A Conversation With Coaches | Dennis Mitchell, Alleyne Francique, Randall Cunningham, John Smith
At the 2022 Prefontaine Classic, we had the chance to speak with multiple coaches who were legends in their own right before they transitioned into coaching:
Dennis Mitchell
- 3-time Olympian in the 100m in the 80s and 90s
- Currently leads Star Athletics and coaches the likes of Sha'carri Richardson and Kenny Bednarek
Alleyne Francique
- 2-time 400m World indoor gold medalist for Granada's in 2004 and 2006
- Coaches Fred Kerley among other athletes
Randall Cunningham
- Former NFL legend, on the Philadelphia Eagles during the 80s and 90s
- Father and current coach for Vashti Cunningham
John Smith
- 440 yard world record holder and 1971 Pan American Games Gold medalist
- Legendary coach for UCLA, HSI and currently coaches Michael Cherry
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Information
- Show
- PublishedJune 9, 2022 at 10:30 AM UTC
- Length30 min
- Episode27
- RatingClean