4th Down Focus
105 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsA podcast focused on 4th down, the most overlooked down in football, hosted by Coach Dan Lundy of 4thDownU.com.
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Episode 49 - Tom Sylvester, Federal Agent & Former FAU TE
September 20, 2021 10:00 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBEpisode 49 of the podcast welcomes Tom Sylvester, a former tight end at FAU who is now serving as a federal agent with the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, the oldest the oldest operating federal law enforcement agency in the United States. Sylvester sits down with Dan Lundy to explain how football helped him compete in the professional world, his college football career, stepping away from the game sooner than planned, impactful coaches, and acknowledging time is a resource we cannot repla...
Episode 48 - Brett Buckridge, former Marine & current Valdosta St. LS, joins the show
September 11, 2021 17:51 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBEpisode 48 of the podcast welcomes Brett Buckridge, a native of Crawfordville, FL. He played football for Wakulla HS before entering the United States Marine Core. Buckridge served in the Marines as an Infantryman and Team leader from 2014-2018. Shortly after his service, Buckridge walked-on to long snap at Valdosta State University, where he earned his first college start on Saturday, September 12th against Savannah State. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priv...
Episode 47 - Nick Gatto, Founder of 4th & 10 Kicking, joins the show
September 06, 2021 12:00 - 49 minutes - 46 MBEpisode 47 of the podcast welcomes Coach Nick Gatto, a former kicker at Blinn College and Arkansas State University who went on to play 14 years in the Arena Football League. During his professional career Gatto founded 4th And 10 Kicking, a company operating in Houston and San Antonio that focuses on the skills kickers, punters, holders, and snappers need to be successful. Gatto is also the founder of One9Wellness, a personalized wellness company helping clients achieve physical, mental...
Episode 46 - Garret McLaughlin, University of New Hampshire STC/DL
August 30, 2021 11:00 - 40 minutes - 37.8 MBEpisode 46 of the podcast welcomes Coach Garrett McLaughlin, who is currently in his second season with the University of New Hampshire Wildcats and serving as the defensive ends coach and special teams coordinator. Prior to New Hampshire, McLaughlin was as an assistant coach at Bates College from 2018-2021, serving as the special teams coordinator and defensive line coach. His other coaching stops were at Wagner College in 2017, New Haven in 2016, and SUNY Buffalo State from 2012-2015. M...
Episode 46 - Garret McLaughlin, University of New Hampshire STC/DL
August 30, 2021 11:00 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBEpisode 46 of the podcast welcomes Coach Garrett McLaughlin, who is currently in his second season with the University of New Hampshire Wildcats and serving as the defensive ends coach and special teams coordinator. Prior to New Hampshire, McLaughlin was as an assistant coach at Bates College from 2018-2021, serving as the special teams coordinator and defensive line coach. His other coaching stops were at Wagner College in 2017, New Haven in 2016, and SUNY Buffalo State from 2012...
Episode 45 - David Stretch, Manchester Titans STC
August 24, 2021 14:36 - 30 minutes - 28.6 MBEpisode 45 of the podcast welcomes David Stretch, special teams coordinator for England’s Manchester Titans. Stretch started watching American football on TV when he was 9 years old, and immediately fell in love with the game. In 2001 Stretch began his coaching career with the Handforth Hammerheads as their special teams coordinator. In 2009, he accepted the Bolton Bulldogs WR coach position before transitioning to the Manchester Titans in 2011, serving as the Titan's offensive coordinator...
Episode 44 - Nolan Carroll, Jacksonville Athletic Academy HC
August 18, 2021 02:35 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBEpisode 44 of the podcast welcomes Nolan Carroll. Carroll is a native of Green Cove Springs, FL. He attended Clay High School where he was a 3 star prospect by Rivals, receiving offers from UCF, Colorado, Louisville, Maryland, and Ole Miss. He committed to Maryland, where he played wide receiver, cornerback, and special teams. Carroll was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the 5th round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He played 4 years for the Dolphins before signing with the Eagles in 2014. Carroll...
Episode 43 - Bill Shafer, President of Launchpad Products
August 10, 2021 15:06 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBEpisode 43 of the podcast welcomes Bill Shafer, co-inventor of the Launchpad Kickoff Tee. After serving in the Navy, Shafer walked on to the University of Akron's football team and earned the kicking job. After playing one season for the Zips his wife shared the news they'd be expecting a baby boy. Consequently, Shafer hung up the cleats at Akron and enrolled in paramedic school. Shafer would play a few years of semi-professional football while working in Akron before being drafted by the E...
Episode 42 - Sam Lenson, UNE specialist coach, joins the show
August 04, 2021 19:20 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBEpisode 42 of the podcast welcomes Sam Lenson. Lenson was a punter and kicker for the University of Maine from 2013-2018. In 2019, he joined the University of Maine’s coaching staff as the Special Teams Quality Control coach. During this time Lenson launched Lenson Punting and Kicking, a company focused on specialists’ development and recruitment. Currently, Lenson lives in southern Maine where he is a PE teacher and the University of New England’s specialist coach. See Privacy Policy a...
Episode 41 - Jacob Tilghman, former Florida Gators LS
July 20, 2021 02:43 - 33 minutes - 31.3 MBEpisode 41 of the podcast welcomes Jacob Tilghman, former long snapper for the University of Florida. In 2015, Tilghman walked on to the Gators football program and eventually earned his role as the starting long snapper. Tilghman was a four-time SEC Academic Honor Roll recipient, earning his master’s degree in Sports Management. He currently works for the Bench Craft Company in Sarasota, FL. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com...
Episode 40 - Alex Ward, UCF Long Snapper, joins the show
July 13, 2021 19:53 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MBEpisode 40 of the podcast welcomes Alex Ward, long snapper for the University of Central Florida. Ward is entering his final season with UCF, where he’s started the last 23 games for the Knights while majoring in mechanical engineering. Coach Lundy and Alex Ward discuss everything from how to take control of your recruiting process to parallels between physics and football. Learn how both are using mathematics and science to aid in the instruction and application of kicking, punting, and s...
Episode 39 - Dr. Tracy Davenport, Ph. D. - CEO TracysHealthyLiving.com
June 22, 2021 21:06 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBDr. Tracy Davenport is a recognized expert in the field of health and performance. Covering the latest health research, she's had more than 1,000 articles published over the last two decades. She was a co-developer of U.S. Rowing’s Coaching Education Program and has worked with athletes and coaches across the country explaining the latest science around sleep to help them achieve optimal performance. Davenport holds an M.A. in Psychology and a Ph.D. in Human Growth and Development. She was ...
Episode 38 - Bob Chesney, Holy Cross Football HC, joins the show
June 15, 2021 22:27 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBEpisode 38 of the podcast welcomes Bob Chesney, the head football coach at the College of the Holy Cross. Chesney began his head coaching career at Salve Regina University in 2010. In his first year he led Salve Regina to a 6-4 record, snapping a streak of 8-straight losing seasons. In 2013 Chesney was named head coach at Assumption College and in 2015 he led the Greyhounds to an 11-2 record. Chesney was named the Northeast-10 Coach of the Year, the New England Football Writers Coach of the...
Episode 37 - Bailey Cate, former punter for Old Dominion University
June 08, 2021 20:47 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBEpisode 37 of the podcast welcomes Bailey Cate, former punter for Old Dominion University. Cate grew up in Orange Park, FL where he averaged 44 yards per punt his senior year and was named the #1 HS punter in Florida by several recruiting services. In his true freshman season at Old Dominion Cate was named to the Conference USA All-Freshman Team. He punted 57 times with 23 fair catches and 25 punts downed inside the 20-yard line. He also kicked two extra points and was 1/1 on FG a...
Episode 37 - Bailey Cate, former punter for Old Dominion University
June 08, 2021 20:47 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBEpisode 37 of the podcast welcomes Bailey Cate, former punter for Old Dominion University. Cate grew up in Orange Park, FL where he averaged 44 yards per punt his senior year and was named the #1 HS punter in Florida by several recruiting services. In his true freshman season at Old Dominion Cate was named to the Conference USA All-Freshman Team. He punted 57 times with 23 fair catches and 25 punts downed inside the 20-yard line. He also kicked two extra points and was 1/1 on FG against NC...
Episode 36 - Chris Harvey, HC for Clearwater Central Catholic, joins the show
June 03, 2021 21:35 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBEpisode 36 of the podcast welcomes Chris Harvey, current head coach for Clearwater Central Catholic HS. Harvey grew up in Accoville, WV and was a two-sport athlete at Man HS, playing football and baseball. He would choose to play football for the University of Miami over West Virginia, Wake Forest, and Virginia Tech. In Harvey’s redshirt freshman season with the Hurricanes he was named the winner of the Albert Bentley Award, given to the team’s Most Valuable Walk-On. He perfectly executed ...
Episode 35 - Collin Mills, former Southern Miss LS, joins the show
May 26, 2021 20:33 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBEpisode 35 of the podcast welcomes Collin Mills. A native of Citra, FL, Mills played OL/DL for North Marion HS. In his junior year he also earned the starting LS position. By his senior season, Mills was a nationally ranked, 5-star LS. He would commit to UCF out of high school but would eventually transfer to Southern Miss. Mills would earn the starting LS position for the Golden Eagles, playing in every game as the team's snapper on punts, field goals and extra points. More importantl...
Episode 34 - Grant Goupil, former Mercer University punter, joins the show
May 18, 2021 19:04 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBEpisode 34 of the podcast welcomes Grant Goupil, former punter for Mercer University. Goupil grew up in Orlando, FL where he was a 3-sport athlete for Lake Mary High School. He was named the starting punter as a true freshman at Mercer, playing in all 11 games with an average of 41.3 yards on 58 punts. Goupil would redshirt his sophomore year and return his junior season to earn the starting punter position. He graduated on May 17, 2021 (a day before the podcast recording) with a major in Ci...
Episode 33 - Coach Kevin Moritis, Valley State HC, joins the show
May 11, 2021 20:46 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBEpisode 33 welcomes Coach Kevin Moritis. Moritis is the head coach for Valley State, a post grad football program in Orlando, FL. He's coached football for over 25 in both high school and college, winning multiple Florida HS state championships with St. Thomas Aquinas and serving as a volunteer coach at Florida Atlantic University. Moritis is an annual staff member for the Spiral Tropic Bowl and All American Classic games, and he is the founder of Defense University. See Privacy Policy at h...
Episode 32 - Will Przystup, Nebraska Cornhusker's punter, joins the show!
May 05, 2021 00:50 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBEpisode 32 of 4th Down Focus welcomes Will Przystup, punter for the University of Nebraska Cornhuskers. Przystup is a native of Oviedo, FL where he grew up playing basketball and football. In 2018, during his senior year of high school he committed to Michigan State. By the end of his redshirt freshman season he was named the Spartans' starting punter. In 2019, Przystup transferred to Nebraska where he's contributed as both a punter and kickoff specialist in 2 seasons with the Cornhuskers....
Episode 31 - Lary Hurlbut, Jacksonville Athletic Academy STC, joins the show
April 27, 2021 18:23 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MBEpisode 31 of the podcast welcomes Coach Lary Hurlbut. Coach Hurlbut is one of the only special teams coordinators in the nation who kicked and punted in college (Edward Waters College and Campbellsville University). After college, Hurlbut served for 8 years in the United States Air Force before returning back to the Jacksonville, FL area in 2016. He’s coached high school football in KY, NC, and FL, and played 4 years of semi-pro football for the Panama City Beach Patriots, River City Comm...
Episode 30 - Brendan Cahill, founder of Cahill Kicking, joins the show
April 21, 2021 15:37 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBEpisode 30 of the podcast welcomes Coach Brendan Cahill. For the past 6 years, Coach Cahill has helped parents, players, and coaches make sense of the recruiting, training, and development of specialists. Cahill was a specialist at Hartwick College from 2009-2011 before going on to earn his Master’s in Education from Boston University. With over a decade of secondary teaching experience, Cahill founded Cahill Kicking and began to utilize both his teaching and coaching backgrounds to support...
Episode 29 - Coach Matt Dubuc, Cardinal Gibbons HC, joins the show
April 15, 2021 19:52 - 42 minutes - 39.5 MBEpisode 29 of the podcast welcomes Coach Matt Dubuc, head coach for Cardinal Gibbons HS in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Dubuc played for the Cardinal Gibbons Chiefs in the early 90’s, leading the Chiefs to the state finals in 1992. He later committed to the Texas Tech Red Raiders, where he played WR, RB, KR, and PR. His performance for the Red Raiders drew interest from the CFL, where Dubuc would be drafted in the first round of the 1997 CFL Draft by the Toronto Argonauts. He would later be traded ...
Coach Matt Dubuc, Cardinal Gibbons HC, joins the show
April 15, 2021 19:52 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBEpisode 29 of the podcast welcomes Coach Matt Dubuc, head coach for Cardinal Gibbons HS in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Dubuc played for the Cardinal Gibbons Chiefs in the early 90’s, leading the Chiefs to the state finals in 1992. He later committed to the Texas Tech Red Raiders, where he played WR, RB, KR, and PR. His performance for the Red Raiders drew interest from the CFL, where Dubuc would be drafted in the first round of the 1997 CFL Draft by the Toronto Argonauts. He would later b...
Nick McQuarry, former Rice University kicker
April 09, 2021 20:33 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBNick McQuarry is a native of Jacksonville, FL, where he was a standout football and tennis player at Mandarin High School. McQuarry played football at Rice University, where he developed a passion for sports analytics. He is currently an intern with Blast Motion in Carlsbad, CA, where his focus is in bio-mechanical statistical analysis. In episode 28, Coach Lundy and Nick McQuarry discuss recruiting, the life of a college specialist, the power of intelligence, and the essentials f...
Episode 28 - Nick McQuarry, former Rice University kicker
April 09, 2021 20:33 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBNick McQuarry is a native of Jacksonville, FL, where he was a standout football and tennis player at Mandarin High School. McQuarry played football at Rice University, where he developed a passion for sports analytics. He is currently an intern with Blast Motion in Carlsbad, CA, where his focus is in bio-mechanical statistical analysis. In episode 28, Coach Lundy and Nick McQuarry discuss recruiting, the life of a college specialist, the power of intelligence, and the essentials for studen...
Episode 27 - Freddie Capshaw, Miami Hurricanes punter '99-'02
April 02, 2021 02:17 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBFreddie Capshaw is one of the finest punters in the University of Miami's history. He is a two-time All-BIG EAST selection (2000 & 2001), four-time BIG EAST Special Teams Player of the Week, and a 2002 Rose Bowl National Champion. Capshaw scored both a rushing and passing touchdown against Florida State and Syracuse respectively. He is the only FBS punter in modern football history to accomplish this. Currently, Capshaw owns Avaun Tire Supply Inc. in Portland, Oregon where he lives with his ...
Episode 26 - Pat Curran, founder of Curran Media Co., joins the show
March 24, 2021 01:58 - 35 minutes - 34 MBPat Curran was a defensive back at Bowling Green University in the early 2000's. He later received his master’s degree from Ashland University where he served as a defensive backs coach for 2 seasons. Today, Curran is based in Los Angeles where he co-founded Curran Media Co., a marketing, management, and brand development company specializing in athletes and coaches. For more information on Curran Media Co., visit: https://www.curranmedia.co/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy...
Episode 25 - Ricardo Allen, 7 year NFL veteran, joins the show
March 18, 2021 16:09 - 31 minutes - 29 MBRicardo Allen began his football career at Mainland High School in Daytona Beach, FL. In his senior year he would accept a scholarship offer from Purdue University, where he would impressive NCAA career totals: 250 tackles, 3 sacks, 2, forced fumbles 13 interceptions, 4 touchdowns, and 22 pass deflections. As a result, Allen was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the 5th round of the 2014 NFL Draft. Allen played the last 7 seasons for the Atlanta Falcons and is currently a free agent. Since ...
Episode 24 - Eric Lodge, 2020 Florida HS Football Coach Of The Year
March 03, 2021 20:34 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBEpisode 24 of the podcast welcomes Coach Eric Lodge, current head football coach at Sanford Seminole High School! Lodge led the Seminoles to an undefeated 2020 regular season that concluded with a Class 8A Florida state championship. In January, 2021, he was unanimous named the Florida High School Football Coach Of The Year! Coach Lodge sits down with 4th Down Focus host, Dan Lundy, to discuss life, football, and of course, special teams. Lodge shares his perspective on the importance of th...
Episode 23 - Matt Wright, Detroit Lions kicker, joins the show
February 24, 2021 17:49 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBEpisode 23 welcomes Matt Wright, former UCF kicker and current Detroit Lions kicker! Wright, a native of Lancaster, PA, was touted the No. 46 specialist in the nation by ESPN out of high school. He would choose to play football for the University of Central Florida and go on to have one of the best careers in the school's history. Wright's honors at UCF: • Most points in a career with 375 • Most career field goals made with 55 • 212 PATs, a program record, including 153 PATs in a row (a...
Episode 22 - Marc Deas, Feltrim Sports Academy HC, joins the show
February 16, 2021 21:10 - 41 minutes - 38.6 MBEpisode 22 welcomes Coach Marc Deas, head football coach of the Feltrim Sports Academy. A native to central Florida, Deas was a standout safety for Kissimmee Osceola HS, where he caught the attention of several college football programs before committing to the University of Georgia. After earning his degree in communications, Deas began his coaching career as an assistant coach for his alma mater, the Kissimmee Osceola Kowboys. He would go on to hold various high school coaching positions...
Episode 21 - FPC Head Coach Travis Roland joins the show
February 09, 2021 22:16 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBEpisode 21 of the podcast welcomes Travis Roland, current head coach for Flagler Palm Coast. Roland played for Mainland High School, serving as captain and leading the team to its only football state championship in school history. Roland continued his football career at Bethune-Cookman University and his play earned him 1st Team All-MEAC honors his senior season. After college Roland spent time in the Arena Football League before beginning his coaching career at Seabreeze High School. A ...
Episode 20 - Matt Beardall, NFL FA & former Marshall University LS, joins the show
February 03, 2021 20:25 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBEpisode 20 features Matt Beardall, current NFL free agent and former long snapper for Marshall University! In his senior season he was selected an All-State Honorable Mention. This caught the attention of Marshall University, where Beardall would eventually commit and have one of the best long snapping careers in Thundering Herd history. Beardall's highlights at Marshall: - 48 consecutive starts - 2x C-USA All-Conference 1st Team (2018, 2019 seasons) - Member of the C-USA All-Freshman T...
Episode 19 - Mac Loudermilk, former UCF punter & current NFL FA, joins the show
January 28, 2021 14:50 - 37 minutes - 35.6 MBMac Loudermilk is a current NFL free agent and former punter for the University of Central Florida. In 2018, Loudermilk was named college football's 'Most Interesting Man.' Loudermilk, a native of Valdosta, GA, played both quarterback and punter at Valdosta High School. ESPN rated Loudermilk a 3 star punter and the #41 specialist in the nation. He was also ranked the No. 56 dual-threat quarterback by 247Sports and named the 2013 All-Region 1-6A Georgia Special Teams Player of the Year! Aft...
Episode 18 - Nick DiCairano, NFL free agent kicker, joins the show
January 22, 2021 02:43 - 39 minutes - 36 MBEpisode 18 of the podcast welcomes Nick DiCairano, current NFL free agent and former All-American kicker for Endicott College! DiCairano, a Connecticut native, didn’t begin kicking until his senior year in high school. Although he didn’t have much time, Nick caught the attention of Pace University, where he played 2 seasons before transferring to Endicott University. In 2019, his final season at Endicott, DiCairano earned the following honors: 2019 Dream Bowl Special Teams MVP 2019 Nation...
Episode 17 - Clemson Football's Aidan Swanson joins the show
January 13, 2021 23:43 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MBSwanson, a Tampa, FL native, made his name in high school as a left-footed punter for the IMG Academy. He was ranked among the best punters in the nation by Prep Star, Rivals.com, 247Sports, and ESPN.com, eventually committing to Clemson in March, 2018. During his time at Clemson, Swanson has proven to be a versatile specialist, serving as the punter, place kicker, kickoff specialist, and holder for the Tigers. In Episode 17, Swanson shares the youth sports that helped prepare him to be a ...
Episode 16 - Austin Seibert, Cincinnati Bengals Kicker, joins the show
January 08, 2021 20:44 - 26 minutes - 24.9 MBEpisode 16 of the podcast welcomes Cincinnati Bengals kicker, Austin Seibert. A native of Belleville, Illinois, Seibert attended Belleville West HS. His ability to both kick and punt at a high level caught the attention of the Oklahoma Sooners, where committed and began his record breaking career. Seibert’s highlights at Oklahoma: 499 career points (most by a kicker in FBS history), 2018 Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Year, 2018 First Team All Big 12 Kicker, and a 41.7 yd. career puntin...
Episode 15 - Kendall Gammon, author, public speaker, & 15 year NFL veteran, joins the show
December 29, 2020 23:52 - 44 minutes - 41.4 MBKendall Gammon, the first long snapper invited to the NFL combine, discusses vulnerability and uses authentic storytelling to inspire individuals to use emotional strengths to embrace change, build stronger relationships, and positively impact their own growth and success. A Kansas native, Gammon attended Division II Pittsburg State University where he was a captain for the 1991 National Champion Gorillas. During a 15 year NFL career (4 years each with the Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orlean...
Episode 14 - DJ Wingate, Defensive Assistant for the CFL's Edmonton Eskimos, joins the show
December 24, 2020 01:14 - 22 minutes - 21 MBThe show welcomes Coach DJ Wingate. In 2010, Wingate began his coaching career as a student assistant for the Marshall University. From 2011-2013 he earned a graduate assistant position at the University of South Florida, and from 2013-2015 he served as the secondary coach for Davidson College. In 2015, Wingate would receive his first professional coaching opportunity for the CFL’s Toronto Argonauts, coaching linebackers for 2 seasons. He would use his experience in Toronto to accept an off...
Episode 13 - Bleechr founder, Laz Suarez, discusses how to be memorable at camps, combines, and showcases.
December 15, 2020 21:46 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBIn 2010, Laz Suarez founded Bleechr.com in an effort to provide a more personalized process in the promotion of high school football players. Since, Suarez and his Bleechr team have expanded their operation to youth football, middle school football, girl's flag football, and semi-professional football in every region of the United States! In this episode Suarez discusses the essentials of what a camp should provide, expectations when attending camps, do's and don'ts for athletes while at ca...
Episode 12 - Bobby O'Mullan, Director of 4DU Strength & Performance, joins the show
December 09, 2020 13:15 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBBobby O'Mullan, M.S. is the Director of 4th Down University Strength and Performance. He shares his story of making a career out of training athletes and what he's learned in the process. After interning with Loyola University, VCU, and Spectrum Sports, Bobby accepted a graduate assistant position at UCF. His assignment was improving the training environment for UCF football's specialists. During this time O'Mullan met Dan Lundy, a kicking/punting coach for several current/former UCF special...
Episode 11 - Trey Schaneville, two-sport athlete at Florida Tech, discusses versatility and resiliency
December 02, 2020 02:10 - 24 minutes - 23.2 MBIn this episode Dan Lundy sits down with Trey Schaneville, a two-sport athlete (basketball/football) at Florida Tech. Schaneville was named Freshmen Of The Year in football for the Panthers, breaking a school record for most field goals in a season (15). In the offseason he's a guard for the basketball team, averaging 6.5 PPG with an 84% on free throw. On May 11, 2020, everything changed. The Florida Tech football program terminated its program, forcing Trey to make a tough decision...find a...
Episode 11 - Trey Schaneville, two-sport athlete at Florida Tech, discusses versatility and resiliency
December 02, 2020 02:10 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBIn this episode Dan Lundy sits down with Trey Schaneville, a two-sport athlete (basketball/football) at Florida Tech. Schaneville was named Freshmen Of The Year in football for the Panthers, breaking a school record for most field goals in a season (15). In the offseason he's a guard for the basketball team, averaging 6.5 PPG with an 84% on free throw. On May 11, 2020, everything changed. The Florida Tech football program terminated its program, forcing Trey to make a tough decision...
Episode 10 - Building Your Brand
November 25, 2020 02:49 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBMany athletes lose the interest of college coaches, universities, general managers, businesses, etc. due to a lack of performance in the classroom, negative social media behavior, interpersonal relationships, etc. Coach Dunham, Director of 4DUSnapping, discusses the importance of an athlete's personal brand and how quickly it can be positively/negatively affected. Dunham and host Dan Lundy cover topics on recruit-ability, social media presence, the importance of your 'circle,' and readily av...
Episode 9 - The Current State Of Recruiting For HS Specialists
November 19, 2020 22:43 - 43 minutes - 40.5 MBCollege football's 2021 National Signing Day is 11 weeks away! Chris Rippon, founder of Coach Rip Consulting, joins the shows to discuss what transpires in the weeks leading up to signing day, and for a majority of specialists, the pivotal weeks that follow. In 37 years coaching Division 1 college football, Rippon offered dozens of specialists opportunities to play at the next level. In this episode he explains the recruiting process from multiple perspectives (athlete, coach, and parent),...
Episode 8 - Zach Hirsch, 2019's most accurate sports handicapper, joins the show
November 11, 2020 02:46 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBZach Hirsch, owner of iPickWins.com, is a sports analyst and handicapper. In 2019, as a senior in high school, Hirsch was the most accurate sports handicapper in the world, picking an unprecedented 100% of his FBS college football games correctly, including the SEC championship, FBS semifinals, and the national championship. This was first recorded perfect season of picks for any handicapper picking 20+ games. Hirsch also picked over 90% of his NFL, MMA, Boxing and ATP picks correctly, inclu...
Episode 7 - James Sherman, Director of Player Development for Texas State University, joins the show
November 03, 2020 21:22 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBJames Sherman is in his second season as the Director of Player Development for Texas State University. Sherman was a four-year letterman for the Bobcats, set three single-game kicking records, and served four years on the student-athlete advisory committee. Sherman set Texas State’s single-game records for most field goals made and attempted when he went 5/6 against Texas Southern in 2018. He also tied another school record and equaled the fourth-highest point total in Sun Belt Conference ...
Episode 6 - Director of 4DUSnapping, Mike Dunham joins the show
October 27, 2020 14:17 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBCoach Mike Dunham, a former All MEAC Conference long snapper at Delaware State University, is the Director of 4DUSnapping, long snapping coordinator for the Ricardo Allen Football Camps, lead instructor for Valdosta State University's Title Town Showcase, and a talent scout and evaluator for the Elite 400. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Episode 5 - David Walker, former Indianapolis Colts and Detroit Lions coach, joins the show
October 20, 2020 02:29 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBIn 3 decades coaching football, David Walker began his career at Miami Carol City High School in 1994. In 1995, Walker returned to his alma mater, Syracuse, tutoring 6 running backs who would go on to play in the NFL. From 2004-2010, Walker coached at the University of Pittsburgh with Dave Wannstedt, producing 2 NFL running backs. In 2011 he began his NFL coaching career with the Indianapolis Colts, serving as the running backs coach through the 2015 season. Walker was then hired by the Det...