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.
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- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 75 minutes
- Episodes
- 719
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
#87: Marc Davis/Michelle Clayton-TROY University
The communication and relationship between coaching staff members is crucial for a positive working environment that 'pulls on the same rope' to accomplish the team's yearly goals. What happens when …
BONUS: Athletics LLC EP35 'Gail Devers'-December 4, 2020
I mean, there is nothing else to say but we have a fifth tile and it's the one and only, GAIL DEVERS! We can only be so blessed to have such a great person with us this first week of December. The…
#86: Charles Oliver-AAU T&F National Chairman
Better known as 'Coach O', Charles has literally done it all in the track and field world. As a former 45 second 400 meter runner he set school records (TROY University), made all-American status and…
BONUS: Athletics LLC EP34 'Happy Thanksgiving'-November 27, 2020
SHOW LESSHappy Thanksgiving to you all! We hope you enjoyed the food, health and joy of the holiday even if you weren't able to spend it with those who are outside of your circle right now. Just re…
#85: Kenny Anderson-Central Methodist University
Today's guest is best described as enthusiastic, positive attitude, empathetic, social media savvy, and an all around great person! Kenny Anderson is in his first season as the head coach of Central …
BONUS: Athletics LLC E33 'Key Ingredients'-November 20, 2020
Creating things, special things, require ingredients. When the key ingredients are missing, not so great! This week Lucious, Lamar and Clyde chat about the consequences COVID has had in regards to o…
#84: Michael Roberts-Northwood (Mich.) University
Today we talk with Michael Roberts of Northwood University. Michael brings a unique perspective to coaching having been coached by giants in our industry. Mike Holman coached Michael at Lawrence Cent…
BONUS: Athletics LLC E32 'Missing Pieces'-November 13, 2020
Ohweeeee! Was this a week!? Lucious, Lamar and Clyde sit down this week for the first time since the announcement of the dropping of the Clemson Men's XC & TF teams. What "missing pieces" do the g…
#83: Kurt Downes-Border City Athletic Club (Canada)
Welcome to our first international coach, Kurt Downs coaches the Border City Athletics Club in Windsor, Canada. Kurt sits down with us and discusses why he started his track club, the advantages and …
CHRISTMAS BONUS: Meeting of the Unknowing Minds EP18 'Hold Em or Fold Em'
This episode we rebroadcast episode 18 of the Meeting of the Unknowing Minds podcast hosted by Matt Esche of UAB. Matt hosts a panel of track coaches including Tom Sage (VCU), Mike Erb (Indiana U), S…
BONUS: Athletics LLC EP31 'Villians or Heroes???'-November 6, 2020
Please keep in mind, this episode of Athletics LLC was recorded BEFORE the news of Clemson's Men's XC & TF teams being cut.
Looking deep into what these certain situations actually present themse…
#82: Ron Grigg-Jacksonville University
Proud to have an extremely successful coach on this week's episode in Ron Grigg, head coach of Jacksonville University. Ron talks with us today about starting out as a DIII athlete and how he moved t…
BONUS: Athletics LLC E30 'Beyond the X's and O's' October 30, 2020
Off the track, before and after a coach has the stopwatch, whistle and notebook in their possession, how should you be managing yourself? What are things that one needs to be cognizant of? First Lu…
#81: Brian Bedard-Colorado State University
In a professional environment where coaching tenure is decreasing, Brian Bedard is the exception. As a Colorado State alum and now having served over 30 years as an assistant and head coach, Brian ha…
BONUS: Athletics LLC EP29 'Set up for SUCCESS'-October 23, 2020
Do you know what you need to do to set yourself (or your athletes) up for success? Let's start with the races, how important is setting up the start? Do you agree with Lucious, Lamar and Clyde? Go…
#80: Nile Legania-Dillard University
This episode we get to meet Dillard University head coach Nile Legania. Nile is born and raised in New Orleans who made a long career as a local high school and summer track club coach. We learn why …
BONUS: Athletics LLC E28 'Unbreakable'-October 16, 2020
Whew! What is UNBREAKABLE in track and field!? Let Lucious, Lamar (he's back!) and Clyde tell y'all what is and isn't! Between the collegiate and professional records that exist, which of those a…
#79: Rob Lasorsa-MF Athletics/National Throws Coaches Association
Rob's positive impact on the sport of track and field is immeasurable. He has participated as an athlete, a coach, and now as a sales rep for MF Athletics and the creator of the National Throws Coach…
BONUS: Athletics LLC EP27 'How'd They Do That?!'-October 9, 2020
Just as it seems some of occupants of seats in leadership are doing, the gentlemen are going to project their thoughts as to why some decisions are being made currently that are effecting the sport o…
#78: Ernest Moss-Tiffin University
Ernest has an amazing background in coaching at a variety of schools including Sacred Heart University, Western Carolina University (his alma mater), Marian University, and currently at Tiffin Univer…