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Track and field coaches are the most selfless people in the world, sacrificing a lot of personal gains for the greater good of their athletes and our sport. Join former college coach and Gill's National Sales Manager Mike Cunningham each week as he interviews coaches from every level uplifting and honoring their journey in the coaching profession. If you want to connect with and learn more about the story behind the coach this podcast is for you.

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    The Gill Athletics: Track and Field Connections podcast, hosted by Mike Cunningham, is an outstanding resource for track and field coaches and fans alike. It consistently delivers exceptional content with a focus on sharing the stories and experiences of coaches in the sport.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is Mike's ability to secure incredible guests who provide valuable insights into their coaching journeys. The stories shared on this show go beyond just the technicalities of coaching and delve into the heart and passion that drives these individuals. It's refreshing to hear about how coaches got their starts in the sport and the challenges they faced along the way. This podcast truly celebrates the dedication and hard work that goes into becoming a successful coach.

    Another great aspect is Mike's evident love for track and field, which shines through in each episode. His efforts to be an asset to the sport are commendable, as he uses his relationships built over decades to bring coaches together for the betterment of the sport. The interviews conducted on this podcast are a testament to his commitment to track and field, as they provide a platform for coaches to share their knowledge and contribute to the growth of the profession.

    Furthermore, Mike does an exceptional job with each guest, asking insightful questions that allow them to tell their full story. He creates a comfortable environment where interviewees feel comfortable being vulnerable and sharing valuable information. This podcast goes beyond just coaching advice on a clipboard; it provides lessons learned from experienced professionals who have dedicated their lives to track and field.

    As for drawbacks, there are very few if any negative aspects to this podcast. Some listeners may find certain episodes more relatable or applicable than others depending on their specific interests within track and field. However, even if you're not familiar with a particular guest or their background, this podcast still offers valuable insights into coaching as well as inspiring stories that anyone can appreciate.

    In conclusion, The Gill Athletics: Track and Field Connections podcast is a must-listen for track and field coaches and fans. Mike Cunningham's dedication to the sport and his ability to bring together exceptional guests make this podcast a valuable resource for anyone seeking to learn from experienced professionals in the field. Whether you're a seasoned athlete, an up-and-coming athlete, or simply a fan of the sport, this podcast offers an amazing insight into the world of track and field that is both informative and inspiring.



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    Latest episodes from Gill Athletics: Track and Field Connections

    BONUS: Greg Schmidt at 2024 USTFCCCA LIVE interview!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 9:16


    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's event, as we typically host on YouTube LIVE but are also looking at potentially adding Twitch to the mix. Check out the new Twitch.tv Gill Athletics channel in the meantime and we'll see you on December 15th!

    #ad FREE Online Track/Field Clinic starts tomorrow by Glazier Clinics

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 2:53


    Excited to tell you about a FREE online Track and Field clinic starting tomorrow December 12th and continuing all day on December 13th.Our friends at Glazier Clinics have set up a fantastic clinic for ALL EVENTS absolutely FREE. Tell a friend and make sure no one gets left out of this valuable Coaching Education opportunity.Go online HERE to register for the event. That's all you have to do, then look at the amazing schedule featuring MANY Gill Connections Podcast alums.

    BONUS: Tyreek Price at 2024 USTFCCCA LIVE interview!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 12:20


    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's event, as we typically host on YouTube LIVE but are also looking at potentially adding Twitch to the mix. Check out the new Twitch.tv Gill Athletics channel in the meantime and we'll see you on December 15th!

    BONUS: Dave Espinoza at 2024 USTFCCCA LIVE interview!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 9:11


    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's event, as we typically host on YouTube LIVE but are also looking at potentially adding Twitch to the mix. Check out the new Twitch.tv Gill Athletics channel in the meantime and we'll see you on December 15th!

    #94: Gill1918 Presents Katie Follett "Developing a Competition Mindset" Powered by Coach O

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 13:09


    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. Just as the indoor season heats up, she shares how to build a strong, healthy mindset to excel in competition. This is part four of a five-part series on mental resilience that Katie will present here.If you've got a topic to share, contact David Mitchell to learn more.

    #340: Richard Anderson – Vestavia Hills HS | From Fired Football Coach to National Track/Field Coach of the Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 104:58


    BONUS: Bob Hamer at 2024 USTFCCCA LIVE interview!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2025 8:58


    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's event, as we typically host on YouTube LIVE but are also looking at potentially adding Twitch to the mix. Check out the new Twitch.tv Gill Athletics channel in the meantime and we'll see you on December 15th!

    BONUS: Scott Hall at 2024 USTFCCCA LIVE interview!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2025 11:25


    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's event, as we typically host on YouTube LIVE but are also looking at potentially adding Twitch to the mix. Check out the new Twitch.tv Gill Athletics channel in the meantime and we'll see you on December 15th!

    BONUS: Mark Fairly at 2024 USTFCCCA LIVE interview!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 8:19


    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's event, as we typically host on YouTube LIVE but are also looking at potentially adding Twitch to the mix. Check out the new Twitch.tv Gill Athletics channel in the meantime and we'll see you on December 15th!

    BONUS: Jim Sprecher at 2024 USTFCCCA LIVE interview!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2025 7:27


    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's event, as we typically host on YouTube LIVE but are also looking at potentially adding Twitch to the mix. Check out the new Twitch.tv Gill Athletics channel in the meantime and we'll see you on December 15th!

    #93: Gill1918 Project Presents Tommy Badon "Glazier Clinic: High Jump"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2025 6:48


    Gill is partnering with Glazier clinics for a FREE track and field clinic on December 12th and 13th. To help you understand what value this clinic will provide you, we will have clinicians give introductions to themselves and their topics for the clinic. Today we have Tommy Badon, head coach of Louisiana University, giving us an intro into his topic "High Jump."Sign up for FREE here: https://production.glazierdrive.com/online/schedule/1090

    BONUS: Tim Byers at 2024 USTFCCCA LIVE interview!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2025 5:49


    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's event, as we typically host on YouTube LIVE but are also looking at potentially adding Twitch to the mix. Check out the new Twitch.tv Gill Athletics channel in the meantime and we'll see you on December 15th!

    #92: Gill1918 Presents Coach & Author Dave Emeott “Winning is Hard/Parents are Crazy” Powered by Coach O

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 17:35


    Originally recorded as two separate short episodes, we combined them to get your December started with a Double Shot of Emeott!! Dave is a highly successful high school coach with 8 state titles, 13 consecutive regional wins, and a 100% graduation rate. He is also the author of the Amazon #1 new release in T&F/Sports entitled Beyond the Finish Line: The Art of Transformational Coaching.If you've got a topic you'd like to share, email David Mitchell clientrelations@coacho.com to get more information.

    #339: Alisa Seymour-Collierville (TN) High School | Building a Powerhouse and Earning National Coach of the Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 110:46


    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 for life's next stage.In this episode, we talk with Coach Seymour about:* The early days of starting a program from scratch* Creating a culture where athletes believe in themselves* How it felt to be named USTFCCCA Girls High School National Coach of the Year* The emotional side of coaching elite performers* And why sometimes the small wins mean the most

    BONUS: Charles Ryan at 2024 USTFCCCA LIVE interview!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2025 6:23


    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's event, as we typically host on YouTube LIVE but are also looking at potentially adding Twitch to the mix. Check out the new Twitch.tv Gill Athletics channel in the meantime and we'll see you on December 15th!

    BONUS: Blake Boldon at 2024 USTFCCCA LIVE interview!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2025 9:01


    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's event, as we typically host on YouTube LIVE but are also looking at potentially adding Twitch to the mix. Check out the new Twitch.tv Gill Athletics channel in the meantime and we'll see you on December 15th!

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    #91: Gill1918 Presents "A Thanksgiving Gathering of Gratitude” Powered by Coach O

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 13:03


    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 other awesome people in between. We'd be mighty grateful if you'd take the time to enjoy it with us and to reflect on those who helped you along the way!!

    #338: Kenny Roseman – J.U.M.P. Smart Texas | Building a Facility for Jumpers & Bridging Club-High School Gaps

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 104:11


    From soccer fields to sand pits, Kenny Roseman's journey has been anything but ordinary. As the founder of J.U.M.P. Smart Texas (Join Us Making Progress), Kenny has carved out a pioneering path in the world of track & field training, creating a home for jumpers in the Dallas-Fort Worth area that didn't exist before.In this episode:

    #90: Gill1918 Presents Sports Dietitian Maddie Riley “Holiday Performance Nutrition Simplified” Powered by Coach O

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 13:03


    Maddie is an internationally recognized sports dietitian on a mission to get science-backed nutrition information into the hands of the public. She was a USATF Indoor finalist at 3k, is an Ironman Triathlon competitor and is the founder of Maddie Riley Nutrition. Just in time for the holiday season, Maddie shares practical guidelines like Building a Performance Plate for successfully fueling for top athletic performance even when you're at Grandma's house. She includes far more "Do's" than "Don'ts" in this helpful presentation for coaches, parents, and athletes. Celebrate, enjoy, and then excel in competition after the holidays!

    #337: Kyle Jones-Lithia Springs (GA) High School | Building Culture Through Simplicity and Grace

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 120:40


    From Philadelphia roots to Louisiana leaps, and now leading at Lithia Springs High School, Coach Jones' journey is one of mentorship, simplicity, and culture-building. Guided by the lessons of Coach Al, Kyle has poured his life into developing athletes while keeping the focus on what truly matters — relationships, culture, and grace.In this episode:

    #89: Gill1918 Presents Rob Wilson "Altis Pocket Guide"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 20:05


    Welcome to Gill1918, the track & field coaching podcast powered by Gill Athletics. Since 1918, Gill has been dedicated to empowering coaches with innovative equipment—now, we're bringing elite coaching education straight to your ears.Our goal is to create the Ted Talks of track/field podcasts bringing the annual track clinic to your ears DAILY! Topics will include but are not limited to covering key strategies, techniques, and training principles to help you improve athlete performance, structure better workouts, enhance team culture, and more!Whether you're a high school, collegiate, or club coach, Gill1918 is your go-to resource for quick, high-impact coaching education from the best minds in the sport.

    #88: Gill1918 Presents Sports Dietitian Maddie Riley “Tackling Tummy Troubles” Powered by Coach O

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025 13:00


    Maddie is an internationally recognized sports dietitian on a mission to get science-backed nutrition information into the hands of coaches, parents, and athletes. She was a D1 runner who went on to be a USATF Indoor finalist at 3k and is the founder of Maddie Riley Nutrition. Maddie shares insights along with practical strategies to prevent and overcome common tummy troubles for athletes of all ages.If you'd like to contribute an episode, contact David Mitchell at clientrelations@coacho.com to learn more about how you can get involved.

    #336: Cjay Brown-Gene Tomas (TX) High School | Building a New Texas Track Program from Scratch

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 115:03


    From real-estate rehabs to record-setting relays, Cjay Brown has taken an unconventional road to the oval—and now he's launching the brand-new Gene Tomas High School (TX) program. We dig into how a coach who never ran track became a sprint specialist, won titles in Houston private schools, built a summer club that broke national records, and is now crafting culture from day one.In this episode:

    #87: Gill1918 Project Presents Boo Schexnayder “Hamstrings Part 2” at the Illinois Top Times Speed Lab

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 19:16


    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 the 2026 season! For the month of October and September in 2025, we'll be publishing each presentation in a two-part format. Every Wednesday and Thursday you'll hear one of five talks from Boo and Vince: Week 1-Teaching the Long Jump, Week 2-Training the Hurdlers, Week 3-Plyometric training, Week 4-400m training, Week 5-Relays and Week 6-Hamstrings!Welcome to Gill1918, the track & field coaching podcast powered by Gill Athletics. Since 1918, Gill has been dedicated to empowering coaches with innovative equipment—now, we're bringing elite coaching education straight to your ears.Our goal is to create the Ted Talks of track/field podcasts bringing the annual track clinic to your ears DAILY! Topics will include but are not limited to covering key strategies, techniques, and training principles to help you improve athlete performance, structure better workouts, enhance team culture, and more!Whether you're a high school, collegiate, or club coach, Gill1918 is your go-to resource for quick, high-impact coaching education from the best minds in the sport.

    #86: Gill1918 Project Presents Boo Schexnayder “Hamstrings Part 1” at the Illinois Top Times Speed Lab

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 30:41


    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 the 2026 season! For the month of October and September in 2025, we'll be publishing each presentation in a two-part format. Every Wednesday and Thursday you'll hear one of five talks from Boo and Vince: Week 1-Teaching the Long Jump, Week 2-Training the Hurdlers, Week 3-Plyometric training, Week 4-400m training, Week 5-Relays and Week 6-Hamstrings!Welcome to Gill1918, the track & field coaching podcast powered by Gill Athletics. Since 1918, Gill has been dedicated to empowering coaches with innovative equipment—now, we're bringing elite coaching education straight to your ears.Our goal is to create the Ted Talks of track/field podcasts bringing the annual track clinic to your ears DAILY! Topics will include but are not limited to covering key strategies, techniques, and training principles to help you improve athlete performance, structure better workouts, enhance team culture, and more!Whether you're a high school, collegiate, or club coach, Gill1918 is your go-to resource for quick, high-impact coaching education from the best minds in the sport.

    #85: Gill1918 Presents Indoor World Champion Chanelle Price “Racing the Indoor 800 Meters” Powered by Coach O

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2025 12:42


    Chanelle was the first USA woman to ever win the World Championships 800m gold medal. She went on to add three World Relays 4x800m Championship titles and set two relay world records. She now serves as a mental health specialist with Onrise. Chanelle shares wisdom about racing the indoor 800m plus a valuable tidbit about the end of every practice session that you won't want to miss! If you'd like to contribute an episode, we'd love to hear from you! Contact David Mitchell at clientrelations@coacho.com to learn more.

    #335: Jaquarius Wilson-Mississippi Valley State University | From Athlete to Coach and Beyond

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2025 129:39


    From Olive Branch to Mississippi State, from the decathlon to photography, and from volunteering to his first official role at Montevallo—Coach Jaquarius Wilson's journey has been anything but linear. In this episode, he opens up about how faith, family, and mentors like JJ Downs (Gill podcast alum!) and Steve Thomas shaped his path into coaching and beyond.✨ What you'll hear in this episode:

    #84: Gill1918 Project Presents: Ashley Botham "Glazier: From Silence to Support: A Coach's Guide to Eating Disorders"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 6:40


    Gill is partnering with Glazier clinics for a FREE track and field clinic in December. To help you understand what value this clinic will provide you, we will have clinicians give introductions to themselves and their topics for December. Today we have Ashley Botham of Wake Forest University giving us an intro into her December topic "From Silence to Support: A Coach's Guide to Eating Disorders."Enjoy and look for the sign up for this FREE amazing clinic from Glazier Clinics soon!

    #83: Gill1918 Project Presents Boo Schexnayder “Coaching the Relays Part 2” at the Illinois Top Times Speed Lab

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 27:29


    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 the 2026 season! For the month of October and September in 2025, we'll be publishing each presentation in a two-part format. Every Wednesday and Thursday you'll hear one of five talks from Boo and Vince: Week 1-Teaching the Long Jump, Week 2-Training the Hurdlers, Week 3-Plyometric training, Week 4-400m training, Week 5-Relays and Week 6-Hamstrings!Welcome to Gill1918, the track & field coaching podcast powered by Gill Athletics. Since 1918, Gill has been dedicated to empowering coaches with innovative equipment—now, we're bringing elite coaching education straight to your ears.Our goal is to create the Ted Talks of track/field podcasts bringing the annual track clinic to your ears DAILY! Topics will include but are not limited to covering key strategies, techniques, and training principles to help you improve athlete performance, structure better workouts, enhance team culture, and more!Whether you're a high school, collegiate, or club coach, Gill1918 is your go-to resource for quick, high-impact coaching education from the best minds in the sport.

    #82: Gill1918 Project Presents Boo Schexnayder “Coaching the Relays Part 1” at the Illinois Top Times Speed Lab

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 22:09


    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 the 2026 season! For the month of October and September in 2025, we'll be publishing each presentation in a two-part format. Every Wednesday and Thursday you'll hear one of five talks from Boo and Vince: Week 1-Teaching the Long Jump, Week 2-Training the Hurdlers, Week 3-Plyometric training, Week 4-400m training, Week 5-Relays and Week 6-Hamstrings!Welcome to Gill1918, the track & field coaching podcast powered by Gill Athletics. Since 1918, Gill has been dedicated to empowering coaches with innovative equipment—now, we're bringing elite coaching education straight to your ears.Our goal is to create the Ted Talks of track/field podcasts bringing the annual track clinic to your ears DAILY! Topics will include but are not limited to covering key strategies, techniques, and training principles to help you improve athlete performance, structure better workouts, enhance team culture, and more!Whether you're a high school, collegiate, or club coach, Gill1918 is your go-to resource for quick, high-impact coaching education from the best minds in the sport.

    #81: Gill1918 Presents Sports Physiologist Shannon Grady “Blood Don't Lie” Powered by Coach O

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 19:10


    Shannon is the Founder & CEO of MyBya.com and the MyBya App, the author of The Lactate Revolution, and a 4-time World Championships Triathlon top-10 finisher. This is the second in Shannon's series on using lactate data to improve training and performance. If you've ever wondered if an athlete's struggle to improve may be mental or may be physical, you'll want to tune in!If you'd like to contribute an episode to the series, email David Mitchell at clientrelations@coacho.com.

    #334: Jason Davis-Earlham College | Building Relationships Through Coaching

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 107:06


    Jason Davis, assistant coach at Earlham College, shares his unique journey from undersized football linebacker to college cross country and track coach. His story is filled with unexpected turns, valuable lessons, and the influence of mentors who shaped his coaching career.In this episode:

    #80: Gill1918 Project Presents: Josiah Norville "Glazier: Coaching Dual Event Group Athletes"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 14:04


    Gill is partnering with Glazier clinics for a FREE track and field clinic in December. To help you understand what value this clinic will provide you, we will have clinicians give introductions to themselves and their topics for December. Today we have Josiah Norville of Western Michigan giving us an intro into his December topic "Coaching the Dual Event Group Athlete. How to Coach Jumpers/Hurdlers or Sprints/Hurdles."Enjoy and look for the sign up for this FREE amazing clinic from Glazier Clinics soon!

    #79: Gill1918 Project Presents Vince Anderson “Making the Right Ask-400m Part 2” at the Illinois Top Times Speed Lab

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 25:24


    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 the 2026 season! For the month of October and September in 2025, we'll be publishing each presentation in a two-part format. Every Wednesday and Thursday you'll hear one of five talks from Boo and Vince: Week 1-Teaching the Long Jump, Week 2-Training the Hurdlers, Week 3-Plyometric training, Week 4-400m training, Week 5-Relays and Week 6-Hamstrings!Welcome to Gill1918, the track & field coaching podcast powered by Gill Athletics. Since 1918, Gill has been dedicated to empowering coaches with innovative equipment—now, we're bringing elite coaching education straight to your ears.Our goal is to create the Ted Talks of track/field podcasts bringing the annual track clinic to your ears DAILY! Topics will include but are not limited to covering key strategies, techniques, and training principles to help you improve athlete performance, structure better workouts, enhance team culture, and more!Whether you're a high school, collegiate, or club coach, Gill1918 is your go-to resource for quick, high-impact coaching education from the best minds in the sport.

    #78: Gill1918 Project Presents Vince Anderson “Making the Right Ask-400m Part 1” at the Illinois Top Times Speed Lab

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 22:09


    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 the 2026 season! For the month of October and September in 2025, we'll be publishing each presentation in a two-part format. Every Wednesday and Thursday you'll hear one of five talks from Boo and Vince: Week 1-Teaching the Long Jump, Week 2-Training the Hurdlers, Week 3-Plyometric training, Week 4-400m training, Week 5-Relays and Week 6-Hamstrings!Welcome to Gill1918, the track & field coaching podcast powered by Gill Athletics. Since 1918, Gill has been dedicated to empowering coaches with innovative equipment—now, we're bringing elite coaching education straight to your ears.Our goal is to create the Ted Talks of track/field podcasts bringing the annual track clinic to your ears DAILY! Topics will include but are not limited to covering key strategies, techniques, and training principles to help you improve athlete performance, structure better workouts, enhance team culture, and more!Whether you're a high school, collegiate, or club coach, Gill1918 is your go-to resource for quick, high-impact coaching education from the best minds in the sport.

    #77: Gill1918 Presents Sports Physiologist Shannon Grady “The Basics of Lactate Testing” Powered by Coach O

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 14:57


    Shannon is the Founder & CEO of MyBya.com and the MyBya App, the author of The Lactate Revolution, and a 4-time World Championships Triathlon top-10 finisher. This is the first in a series that Shannon has prepared for us on using lactate data to improve training. Click HERE for a visual chart that accompanies this episode.If you'd like to contribute an episode, contact David Mitchell at clientrelations@coacho.com to learn more.

    #333: Mike Rosolino - Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University | Building a Program, Moving to DII, Staying Power

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 112:05


    From cross country-only to a full track & field powerhouse, Coach Mike Rosolino has spent two decades+ growing Embry-Riddle's program with vision, patience, and a whole lot of heart. In this conversation, we trace the evolution: early proposals, a 100-athlete open tryout, staffing stability, the NAIA ➜ NCAA DII transition, competing in two outdoor conferences, and what it's like to coach your own children.In this episode you'll hear:

    #76: Gill1918 Project Presents Josiah Norville "Glazier Clinic: Simple Triple Jump Breakdowns"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 13:38


    Gill is partnering with Glazier clinics for a FREE track and field clinic in December. To help you understand what value this clinic will provide you, we will have clinicians give introductions to themselves and their topics for December. Today we have Josiah Norville of Western Michigan giving us an intro into his December topic "Simple Triple Jump Breakdowns to Improve Each Phase of the Jump."Enjoy and look for the sign up for this FREE amazing clinic from Glazier Clinics soon!

    #75: Gill1918 Project Presents Boo Schexnayder “Plyometric Training Part 2” at the Illinois Top Times Speed Lab

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 30:08


    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 the 2026 season! For the month of October and September in 2025, we'll be publishing each presentation in a two-part format. Every Wednesday and Thursday you'll hear one of five talks from Boo and Vince: Week 1-Teaching the Long Jump, Week 2-Training the Hurdlers, Week 3-Plyometric training, Week 4-400m training, Week 5-Relays and Week 6-Hamstrings!Welcome to Gill1918, the track & field coaching podcast powered by Gill Athletics. Since 1918, Gill has been dedicated to empowering coaches with innovative equipment—now, we're bringing elite coaching education straight to your ears.Our goal is to create the Ted Talks of track/field podcasts bringing the annual track clinic to your ears DAILY! Topics will include but are not limited to covering key strategies, techniques, and training principles to help you improve athlete performance, structure better workouts, enhance team culture, and more!Whether you're a high school, collegiate, or club coach, Gill1918 is your go-to resource for quick, high-impact coaching education from the best minds in the sport.

    #74: Gill1918 Project Presents Boo Schexnayder “Plyometric Training Part 1” at the Illinois Top Times Speed Lab

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 23:56


    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 the 2026 season! For the month of October and September in 2025, we'll be publishing each presentation in a two-part format. Every Wednesday and Thursday you'll hear one of five talks from Boo and Vince: Week 1-Teaching the Long Jump, Week 2-Training the Hurdlers, Week 3-Plyometric training, Week 4-400m training, Week 5-Relays and Week 6-Hamstrings!Welcome to Gill1918, the track & field coaching podcast powered by Gill Athletics. Since 1918, Gill has been dedicated to empowering coaches with innovative equipment—now, we're bringing elite coaching education straight to your ears.Our goal is to create the Ted Talks of track/field podcasts bringing the annual track clinic to your ears DAILY! Topics will include but are not limited to covering key strategies, techniques, and training principles to help you improve athlete performance, structure better workouts, enhance team culture, and more!Whether you're a high school, collegiate, or club coach, Gill1918 is your go-to resource for quick, high-impact coaching education from the best minds in the sport.

    #73: Gill1918 Presents Katie Follett “The Power of a Purpose Driven Mindset” Powered by Coach O

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 11:48


    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 this free resource for you to use and share: Purpose Driven Mindset. This is part three of a series on mental resilience that Katie will present here.Got something you'd like to share? Contact David Mitchell at clientrelations@coacho.com to learn how to join the fun.

    #332: Jhad Jones-University at Buffalo | From Football to the Fast Lane

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 117:40


    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

    #72: Gill1918 Project Presents Vince Anderson “How to Coach Hurdles Part 2” at the Illinois Top Times Speed Lab

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 33:08


    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 the 2026 season! For the month of October and September in 2025, we'll be publishing each presentation in a two-part format. Every Wednesday and Thursday you'll hear one of five talks from Boo and Vince: Week 1-Teaching the Long Jump, Week 2-Training the Hurdlers, Week 3-Plyometric training, Week 4-400m training, Week 5-Relays and Week 6-Hamstrings!Welcome to Gill1918, the track & field coaching podcast powered by Gill Athletics. Since 1918, Gill has been dedicated to empowering coaches with innovative equipment—now, we're bringing elite coaching education straight to your ears.Our goal is to create the Ted Talks of track/field podcasts bringing the annual track clinic to your ears DAILY! Topics will include but are not limited to covering key strategies, techniques, and training principles to help you improve athlete performance, structure better workouts, enhance team culture, and more!Whether you're a high school, collegiate, or club coach, Gill1918 is your go-to resource for quick, high-impact coaching education from the best minds in the sport.

    #71: Gill1918 Project Presents Vince Anderson “How to Coach Hurdles Part 2” at the Illinois Top Times Speed Lab

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 32:43


    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 the 2026 season! For the month of October and September in 2025, we'll be publishing each presentation in a two-part format. Every Wednesday and Thursday you'll hear one of five talks from Boo and Vince: Week 1-Teaching the Long Jump, Week 2-Training the Hurdlers, Week 3-Plyometric training, Week 4-400m training, Week 5-Relays and Week 6-Hamstrings!Welcome to Gill1918, the track & field coaching podcast powered by Gill Athletics. Since 1918, Gill has been dedicated to empowering coaches with innovative equipment—now, we're bringing elite coaching education straight to your ears.Our goal is to create the Ted Talks of track/field podcasts bringing the annual track clinic to your ears DAILY! Topics will include but are not limited to covering key strategies, techniques, and training principles to help you improve athlete performance, structure better workouts, enhance team culture, and more!Whether you're a high school, collegiate, or club coach, Gill1918 is your go-to resource for quick, high-impact coaching education from the best minds in the sport.

    #70: Gill1918 Presents Coach/Author Dave Emeott “You Can't Catch Fish Unless You Go Fishing” Powered by Coach O

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 16:18


    Coach Emeott's East Kentwood HS teams have won 8 State Titles and a National Team Championship. At EK they've built one of the biggest T&F programs in the country. Learn how they recruit within their district and why those methods matter to both the team and to each athlete.If you'd like to contribute an episode, email David Mitchell at clientrelations@coacho.com.

    #331: Erin Tucker-Eastern Washington University | From Brooklyn Streets to Big Sky Dreams

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 151:59


    From a street race with his sister in Brooklyn to leading Eastern Washington's program in the Big Sky, Erin “Tuck” Tucker's journey is full of grit, lessons, and growth. In this conversation, Tuck pulls back the curtain on coaching under Mouse, learning the hard way at Illinois, building something special at Kentucky, returning to Florida, and finding his home at EWU.

    #69: Gill1918 Project Presents Boo Schexnayder “How to Coach LJ Part 2” at the Illinois Top Times Speed Lab

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 29:39


    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 the 2026 season! For the month of October and September in 2025, we'll be publishing each presentation in a two-part format. Every Wednesday and Thursday you'll hear one of five talks from Boo and Vince: Week 1-Teaching the Long Jump, Week 2-Training the Hurdlers, Week 3-Plyometric training, Week 4-400m training, Week 5-Relays and Week 6-Hamstrings!Welcome to Gill1918, the track & field coaching podcast powered by Gill Athletics. Since 1918, Gill has been dedicated to empowering coaches with innovative equipment—now, we're bringing elite coaching education straight to your ears.Our goal is to create the Ted Talks of track/field podcasts bringing the annual track clinic to your ears DAILY! Topics will include but are not limited to covering key strategies, techniques, and training principles to help you improve athlete performance, structure better workouts, enhance team culture, and more!Whether you're a high school, collegiate, or club coach, Gill1918 is your go-to resource for quick, high-impact coaching education from the best minds in the sport.

    #68: Gill1918 Project Presents Boo Schexnayder “How to Coach LJ Part 1” at the Illinois Top Times Speed Lab

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 25:57


    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 the 2026 season! For the month of October and September in 2025, we'll be publishing each presentation in a two-part format. Every Wednesday and Thursday you'll hear one of five talks from Boo and Vince: Week 1-Teaching the Long Jump, Week 2-Training the Hurdlers, Week 3-Plyometric training, Week 4-400m training, Week 5-Relays and Week 6-Hamstrings!Welcome to Gill1918, the track & field coaching podcast powered by Gill Athletics. Since 1918, Gill has been dedicated to empowering coaches with innovative equipment—now, we're bringing elite coaching education straight to your ears.Our goal is to create the Ted Talks of track/field podcasts bringing the annual track clinic to your ears DAILY! Topics will include but are not limited to covering key strategies, techniques, and training principles to help you improve athlete performance, structure better workouts, enhance team culture, and more!Whether you're a high school, collegiate, or club coach, Gill1918 is your go-to resource for quick, high-impact coaching education from the best minds in the sport.

    #67: Gill1918 Presents 3-time Olympian Angela Williams “Training the First 20 Meters” Powered by Coach O

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 29:32


    Along with being a 3-time Olympian, Angela is a 2-time World Indoor Champion at 60m. After her stellar sprinting career, she became an internationally respected coach from pros all the way down to youth. You can see a chart of the improvement of Angela's athletes HERE.If you'd like to contribute an episode, contact David Mitchell at clientrelations@coacho.com to learn more about how you can get involved.

    #330: Curtis Taylor-University of Oregon | From Oakland Hoops to Sprint Coaching Greatness

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 120:10


    From the basketball courts of Oakland to the sprint lanes of Eugene, Curtis Taylor's coaching journey is as inspiring as it is impactful. In this episode, Curtis shares how being cut from varsity basketball led him to track and eventually to a career shaping some of the nation's fastest athletes at the University of Oregon.We dive deep into:

    #66: Gill1918 presents David Neville "QnA Developing Sprinters" Part 2 | Glazier Clinics

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 24:48


    We're excited to partner with Glazier Clinics for a FREE Track and Field Clinic in December of 2025. This online coaching education opportunity will bring some of the greatest coaches around the country and include all track/field disciplines. To whet your appetite, here is a former Glazier Clinic Presentation by David Neville. Look out for the sign up for December's clinic in the near future.***Welcome to Gill1918, the track & field coaching podcast powered by Gill Athletics. Since 1918, Gill has been dedicated to empowering coaches with innovative equipment—now, we're bringing elite coaching education straight to your ears.Our goal is to create the Ted Talks of track/field podcasts bringing the annual track clinic to your ears DAILY! Topics will include but are not limited to covering key strategies, techniques, and training principles to help you improve athlete performance, structure better workouts, enhance team culture, and more!Whether you're a high school, collegiate, or club coach, Gill1918 is your go-to resource for quick, high-impact coaching education from the best minds in the sport.

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