The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast
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 to help you grow on and off the track.
Powered by Gill Athletics — Supporting Coaches Since 1918.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 75 minutes
- Episodes
- 719
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
#61: Gill1918 presents Sean Foulkes "3 V's to Victory/Success"
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 coachi…
#60: Gill1918 presents Anthony Branch "Coaching Today for Tomorrow’s Success"
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 coachi…
#59: Gill1918 Presents Olympian Jamie Nieto “Hot Tips for HJ” Powered by Coach O
Jamie is a two-time US Olympian in the high jump and a former D1 coach. He's also an accomplished actor and filmmaker. You're invited to register for Jamie's upcoming HJ Virtual Clinic that takes pla…
#326: Bryan Schiding-Missouri Southern State University | From Bucknell Athlete to Leading the MSSU Lion Programs
From competing at Bucknell to leading both men’s and women’s programs at Missouri Southern State University, Brian Shiding’s career has been defined by growth, opportunity, and memorable performances…
#58: Gill1918 Presents Katie Follett “Silence Self-Doubt” Powered by Coach O
Katie Follett is a National Champion in the USATF Road Mile and a World Championships finalist at 3000m. She competed as a pro for 13 years. Now she's giving back to the sport in many ways including …
#325: Maurice Hutton-The St. James Academy | Reshaping Youth Sports with Balance, Clinics & National Goals
🏃♂️ What if your high school athlete could go home by 4 p.m., ride bikes with friends, and still chase national titles?
This week, we’re joined by "Coach Mo" from The St. James Academy in Virginia, w…
BONUS: BoSCA-Danica Perner the Asst. AD of Student-Athlete Services at Winona State University "Strategies to Improve Student-Athlete Retention Rates"
Recently National Business Development Manager Mike Cunningham attended the Business of Small College Athletics (BoSCA) Convention in Oak Brook, IL. While there, he captured amazing presentations fro…
#57: Gill1918 Presents Olympian Tanya Hughes “The Parent GM--From Sidelines to Strategic Advisor” Powered by Coach O
Tanya is the Founder & CEO of Sportspreneurs-A Division of Activate International and a Coach O Ambassador.
This is Tanya's 2nd episode on the new financial realities in T&F for the Youth and Beginne…
#324: Alan King – Umpqua Community College | From Montana to a New Gill Track Facility
🎙️ **From Montana Miles to Oregon Impact: Alan King’s Unexpected Coaching Calling**
In this episode of the *Gill Connections Podcast*, we sit down with Alan King, head coach at Umpqua Community Colleg…
BONUS: BoSCA-Reagan Rossi VP of Athletics at College of Idaho and Drew Watson AD at Southeastern University "Navigating Tough Conversations - Strategies for Success"
Recently National Business Development Manager Mike Cunningham attended the Business of Small College Athletics (BoSCA) Convention in Oak Brook, IL. While there, he captured amazing presentations fro…
#56: Gill1918 Presents Dave Emeott “Layered Leadership” Powered by Coach O
Coach Emeott's East Kentwood HS teams have won 8 State Titles to go with 3 State Runner-up finishes and a National Team Championship. He's a coach, event director, and author with a wealth of experie…
#323: Anne Cleary – Iowa Central Community College | From Heptathlete to Leader of Many Hats
🎙️ **From PR Dreams to Coaching Reality: A Track Journey Rooted in Purpose**
In this episode of the Gill Connections podcast, we sit down with a coach whose story starts in Vermillion, South Dakota, w…
#55: Gill1918 presents Elise Morris "Team Up Washington" FREE
Hello Coaches, Athletic Directors, Advocates and Allies! We're excited to be bringing the Fall Sports train the trainer event to expand the reach of our evidence-based violence prevention leadership …
BONUS: BoSCA-Kristin Hughes AD of Smith College "Creating Positive Culture in Your Athletic Department"
Recently National Business Development Manager Mike Cunningham attended the Business of Small College Athletics (BoSCA) Convention in Oak Brook, IL. While there, he captured amazing presentations fro…
#54: Gill1918 presents Corey Crawford "Horizontal Accuracy"
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 coachi…
#53: Gill1918 Presents David Mitchell “Navigating Difficult Conversations” Powered by Coach O
David is a coach and nationally known T&F announcer who spent 23 of his 39 years in public education serving as a school counselor spanning grades K-12. He is also the coordinator of this Youth and B…
#322: Andre' Kidd – Ferrum College | Finding Purpose Through Track & Field Coaching
🎙️Andre’ Kidd | Ferrum College Head Coach
In this inspiring episode of the Gill Connections Podcast, we sit down with Andre’ Kidd, head coach of Ferrum College Track & Field, to explore a powerful coa…
BONUS: BoSCA-Steve Brockelbank AD at Ferris State University "The Impact of Institutional Alignment and Leveraging a National Championship"
Recently National Business Development Manager Mike Cunningham attended the Business of Small College Athletics (BoSCA) Convention in Oak Brook, IL. While there, he captured amazing presentations fro…
#52: Gill1918 presents Rob Wilson "Check Engine Light"
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 coachi…
#51: Gill1918 Presents Jamar Goodwin "Developing Elite Parents" Powered by Coach O
Jamar is the head coach of Elite Speed Track Club and IG Creator in Columbia, SC. He successfully coaches youth athletes through collegians. We're excited to bring his people skills to the Youth Seri…