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The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast

Gill Athletics
Track and Field
Gill Athletics
Coaching
Pole Vault Pit
Pole Vault
Youth Coaching
Athlete Development
Track and Field Coaching
Olympics
Long Jump
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Hurdling
Coaching Techniques
Relay Races
Leadership
Sprint Mechanics
Coaching Education
NFHS
Hurdles

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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Jeremy Fischer is an elite jumps coach and educator who has coached athletes to 19 Olympic and World Championship medals, plus 20 Para and Para World medals. This is part 2 of 4 in his series across the remainder of 2026 on coaching the horizontal ju... more

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Recent Guests

Keenan Briggs
Professional Sports Consultant and Mentor, Professional Jumper with two decades of coaching experience
Self-employed/Briggs Coaching
Episode: #239: Gill1918 Presents Keinan Briggs “Stop Moving the Mark!” Powered by Coach O
Shahira Ehiemua
Girls Head Track Coach, Fort Bend Marshall High School
Fort Bend Marshall High School
Episode: #383: Shahira Ehiemua-Ft Bend (TX) Marshall HS | From Marshall Athlete to 4-Time State Champion Coach
Shawn Siemers
Distance running coach at Maid Creek High School (Katy, Texas)
Maid Creek High School
Episode: BONUS: Track Tribe with host Marc Jones-Building Distance Runners with Coach Shawn Siemers
Jeremy Fischer
Owner and founder of MVA LLC, Maximum Velocity Athletics; coach specializing in horizontal jumps and sprints
MVA LLC / MVA.Services
Episode: #236: Gill1918 Presents Jeremy Fischer “Long Jump Approach Considerations” Powered by Coach O
Brett Halvaks
Head Coach, Cal Lutheran University (Kingsmen and Regals)
Cal Lutheran University
Episode: #382: Brett Halvaks-Cal Lutheran University | From Walk-On to Head Coach
Courtney Thomsen
Midland University administrator
Midland University
Episode: BONUS: BoSCA-Courtney Thomsen, Midland University | Using Data to Create a Sustainable Athletic Department
Cassandra Goodson
Former Division I cross-country and track and field coach; former Division I athlete
Episode: #233: Gill1918 Presents Cassandra Goodson “XC Race Strategy & Preparation” Powered by Coach O
Jordan Andreassen
Assistant Coach, University of Missouri
University of Missouri
Episode: #381: Jordon Andreassen-University of Missouri | From Small-Town Iowa to the SEC
Adam Schemm
Athletic Director at University of Wisconsin-Parkside (Parkside)
UW-Parkside
Episode: BONUS: BoSCA-Adam Schemm, UW-Parkside | The Road Ahead-Building an Athletic Strategic Plan

Host

Mike Cunningham
Host of the Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast; Gill Athletics

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 97 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 States2 years ago
  • Thank you

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    J. Mederos
    United States4 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 States4 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 States5 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 States6 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Coaches and listeners praise the host for getting great guests and sharing actionable coaching stories.
The show is a valuable resource for track and field coaches and fans alike, with stories that go beyond technique.
Listeners feel the conversations illuminate the human side of coaching and leadership in track & field.
Parents and up-and-coming athletes find the parent-focused perspectives and practical insights especially helpful.
The content consistently delivers learning points across a range of topics from recruiting to safety to leadership.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#198
United States/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#243
Canada/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#74
South Africa/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#97
Belgium/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#99
Ireland/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#111
Israel/Sports/Running

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#383: Shahira Ehiemua-Ft Bend (TX) Marshall HS | From Marshall Athlete to 4-Time State Champion Coach
Q: Who was the first person Shahira called when she got the head coach opportunity at Marshall?
She recalled speaking with one of her summer track coaches and felt supported by that network as she stepped into the role, with multiple people likely being contacted, but the first call was to a trusted summer track coach.
BONUS: BoSCA-Courtney Thomsen, Midland University | Using Data to Create a Sustainable Athletic Department
Q: Why is there such a burden on the Athletic Department for small and regional institutions, and why isn't that burden reflected across other departments?
The guest explains the structural challenges of funding athletic programs on small campuses and the need for cross-campus alignment and transparency to justify athletic expenditures.
BONUS: BoSCA-Courtney Thomsen, Midland University | Using Data to Create a Sustainable Athletic Department
Q: You mentioned tuition revenue—what costs are you factoring in for that institutional aid?
Anything from the institution that affects cost to educate is included, including internal discounts and grants, while external grants are not.
BONUS: BoSCA-Courtney Thomsen, Midland University | Using Data to Create a Sustainable Athletic Department
Q: Do you include your departments and the CFO office, all of those things?
Yes, everything is included in the total view, not just athletics.
BONUS: BoSCA-Courtney Thomsen, Midland University | Using Data to Create a Sustainable Athletic Department
Q: So a follow-up to that, how deep in the leads do you get in your college?
The speaker confirms that they consider all components (athletics and non-athletics) and look at a total institutional picture.

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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Listeners are coaches, administrators, and serious track and field enthusiasts who crave practical coaching insights, performance-focused discussions, and safety/facility guidance. Episodes span athlete development, recruiting, leadership in college programs, and coaching education, often featuring high-profile ADs, head coaches, and veteran mentors. A stand-out aspect is the mix of in-depth coaching technique episodes (e.g., hurdling, energy systems) with personal career journeys and leadership lessons, plus a regular stream of concise Gill1918 Project episodes delivering quick takeaways. Overall, the show tends to attract professionals invested in improving coaching practice, program culture, recruitment strategies, and facility planning,... more

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1. Keenan Briggs
2. Shahira Ehiemua
3. Shawn Siemers
4. Jeremy Fischer
5. Brett Halvaks
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7. Cassandra Goodson
8. Jordan Andreassen

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