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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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This past February, the great people of the Wisconsin Track Coaches Association held their annual Track/Field clinic with amazing speakers. WISTCA has graciously allowed us to share these speaker's topics on the Gill1918 Project. ENJOY!

Micheal "Coach Welly" Wellington has coached hurdlers of all ages and skill levels from youth beginners to elite athletes. Over the past 25 years, he has refined his coaching system into what he calls Foundational Hurdling which includes the Four Com... more

Kevin Donner’s journey into coaching wasn’t planned—it was discovered.

From getting cut from baseball and stumbling into track, to turning down “real jobs” for a $1,000 stipend, to eventually leading Bucknell University for over two decades… this ep... more

I'm throwing a birthday party for myself and YOU'RE INVITED! My friends at Glazier Clinics are hosting a FREE Virtual Track and Field Clinic with some of the best coaches around (BYU, TCU, Under Armour, and more!) on July 24 and 25 and I want you to ... more

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Jesse Coy
Coach from Coaching Distance
Coaching Distance
Episode: #182: Gill1918 Presents Coach Jesse Coy “Fast Enough for 400m Fit Enough for 5k” Powered by Coach O
Desiree Robinson
Former collegiate track and field athlete and basketball player at Emmanuel College
Emmanuel College
Episode: #179: Gill1918 Presents Desiree Robinson “The Chooser or The Chosen?” Powered by Coach O
Payton Taylor
Gill Athletics East Coast throws expert and NCAA Division II liaison
Gill Athletics
Episode: #367: Payton Taylor-Gill Athletics | From Illinois State Thrower to Serving Coaches Nationwide
Mechelle Freeman
Olympic athlete and coach, formerly at University of South Carolina
Former University of South Carolina (Athlete/Coach)
Episode: #177: Gill1918 Presents Mechelle Freeman "Part 1 Unlocking the Secrets of Speed"
Steve Stokes
Athletic Movement Coach
Two8 / Gill Athletics
Episode: #176: Gill1918 Presents Athletic Movement Coach Steve Stokes “Movement Literacy” Powered by Coach O
Sean Foulkes-Warsaw
Coach at Warsaw Community High School; former college coach
Warsaw Community High School; Concord University (volunteer)
Episode: #366: Sean Foulkes-Warsaw Community (IN) High School | Finding Purpose Through Coaching
Tyson Gunter
Seven-time Team USA Para athlete
USA Track & Field / Para Track and Field
Episode: #173: Gill1918 Presents Paralympian Tyson Gunter “A Para Track and Field Overview” Powered by Coach O
Alan Wardsworth
Coaching veteran and author of Time to Raise the Bar
Central Valley High School / North Idaho College (past)
Episode: #365: Alan Wardsworth-Central Valley (WA) HS | From Chaos to Coaching: A Journey Built on Curiosity & Resilience
Chad Gunnelson
Accomplished coach at Augustana
Augustana College
Episode: #171: Gill1918 Presents Chad Gunnelson "Part 1 Lessons Learned from Coaching Great Women!"

Hosts

Mike Cunningham
Host of The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast; Gill Athletics/ Gill Athletics Connections Podcast
Kyle Jones
Co-host of Track Tribe live sessions; Track Tribe LIVE segment host

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 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 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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Audience notes the host's genuine passion for the sport and ability to pull in diverse perspectives.
Listeners appreciate coaching takeaways that translate into real-world program improvements.
Coaches praise the host for thoughtful, practical conversations and strong guest lineups.
The show's guests are viewed as credible experts spanning elite to youth development in track and field.

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#86
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#225
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Apple Podcasts
#5
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#17
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#31
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#67
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#367: Payton Taylor-Gill Athletics | From Illinois State Thrower to Serving Coaches Nationwide
Q: What was your first sale in your new role and why did it stand out?
His first sale was a high jump pit to Salt Fork, a meaningful moment because it connected personal history with his professional role.
#367: Payton Taylor-Gill Athletics | From Illinois State Thrower to Serving Coaches Nationwide
Q: If you could go back and coach your younger self, would you double down on the glide or fully commit to the rotation earlier?
Payton would have started rotation sooner, explaining that it's a different path from the glide and that early commitment would likely have accelerated development.
#177: Gill1918 Presents Mechelle Freeman "Part 1 Unlocking the Secrets of Speed"
Q: How did you return from a four-year break to reach world-class sprinting levels so quickly?
Freeman attributes it to applying sprint science, maintaining a strong, mature mindset, and executing a disciplined training approach focused on speed as a byproduct of alignment and consistent habits.
#164: Gill1918 Presents Kevin Quadrozzi-ON (Rekortan Penn Relays Speaker Series)
Q: I was to buy a shoe, why would I buy a shoe?
The speaker argues the product offers superior attention to detail and quality, supported by the brand's rapid growth in Olympians and medals, and emphasizes the combination of advanced biomechanics, engineering, and testing to justify choosing ON over other brands.
#155: Gill1918 presents Track Tribe LIVE: (Part 2) "Teaching Across Generations" with David Mitchell hosted by Kyle Jones
Q: You said some nuggets already. What bit of advice could you give maybe the newer coaches or the less experienced or those who are experienced but are still struggling to find their way within their own team dynamics?
Focus on establishing a clear target by collaborating with trusted people, define a shared vision, and set daily boundaries that create safety, trust, and belonging for each athlete.

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The show centers on track and field coaching, program development, and practical insights from coaches and organizers across levels. Episodes emphasize building culture, athlete development, recruitment, facilities, sponsorships, and innovative training concepts, often weaving in real-world stories from well-known programs and the Track Tribe community. Notable throughlines include longevity in coaching, mentorship across generations, and the role of partnerships (brands, sponsors, and facilities) in shaping programs. The format often blends deep-dive coaching conversations with actionable takeaways for both established programs and aspiring coaches, making it a strong resource for listeners who want tangible lessons to apply on and off the... more

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Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Jesse Coy
2. Desiree Robinson
3. Payton Taylor
4. Mechelle Freeman
5. Steve Stokes
6. Sean Foulkes-Warsaw
7. Tyson Gunter
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