Beyond the Blocks: Track and Field Podcast

Lonnie Davis, Will Humphries and Anthony Lewis
  • 5.0 (3)
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  • Updated Biweekly

Beyond the Blocks is a track & field podcast built on real experience, real coaching, and real conversations. Hosted by experienced coaches, the show is designed to educate, challenge, and guide athletes, parents, and coaches through the world of track & field—from youth development to elite performance. Through honest conversations, guest interviews, and behind-the-scenes insights, we give you the knowledge to make better decisions and maximize your potential. Whether chasing championships, scholarships, or long-term development—this podcast is your inside look at what it really takes!

  1. Beyond the Blocks Ep 18 I LaKeidra Hayes I Lancaster HS, TX I Winning 6A State Titles, Breaking Texas State & National Records, and Leading Young Women

    4d ago

    Beyond the Blocks Ep 18 I LaKeidra Hayes I Lancaster HS, TX I Winning 6A State Titles, Breaking Texas State & National Records, and Leading Young Women

    In Episode 18 of Beyond the Blocks we’re joined by Coach LaKeidra Hayes from Lancaster High School in Texas. Coach Hayes leads one of the premier programs in the country. Her program recently captured the Texas 6A State Championship, and her athletes are also the national record holders in the girls 4x100-meter relay. Beyond the championships and records, she’s built a culture and a standard that people across the country are paying attention to. To get some insight on her championship mindset please take a listen and we hope you enjoy the episode.Coach Hayes on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/coachkhayestf/Lancaster HS Girls Track & Field on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/webogirlstrack/

    1h 15m
  2. Beyond the Blocks Ep 17 I Rob Jarvis I University of Arkansas I Developing Elite Talent With Proven Training Plans

    Jun 15

    Beyond the Blocks Ep 17 I Rob Jarvis I University of Arkansas I Developing Elite Talent With Proven Training Plans

    In Episode 17 of Beyond the Blocks we’re joined by Coach Rob Jarvis from the University of Arkansas. Coach Jarvis has coached elite-level athletes in the long jump, triple jump, high jump, and combined events athletes at the highest levels of the sport. He has developed conference champions, All-Americans, and athletes competing on some of the biggest stages in track and field.But in this episode we’re not just talking about the results. We’re getting into the details that coaches love — movement patterns, rhythm, speed, elasticity, takeoff mechanics, and what actually separates elite jumpers from everyone else.If you’re a coach, athlete, parent, or somebody that loves learning the sport at a deeper level, this is one of those conversations you’re gonna want to lock in on. Thank you for for taking a listen and we hope you enjoy the episode.Coach Rob Jarvis on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/jarvoisier/University of Arkansas Track and Fieldhttps://www.instagram.com/razorbacktfxc/Email Coach Jarvisrobj@uark.edu

    2h 4m
  3. Beyond the Blocks Ep 16 I Tom Feuer I Olympic Track & Field Announcer I Sports Broadcaster

    Jun 8

    Beyond the Blocks Ep 16 I Tom Feuer I Olympic Track & Field Announcer I Sports Broadcaster

    In Episode 16 of Beyond the Blocks we are joined by guest Tom Feuer, who has spent decades around the sport of track and field, but from a perspective most people never get to experience. While athletes are in the blocks and coaches are on the sidelines, Tom Feuer has been behind the cameras, in the production rooms, in the broadcast booths, and around some of the biggest moments in the history of our sport.Tom has worked around Olympic Games, major championships, and some of the greatest athletes the world has ever seen. He’s seen legends before they became legends, witnessed historic moments unfold in real time, and helped tell the stories that millions of fans have watched over the years.In this episode we pull back the curtain to hear what the rest of us never got to see.

    1h 56m
  4. Beyond the Blocks Ep 15 I Jeremy Fischer I Maximum Velocity Athletics (MVA) I Olympic and World-Class Athlete Development in the Field Events

    May 25

    Beyond the Blocks Ep 15 I Jeremy Fischer I Maximum Velocity Athletics (MVA) I Olympic and World-Class Athlete Development in the Field Events

    In episode 15 we are joined by Coach Jeremy Fischer — one of the most respected jumps coaches in the world! From his own journey as an NCAA All-American and elite high jumper, to building a coaching résumé that truly speaks for itself — Coach Fischer has helped develop some of the best to ever do it. He’s coached Olympic gold medalists like Brittney Reese, multi-time Olympic medalists like Will Claye, and world-class athletes across both the Olympic and Paralympic level — stacking over 40 global medals along the way. But what really stands out isn’t just the medals — it’s the consistency, the development, and the impact he’s had on athletes at every level of the sport. We hope you enjoy this episode!

    2h 7m
  5. Beyond the Blocks Ep 14 Coach Fremd I UC Riverside I Recruiting and Athlete Development at the Mid-Major Level

    May 18

    Beyond the Blocks Ep 14 Coach Fremd I UC Riverside I Recruiting and Athlete Development at the Mid-Major Level

    Coach Eric Fremd is the Jumps, Combined Events, and Hurdles coach at University of California-Riverside, also known as UC Riverside. Coach Fremd joins us to talk about recruiting at the mid-major level. He also drops some gems on athlete development, specifically with and emphasis on the jumps and hurdles. Coach Fremd is active on Instagram often posting his athlete's accomplishments. You can follow Coach Fremd on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/coach.fremd/

    1h 23m
  6. Beyond the Blocks Ep 13 I Brandon Thomas I Servite HS & Rosary Academy I That Servite & Rosary Speed: Developing Championship Programs

    May 11

    Beyond the Blocks Ep 13 I Brandon Thomas I Servite HS & Rosary Academy I That Servite & Rosary Speed: Developing Championship Programs

    In Episode 13 of Beyond the Blocks we’re excited to be joined by Brandon Thomas, head coach at Servite High School and Rosary Academy, reigning California state champion coach and California State Coach of the Year. Coach Thomas has built one of the premier high school programs in the country, developed elite athletes, coached alongside an outstanding staff, and continues to impact the sport through leadership, mentorship, and championship culture. We’ll dive into his journey as an athlete, the influence of legendary mentors, building nationally respected programs, competing against the best in the country, and the legacy he’s creating both on and off the track. Thank you for joining us at Beyond the Blocks!

    1h 34m
  7. Championship Season Prep: Cellular Restoration and Micro-Cycle Programming

    May 9

    Championship Season Prep: Cellular Restoration and Micro-Cycle Programming

    James Daniels, NSAF Head of Sprints and Hurdles, and owner and founder of Daniels High Performance, joins us again to talk about training your athletes during championship season. Coach Daniels breaks down his Championship Cellular Restoration and Micro-Cylce Programming philosophy and offers a flow chart using 4-week micro-cycles for viewers to use. We hope you enjoy this special episode of Beyond the Blocks.

    55 min
  8. Beyond the Blocks Ep 11 I Mike Cunningham I Gill Athletics I Championing Track & Field Coaches

    May 4

    Beyond the Blocks Ep 11 I Mike Cunningham I Gill Athletics I Championing Track & Field Coaches

    Welcome to episode 11 of Beyond the Blocks. On this episode we've got a guest who’s seen the sport of track and field from just about every angle — from athlete, to coach, to stepping away and even spending time as a professional poker player, to now helping shape the sport at the highest level with Gill Athletics and through the Gill Connections Podcast. Mike Cunningham has seen it all and he's here to talk about it.

    2h 42m
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Beyond the Blocks is a track & field podcast built on real experience, real coaching, and real conversations. Hosted by experienced coaches, the show is designed to educate, challenge, and guide athletes, parents, and coaches through the world of track & field—from youth development to elite performance. Through honest conversations, guest interviews, and behind-the-scenes insights, we give you the knowledge to make better decisions and maximize your potential. Whether chasing championships, scholarships, or long-term development—this podcast is your inside look at what it really takes!

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