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.
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A Coach's Journey: Jon Riley's Path from Athlete to Mentor
Join host Mike Cunningham on the Gill Athletics Connections Podcast as he welcomes Jon Riley, the head coach from Virginia Commonwealth Uni…
Triumph Over Trials: Jay Walls' Journey from Addiction to Inspiration
In this deeply moving episode of the Gill Athletics Connections Podcast, host Mike Cunningham sits down with Jay Walls, the head …
From the Classroom to the Track: Kenny Wheeler's Coaching Chronicles
Dive deep into the world of track and field coaching with Kenny Wheeler, the dedicated coach from Pleasant Valley High School in I…
The Coach's Journey: Hickel Woolery's Path from Jamaica to Texas
In this episode of the Gill Athletics Connections Podcast, we bring you the captivating journey of Hickel Woolery, a dedicated track …
Join us on this episode of the Gill Athletics Connections Podcast as we delve into the inspiring journey of Ed Beathea, the newly appointed head coach of the Indiana Hoosiers. Hosted by Mike Cunningh…
BONUS episode: I was honored to be the emcee/host of the THSCA Track Coaches Show. One of the more fun parts was doing a live QnA with 2022 USTFCCCA Boys Coach of the Year Shelton Ervin. We've had Sh…
In this engaging episode of the Gill Athletics Connections Podcast, host Mike Cunningham is joined by Rachel Andres, a dedicated discus thrower hailing from Calgary, Canada. Rachel's journey in athle…
On this thrilling episode of our podcast, we are pleased to host the remarkable Sean McCafferty, the influential director of Christian Brothers Academy (CBA) in New Jersey. A truly unique and compell…
In this episode of "The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast," we delve into the captivating journey of Fatimah Shabazz. From her beginnings as an athlete at Kentucky State, Shabazz's c…
In this episode of the Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast, we welcome Aaron Capehart from the University of Texas-Dallas. A new face in the coaching arena, Aaron is already making wav…
In this riveting episode of The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast, we welcome Bill Edson, a seasoned coach with a unique and inspiring journey. Edson's path to coaching is far from …
Elevating Athletic Recruiting: A Conversation with Brooke Rasnick
Join host Mike Cunningham on the Gill Athletics Connections Podcast for an insightful episode featuring Brooke Rasnick from Elevate …
Join host Mike Cunningham on the Gill Athletics Connections Podcast for an engaging and insightful episode featuring Eric Whitsitt, the throws coach at the University of Tennessee. This episode is a …
Leadership! Leadership! Leadership! Is leadership important to you? Then you'll already have hit play to listen to Dr. Chris Hobbs. Dr. Hobbs has a Doctor of Education with a specialization and passi…
What would you do if Human Resources called you into their office and had a police officer present when you showed up? Find out how this week's guest handled the situation. Logan sits down and talks …
Some call it fate, luck, or even serendipity, but today's guest will show you how all of those don't mean anything if you don't make the bold decisions that come along with them. Bob's coaching began…
"It's got to be the shoes!"
This week we welcome the head coach/owner of D-Force Elite TC Ryan Dukes to the show. He describes a wonderful high school experience and how that affected him moving forw…
The Journey of a Distance Coach: A Conversation with Dave Smith, Head Coach at Oklahoma State University
Join host Mike Cunningham on the Gill Athletics Connections Podcast for an inspiring episode …
Today's journey is all about transformation. Join us as we sit down with Catawba head coach Jason Bryan to learn his story in his words. You're going to enjoy Jason's openness and authenticity as he …
Guiding the Future of Track and Field: A Conversation with Cliff Rovelto, Head Coach at Kansas State University
Join host Mike Cunningham on the Gill Athletics Connections Podcast for an enlightenin…