4th Down Focus

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4th Down Focus episodes

November 03, 2025Episode 103 - Brian Egan, Performance Kicking Academy founder
Brian Egan and Dan Lundy sit down to discuss:
The art and science of high-level kicking
Egan's journey as Performance Kicking founder
Differentiation in instruction and ability level
Personalization in coaching athletes
Biomechanics and mental fortitude
Actionable tips for kickers, coaches, and parents
Recruiting trends, training philosophies
Unique challenges faced by kickers
Transitioning: high school, to college, to the NFL
Contact Coach Brian Egan:
X: PKA_TX
IG: PerformanceKicking
Site: www.performancekicking.com

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34 min
June 16, 2025 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 specialists
-Pro Vision Academy
-Harrison's coaching purpose and philosophy
Contact Coach Harrison:
-Site: www.provision.academy/program-football-specialists
-E-mail: [email protected]

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36 min
May 29, 2025Episode 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, #Tour10, & TrackMan All Americans

The Kick It Forward Foundation

Objectivity, & its importance in evaluating specialists
For more info on Grant McKinniss, Combine Kicking, & The Tour, please visit: www.combinekicking.com/

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22 min
September 02, 2024Episode 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 where your feet are

The value in experience & process

Training philosophies for specialists and coaches
For more info on Enzo Anthony, visit: https://4thdownu.com/staff/enzo-anthony

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45 min
March 11, 2024 Episode 99 - Luke Jackson, Clutch University founder
For more information on Luke Jackson and Clutch University, visit: https://4thdownu.com/curriculum/mental-performance

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43 min
June 15, 2023Episode 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 performance

Training philosophies for specialists and coaches
For more info on Luke Jackson, visit: https://www.4thdownperformance.com

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44 min
June 06, 2023Episode 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 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/

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31 min
June 01, 2023Episode 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 it & who does it benefit?
For more info on Mark Koesterer, visit: https://theplayersnil.com/

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30 min
May 26, 2023Episode 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 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/

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47 min
May 17, 2023Episode 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

Communication, & its importance in football

Identifying opportunities

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35 min

About 4th Down Focus

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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.