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
BONUS: Athletics LLC EP26 'Magic Crystal Ball'-October 2, 2020
Fortune, visiting the past and predicting the future! That is what you can expect this week on episode 26: Magic Crystal Ball! First we travel back in time to visit a past Olympic games to watch in…
#77: Jennifer Vander Logt-Director of Fulfillment for Gill Athletics
After a successful six years of coaching throwers at the University of Central Florida, Jennifer has been with Gill for over 10 years. She joins us today to talk about her ultra successful high schoo…
BONUS: Athletics LLC EP25 'IYKYK (If you know, you know)'-September 25, 2020
Happy day everyone! In this week's episode of Athletics LLC, find out WHY LAMAR HATES THE WOMEN'S DECATHLON!? It's not what you might assume! What are the opinions of the guys regarding the additi…
#76: Paul Merca-Track and Field Journalist/Announcer
Today we bring you behind the scenes track person who has influenced and improved our great sport. We welcome Paul Merca to the show to discuss his influences to becoming a track and field announcer …
BONUS: Athletics LLC EP24 'On and Off the Track'-September 18, 2020
What change in the women's sprints are the guys talking about that could change the game??? Off the track, what other sports do you think each of the guys fancy? Do you think you know? Talking about…
#75: Maurice Henriques-Niwot (Colo.) HS
Maurice is the head coach of Niwot High School outside of Denver, Colo. Today we talk about the influences in his life that have helped him become one of the more successful high school coaches in th…
BONUS: Athletics LLC EP23 'The GREATEST to ever do it!'-September 11 , 2020
Just when we think we've covered the greatest topics ever, we find another stone to turn over. This week we are joined by the one and only, JACKIE JOYNER KERSEE! Listen to what she has to say when w…
#74: Daniel McKim-Little Debbie Brand Ambassador
Today we have a fun talk with Daniel McKim. Daniel is a former thrower at Northwest Missouri State University who has gone on to create some of the internets funniest videos centered around throwers,…
BONUS: Athletics LLC EP22 'Um, WWWHHHHHHAAAAA!?'-September 4, 2020
Ever have those moments when you get asked a question and all that can happen after is: mouth open, crinkled forehead and squinted eyes? Yeah, us either! ;) This week the guys cannon ball into the …
#73: Jim Knoedel-coach and author of 'Tale of Two Runners'
What a great adventure we have for you in today's episode. Jim grew up in Iowa City and fell in love with the sport of track and field. After graduating from the University of Iowa he went on to have…
BONUS: Athletics LLC EP21 Generic or name brand?'-August 28, 2020
How are we deciphering experiences? Listen to the thoughts of the guys as they dive into the waters of rating experiences. Is there a difference of success at the different levels? Does is differ …
#72: Ron Allice-University of Southern California
While Ron's coaching career has been within a 30 mile radius, his influence in our sport reaches world wide. Today we explore Ron's track background as an athlete, the influences that led him into co…
BONUS: Athletics LLC EP20 'You lead the way'-August 21, 2020
Happy 20th episode! As we celebrate our 20th episode, 5 months of coming together weekly to chat about all things on and off the track or field, we wanted to give you-our viewers-some incentive to w…
James Carter-Celebrating National Coaches Day!
Happy National Coaches Day! To celebrate we bring you four mini-podcast throughout the day with an awesome athlete telling us about their most influential coach. Today is a day to celebrate the impac…
Kibwe Johnson-Celebrating National Coaches Day!
Happy National Coaches Day! To celebrate we bring you four mini-podcast throughout the day with an awesome athlete telling us about their most influential coach. Today is a day to celebrate the impac…
Kara Winger-Celebrating National Coaches Day!
Happy National Coaches Day! To celebrate we bring you four mini-podcast throughout the day with an awesome athlete telling us about their most influential coach. Today is a day to celebrate the impac…
Alysha Newman-Celebrating National Coaches Day!
Happy National Coaches Day! To celebrate we bring you four mini-podcast throughout the day with an awesome athlete telling us about their most influential coach. Today is a day to celebrate the impac…
#71: Quinn Pack-Regis Jesuit (CO) HS
You must know that you are not *JUST* a track coach. You are a value giving selfless individual who coaches track and field. Today's guest exemplifies this to the top. Quinn is a track coach in Color…
BONUS: Athletics LLC EP19 'Common denominators'-August 14, 2020
On this episode of Athletics LLC, hear the guys' views on the stance of #WeWanttoPlay and how it plays with the the movement set forth last week by a similar population. Then listen in on some effec…
#70: Cedric Vaughn-Arkansas Baptist College
Cedric is Mr. Arkansas through and through. Growing up running track in Little Rock, he joined the University of Arkansas team during a real special time. Fun fact: Cedric was an athlete at Arkansas …