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The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast

Gill Athletics
Track and Field
Coaching
Baylor University
Gill Athletics
NCAA
Recruiting
Women For Women
Track and Field Coaching
400-Meter
Pole Vaulting
Athletic Departments
Athletic Eligibility
National Championships
Javelin
Youth Sports Development
Coaching Experiences
Olympic Coaches
Coaching Philosophy
Gender Equality
Liberty Christian School

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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Alisa Seymour didn’t step into an established powerhouse — she *built* one. As the head coach of Collierville High School’s girls track and field program, she has spent over two decades cultivating not just champions, but confident young women ready ... more

Every year at the USTFCCCA Convention, we do a LIVE taping of the Gill Connections podcast. Leading up to this year's LIVE taping on December 15th, we'll be showcasing last year's interviews.

Look for information on where we'll be hosting this year... more

Every year at the USTFCCCA Convention, we do a LIVE taping of the Gill Connections podcast. Leading up to this year's LIVE taping on December 15th, we'll be showcasing last year's interviews.

Look for information on where we'll be hosting this year... more

For Thanksgiving week, we've compiled a dozen or so personalized messages of gratitude from people in T&F ranging from 3xOlympian & Bronze Medalist Shannon Rowbury to Jamal Moore, a young T&F coach just getting started in his career, and lots of othe... more

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Recent Guests

Charles Ryan
Director of Track and Field at San Jose State
San Jose State University
Episode: BONUS: Charles Ryan at 2024 USTFCCCA LIVE interview!
Maddie Riley
Sports dietitian specializing in nutrition for athletes
Maddie Riley Nutrition
Episode: #88: Gill1918 Presents Sports Dietitian Maddie Riley “Tackling Tummy Troubles” Powered by Coach O
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

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 States2 years 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.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#98
United States/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#179
United Kingdom/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#78
Israel/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#111
Russia/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#134
South Africa/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#138
Netherlands/Sports/Running

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#87: Gill1918 Project Presents Boo Schexnayder “Hamstrings Part 2” at the Illinois Top Times Speed Lab
Q: Could it be the adductor magnus?
Yes, differentiate pain on the way up (hamstring) versus down (adductor magnus).
#87: Gill1918 Project Presents Boo Schexnayder “Hamstrings Part 2” at the Illinois Top Times Speed Lab
Q: What do you do with these people with chronic hamstring injuries?
You load them up and progressively increase sprinting intensity to address the injury.
#87: Gill1918 Project Presents Boo Schexnayder “Hamstrings Part 2” at the Illinois Top Times Speed Lab
Q: Is there a way to screen the ankle?
Check the range of motion as far as dorsiflexion is concerned to assess any limitations.
#82: Gill1918 Project Presents Boo Schexnayder “Coaching the Relays Part 1” at the Illinois Top Times Speed Lab
Q: Is there a set number of steps you want them to take before showing their hands?
It's easier to have a certain number of steps and most of the time that takes them to the first third of the zone for making the connection.
#333: Mike Rosolino - Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University | Building a Program, Moving to DII, Staying Power
Q: What has kept you at Embry-Riddle for so long?
The opportunity for new challenges and the continued growth of the athletic programs.

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2. Maddie Riley
3. Jhad Jones
4. DeeDee Trotter
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6. Mike Hermann
7. Dr. Mikel Joachim
8. Jane Wheeler

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