welcomes Marc Nudelberg, a former FBS college football coach at Florida State, Cincinnati, University of Florida, Nevada, and Lafayette. Nudelberg left coaching in 2019 pursue other opportunities. Currently, he is president of On The Ball Ventures and lives in south Florida with his family. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 50 - Eric Piccione, Author of The Art Of Kicking

September 27, 2021 11:00 - 34 minutes - 32.1 MB

Episode 50 of the podcast welcomes Eric Piccione, a former kicker for Blinn College and Northwestern State University. Piccione is the founder of Kickers of Earth and author of ‘The Art Of Kicking.’ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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