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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
Bonus: Athletics LLC S3 E37 'Moving Forward' December 23, 2022
As the tiles are back into our expected environments, they look forward to the coming year and chat about some of the changes that have occurred. Which of the…
- The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast
#188: Dan Pfaff-Pfaff Sports Consultancy
Building a Coaching Village: A Conversation with Dan Pfaff, Coaching Guru and Consultant Join host Mike Cunningham on the Gill Athletics Connections Podcast…
- The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast
Bonus: Athletics LLC S3 E36 'Live from Denver' December 18, 2022
If you didn't catch us live in person or on IG here ya go! Want to have an exploratory conversation about YOUR track equipment needs? Connect with us: Host…
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#187: Robb Mathias-Gill Athletics Track Equipment Specialist
Today we're joined by our teammate Robb Mathias who oversees our track sales in the west region of the US. Robb's background as a track coach and athlete as…
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Bonus: Athletics LLC S3 E35 'differences between pro & collegiate coach success' December 9, 2022
A question we waited to answer...what is the difference of being a successful professional coach and a successful collegiate coach? Obviously, we are able to…
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#186: Rich Benoy-VS Athletics
There is a vast stratum of individuals responsible for making the track and field world spin. The most obvious are the coaches we feature on a weekly basis…
- The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast
Bonus: Athletics LLC S3 E34 'Timing is everything' December 2, 2022
Hey there! It's about that time! Let's cut to the chase, every coach at one point or another has pondered if they have peaked their athletes too soon, too…
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#185: Nate Rucker-Upper Iowa University
Can a volleyball game help find someone's passion to coach college track and field? Learn the journey of Nate Rucker, head coach of the Peacocks from Upper…
- The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast
Bonus: Athletics LLC S3 E33 'Quantum Leaps' November 25, 2022
Going thru the intricacies of the transfer portal with the tiles as we get ready for the new legislation to have an effect on moves in the coming year. But…
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#184: Connor Green-University of Hartford
Can a distance coach become a successful sprints/jumps coach? Can an athlete who only runs one year of college cross country (because of poor grades) become a…
- The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast
Bonus: Athletics LLC S3 E32 'Sir Lucious's two cents' November 18, 2022
It's that time of the week! As promised, Sir Lucious gets his 5 minutes of college FB recap...don't fret, I was on alert for muting Clyde. Though, he was…
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#183: Ben Nicholas-Village Tech Schools (TX)
Do you remember when the coaching 'bug' bit you? Today we learn the journey of Village Tech School's Athletic Director/Head Track & XC Coach Ben Nicholas and…
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Bonus: Athletics LLC S3 E31 'Money on the table' November 11, 2022
Happy Athletics LLC day! Lot's to unfold this week in conversations...NFL and the hiring tactics, college football, and recruiting from the seats of the panel…
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#182: Joel Williams-UNC-Asheville
Join us today as we welcome a great guest with a great journey. We explore Joel's story from his 20/4 college degree program, his many years as a high school…
- The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast
Bonus: Athletics LLC S3 E30 'ft Kara Winger' November 4, 2022
We always say that there are so many good pieces for everyone to take away from each of the episodes but this one FOR SURE has at least one piece for all to…
The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast#181: Rosalind Joseph-The Ohio State University
On this episode we sit down with the new Director of Track and Field at The Ohio State University to discuss her journey. What starts out as an undergraduate…
- The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast
Bonus: Athletics LLC S3 E29 'Our two cents' October 28, 2022
Hope everyone has enjoyed their week! The tiles wanted to get back to the basics and give the audience their two cents regarding a few topics that keep popping…
The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast#180: Petros Kyprianou-University of Illinois
Petros Kyprianou - The New Era at the University of Illinois In this episode of the Connections Podcast, host Mike Cunningham welcomes Petros Kyprianou, the…
The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections PodcastBonus: Athletics LLC S3 E28 'ft Rosalind Joseph' October 21, 2022
We're in good company tonight! The newly appointed Director of Track and field, Rosalind Joseph, joins the tiles for a little Q&A and good fun for this week!…
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#179: Anthony Drealan-Dakota State University
Today we sit down with Dakota State alumni and head coach Anthony Drealan and learn his journey in this great profession. As an undergrad who wasn't sure he…
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Bonus: Athletics LLC S3 E27 'ft Nic Peterson (UF) & Marquis Dendy' October 14, 2022
Legion of bounce is an understatement when you say the two names of our guests this week! Coach Peterson and Marquis Dendy join the tiles for a little debrief…
The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast#178: Desmond Dunham-St. John's College (DC) High School
We sit down and have a ton of fun with the USTFCCCA Girl's HS Coach of the Year, Desmond Dunham! We learn of his background from Gary, Indiana to matriculating…
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Bonus: Athletics LLC S3 E26 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it! Ft: Tim Hall and Abby Steiner' October 7, 2022
It's all in the title. There's so many tidbits to take away from Coach Hall and Abby in the brief convo that the tiles have this week. Kudos for the duo on…
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#177: Tim Byrne-Salesianum (DEL) High School
With the support of the US Marines, the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) names a high school boy's and girl's…
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Bonus: Athletics LLC S3 E25 'Featuring Marvin Bracy' September 30, 2022
Happy Athletics LLC day! I can't even put into words the pebbles that are turned over in this week's episode. Pay attention, 'cause you might miss some!…
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#176: Sam Seemes-USTFCCCA
As the Chief Executive Officer of the United States Track & Field/Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA), Sam and his team are instrumental in moving the…
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Bonus: Athletics LLC S3 E24 'Rules on rules' September 23, 2022
Happy Athletics LLC day! As if we didn't already understand how World Athletics was operating there are new standards and qualifications that are in place that…
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#175: David Cain-University of Alabama-Huntsville
Going into year 25 at the helm of the University of Alabama-Huntsville, building the program from scratch, and knowing Huntsville is also were you grew up, how…
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Bonus: Athletics LLC S3 E23 'FINALLY!' September 21, 2022
Thank you all for your patience while we got the show up. By we, I mean me (Big League). Though it is late, I hope you all enjoy! Want to have an exploratory…
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#174: Matt Logan-Averett University
Bringing a unique path to the college coaching ranks, Matt sits down with us to discuss how he has become the Director of T&F/CC at Averett University…
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Bonus: Athletics LLC S3 E22 'Questions from the audience' September 9, 2022
Happy Athletics LLC day! This week we answer a couple of questions straight from the comment section of YouTube. The tiles also give a little insight to their…
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#173: Chad Balentine-Marion Military Institute
On today's episode, we explore a winding journey akin to a pirate's treasure map. What starts as a special time and place with friends in track and field leads…
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Bonus: Athletics LLC S3 E21 'AOY picks' September 2, 2022
And we're back to the collegiate XC/TF season! Lamar let's us know about a rule change that, unfortunately, doesn't make sense again. The tiles highlight some…
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#172: Sean Carlson-University of Tennessee
Trivia Question: How many North Central (IL) University track/field alums are in the coaching ranks? Answer: Too many to count! In this insightful episode of…
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Bonus: Athletics LLC S3 E20 'Evaluating and Assessing' August 26, 2022
Well, there are a few things that need to be uncovered and the tiles do not disappoint on the topics/responses this week. We address some thoughts from the…
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#171: Marques Lowe-Kankakee (IL) High School/Vipers Track Club
A truly impactful story from 'growing up in the hood-hood' and being kicked out of college to starting his own summer track club (Vipers Track Club) and now…
- The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast
Bonus: Athletics LLC S3 E19 'Back to School edition' August 19, 2022
It's about that time of year...backpacks are cleared out, folders are still crisp, and student-athletes are back in the rotation. It's the start of the school…
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#170: Nathan Fanger-Kent State University
Join us this episode as we take a refreshing look into a 20+ year career at the same university that also happens to be their alma mater. Nate Fanger sits down…
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Bonus: Athletics LLC S3 E18 'Been around the World' August 12, 2022
Cue the Puff song: "Been around the World" The meets, competitors, and the tiles have been on the MOVE and this week the tiles unload what has been happening…
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#169: Marlon Brink-Wayne State (NE) College
We're excited for you to listen to this week's guest as Marlon brings the VALUE in today's episode. As the head coach of Wayne State College in Nebraska for…
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Bonus: Athletics LLC S3 E17 'feat. Darrell Smith Jr (Cal Poly Pomona)' August 5, 2022
Well with the addition of "Mayor Smith" this week, the tiles turn up the dial on the brain dump and give some insight on longevity, and a "brief" conversation…
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#168: Jim Sprecher-University of Lynchburg
What would lead a successful DI coach to say, "I wish I had switched to D3 sooner."? Learn the journey of Coach Sprecher from the time he was a GA at Baylor…
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Bonus: Athletics LLC S3 E16 'World Champs Recap' July 29, 2022
Well, we unsuccessfully predicted the World Championships...at this point, we are proud to be so wrong! World championships owes us NOTHING! Found on the…
The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast#167: Gregg Schmidt-University of Bridgeport
We sit down with Gregg as he starts a brand new indoor/outdoor men's and women's track and field program at Bridgeport. We have a really hard conversation…
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Bonus: Athletics LLC S3 E15 'World Champs Half way there!' July 22, 2022
Half way thru World Championships and there are so many events to highlight already! Tune in to hear what the panel was intrigued by... Want to have an…
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#166: Kyle Allison-Univ of Saint Francis (IN)
Kyle joins us today to discuss his varied young coaching path including being a D2 athlete, a D3 assistant coach, and now the head coach of NAIA Saint Francis…
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Bonus: Athletics LLC S3 E14 'World Championships Predictions' July 15, 2022
The time has come for the tiles to pick who they think will prevail in the chosen events for the WC taking place in Eugene. You will definitely be surprised…
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#165: Kevin Wanichko-Saint Vincent College
Today's guest gives us an inside look at an alum coaching at their alma mater as Kevin ran for Saint Vincent and now oversees the entire track and cross…
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Bonus: Athletics LLC S3 E13 'The Good, Bad, and the Unknown' July 8, 2022
Happy LLC Day! There are always different sides to everything. This episode Sir Lucious, Lamar, Clyde, and The Governor chime into a few aspects of what can be…
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#164: Clayton Turner-Gill Athletics Construction Equipment Specialist
Special opportunity today as we showcase one of our teammates at Gill on today's podcast. Clayton is finishing up his first year as our Construction Equipment…
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Bonus: Athletics LLC S3 E12 'The one called LEGEND' July 1, 2022
Sorry for the delay tonight! We take a quick (virtual) trip to the islands this week with our guest Lindon Victor-Grenadian Decathlete. We have some great…
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#163: Doug Marshall-University of North Texas
Change is in the air as we catch this week's guest transition between programs. Doug recently was named the new head coach of the University of Texas after…
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Bonus: Athletics LLC S3 E11 'Carnage in Eugene' June 24, 2022
This episode is going to make some people UNCOMFORTABLE! Sir Lucious speaks about his experience watching the NCAA meet, USA Champs day 1, and everything in…
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#162: Beth Alford-Sullivan -post University of Tennessee
A Trailblazer in Collegiate Track and FieldIn this riveting episode of the Connections Podcast, host Mike Cunningham welcomes the remarkable Beth…
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Bonus: Athletics LLC S3 E10 'NCAA Outdoor meet wrap up' June 17, 2022
We're not sure what is more entertaining, the process of listing our picks for the results of the meet or the fact that we have to come back and say out loud…
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#161: David Espinoza-University of Pikeville
Good things happen to good people and unfortunately bad things happen to good people. Today's guest gives us a good look at both. David takes us through an…
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Bonus: Athletics LLC S3 E9 '2022 NCAA Outdoor Predictions' June 10, 2022
Here we go again! NCAA outdoor championships are here so you know what that means...PREDICTION TIME!!! Tune in and see which events Sir Lucious chose this time…
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#160: LaKeidra Stewart-McKinney (TX) High School
After a successful college career at Texas A&M, LaKeidra continued to search for her professional calling. With educational thoughts such as being a lawyer, or…
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Bonus: Athletics LLC S3 E8 'Interesting or nah?' June 3, 2022
Tis the time of year when mischief is managed and chaos is controlled! It's NCAA Championship season accompanied by the priming of the professional season…
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#159: Dave Cusano-Colby College
Absolute blast of a guest today on the Connections podcast, as we welcome the wise the wonderful Dave Cusano of Colby College. We sit down to discuss his…