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The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast

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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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An exceptional organization, the Business of Small College Athletics (BoSCA), holds an annual convention attended by some of the most passionate hard working adminstrators in the country.

Coming together to share their experiences and knowledge, th... more

The price on the quote tells you what a pole vault pit costs today. It does not tell you what the school may spend throughout its life.

In this Gill1918 Project episode, Mike Cunningham explains how coaches and athletic directors can evaluate the to... more

Should your school purchase the smallest legal pole vault pit—or invest in a larger landing system?

In this Gill1918 Project episode, Mike Cunningham explains why meeting NFHS or NCAA minimum requirements is only one part of the decision.

🏫 When a... more

Sports Psychiatrist Dr. Alli Young helps parents coaches, and sports organizations navigate the mental side of sport. In this episode, Dr. Alli highlights three potential issues when coaching or parenting children with ADHD and provides clear action ... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Alli Young
Sports Psychiatrist
Sideline Psych (Instagram)
Episode: #230: Gill1918 Presents Dr. Alli Young "Successfully Coaching Athletes with ADHD” Powered by Coach O
Maryn Lowry
Track and field coach, Northwestern University
Northwestern University
Episode: #380: Maryn Lowry-Northwestern University | Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable
Jordan Burbank
Athletic giving officer / development officer involved in athletics fundraising
Texas A&M San Antonio (former); University of Oklahoma (current)
Episode: BONUS: BoSCA-Jordan Burbank, Texas A&M-San Antonio | Pars to Pro$perity-Building a Better Golf Fundraising Tournament
Jamie Nieto
Two-time Olympic high jumper, actor, writer, and producer
Athlete/Coach
Episode: #227: Gill1918 Presents Two-Time Olympian Jamie Nieto "Consistency Wins in the High Jump” Powered by Coach O
Jon Hill
Head Coach, Central Washington University
Central Washington University
Episode: #379: Jon Hill-Central Washington University | From Uncoachable Athlete to Division I Coach
Kim Pate
BoSCA clinic speaker, University of Indianapolis
University of Indianapolis
Episode: BoSCA: Kim Pate, Univ of Indianapolis | Hiring, Onboarding and Developing Staff
Randy Huntington
Legendary track and field coach with decades of experience coaching elite jumpers
Former coach for Mike Powell, Willie Banks, China program
Episode: MEGAPOD Volume #5: Randy Huntington edition
Devin Noel
Owner, CEO, and founder of Hurdlenomics; hurdles coach
Hurdlenomics
Episode: #378: Devin Noel-Hurdlenomics | Teaching Hurdles in "Sesame Street" Language
Kristene Kelly
Senior athletics administrator with extensive leadership experience across Division II, III, and Ivy League programs
Albany State University (current)
Episode: BONUS: BoSCA-Dr. Kristene Kelly, Albany State | Pursuing Your Potential as an Athletic Adminstrator

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

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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.

Apple Podcasts
#217
United States/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#214
Canada/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#160
Australia/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#58
Colombia/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#68
Philippines/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#70
India/Sports/Running

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#379: Jon Hill-Central Washington University | From Uncoachable Athlete to Division I Coach
Q: How did your early coaching roles inform your approach at Central Washington?
I learned the importance of building strong staff, creating clear rules and a value-based culture, and prioritizing people and community impact alongside performance.
#379: Jon Hill-Central Washington University | From Uncoachable Athlete to Division I Coach
Q: When did you realize you wanted to pursue coaching as a career, and what influenced that decision?
The realization came during college when mentors emphasized structured coaching education, combined with hands-on leadership experiences, which made me see coaching as a profession rather than just an activity.
BONUS: BoSCA-Brady Ray, Trevecca Nazarene Univ | The Trojys
Q: What are the three priorities for Trevecca?
The host asks for three priorities; the guest hints that the three words Christians Scholar Athlete may capture the focus, emphasizing ongoing leadership and culture rather than static goals.
#224: Gill1918 Presents Katie Follett with Hillary Allen: “The Practice of Resilience Part 2 of 2” Powered by Coach O
Q: What practical tools do you recommend athletes use daily to build mental resilience?
Develop a daily routine of journaling or keeping a quick training/log diary, pair it with daily credits to acknowledge what went well, and use short mantras to recalibrate self-talk. This creates a data-driven, iterative approach to mindset that athletes can rely on in training and competition.
BONUS: BoSCA-Dr. Kristene Kelly, Albany State | Pursuing Your Potential as an Athletic Adminstrator
Q: What non-negotiables did you set when considering a new role?
She describes having a list of must-haves (airport access, minimum salary, proximity to family) and using it to assess opportunities, while acknowledging that earlier in career you may need to accept conditions and focus on broader growth.

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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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7. Randy Huntington
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