Grades 5–8 · Ormond Beach & Orlando
4DU Next GenYouth Kicking, Punting & Long Snapping
A youth development program for grades 5–8.
The same fundamentals behind 150+ college scholarships, at a pace built for younger athletes.
Events start January 2027 in Ormond Beach and Orlando.
Why start in grades 5–8?
Kicking is a skill, not a size. A clean motion is far easier to build at 11 than to rebuild at 16.
- Good mechanics stick early. Young athletes learn to move efficiently now, and it lasts.
- No recruiting pressure. Just building the skill and confidence of a marketable student-athlete.
- Every team needs a kicker. A 7th grader who makes extra points is the team's leading scorer, on track to win games from 50 yards as a senior.
Soccer and Pop Warner players
Most of our kickers and punters started in Pop Warner or club soccer. This program is built for them.
Soccer players already have the leg. A football kick is a different motion, and the right coaching closes that gap fast. No need to give up soccer.
Pop Warner kickers, punters & long snappers are valued.
- An extra point is worth 2 points in most youth leagues.
- Punting wins the field-position battle.
- Good snappers are so scarce, even in high school, that colleges compete for them.
What a youth event looks like
90 minutes to 2 hours, in small groups so every athlete gets reps and feedback.
No experience needed. Parents are encouraged to stay.
- Warm-up: movement games for balance and coordination
- Fundamentals: approach, plant foot and contact
- Stations: kicking, punting and long snapping
- Challenge round: beat their own last score for distance and accuracy
- Wrap-up with parents: what we worked on and what to practice at home
What to bring: cleats (football or soccer), water, athletic clothes, and a youth football if you have one.
Before your first event: sign the 4DU participant waiver (about 3 minutes, on file for 12 months).
How we measure progress
A baseline at the first event. A retest at every event after. A progress card parents can see. Until athletes have the ball speed for TrackMan, we track:
The TrackMan-ready milestone. TrackMan needs at least 50 mph of ball speed and a 20-degree launch angle to read a kick. When an athlete hits that mark, they earn their first TrackMan session, the step into 4DU's high school training.
4DU Next Gen · Progress Card · Field Goal
Sample Athlete, Grade 8
First event → Fourth event
| Field goal | First | Now | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longest makeFrom marked yard lines | 25 yds | 33 yds | +8 yds |
| AccuracyMakes out of 10 from set spots | 5 of 10 | 8 of 10 | +3 |
| Extra pointsMakes out of 10 | 7 of 10 | 10 of 10 | +3 |
| Kickoff distanceAverage of 5 | 32 yds | 41 yds | +9 yds |
Road to TrackMan-ready 85% of the way
Sample card. Every athlete gets their own after each event.
Who runs it
Next Gen is taught with the same system behind 150+ college scholarships, by the coaches who built it and live it.
Founder
Coach Lundy
- Coaching since 2004
- 150+ scholarships
- Creator of Kickometry
Since 2004, Coach Lundy has built kickers, punters and long snappers one repeatable rep at a time. That work became Kickometry, and it has sent athletes like Cairo Santos (Lou Groza Award, Tulane, 2012) to college and beyond.
Director, 4DU Florida
Coach Harrison
- 5+ years under Coach Lundy
- Joined 4DU in 2026
Coach Harrison learned the system as an athlete, training with Coach Lundy for more than five years before joining 4DU as a summer intern in 2026. Now he teaches it to the next generation: detailed technique made simple, with a focus on confidence, discipline, accountability and a love for the game. Sports Management student at Southeastern University in Lakeland.
Safety first: all youth event staff are background-checked.
Questions? Talk to Coach Harrison.
Dates, grades, what to bring or whether it’s a fit: email him directly.
★★★★★
“Coach Lundy has been such a positive influence on our son, not only as a coach, but also as a leader and mentor… Being around other kids who have that same drive and passion has pushed our son in a great way.”
Cost, dates and locations
Starting January 2027, one to two events a month in Ormond Beach and Orlando. First dates will be posted here and on the 4DU calendar soon.
Be first to know
Dates aren’t set yet. Join the list and we’ll email you first, before they’re posted anywhere else.
- First event: free for new families. Registration required; spots are capped.
- After that: a reduced youth rate.
- Ormond Beach: Ormond Beach Sports Complex, Hull Road, fields 11 and 12. Park near fields 1–2 or by field 9 and follow the walkway to field 12. Restrooms, water and shade at the small building.
- Orlando area: field listed with each event.
Parent FAQ
Does my child need football experience?
No. We teach from the first step.
My child only plays soccer. Is that okay?
Yes. It's a head start.
Is there contact?
No. Kicking, punting and long snapping are all non-contact.
What grades?
5th through 8th. High school athletes can start with 4DU training.
Should I stay for the event?
Yes. We expect parents to be involved, so you can help your athlete practice between events.
What if the weather turns?
If lightning or severe weather cancels an event, we'll email you a new date.
What happens after 8th grade?
Athletes move into 4DU's high school training: Small Group, Semi-Private and Private sessions.
For Pop Warner coaches & soccer clubs
Coach a youth team?
Most of our kickers started on a Pop Warner field or a soccer pitch. We’ll come to your practice and work with your kickers, punters and snappers.
Bring Next Gen to Your Team- Your specialists get real coaching while you run practice
- Find the soccer player who can make your extra points
- Ormond Beach and Orlando areas
Start early. Start right.
Your athlete's first event is free. Questions before dates are posted?
Email Coach Harrison at blakeharrison4du@gmail.com.