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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