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4th Down Focus

Dan Lundy is an alumnus of the University of Miami, where he was a member of the storied 2001 National Championship team that won the Rose Bowl. Following his playing career, Lundy founded 4th Down University, a nationally recognized special teams training and consulting organization. Since its inception, 4th Down University has developed hundreds of Division I kickers, punters, and long snappers, along with dozens of NFL specialists.

Among the NFL athletes who train with Coach Lundy are:
-Cairo Santos – Chicago Bears (K)
-Austin Seibert – Washington Commanders (K)
-Tommy Townsend – Houston Texans (P)
-Chris Boswell – Pittsburgh Steelers (K)

Over the course of his 22-year coaching career, Lundy helped produce:
-84 All-Americans (55 NCAA, 29 High School)
-3 Lou Groza Award winners (nation’s top collegiate kicker)
-4 Ray Guy Award winners (nation’s top collegiate punter)

In 2016, Lundy launched the Kick It Forward Foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides free youth football experiences.

Coach Lundy is also a featured speaker at premier coaching events, including:
-American Football Coaches Association (AFCA)
-Nike Coach of the Year Clinics
-Glazier Clinics
-X&O Football Clinics
-Teams Talk
-TXHSFBChat
-Florida Athletic Coaches Association

He is a proud member of The Tour, powered by TrackMan Football, a nationwide circuit that provides verified data, expert instruction, and exposure for specialists at every level.
Based in Ormond Beach, Florida, Coach Lundy is married to Aryana Downs. Together, they have three children, Blake, Leighton, and Max.

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Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
36 minutes
Episodes
103
Years Active
2020 - 2025
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Episode 102 - Seth Harrison, Pro Vision Kicking founder

Episode 102 - Seth Harrison, Pro Vision Kicking founder

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 spe…

00:35:45  |   Mon 16 Jun 2025
Episode 101 - Grant McKinniss, Combine Kicking founder

Episode 101 - Grant McKinniss, Combine Kicking founder

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, #T…
00:21:51  |   Thu 29 May 2025
Episode 100 - Enzo Anthony, 4DU Snapping Director

Episode 100 - Enzo Anthony, 4DU Snapping Director

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…
00:44:55  |   Mon 02 Sep 2024
Episode 99 - Luke Jackson, Clutch University founder

Episode 99 - Luke Jackson, Clutch University founder

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

00:42:29  |   Mon 11 Mar 2024
Episode 98 - Taylor Bertolet, 4th Down Performance founder

Episode 98 - Taylor Bertolet, 4th Down Performance founder

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 perform…
00:43:37  |   Thu 15 Jun 2023
Episode 97 - Luke Jackson, Clutch University Founder

Episode 97 - Luke Jackson, Clutch University Founder

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 …
00:30:01  |   Tue 06 Jun 2023
Episode 96 - Mark Koesterer, founder of The Players NIL

Episode 96 - Mark Koesterer, founder of The Players NIL

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 …
00:29:56  |   Thu 01 Jun 2023
Episode 95 - Trey Triplette, founder of 3naturalBionutrition.com

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

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 wor…
00:46:02  |   Fri 26 May 2023
Episode 94 - Dan LaForest, Influencer Counsel Director; NIL Relationships

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

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
  • Communicat…
00:34:44  |   Wed 17 May 2023
Episode 93 - Ben Fentress, founder of Fentress Kicking

Episode 93 - Ben Fentress, founder of Fentress Kicking

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, wh…
00:35:47  |   Wed 10 May 2023
Episode 92 - Simon Mathiesen, Trackman Football

Episode 92 - Simon Mathiesen, Trackman Football

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 s…
00:34:03  |   Mon 24 Apr 2023
Episode 91 - Chris Bowen, Michigan Kicking Academy

Episode 91 - Chris Bowen, Michigan Kicking Academy

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 p…
00:38:19  |   Thu 13 Apr 2023
Episode 90 - Shane McDonough, former NC State P & current NFL FA

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

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 pla…
00:35:50  |   Fri 24 Mar 2023
Episode 89 - Jace Riley, founder of 6am Practice

Episode 89 - Jace Riley, founder of 6am Practice

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
00:33:14  |   Thu 23 Feb 2023
Episode 88 - Kyle Stelter, Special Teams U founder

Episode 88 - Kyle Stelter, Special Teams U founder

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 train…
00:35:57  |   Mon 06 Feb 2023
Episode 87 - Fred Mitchell, namesake of the Fred Mitchell Award

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

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
  • Commo…
00:39:19  |   Mon 30 Jan 2023
Episode 86 - Brett Arkelian, UC Davis coach & author of The Kicker's Bible

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

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
  • Exp…
00:54:38  |   Mon 23 Jan 2023
Episode 85 - Ricky Krautman, Founder of Ricky Krautman Kicking

Episode 85 - Ricky Krautman, Founder of Ricky Krautman Kicking

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
00:58:24  |   Wed 14 Dec 2022
Episode 84 - Jaden Oberkrom, Former TCU Kicker Big 12 FG Record Holder

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

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, …
00:29:44  |   Wed 23 Nov 2022
Episode 83 - Grant Mckinniss, Kicking MD Founder

Episode 83 - Grant Mckinniss, Kicking MD Founder

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
  • P…
00:22:54  |   Wed 16 Nov 2022
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