The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast

Gill Athletics
The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast

Unlock the world of track and field coaches with The Gill Connections Podcast. Former high school and college track coach Mike Cunningham brings you closer to the heart of the sport, exploring the unique journeys of coaches worldwide. Engage with inspiring stories, uncover strategies that define success, and dive into the experiences that shape the track and field world. Subscribe for a fresh, insightful episode every Monday morning, connecting you with the authentic stories behind the coaches. Your weekly dose of inspiration and knowledge in track and field coaching is here!

  1. -2 ДН.

    #294: Shawn Siemers-Mayde Creek (TX) High School

    🎙️ Shawn Siemers: Coaching, AI, & Handling Criticism In this episode of the Gill Athletics Connections Podcast, we dive deep into the journey of Shawn Siemers, Head Cross Country Coach at Mayde Creek High School in Katy, TX 🌟🏃‍♂️. Shawn shares his inspiring path from hockey and the corporate world 🏒💼 to becoming a transformative leader in track and field. Here’s what you’ll hear: ✅ How Shawn transitioned into coaching later in life and found his true passion ❤️ ✅ His philosophy on handling parental feedback: "I’ll listen to your concerns, but you won’t sway my decisions" 🗣️🔒 ✅ The surprising way he uses AI 🤖📊 to improve athlete performance and discover untapped potential ✅ Insights on building a winning team culture and fostering athlete development 🏅🤝 Shawn’s story is one of resilience, innovation, and making an impact in the lives of young athletes. Whether you're a coach, athlete, or fan of the sport, this episode will leave you motivated and full of actionable insights 💡🔥. 🎧 Tune in now to hear how Shawn is leaving a lasting legacy on and off the track! 🌟 Explore Our Library: Dive into nearly 300 episodes featuring insights from coaching legends such as Boo Schexnayder and Dan Pfaff, Diljeet Taylor (BYU) and Beth Alford-Sullivan, as well as superstar coaches Petros Kyprianou (Illinois) and Althea Thomas (Vanderbilt) and many more! Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and more for your listening pleasure. 📲 Stay Connected: Want to get in touch with our host, Mike Cunningham? Follow him on Twitter (@MikeCunningham), shoot him an email at mcunningham@gillathletics.com, or send a text to 217-898-3038. We love hearing from you! 🎧👍

    2 ч. 10 мин.
  2. 13 ЯНВ.

    #293: Dillon May-LeTourneau University

    🎉 Welcome back, team! It's time for another exciting episode of the **Gill Athletics Connections Podcast!** Can you believe we're in **Season 6** of this journey? That’s six years of incredible conversations with the finest minds in track and field, and today, we’re thrilled to have a standout guest from Texas: the wise and wonderful **Coach Dillon May**, Head Track Coach at **LeTourneau University!** 🌟🦅 **🏆 Meet Coach May:** Straight from the heart of Texas, Coach May has been on a whirlwind journey through cross-country courses and track lanes, soaking up knowledge and giving back to the sport. His story is filled with mentorship, dedication, and a commitment to creating a lasting impact on his athletes—way beyond just their times and marks. Dillon’s journey from Washington to Texas is one that will have you inspired and ready to take on the day! 💪🌎 **🎒 From Football Fields to Cross-Country Trails:** Coach May’s story began in high school when he played a little football, tried some rugby, and even got pulled out of games at halftime for that extra practice in the “fifth quarter” 😉 But it was on the cross-country trails where he found his true calling. Through football drills and epic 400-meter hill sprints, Dillon realized he was in this for the long haul. Talk about grit and resilience! 🏈➡️🏃‍♂️ **🌄 Embracing the Coaching Life:** Coach May’s journey as a first-generation college student at the **University of Montana** introduced him to legendary mentors and set the stage for a lifelong passion for coaching. Vicky Pounds, his college coach, showed him the tough-love approach to track and field, which has influenced his own coaching style. It’s not all splits and intervals—Coach May is all about **holistic growth** and helping athletes balance their lives, academics, and sport. 🧘‍♂️📚 **🦅 From Virginia to Texas: Building the Program at LeTourneau:** LeTourneau University may not have football, but Coach May and President Dr. Mason have big dreams—track and field can be the "football" of LeTourneau! With plans for an **indoor track facility** that rivals the best in the nation, LeTourneau is becoming a top destination for track and field. Coach May is bringing his unique blend of experience, faith, and genuine care for his athletes to make that vision a reality. 🏟️✨ **🤝 Staying Rooted & Building Legacy:** Coach May has a powerful philosophy: he’s in it for the long term, looking to make a positive impact on the lives of his athletes for years to come. At LeTourneau, he’s leading a team of dedicated coaches and athletes who are committed to making track and field a central part of campus life and community. The legacy he’s building here is one that will resonate through every lane, every jump, and every throw! 🌱💫 **🚀 Join Us on this Journey:** Dive into this episode for laughs, reflections, and inspiration. Coach Dillon May is one of the many who remind us why we love this sport so much—it’s about more than winning; it’s about the journey, the friendships, and the lessons we carry forward. Here’s to Coach May, to LeTourneau University, and to making track and field the heart of Texas! 🏅💛💙 Thanks for joining us on another episode of the **Gill Athletics Connections Podcast**! 🌟 Explore Our Library: Dive into nearly 300 episodes featuring insights from coaching legends such as Boo Schexnayder and Dan Pfaff, Diljeet Taylor (BYU) and Beth Alford-Sullivan, as well as superstar coaches Petros Kyprianou (Illinois) and Althea Thomas (Vanderbilt) and many more! Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and more for your listening pleasure.   📲 Stay Connected: Want to get in touch with our host, Mike Cunningham? Follow him on Twitter (@MikeCunningham), shoot him an email at mcunningham@gillathletics.com, or send a text to 217-898-3038. We love hearing from you! 🎧👍

    1 ч. 42 мин.
  3. 6 ЯНВ.

    #292: Tonja Buford-Bailey-TBBTC

    🎙️ Season 6 Premiere with Tonja Buford-Bailey! 🏃‍♀️🏅 Welcome back to Season 6 of the podcast! 🎉 We're kicking things off with an absolute legend in track and field—Tonja Buford-Bailey! 🌟 Tonja is the owner, founder, and head coach of the TBB Track Club, coaching elite athletes like Olympic gold medalist Gabby Thomas 🥇 and appearing in both seasons of the Netflix series SPRINT. 📺✨ In this episode, Tonja shares: Her journey from 3-time Olympian to coaching the world’s best athletes. 🌍👟 Behind-the-scenes insights from her time on SPRINT. 🎬 The importance of work ethic beyond the résumé with her memorable quote: “Your work ethic, your dedication—you can’t put that on a résumé.” 💼🔥 Discover what it takes to succeed in track and field, both on and off the track. Tune in for an inspiring and motivational conversation with one of the sport's greats. 🦅 Listen now to start Season 6 with a bang! 🎧💥 🌟 Explore Our Library: Dive into nearly 300 episodes featuring insights from coaching legends such as Boo Schexnayder and Dan Pfaff, Diljeet Taylor (BYU) and Beth Alford-Sullivan, as well as superstar coaches Petros Kyprianou (Illinois) and Althea Thomas (Vanderbilt) and many more! Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and more for your listening pleasure. 📲 Stay Connected: Want to get in touch with our host, Mike Cunningham? Follow him on Twitter (@MikeCunningham), shoot him an email at mcunningham@gillathletics.com, or send a text to 217-898-3038. We love hearing from you! 🎧👍

    1 ч. 53 мин.
  4. 30.12.2024

    #291: John Kenworthy-Brown University

    In this special episode, we connect with the distance coach from Brown University 🐻 John Kenworthy as he shares his incredible journey through collegiate coaching. Starting with his ambitious project to establish the track program at Siena College from the ground up, he opens up about the challenges and triumphs of building a competitive team where there was none before, all while emphasizing a culture of development and growth 📈. Now coaching at Brown University, Coach dives into the fascinating and rigorous admissions process for Ivy League schools 🎓, revealing what it takes for student-athletes to make the cut academically, athletically, and personally. He explains the unique academic standards and intensive pre-read requirements that shape the recruiting process at Brown, highlighting what sets Ivy League recruitment apart from other NCAA programs. We also explore how he builds a competitive distance program in the Ivy League, the balance of academics and athletics 🏅, and his vision for elevating Brown’s team to new levels. 🔥 This episode is packed with insights for coaches, athletes, and sports enthusiasts alike—shedding light on the determination, grit, and community needed to thrive in track and field at one of the country’s most prestigious universities. 🌟 Explore Our Library: Dive into nearly 300 episodes featuring insights from coaching legends such as Boo Schexnayder and Dan Pfaff, Diljeet Taylor (BYU) and Beth Alford-Sullivan, as well as superstar coaches Petros Kyprianou (Illinois) and Althea Thomas (Vanderbilt) and many more! Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and more for your listening pleasure. 📲 Stay Connected: Want to get in touch with our host, Mike Cunningham? Follow him on Twitter (@MikeCunningham), shoot him an email at mcunningham@gillathletics.com, or send a text to 217-898-3038. We love hearing from our listeners! 🎧👍

    2 ч. 2 мин.
  5. 23.12.2024

    #290: Tristan Smith-St. Mary's (MA) High School

    🎙️ Welcome back to the Gill Athletics Connections Podcast! Today, we’re thrilled to bring you an inspiring conversation with Tristan Smith 🏆, Head Coach of St. Mary’s High School in Lynn, Massachusetts 🌟. Tristan joins us to talk about his journey into coaching – from his own high school days discovering the hurdles 🏃‍♂️ to leading his team across all seasons of cross country, indoor, and outdoor track! Nominated by an admirer he’s never met, Tristan represents the incredible impact coaches can have on the lives of young athletes 🌱. Hear how he combines his love of the sport with his professional ambitions in law ⚖️ and what keeps him coming back to coach each season. From inspiring his student-athletes to building a positive team culture, Tristan’s story is full of dedication and heart. Tune in for another episode celebrating the people who bring track and field to life, and who knows? You might even be inspired to start coaching yourself! 🌟 Explore Our Library: Dive into nearly 300 episodes featuring insights from coaching legends such as Boo Schexnayder and Dan Pfaff, Diljeet Taylor (BYU) and Beth Alford-Sullivan, as well as superstar coaches Petros Kyprianou (Illinois) and Althea Thomas (Vanderbilt) and many more! Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and more for your listening pleasure. 📲 Stay Connected: Want to get in touch with our host, Mike Cunningham? Follow him on Twitter (@MikeCunningham), shoot him an email at mcunningham@gillathletics.com, or send a text to 217-898-3038. We love hearing from our listeners! 🎧👍

    1 ч. 53 мин.
  6. 16.12.2024

    #289: Andreas Behm-Altis

    🎙️ The Power of Integration: Andreas Behm on Coaching, Mentorship, and Building ALTIS 🎙️ In this insightful episode, we sit down with Andreas Behm, Vice President of Performance at ALTIS, a world-renowned track and field training center. Andreas shares his fascinating journey from Germany to the U.S., discussing how he discovered a love for coaching through an unexpected start in sport management. We dive into his experiences working with elite athletes like Aries Merritt, and his involvement in building ALTIS into a global hub for track and field athletes and coaches. Andreas also reflects on the mentorship and wisdom he's gained from coaching legends such as Dan Pfaff, Boo Schexnayder, Dana Boone, Brooks Johnson, and John Godina—all of whom have been featured guests on the *Gill Connections* podcast (each name is hyperlinked to go to their specific episode--CHECK THEM OUT!). Throughout the conversation, Andreas emphasizes the importance of mentorship, patience, and continually evolving as a coach. Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at Andreas' unique coaching philosophy and the incredible work he's doing to help both athletes and coaches achieve excellence. 🚀 💡 Don’t miss this deep dive into one of track and field’s most respected coaching minds! 🌟 Explore Our Library: Dive into nearly 300 episodes featuring insights from coaching legends such as Boo Schexnayder and Dan Pfaff, Diljeet Taylor (BYU) and Beth Alford-Sullivan, as well as superstar coaches Petros Kyprianou (Illinois) and Althea Thomas (Vanderbilt) and many more! Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and more for your listening pleasure. 📲 Stay Connected: Want to get in touch with our host, Mike Cunningham? Follow him on Twitter (@MikeCunningham), shoot him an email at mcunningham@gillathletics.com, or send a text to 217-898-3038. We love hearing from our listeners! 🎧👍

    2 ч. 7 мин.
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Unlock the world of track and field coaches with The Gill Connections Podcast. Former high school and college track coach Mike Cunningham brings you closer to the heart of the sport, exploring the unique journeys of coaches worldwide. Engage with inspiring stories, uncover strategies that define success, and dive into the experiences that shape the track and field world. Subscribe for a fresh, insightful episode every Monday morning, connecting you with the authentic stories behind the coaches. Your weekly dose of inspiration and knowledge in track and field coaching is here!

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