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Can a distance coach become a successful sprints/jumps coach? Can an athlete who only runs one year of college cross country (because of poor grades) become a successful high school and collegiate coach? We explore these questions and more as we sit down with Connor Green to learn his journey in this great profession. Find out how he turned the trials and tribulations of working to become a History teach into an Exercise Science degree that was used to break nearly 60 high school records and now coach athletes to the NCAA regional meet. So thankful for Connor's candor and authenticity as we received many valuable lessons from his career up to this point. ENJOY!
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It's that time of the week! As promised, Sir Lucious gets his 5 minutes of college FB recap...don't fret, I was on alert for muting Clyde. Though, he was well-mannered and didn't need to be muted! As the nominations have been released, the tiles reflect on the most improved athlete for 2022. We wrap up the convo with a little reflection of professional development. We hope you all travel safe as we go into a holiday break! Enjoy the time with those who you are surrounded by and care about.
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Do you remember when the coaching 'bug' bit you? Today we learn the journey of Village Tech School's Athletic Director/Head Track & XC Coach Ben Nicholas and how a fluke college assignment at a local high school turned into a career he'd never have guessed. We're grateful Ben had 'a miserable time' as a radio reporter/DJ as that led him to continue to pursue, to run after, a career in coaching. This passion allows him to build the Village Tech program up from scratch and culminated this year in a District XC championship, the school's first ever. But first, we jump into the ocean and learn the background of the program's unique mascot, the Viper Squids!
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Happy Athletics LLC day! Lot's to unfold this week in conversations...NFL and the hiring tactics, college football, and recruiting from the seats of the panel. So buckle up and listen in...
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Join us today as we welcome a great guest with a great journey. We explore Joel's story from his 20/4 college degree program, his many years as a high school coach, and now his time at UNC-Asheville. We get into some really good conversations centered around being a coach who doesn't have college athletic experience, can a high school coach learn to recruit as a college coach, and leadership styles.
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We always say that there are so many good pieces for everyone to take away from each of the episodes but this one FOR SURE has at least one piece for all to walk away with. I'm not even going to lead into any of it besides that fact that Kara Winger spends time with the tiles!
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On this episode we sit down with the new Director of Track and Field at The Ohio State University to discuss her journey. What starts out as an undergraduate athletic career as a Buckeye has come full circle in her new position. Along the way, Rosalind has worked as an Intern Coach at Auburn University, an assistant coach at her alma mater, and the head coach of Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Her story is one of leadership, mentors, support systems, and determination. We get into important topics around being a mom as a full time track and field coach as well as how to prepare for your first head coaching interview. Tons of value packed into today's podcast, there's something for everyone to learn from.
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Phone: 800-637-3090
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Hope everyone has enjoyed their week! The tiles wanted to get back to the basics and give the audience their two cents regarding a few topics that keep popping up recently. This is one for those who are looking for some growth, personally and professionally, might want to check out. See you in a few!
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Petros Kyprianou - The New Era at the University of Illinois
In this episode of the Connections Podcast, host Mike Cunningham welcomes Petros Kyprianou, the newly appointed Director of Track and Field for the University of Illinois. Petros's journey, which began on the island of Cyprus, has taken him through various coaching stints, from the University of Nebraska-Omaha to Boise State and the University of Georgia. His passion and dedication to the sport have made him one of the top jumps and combined events coaches in the country.
But beyond his impressive credentials, Petros's appointment carries a deep historical significance. The University of Illinois was once led by Harry Gill, the founder of Gill Athletics. Under Gill's leadership, the university's track and field program flourished, and it was during this time that he founded Gill Athletics, a company that would go on to revolutionize track and field equipment. Now, with Petros at the helm, the University of Illinois is set to embark on a new chapter, building on the legacy left by Harry Gill.
Listeners will be treated to an in-depth conversation about Petros's experiences, his feelings of burnout that led him to step back from NCAA coaching, and his eventual return to oversee the Fighting Illini program. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intertwined histories of the University of Illinois and Gill Athletics, and the bright future that lies ahead.
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We're in good company tonight! The newly appointed Director of Track and field, Rosalind Joseph, joins the tiles for a little Q&A and good fun for this week! Enjoy !
Want to have an exploratory conversation about YOUR track equipment needs?
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Host Mike Cunningham on Twitter: @mikecunningham
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Phone: 800-637-3090
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Instagram: @GillAthletics1918
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LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/gillathletics/
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