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The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast

Gill Athletics
Track and Field
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Baylor University
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NCAA
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Track and Field Coaching
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National Championships
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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 t... more

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Back in August Randy Anderson of the Illinois Top Times Speed Lab hosted a one day track clinic featuring the great Boo Schexnayder and Vince Anderson. Coaches were treated to six amazing talks (and a free dinner!) and walked away more prepared for t... more

Katie Follett is a National Champion in the USATF Road Mile and a World Indoor Finalist at 3000m. She competed as a pro for 13 years. Now she's giving back to the sport in many ways including serving as a Mental Skills Coach and more. Katie provided ... more

From Friday-night lights to track-side hurdles, Jhad Jones’ coaching journey is anything but typical.

In this episode, he opens up about the long road from a football dream to building Buffalo’s next sprint and hurdle stars 🦬

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🏈 Thoug... more

Back in August Randy Anderson of the Illinois Top Times Speed Lab hosted a one day track clinic featuring the great Boo Schexnayder and Vince Anderson. Coaches were treated to six amazing talks (and a free dinner!) and walked away more prepared for t... more

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Jhad Jones
Track and Field Coach at the University at Buffalo
University at Buffalo
Episode: #332: Jhad Jones-University at Buffalo | From Football to the Fast Lane
DeeDee Trotter
Three-time Olympian, Olympic gold and bronze medalist in track and field
University of Tennessee
Episode: #64: Gill1918 Presents Olympic Gold & Bronze Medalist DeeDee Trotter “Get Your Goals Right” Powered by Coach O
Steve Brocklebank
Athletic Director of Ferris State University
Ferris State University
Episode: BONUS: BoSCA-Steve Brockelbank AD at Ferris State University "The Impact of Institutional Alignment and Leveraging a National Championship"
Mike Hermann
Athletic Director at the University of Illinois-Springfield
University of Illinois-Springfield
Episode: BONUS: BoSCA-Mike Hermann of Univ of Illinois-Springfield "Beyond the Playbook: Building Community and Campus Engagement Through Athletics"
Dr. Mikel Joachim
Research program manager at the Badger Athletic Performance Lab, University of Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin
Episode: BONUS: The Science on Track podcast; Week-to-Week Changes in Running Volume
Jane Wheeler
Head girls cross-country coach at Pleasant Valley High School, with over 20 years of coaching experience
Pleasant Valley High School
Episode: BONUS: The Science on Track podcast; Week-to-Week Changes in Running Volume
Lewis Edmonson
High School Track Coach from Hearne, Texas
Hearne High School
Episode: #318: Lewis Edmonson-Hearne (TX) High School
Charles Proctor
Head track coach at Reesbury High School
Reesbury High School
Episode: BONUS: Live Coach's Interviews from Day 3 Nike Outdoor Nationals with Beynon Sports Surfacing!
Marlon Hargrove
Track coach with JL Flight Crew
JL Flight Crew
Episode: BONUS: Live Coach's Interviews from Day 3 Nike Outdoor Nationals with Beynon Sports Surfacing!

Host

Mike Cunningham
Host of conversations exploring various aspects of track and field coaching, including personal journeys, strategies for success, and impactful insights from leaders in the sport.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 92 ratings
  • State Meet Qualifying Podcast Series!

    I absolutely love the State Meet Qualifying podcast series. I love hearing about the unique features of each State’s qualifying process. Great idea to develop a podcast series around this topic.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    runfaithfullt
    United Statesa year ago
  • Thank you

    I look forward to each new episode that comes out. Great podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    J. Mederos
    United States3 years ago
  • Our Stories!

    Great podcast highlighting our stories as track and field and cross country coaches! It's awesome to hear other coaches stories and see how similar so many of our experiences are as coaches but also hear those differences in our paths. It's uplifting to know so many of us are on similar journeys together!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ddavisxctf
    United States3 years ago
  • Opens the door!

    Mike nails it!

    This podcast gives an amazing insight to the world of track and field through great and insightful conversations with the great minds of track and field from the local club AAU coach to the the coaches of the biggest D1 programs.

    As a parent of a young upcoming thrower listening to Mike and his coaches/guests, this podcast makes me a better track parents with a growing passion for the sport each week a new episode is released.

    I highly recommend this podcast for both the sea... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dsdush
    United States4 years ago
  • Awesome guests and hosts

    Mike does an great job getting awesome guests to come on the show. I like how we get to hear stories of how coaches got their starts. A must listen for track and field coaches and fans.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hhsxctrack
    United States5 years ago

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The quality of the content and the diversity of topics are frequently praised, with many noting its relevance to current trends in athletics.
Listeners appreciate the insights from various coaching perspectives and the personal anecdotes shared by guests.
Many find the podcast uplifting and encouraging, especially for new coaches and youth athletes.

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#101
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#82
Canada/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#157
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#9
Israel/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#89
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#106
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#72: Gill1918 Project Presents Vince Anderson “How to Coach Hurdles Part 2” at the Illinois Top Times Speed Lab
Q: When you're doing the 6-step approach with a male at a 10-meter distance, how many hurdles do you set up?
Early in the year, I might set up up to 4-6 hurdles.
#69: Gill1918 Project Presents Boo Schexnayder “How to Coach LJ Part 2” at the Illinois Top Times Speed Lab
Q: So you coach to bring the knee slightly in front of the toe?
Yes, I teach them to go heel toe and then bring their knee forward, but it depends on the athlete's natural tendency.
#66: Gill1918 presents David Neville "QnA Developing Sprinters" Part 2 | Glazier Clinics
Q: How many times per week are you using sleds?
It depends on the training cycle but generally twice a week during a speed and power cycle.
#66: Gill1918 presents David Neville "QnA Developing Sprinters" Part 2 | Glazier Clinics
Q: How will a sprinter weight room workout differ from a football in early season?
The focus is on being strong and explosive without gaining excessive mass.
#66: Gill1918 presents David Neville "QnA Developing Sprinters" Part 2 | Glazier Clinics
Q: Can you give examples of a speed endurance workout?
Examples include 60, 80, and 110 meter runs with 6 minutes recovery between each.

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2. DeeDee Trotter
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4. Mike Hermann
5. Dr. Mikel Joachim
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7. Lewis Edmonson
8. Charles Proctor

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