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Beyond the Blocks: Track and Field Podcast

Lonnie Davis, Will Humphries and Anthony Lewis
Track and Field
Texas
California
Kansas State University
Auburn University
Long Beach Poly
National Collegiate Conference Athletics
Pole Vault
Nike
Southeastern Conference (SEC)
Division III
Big Ten Conference

Beyond the Blocks is a track & field podcast built on real experience, real coaching, and real conversations. Hosted by experienced coaches, the show is designed to educate, challenge, and guide athletes, parents, and coaches through the world of track & field—from youth development to elite performance. Through honest conversations, guest interviews, and behind-the-scenes insights, we give you th... more

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Welcome back to Beyond the Blocks. In today's episode we're joined by Jon Smith, the Associate Director of Athletic Performance for Track and Field and Cross Country at the University of Georgia.Jon is part of the athletic performance staff behind on... more

We’re back with another episode of Beyond the Blocks, where we bring you conversations with the people who help shape the sport of track and field. Today's guest is someone who has spent decades giving a voice to the sport we all love. He’s been an a... more

In Episode 19 of Beyond the Blocks we’re joined by San Jose State University, Associate Head Coach Lamont Johnson.Coach Johnson took the junior college route from Long Beach City College to Iowa State, where he competed collegiately before going on t... more

In Episode 18 of Beyond the Blocks we’re joined by Coach LaKeidra Hayes from Lancaster High School in Texas. Coach Hayes leads one of the premier programs in the country. Her program recently captured the Texas 6A State Championship, and her athletes... more

In Episode 17 of Beyond the Blocks we’re joined by Coach Rob Jarvis from the University of Arkansas. Coach Jarvis has coached elite-level athletes in the long jump, triple jump, high jump, and combined events athletes at the highest levels of the spo... more

In Episode 16 of Beyond the Blocks we are joined by guest Tom Feuer, who has spent decades around the sport of track and field, but from a perspective most people never get to experience. While athletes are in the blocks and coaches are on the sideli... more

In episode 15 we are joined by Coach Jeremy Fischer — one of the most respected jumps coaches in the world! From his own journey as an NCAA All-American and elite high jumper, to building a coaching résumé that truly speaks for itself — Coach Fischer... more

Coach Eric Fremd is the Jumps, Combined Events, and Hurdles coach at University of California-Riverside, also known as UC Riverside. Coach Fremd joins us to talk about recruiting at the mid-major level. He also drops some gems on athlete development,... more

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Crystal Irving
Coach, Long Beach Poly High School
Long Beach Poly High School
Episode: Beyond the Blocks Ep 10 I Coach Crystal Irving I Long Beach Poly HS I Protecting the Legacy. Raising the Standard.
Ken Harnden
Head sprint coach at Auburn University, two-time Olympian, NCAA champion
Auburn University
Episode: Beyond the Blocks Ep 9 I Coach Ken Harnden Auburn University I Developing NCAA Record Breaking Sprinters & Hurdlers
Emma Rudolph
National champion in pole vault (Division III); coach at Westminster College (Pennsylvania)
Westminster College, PA
Episode: Beyond the Blocks Ep 8 I Coach Emma Rudolph I Her Journey From Athlete to Coach
Travis Geopfert
Director of Track and Field and Cross Country, Kansas State University
Kansas State University
Episode: Beyond the Blocks Ep. 7 I Travis Geopfert, Director of Track and Field/Cross Country, Kansas State University, Building a Championship Culture
James Daniels
Coach, founder of Daniels High Performance
Daniels High Performance
Episode: Beyond the Blocks Ep. 5 | James Daniels I Developing High Performance Sprinters
Macka Jones
Nike Elite Jumps Program Manager
Nike
Episode: Beyond the Blocks Ep. 4 I Macka Jones NSAF Nike Elite Program Selection Process for Jumpers

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Lonnie D
Host of Beyond the Blocks; experienced track and field coach providing conversation leadership and guest coordination.
Will Humphries
Co-host; track and field coach contributing to interview panels and program discussions.
Anthony Lewis
Co-host; track and field enthusiast and commentator during conversations and episode panels.

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Beyond the Blocks Ep. 7 I Travis Geopfert, Director of Track and Field/Cross Country, Kansas State University, Building a Championship Culture
Q: What changes do you see as necessary to grow Track and Field visibility and appeal?
Diversify events at the collegiate level, condense schedules, and create more TV-friendly formats and team-based competitions to boost spectator and sponsor interest.
Beyond the Blocks Ep. 7 I Travis Geopfert, Director of Track and Field/Cross Country, Kansas State University, Building a Championship Culture
Q: What makes your freshmen succeeding despite evolving NCAA rules?
Focus on the controllables, train travel and warmups with precision, and gradually layer in complexity as they prove they can execute the basics reliably.
Beyond the Blocks Ep. 7 I Travis Geopfert, Director of Track and Field/Cross Country, Kansas State University, Building a Championship Culture
Q: How do you sustain a championship culture across indoor and outdoor seasons?
By cycling back to proven training, maintaining a double peak approach, managing volumes, and keeping a strong team culture where athletes trust the process and stay committed through ups and downs.
Beyond the Blocks Ep. 4 I Macka Jones NSAF Nike Elite Program Selection Process for Jumpers
Q: What advice would you give to young coaches trying to develop jumpers?
Don't overcoach. Let athletes explore, build kinesthetic awareness, and focus on simple, effective cues that the athlete can internalize and apply themselves during practice and competition.
Beyond the Blocks Ep. 4 I Macka Jones NSAF Nike Elite Program Selection Process for Jumpers
Q: What perks do athletes get in Nike Elite vs Nike National vs Nike Development?
Athletes receive gear, travel funding, access to Nike events and headquarters, mentorship from coaches and psychologists, and opportunities to interact with college coaches; the tiers differ in funding levels and scope of involvement, but all aim to prepare athletes for the next level.

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Beyond the Blocks offers real-world coaching insights and candid conversations around track and field, spanning youth development through elite performance. Episodes frequently explore leadership, program culture, athlete development, recruitment dynamics, and the practical realities of coaching at multiple levels. Guests include high school and NCAA coaches, plus industry leaders from Nike Elite programs, with recurring focus on long-term athlete development, mentorship, and building sustainable programs. The show stands out for its emphasis on coaching education, community involvement, and actionable guidance for athletes, parents, and coaches alike, making it useful for anyone evaluating coaching quality, sponsorship opportunities, or co... more

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