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 EP8 'What's wrong with Cross Country?!'-May 28, 2020
This week the gang goes outside of their coaching boxes and talks about a discipline that doesn't get enough light, CROSS COUNTRY! Hear what is revealed and left for you to ponder. We end the night…
#45: Charles Ryan-University of California-Berkeley
In this riveting episode of the Connections Podcast, Charles Ryan of Cal-Berkeley takes center stage, sharing his unique journey in the world of track and field. From his early beginnings in the spor…
#44: Derrick Peterson-DePaul University
Mr. '800 meter dash' didn't start out as a prodigy in the event he's so famously attached to. Learn Derrick's journey towards 800m greatness that culminates in an Olympic berth in today's episode. St…
BONUS: Athletics LLC EP7 'Value'-May 22, 2020
#43: LaMonte Vaughn-Grambling State University
LaMonte grew up a coaches kid and turned that into a college degree and an awesome college coaching career. Today we talk about his resistance to coaching as a profession and what ultimately won him …
#42: Brooks Johnson-formerly Univ of Florida/Stanford University
A Lifetime of Wisdom in Track and Field
In this enlightening episode of the Connections Podcast, host Mike Cunningham is honored to sit down with the legendary Brooks Johnson. With a coaching career …
BONUS: University of Georgia Track & Field Staff-(Kyprianou, Babbitt, Cunniff, & Johnson)
#41: Matt Esche-University of Alabama-Birmingham
Some audio issues won't get in our way! Great talking with Matt Esche of UAB in today's episode. We had some audio problems on his end, but we muscled through it. We learn of his background running …
#40: DeAndra'e Woods-Chapman University
DeAndra'e is one of the youngest head coaches in DIII today. We talk about his childhood running for the MLK Blazers in San Diego and yet being an extremely big Ohio State Buckeye's fan. Find out ho…
BONUS: 'Coach Morton and Friends Real Talk' podcast interviews Mike Cunningham
#39: Erica Fraley-Washington State University
Erica has been called a Big XII pole vault champ, school record holder, Olympian, coach and pole vault club owner. In today's episode you'll learn how she first discovered pole vaulting, what led her…
BONUS: Athletics LLC EP5 'Out In Front'- May 8, 2020
This week we are talking about how those in our sport are trying to "stay in front of the game". In some cases we aren't, see when this is happening. In some cases, we've got those situations on loc…
#38: Jud Logan-Ashland University
Cultivating a Winning Culture with Jud Logan of Ashland University
In a riveting episode of the Connections Podcast, host Mike Cunningham engages in a deep conversation with the esteemed Jud Logan, …
BONUS: Athletics LLC EP4 'Iron Sharpens Iron'-May 1, 2020
This week see what the panel has to say about how the United States is/could be improving our athletes. Who gets identified as a "rising star"? Are we helping or hurting them as they develop into th…
#37: Lance Deal-University of Oregon
BONUS: Athletics LLC EP2 'What's In Your Tool Belt?'-April 17, 2020
On this episode, the panel decides to give the audience some "golden nuggets" to tuck away for any coach who is looking to progress in the profession. We visit some frequently asked questions as wel…
BONUS: Athletics LLC EP1-April 10, 2020
Join us for conversation on how the date change of the 2021 Olympics will effect the team makeup. Will the 4x400m relay records be challenged? How "professional" is professional athletics? The lack…
#36: Ashton Eaton-"Let me tell you about Harry Marra!"
A Unique Perspective on Coach Harry Marra
In a captivating episode of the Connections Podcast, host Mike Cunningham is joined by the world-renowned decathlete, Ashton Eaton. Known for his exceptiona…
BONUS: Coaches Collab-Budgeting in COVID19