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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
#102: Jeff Hartwig Part 1-Olympic Pole Vaulter
Today we bring you part one of a two part series with pole vault Olympian Jeff Hartwig. In this episode we learn his journey to becoming a 14' vaulter in high…
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BONUS: Athletics LLC EP50-March 19, 2021
So due to technical difficulties you're getting just the raw version of our recording...no hype beats :( I know, but we will live! Starting off the night hot…
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#101: Virginia Wesleyan University Coaching Staff
Honored to have the coaching staff from Virginia Wesleyan sit down with us. We welcome HC Jesse Weiner, sprints/hurdles coach Cameia Alexander, and jumps coach…
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BONUS: Athletics LLC EP49 'NCAA predictions'-March 12, 2021
As promised, Big League turns over the reigns to Sir Lucious and we give our NCAA Indoor Championship predictions. Sir Lucious gave the group certain events…
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#100: Chris Huffins-Mr. Decathlon
After being tricked into becoming a decathlete at the University of California-Berkeley, Chris Huffins went on to earn two Olympic Team spots and culminated…
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BONUS: Athletics LLC EP48 'Actions'-March 5, 2021
We are HERE! Checked in for another fun episode of Athletics LLC with Sir Lucious, Lamar, and Clyde to stir the pot about some current topics sometimes related…
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#99: Norbert Elliott-Purdue University
"Don't try and reinvent the wheel," Norbert Elliott head coach Purdue University Today we highlight the amazing journey in the coaching profession of Norbert…
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BONUS: Athletics LLC EP47 'Putting it together'-February 26, 2021
When you want things to get better, when you want progress you have to get your material together to achieve the great result. This week in "track is back" we…
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#98: Andreas Trajkovski-Jumpers World
Today we talk with highly accomplished long jumper Andreas Trajkovski from Denmark. We learn of his journey to Iowa Western CC and the University of Arkansas…
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BONUS: Athletics LLC EP46 'What's all the HYPE!?'-February 19, 2021
What's all the hype about right now!? Are there results/performances that are being over-hyped or not hyped enough??? TRACK IS BACK!!! We've got to continue to…
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#97: Stevie Keller/Justin St. Clair-North Dakota State University
"I'm into listening more than talking," said one of our guests today on a talking podcast! Thank you to Justin St. Clair and Stevie Keller of North Dakota…
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BONUS: Athletics LLC EP45 'ft Aretha Thurmond'-February 12, 2021
Well well well...welcome to episode 45! We got the HBIC with us, Ms Aretha Thurmond! Four time Olympian, mom, wife, the lead of international teams...she does…
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#96: Yvonne Wade/Larry Wade-UNLV
The Dynamic Duo of UNLV - Yvonne Wade & Larry Wade In a special episode of the Connections Podcast, host Mike Cunningham is joined by the dynamic duo of UNLV…
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BONUS: Athletics LLC EP44 'ft Paul Doyle of American Track League'-February 5, 2021
Here's the surprise y'all been waiting for! This week we have the MAN HIMSELF...Paul Doyle. See what he has to say and reveal to us in conversation. If your…
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#95: Dustin Dimit-Rowan University
This week's episode we feature another excellent coach from Division III. Dustin Dimit is a former DIII athlete as well as several stops at DIII institutions…
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BONUS: Athletics LLC EP43 'They did THAT!'-January 29, 2021
They sure did do it again!!! Results from the ATL indoor meet, new collegiate marks, international marks...track and field is DOING IT! Ain't it beautiful?!…
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#94: April Thomas-Mississippi State University
Learn the coach behind the stats from the coach herself. Well known as coaching the javelin sweep at the 2019 NCAA DI Championships in the javelin, Mississippi…
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BONUS: Athletics LLC EP42 'Runners to your mark!'-January 22, 2021
TRACK IS BACK! OOHHWWWEEE, what a weekend on the oval! What stood out to Lucious, Lamar, and Clyde? Who caught their eye? Next, let's talk about who ISN'T…
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#93: Stefanie Slekis-Nicholls State University
Stefanie joins us today to talk about her career from Arizona State, Florida State, McNeese State through becoming the head cross country coach at University…
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MEGAPOD Volume #2: Harry Marra edition
In our second Mega-Pod installment we take all three parts of our well-received series with Coach Harry Marra, add the bonus episode with Ashton Eaton, and…
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BONUS: Athletics LLC EP41 'Developments'-January 15, 2021
Well, well, well...we've got some items developing on the show tonight! Let's put our toe in the water by talking about the adjustment to the NCAA indoor…
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#92: Dana Boone-University of Central Florida
Dana joins us today to talk about her journey in the sport of track and field and her career as a collegiate coach. After a promising Olympic career in the…
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BONUS: Athletics LLC EP40 'Championships'-January 8, 2021
Here we are again for another conversation! This episode, Lucious, Lamar, and Clyde discuss all things CHAMPIONSHIPS. What do championship teams all have in…
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#91: Mike Erb-Indiana University
Today we explore the journey of a DIII athlete and coach who earned his position on a Big Ten coaching staff. Mike Erb ran track at Alleghany (Pa.) College and…
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BONUS: Bianca Knight-BK Track Stars iPhone/Android app
High school and (former) collegiate indoor 200m record holder and Olympian Bianca Knight joins us for a special announcement. Tomorrow she unveils a new app…
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BONUS: Athletics LLC EP39 'Happy New Year!'-January 1, 2021
Happy New Year to everyone! Sit back and watch/listen to Lucious, Lamar and Clyde Talk about which of the training groups can be called THE GOAT of…
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#90: Bryan Carrel-Gill Athletics
Bryan has been a teammate of ours at Gill Athletics for over 20 years having served in the sales department, R&D department and now as a member of our Field…
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BONUS: Athletics LLC EP38 'Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!'-December 25, 2020
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all of you today! We are excited to share some time with you. You're going to notice our #UGLYSWEATERS today, we are…
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#89: Karen Dennis-The Ohio State
Journey Beyond the Track: A Candid Conversation with Karen Dennis of The Ohio State University Join host Mike Cunningham on the Gill Athletics Connections…
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BONUS: Paul Doyle-American Track League
Paul is the founder/CEO of Doyle Management Group. DMG's full concierge service handles competition schedules, meet entries, transportation, hotel…
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BONUS: Athletics LLC EP37 'Athletics LLC LIVE!'-December 18, 2020
Well, if you were able to sign on with us this week, you've already seen this in real time! In true Big League form, I forgot to hit record when we started! I…
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#88: Duane Ross-North Carolina A&T
'We are stewards of our programs for a short amount of time," Duane Ross. Today we talk legacy, extreme ownership, and what it's like to win the state…
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BONUS: Athletics LLC EP36 'End Results'-December 11, 2020
Who's messing with the thermostat?! 'Cause it is getting HOT in here this week! This week Lucious, Lamar and Clyde get their buttons pushed and don't hold back…
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#87: Marc Davis/Michelle Clayton-TROY University
The communication and relationship between coaching staff members is crucial for a positive working environment that 'pulls on the same rope' to accomplish the…
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BONUS: Athletics LLC EP35 'Gail Devers'-December 4, 2020
I mean, there is nothing else to say but we have a fifth tile and it's the one and only, GAIL DEVERS! We can only be so blessed to have such a great person…
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#86: Charles Oliver-AAU T&F National Chairman
Better known as 'Coach O', Charles has literally done it all in the track and field world. As a former 45 second 400 meter runner he set school records (TROY…
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BONUS: Athletics LLC EP34 'Happy Thanksgiving'-November 27, 2020
SHOW LESSHappy Thanksgiving to you all! We hope you enjoyed the food, health and joy of the holiday even if you weren't able to spend it with those who are…
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#85: Kenny Anderson-Central Methodist University
Today's guest is best described as enthusiastic, positive attitude, empathetic, social media savvy, and an all around great person! Kenny Anderson is in his…
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BONUS: Athletics LLC E33 'Key Ingredients'-November 20, 2020
Creating things, special things, require ingredients. When the key ingredients are missing, not so great! This week Lucious, Lamar and Clyde chat about the…
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#84: Michael Roberts-Northwood (Mich.) University
Today we talk with Michael Roberts of Northwood University. Michael brings a unique perspective to coaching having been coached by giants in our industry. Mike…
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BONUS: Athletics LLC E32 'Missing Pieces'-November 13, 2020
Ohweeeee! Was this a week!? Lucious, Lamar and Clyde sit down this week for the first time since the announcement of the dropping of the Clemson Men's XC & TF…
The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast#83: Kurt Downes-Border City Athletic Club (Canada)
Welcome to our first international coach, Kurt Downs coaches the Border City Athletics Club in Windsor, Canada. Kurt sits down with us and discusses why he…
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CHRISTMAS BONUS: Meeting of the Unknowing Minds EP18 'Hold Em or Fold Em'
This episode we rebroadcast episode 18 of the Meeting of the Unknowing Minds podcast hosted by Matt Esche of UAB. Matt hosts a panel of track coaches including…
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BONUS: Athletics LLC EP31 'Villians or Heroes???'-November 6, 2020
Please keep in mind, this episode of Athletics LLC was recorded BEFORE the news of Clemson's Men's XC & TF teams being cut. Looking deep into what these…
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#82: Ron Grigg-Jacksonville University
Proud to have an extremely successful coach on this week's episode in Ron Grigg, head coach of Jacksonville University. Ron talks with us today about starting…
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BONUS: Athletics LLC E30 'Beyond the X's and O's' October 30, 2020
Off the track, before and after a coach has the stopwatch, whistle and notebook in their possession, how should you be managing yourself? What are things that…
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#81: Brian Bedard-Colorado State University
In a professional environment where coaching tenure is decreasing, Brian Bedard is the exception. As a Colorado State alum and now having served over 30 years…
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BONUS: Athletics LLC EP29 'Set up for SUCCESS'-October 23, 2020
Do you know what you need to do to set yourself (or your athletes) up for success? Let's start with the races, how important is setting up the start? Do you…
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#80: Nile Legania-Dillard University
This episode we get to meet Dillard University head coach Nile Legania. Nile is born and raised in New Orleans who made a long career as a local high school…
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BONUS: Athletics LLC E28 'Unbreakable'-October 16, 2020
Whew! What is UNBREAKABLE in track and field!? Let Lucious, Lamar (he's back!) and Clyde tell y'all what is and isn't! Between the collegiate and professional…
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#79: Rob Lasorsa-MF Athletics/National Throws Coaches Association
Rob's positive impact on the sport of track and field is immeasurable. He has participated as an athlete, a coach, and now as a sales rep for MF Athletics and…
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BONUS: Athletics LLC EP27 'How'd They Do That?!'-October 9, 2020
Just as it seems some of occupants of seats in leadership are doing, the gentlemen are going to project their thoughts as to why some decisions are being made…
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#78: Ernest Moss-Tiffin University
Ernest has an amazing background in coaching at a variety of schools including Sacred Heart University, Western Carolina University (his alma mater), Marian…
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BONUS: Athletics LLC EP26 'Magic Crystal Ball'-October 2, 2020
Fortune, visiting the past and predicting the future! That is what you can expect this week on episode 26: Magic Crystal Ball! First we travel back in time to…
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#77: Jennifer Vander Logt-Director of Fulfillment for Gill Athletics
After a successful six years of coaching throwers at the University of Central Florida, Jennifer has been with Gill for over 10 years. She joins us today to…
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BONUS: Athletics LLC EP25 'IYKYK (If you know, you know)'-September 25, 2020
Happy day everyone! In this week's episode of Athletics LLC, find out WHY LAMAR HATES THE WOMEN'S DECATHLON!? It's not what you might assume! What are the…
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#76: Paul Merca-Track and Field Journalist/Announcer
Today we bring you behind the scenes track person who has influenced and improved our great sport. We welcome Paul Merca to the show to discuss his influences…
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BONUS: Athletics LLC EP24 'On and Off the Track'-September 18, 2020
What change in the women's sprints are the guys talking about that could change the game??? Off the track, what other sports do you think each of the guys…
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#75: Maurice Henriques-Niwot (Colo.) HS
Maurice is the head coach of Niwot High School outside of Denver, Colo. Today we talk about the influences in his life that have helped him become one of the…
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BONUS: Athletics LLC EP23 'The GREATEST to ever do it!'-September 11 , 2020
Just when we think we've covered the greatest topics ever, we find another stone to turn over. This week we are joined by the one and only, JACKIE JOYNER…