4th Down Focus

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4th Down Focus episodes

May 02, 2022Episode 73 - AZ Kicking & Training founders, Alex Zendejas Jr. & Sr.
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
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Daniel J. Lundy
CEO: 4th Down University LLC
COO: Kick It Forward Foundation 501(c)(3)
Founder: Ricardo Allen Football Camps

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50 min
April 25, 2022Episode 72 - Craig Montgomery, founder of Montgomery Long Snapping Academy
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
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Daniel J. Lundy
CEO: 4th Down University LLC
COO: Kick It Forward Foundation 501(c)(3)
Founder: Ricardo Allen Football Camps

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35 min
April 18, 2022Episode 71 - Adam Tanalski, Hammer Kicking Academy founder
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
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Daniel J. Lundy
CEO: 4th Down University LLC
COO: Kick It Forward Foundation 501(c)(3)
Founder: Ricardo Allen Football Camps

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38 min
March 14, 2022Episode 70 - Johnny Townsend, NFL Free Agent Punter
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
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CEO: 4th Down University LLC
COO: Kick It Forward Foundation 501(c)(3)
Founder: Ricardo Allen Football Camps

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23 min
March 07, 2022Episode 69 - Luke Jackson, former Mizzou kicker
Dan Lundy sits down with Luke Jackson to discuss:
High school football experience, and earning the opportunity to play for Missouri

Experience transitioning from high school to collegiate athletics

Experience transferring schools as a student-athlete

Counseling & psychology services for athletes

Mental conditioning for specialists/athletes
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COO: Kick It Forward Foundation 501(c)(3)
Founder: Ricardo Allen Football Camps

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50 min
February 28, 2022Episode 68 - Aaron Perez, Founder of The Punt Factory
Dan Lundy sits down with Coach Aaron Perez to discuss:
High school experience and the decision in choosing football over soccer

College experience at UCLA, and the process that led to being named 1st Team All Pac10 punter

How goalkeeping and soccer helped with punting, and ultimately in being a better punting coach

Lundy: Experiences serving as the Director of Punting for Chris Sailer Kicking

Lundy: The Punt Factory story and plans moving forward
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COO: Kick It Forward Foundation 501(c)(3)
Founder: Ricardo Allen Football Camps

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1 hr 1 min
February 21, 2022Episode 67 - Bobby April, former NFL Special Teams Coach of the Year
Dan Lundy sits down with Coach Bobby April to discuss his 40+ years coaching at levels of football.
Topics covered:
First year coaching kickers at USC

Relationships & football

The difference in coaching 4th down in college & NFL

Process & football

On/off field traits of successful specialists

Making the most of and opportunity
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Founder: Ricardo Allen Football Camps

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1 hr 17 min
February 14, 2022Episode 66 - Cliff Ashley, Boston Renegades & Choate STC
Dan Lundy sits down with Coach Cliff Ashley to discuss the scientific method and its importance in football. Topics covered:
Rule of 63

FG trajectory

Expectations in training

Teaching the why

Handling Adversity
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COO: Kick It Forward Foundation 501(c)(3)
Founder: Ricardo Allen Football Camps

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46 min
February 07, 2022Episode 65 - Dakota Tillman, Coastal Elite Punting Coach
Dakota Tillman, former kicker at Limestone University, current Tattnall HS STC/LB coach, & private punting coach sits down with Dan Lundy to discuss:
Transitioning from player to coach

Grit & faith

Influencers/influences

Separating from competition

Proactivity
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Daniel J. Lundy
CEO: 4th Down University LLC
COO: Kick It Forward Foundation 501(c)(3)
Founder: Ricardo Allen Football Camps

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39 min
January 31, 2022Episode 64 - PJ Gibbs: Coach, Author, & USA Football Master Trainer
Coach PJ Gibbs is an author, USNFT coach, Team USA Football master trainer, and high school football in Naples, FL.
Gibbs sits down with Dan Lundy to discuss:
Experiences in 20 years of coaching

His novel; what the writing process taught him

Team USA Football

Recruiting

Relationships
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Founder: Ricardo Allen Football Camps
Podcast: 4th Down Focus
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31 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.