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The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast
Unlock the world of track & field coaching with The Gill Connections Podcast! Host Mike Cunningham brings you inspiring stories, real conversations, and coaching insights from leaders at every level. Discover a new coach's interview every Monday. Plus, don’t miss the Ted Talks of track/field podcasts with our NEW Gill1918 Project episodes Tuesday-Sunday — short, powerful lessons from top coaches to help you grow on and off the track. Powered by Gill Athletics — Supporting Coaches Since 1918.
Episodes
- The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast
#230: Ben Hibbert-University of New Orleans
Navigating the Coaching Labyrinth with Ben Hibbert Join Mike Cunningham in an insightful episode of the Connections Podcast, featuring Ben Hibbert from the…
- The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast
#229: Mo Wells-The Kollective
Unveiling the Track and Field Tapestry with Mo Wells of The Kollective Embark on a journey through the intricate world of track and field with Mo Wells…
- The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast
#228: Dan West-Lane CC/OnTrack and Field
Navigating the Tracks of Coaching and Equipment with Dan West Join host Mike Cunningham on the Connections Podcast as he engages in a rich dialogue with Dan…
- The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast
BONUS: Happy National (Track&Field) Coaches Day!
Cheers to the Champions: Celebrating National Track and Field Coaches Day with Gill Athletics 🎉 Launching on October 6th, National Coaches Day, join us for a…
- The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast
#227: Carly Fehler-Univ of Wisconsin-Parkside
Embracing the Journey with Carly Fehler In this inspiring episode of the Connections Podcast, host Mike Cunningham welcomes Carly Fehler, the Director of…
- The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast
#226: Lyle Weese-Montana State University
Authentic Leadership with Lyle Weese of Montana State University In this compelling episode of the Connections Podcast, host Mike Cunningham engages in a…
- The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast
#225: Rae Edwards-Raes Take TV
The Authentic Journey of Rae Edwards with RaesTakeTV Join host Mike Cunningham as he sits down with the charismatic Rae Edwards, the face behind RaesTakeTV, in…
The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections PodcastBONUS: LIVE from the Prefontaine Classic 2023 (Diamond League Finals)-Dennis Mitchell
We went LIVE at Hayward Field for the Pre Classic 2023, thanks to our friends at TrackTownUSA. Starting at the 26:39 mark we're joined by Star Athletics head…
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#224: Dean Jordan-Gill Athletics Construction Equipment Specialist
The Craft Behind Track Equipment with Dean Jordan Dive into the intricate world of track and field equipment in this enlightening episode of the Connections…
- The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast
#223: Joe Lee-Bullis (MD) School
The Inspiring Journey of Joe Lee from Bullis School In this compelling episode of the Connections Podcast, host Mike Cunningham sits down with Joe Lee, the…
- The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast
#222: Adam Haldorson-Calvin University
The Multifaceted Journey of a Coach: A Conversation with Adam Haldorson, Head Coach at Calvin University Join host Mike Cunningham on the Gill Athletics…
- The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast
#221: Jon Riley-Virginia Commonwealth University
A Coach's Journey: Jon Riley's Path from Athlete to Mentor Join host Mike Cunningham on the Gill Athletics Connections Podcast as he welcomes Jon Riley, the…
- The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast
#220: Jay Walls-Midway University
Triumph Over Trials: Jay Walls' Journey from Addiction to Inspiration In this deeply moving episode of the Gill Athletics Connections Podcast, host Mike…
- The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast
#219: Kenny Wheeler-Pleasant Valley (IA) High School
From the Classroom to the Track: Kenny Wheeler's Coaching Chronicles Dive deep into the world of track and field coaching with Kenny Wheeler, the dedicated…
- The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast
#218: Hickel Woolery-Harlingen (TX) High School
The Coach's Journey: Hickel Woolery's Path from Jamaica to Texas In this episode of the Gill Athletics Connections Podcast, we bring you the captivating…
- The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast
#217: Ed Beathea-Indiana University
Join us on this episode of the Gill Athletics Connections Podcast as we delve into the inspiring journey of Ed Beathea, the newly appointed head coach of the…
- The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast
BONUS: THSCA 2023 QnA with Shelton Ervin-Summer Creek (TX) HS
BONUS episode: I was honored to be the emcee/host of the THSCA Track Coaches Show. One of the more fun parts was doing a live QnA with 2022 USTFCCCA Boys Coach…
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#216: Rachel Andres-CalTaf (Calgary)
In this engaging episode of the Gill Athletics Connections Podcast, host Mike Cunningham is joined by Rachel Andres, a dedicated discus thrower hailing from…
- The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast
#215: Sean McCafferty-Christian Brothers Academy (NJ)
On this thrilling episode of our podcast, we are pleased to host the remarkable Sean McCafferty, the influential director of Christian Brothers Academy (CBA)…
- The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast
#214: Fatimah Shabazz-Hartford (VT) High School
In this episode of "The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast," we delve into the captivating journey of Fatimah Shabazz. From her beginnings as…
- The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast
#213: Aaron Capehart-University of Texas-Dallas
In this episode of the Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast, we welcome Aaron Capehart from the University of Texas-Dallas. A new face in the…
- The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast
#212: Bill Edson-Keene State College
In this riveting episode of The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast, we welcome Bill Edson, a seasoned coach with a unique and inspiring…
- The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast
#211: Brooke Rasnick-Elevate Athletic Recruiting
Elevating Athletic Recruiting: A Conversation with Brooke Rasnick Join host Mike Cunningham on the Gill Athletics Connections Podcast for an insightful episode…
- The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast
#210: Erik Whitsitt-University of Tennessee
Join host Mike Cunningham on the Gill Athletics Connections Podcast for an engaging and insightful episode featuring Eric Whitsitt, the throws coach at the…
- The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast
#209: Dr. Chris Hobbs-Second Baptist School (TX)
Leadership! Leadership! Leadership! Is leadership important to you? Then you'll already have hit play to listen to Dr. Chris Hobbs. Dr. Hobbs has a Doctor of…
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#208: Logan Sharpe-Ashland University
What would you do if Human Resources called you into their office and had a police officer present when you showed up? Find out how this week's guest handled…
- The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast
#207: Bob DeVries-New Mexico Highlands University
Some call it fate, luck, or even serendipity, but today's guest will show you how all of those don't mean anything if you don't make the bold decisions that…
- The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast
#206: Ryan Dukes-D-Force Elite TC
"It's got to be the shoes!" This week we welcome the head coach/owner of D-Force Elite TC Ryan Dukes to the show. He describes a wonderful high school…
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#205: Dave Smith-Oklahoma State University
The Journey of a Distance Coach: A Conversation with Dave Smith, Head Coach at Oklahoma State University Join host Mike Cunningham on the Gill Athletics…
- The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast
#204: Jason Bryan-Catawba College
Today's journey is all about transformation. Join us as we sit down with Catawba head coach Jason Bryan to learn his story in his words. You're going to enjoy…
- The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast
#203: Cliff Rovelto-Kansas State University
Guiding the Future of Track and Field: A Conversation with Cliff Rovelto, Head Coach at Kansas State University Join host Mike Cunningham on the Gill Athletics…
- The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast
#202: Sam Peters-"Help! I want to be a track coach!"
A bit of a different episode for us this week as we welcome Sam Peters a senior sprinter from Lincoln Memorial University on to the show. Sam reached out…
- The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast
Bonus: Athletics LLC S3 E49 'Best NON-CHAMPIONSHIP meet' March 24, 2023
After having Dan O'Brien on last week, the wheels were turning so the tiles come back to what there is and what there isn't to fix regarding coverage of track…
- The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast
#201: Dion Miller-Arizona State University
Fantastic conversation with the head coach of Arizona State University, Dion Miller. A journey that starts in Texas takes him to Washington and Arizona. Unique…
- The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast
Bonus: Athletics LLC S3 E48 'ft Dan Obrien' March 17, 2023
It's time to figure out just HOW BAD the tiles did at predicting the results of the Indoor Championships. But first, we have Dan Obrien join us for some great…
- The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast
#200: Udon Cheek-East Carolina University
We celebrate our 200th episode with a very special guest, the assistant coach of the East Carolina Pirates Udon Cheek. We explore his journey from walk on…
- The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast
Bonus: Athletics LLC S3 E47 'NCAA Indoor Champs Predictions' March 10, 2023
Check out our predictions...who are you riding with??? Want to have an exploratory conversation about YOUR track equipment needs? Connect with us: Host Mike…
- The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast
#199: Keith Blackwill-New Mexico Junior College
It's time to talk JUCO as we welcome long time NJCAA track coach Keith Blackwill to the podcast. We learn of his rough start to college (1 year drop out who…
- The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast
Bonus: Athletics LLC S3 E46 'Top 3 US Sprint Talents' March 3, 2023
Hey LLC fam, I'm not even going to go around the block on this title. The tiles have been asked to give their TOP 3 SPRINT US TALENTS ever. You'll LOVE this…
- The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast
#198: Steven Blocker-Emporia State University
A military brat who dreamed of being a Strength & Conditioning coach, Steven joins us to give us incredible insight into the magic occurring during his time at…
- The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast
Bonus: Athletics LLC S3 E45 'More "BESTS"' February 24, 2023
Rounding out championship week...as always, we have to start with TRACK IS BACK. The oval has gone MAD! And we love it! One to ponder, and add to the list if…
- The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast
#197: Lisa Wilson-MF Athletics
Today we're joined by MF Athletics Sales Rep Lisa Wilson. Lisa sits down with us to talk about her athletic background as a thrower and how that turned into a…
- The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast
BONUS: replay of the LIVE Gill Connections podcast from USTFCCCA Convention 2022
Missed the LIVE taping of the Gill Connections podcast back on December 12, 2022? Here is the audio only version. We interviewed coaches and track personnel…
- The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast
Bonus: Athletics LLC S3 E44 'Indoor Champs Crystal Ball' February 17, 2023
Hi everyone out there in LLC land! Here go the tiles again, making WAY too early predictions about the NCAA indoor meet and the USA champs indoor meet. Of…
- The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast
#196: Carol Lawrence-Johnson C. Smith University
Carol joins us to talk about her unique path in the coaching profession. How unique? Not withstanding she grew up in Jamaica and attended New York Tech in the…
- The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast
Bonus: Athletics LLC S3 E43 'Buying your way thru' February 10, 2023
It's the hottest weekend for collegiate track and field and we can't wait! But first let's go back and recap last week's TRACK IS BACK! Sheesh... Next, the…
- The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast
#195: Aaron Robison-Penn Relays
Today we pull back the curtain to get a behind the scenes look into the famed Penn Relays. After the retirement of long time Director of Relays Dave Johnson…
- The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast
Bonus: Athletics LLC S3 E42 'Seasons of Milestones' February 3, 2023
We talk about going thru seasons in life. Sports are going thru a season of milestones, we talk about the milestone in the upcoming Super Bowl, featuring two…
- The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast
#194: Chris Johnson-University of Arkansas
The Multi-Faceted Journey of Chris Johnson, University of Arkansas' Head Coach in Waiting In this enlightening episode of the Connections Podcast, host Mike…
- The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast
Bonus: Athletics LLC S3 E41 'Zoltar-The fortune teller' January 27, 2023
Happy LLC Day! Zoltar our favorite fortune teller from the movie BIG, will help guide the conversations this week. Starting with some track is back...SHEESH!…
- The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast
#193: Dan O'Brien-Gold Medalist, broadcaster, consultant, and more
Press play and get ready for some laughs and some tears. 1996 Olympic Gold Medalist Dan O'Brien sits down to talk about the coaches that poured into him during…
- The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast
Bonus: Athletics LLC S3 E40 'I said what I said' January 20, 2023
Straight from the mouth of the tiles, the show goes up, down, back, and forth with the phrase "I said what I said". Starting off with the NFL play off weekend…
- The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast
#192: Erik Jenkins-University of South Florida
You're not going to want to miss this one! While we get a great look into Erik's background as a Hilltopper of Western Kentucky University and his new role as…
- The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast
BONUS: Sammy Dabbs-High School Coach vs Club Coach debate
Sammy Dabbs is a highly successful track coach who's achieved outstanding results in the high school, college and professional ranks. Recently he held an…
- The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast
Bonus: Athletics LLC S3 E39 'Goals' January 13, 2023
What are some goals that are being brought up this week? Relay selection is up to the plate first: the tiles address what THEY THINK is the goal of the…
- The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast
#191: Kibwe Johnson-Spire Institute
Director of Track and Filed of the Spire Academy, Kibwe Johnson joins us to talk some track. We get a fresh look at his athletic career that culminated in…
- The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast
Bonus: Athletics LLC S3 E38 'Some more P's for the list' January 6, 2023
Sir FWP aka Sir Lucious has gotten a rep for dropping knowledge and they are tending to be words that start with the letter P. Well this week, not only does…
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#190: Tim Langford-University of Oklahoma
"I'm not going to fail, I'm not a failure." Today we explore the journey of second year head coach of the Sooners, Tim Langford. From his days growing up in…
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Bonus: Athletics LLC S3 E38 'FWP' December 30, 2022
Wrapping up the 2022 year with some insight on some recent happenings/topics... With the new Olympic qualifying standards and the WA qualifying procedures…
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#189: Jeremy Fischer-MVA Training
We hope you have as much fun listening to this episode of the podcast as our host and guest had recording it. Long time verteran jumps coach Jeremy Fischer…