Latest A football life Podcast Episodes

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Episode 99 - Luke Jackson, Clutch University founder

4th Down Focus - March 11, 2024 23:25 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratings
For more information on Luke Jackson and Clutch University, visit: https://4thdownu.com/curriculum/mental-performance

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Episode 98 - Taylor Bertolet, 4th Down Performance founder

4th Down Focus - June 15, 2023 11:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratings
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:...

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Episode 97 - Luke Jackson, Clutch University Founder

4th Down Focus - June 06, 2023 11:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratings
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 u...

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Episode 96 - Mark Koesterer, founder of The Players NIL

4th Down Focus - June 01, 2023 13:15 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratings
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/

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

4th Down Focus - May 26, 2023 11:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratings
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...

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

4th Down Focus - May 17, 2023 11:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratings
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

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Episode 93 - Ben Fentress, founder of Fentress Kicking

4th Down Focus - May 10, 2023 16:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratings
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 ...

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Episode 92 - Simon Mathiesen, Trackman Football

4th Down Focus - April 24, 2023 11:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratings
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 a...

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Episode 91 - Chris Bowen, Michigan Kicking Academy

4th Down Focus - April 13, 2023 11:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratings
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

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

4th Down Focus - March 24, 2023 11:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratings
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 ...

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Episode 89 - Jace Riley, founder of 6am Practice

4th Down Focus - February 23, 2023 16:20 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratings
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...

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Episode 88 - Kyle Stelter, Special Teams U founder

4th Down Focus - February 06, 2023 12:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratings
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 ...

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

4th Down Focus - January 30, 2023 23:16 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratings
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 ...

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

4th Down Focus - January 23, 2023 14:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratings
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 s...

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Episode 85 - Ricky Krautman, Founder of Ricky Krautman Kicking

4th Down Focus - December 14, 2022 12:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratings
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/

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

4th Down Focus - November 23, 2022 14:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratings
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 & ignorin...

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Episode 83 - Grant Mckinniss, Kicking MD Founder

4th Down Focus - November 16, 2022 16:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratings
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

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Episode 82 - Steve Rausch, founder of Rausch Kicking

4th Down Focus - November 09, 2022 15:05 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratings
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...

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Episode 81 - Jörn Scholl, STC European League of Football

4th Down Focus - November 02, 2022 15:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratings
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 club...

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Episode 80 - Jeff Garner, NKR Director of Snapping

4th Down Focus - September 15, 2022 11:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratings
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

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Episode 79 - Brion Ashley, CAI Special Teams Coordinator

4th Down Focus - September 08, 2022 14:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratings
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

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Episode 78 - Luke Jackson, 4DU Mental Conditioning

4th Down Focus - August 29, 2022 11:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratings
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

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Episode 77 - Isaac Parks

4th Down Focus - July 12, 2022 12:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratings
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 ho...

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Episode 76 - Redford Jones, founder of Jones Performance

4th Down Focus - July 05, 2022 12:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratings
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...

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

4th Down Focus - June 21, 2022 15:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratings
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 team...

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Episode 74 - Chris Husby, founder of Phase 3 Kicking

4th Down Focus - May 09, 2022 11:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratings
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, su...

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

4th Down Focus - May 02, 2022 11:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratings
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...

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

4th Down Focus - April 25, 2022 11:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratings
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-st...

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Episode 71 - Adam Tanalski, Hammer Kicking Academy founder

4th Down Focus - April 18, 2022 12:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratings
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! Question...

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Episode 70 - Johnny Townsend, NFL Free Agent Punter

4th Down Focus - March 14, 2022 11:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratings
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...

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