The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast

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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. Powered by Gill Athletics — Supporting Coaches Since 1918.

  1. 16h ago

    #201: Gill1918 Presents Kelsey Riggins "Pole Vault 101: Basics of Training Vaulters" presented by Glazier Clinics

    I'm throwing a birthday party for myself and YOU'RE INVITED! My friends at Glazier Clinics are hosting a FREE Virtual Track and Field Clinic with some of the best coaches around (BYU, TCU, Under Armour, and more!) on July 24 and 25 and I want you to be there. Register here: ⁠https://hubs.ly/Q04mV2Pd0Share it with a friend! To help you see the quality of these presentations, and to celebrate the upcoming July clinic, here is the first part of one of the presentations from December. If you want to watch the full presentation go to Glazier Drive: ⁠https://production.glazierdrive.com/library

    #201: Gill1918 Presents Kelsey Riggins "Pole Vault 101: Basics of Training Vaulters" presented by Glazier Clinics

  2. 1d ago

    #200: Gill1918 Presents Tommy Badon "Train Fast to Race Fast" presented by Glazier Clinics

    I'm throwing a birthday party for myself and YOU'RE INVITED! My friends at Glazier Clinics are hosting a FREE Virtual Track and Field Clinic with some of the best coaches around (BYU, TCU, Under Armour, and more!) on July 24 and 25 and I want you to be there. Register here: https://hubs.ly/Q04mV2Pd0Share it with a friend! To help you see the quality of these presentations, and to celebrate the upcoming July clinic, here is the first part of one of the presentations from December. If you want to watch the full presentation go to Glazier Drive: ⁠https://production.glazierdrive.com/library

    #200: Gill1918 Presents Tommy Badon "Train Fast to Race Fast" presented by Glazier Clinics

  3. 2d ago

    #199: Gill1918 Presents Katie Follett "The Injury Opportunity"

    Powered by Coach O Katie is a licensed counselor and mental skills coach for Elevated Performance following a 13-year career as a pro runner, which included winning a US Road Mile Championship and being a 3000m World Championships finalist. In this episode, Katie helps athletes and coaches flip the script on how injury is perceived and how the athlete can move forward in positive ways. She'd love to learn about your experiences overcoming injury on IG (@follettkb) or via EMAIL. If you have a topic to share with our audience, contact David Mitchell to find out how.

    #199: Gill1918 Presents Katie Follett "The Injury Opportunity"

  4. 3d ago

    #371: James Randall-Warsaw Community (IN) HS | Coaching, Fatherhood & Raising a Division I High Jumper

    There are coaching journeys—and then there are life journeys that shape how you coach.In this episode, we sit down with James Randall of Warsaw Community High School in Indiana, a coach whose path didn’t follow the traditional route. From trade school to the sidelines, James built his coaching career through curiosity, mentorship, and a deep commitment to doing things the right way.But this conversation goes deeper than Xs and Os.James opens up about the influence of strong mentors, the lessons that shaped his leadership style, and how his perspective on coaching changed when he became a father. His son is now one of the top high jumpers in the country—recently signing to compete at University of Georgia—and that journey adds a powerful layer to what it means to coach with purpose.This is a conversation about balance, legacy, and understanding that coaching isn’t just about developing athletes—it’s about developing people.🔑 In this episode, we cover:🏃‍♂️ Growing up in Indiana and finding track & field through football🧠 The mentors who shaped his leadership and coaching philosophy🔧 A non-traditional path into coaching through the trades👨‍👦 Coaching your own child at an elite level🎯 What it really means to “give back to the sport”🏆 Navigating the journey of raising a Division I athlete💬 Quote from James Randall:"When a coach gives something to you, the way you pay that back isn’t to them—it’s by giving it back to the sport."👉Dive into nearly 400 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), Althea Thomas (Vanderbilt) and many more! Find us on Twitch.tv, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and more!🎙️ Create Your Own Podcast Episode:Reach out to Mike Cunningham for instruction on how to create your very own Gill1918 Project episode, which airs Tuesdays through Sundays. Find YOUR voice on the Gill Connections Podcast Network.📲 Stay Connected:Want to get in touch with our host, Mike Cunningham? Follow on Twitter (@MikeCunningham), email at mcunningham@gillathletics.com, or text to 217-898-3038. We love hearing from you! 🎧👍

  5. 4d ago

    #198: Gill1918 Presents Kelsey Riggins "Empathic Coaching: Using Your Strengths to be the Best Version of Yourself" presented by Glazier Clinics

    I'm throwing a birthday party for myself and YOU'RE INVITED! My friends at Glazier Clinics are hosting a FREE Virtual Track and Field Clinic with some of the best coaches around (BYU, TCU, Under Armour, and more!) on July 24 and 25 and I want you to be there. Register here: ⁠https://hubs.ly/Q04mV2Pd0Share it with a friend! To help you see the quality of these presentations, and to celebrate the upcoming July clinic, here is the first part of one of the presentations from December. If you want to watch the full presentation go to Glazier Drive: ⁠https://production.glazierdrive.com/library

    #198: Gill1918 Presents Kelsey Riggins "Empathic Coaching: Using Your Strengths to be the Best Version of Yourself" presented by Glazier Clinics

  6. 5d ago

    #197: Gill1918 Presents Chris Parno "Training Theory: Speed/Power - What, Why, How" presented by Glazier Clinics

    I'm throwing a birthday party for myself and YOU'RE INVITED! My friends at Glazier Clinics are hosting a FREE Virtual Track and Field Clinic with some of the best coaches around (BYU, TCU, Under Armour, and more!) on July 24 and 25 and I want you to be there. Register here: https://hubs.ly/Q04mV2Pd0Share it with a friend! To help you see the quality of these presentations, and to celebrate the upcoming July clinic, here is the first part of one of the presentations from December. If you want to watch the full presentation go to Glazier Drive: ⁠https://production.glazierdrive.com/library

    #197: Gill1918 Presents Chris Parno "Training Theory: Speed/Power - What, Why, How" presented by Glazier Clinics

  7. Jul 9

    #195: Gill1918 Presents Tommy Badon "Mechanics of Speed" presented by Glazier Clinics

    I'm throwing a birthday party for myself and YOU'RE INVITED! My friends at Glazier Clinics are hosting a FREE Virtual Track and Field Clinic with some of the best coaches around (BYU, TCU, Under Armour, and more!) on July 24 and 25 and I want you to be there. Register here: ⁠https://hubs.ly/Q04mV2Pd0⁠ Share it with a friend! To help you see the quality of these presentations, and to celebrate the upcoming July clinic, here is the first part of one of the presentations from December. If you want to watch the full presentation go to Glazier Drive: ⁠https://production.glazierdrive.com/library

    #195: Gill1918 Presents Tommy Badon "Mechanics of Speed" presented by Glazier Clinics

  8. Jul 8

    #194: Gill1918 Presents Eric Kramer "Tips for Effective 4x1 and 4x4 Relays" presented by Glazier Clinics

    I'm throwing a birthday party for myself and YOU'RE INVITED! My friends at Glazier Clinics are hosting a FREE Virtual Track and Field Clinic with some of the best coaches around (BYU, TCU, Under Armour, and more!) on July 24 and 25 and I want you to be there. Register here: https://hubs.ly/Q04mV2Pd0⁠ Share it with a friend! To help you see the quality of these presentations, and to celebrate the upcoming July clinic, here is the first part of one of the presentations from December. If you want to watch the full presentation go to Glazier Drive: ⁠https://production.glazierdrive.com/library

    #194: Gill1918 Presents Eric Kramer "Tips for Effective 4x1 and 4x4 Relays" presented by Glazier Clinics
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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. Powered by Gill Athletics — Supporting Coaches Since 1918.

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