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Today, we're going to the opposite side of the world as we welcome Steve Rippon to the podcast. Steve currently serves as the Athletic Performance Manger for Queensland (Australia) Academy of Sport. After a successful Tokyo 2020 Olympic games, Steve is working to increase the international success of Australia's athletes as they head into World Championships in Eugene, Ore next year and the French Olympic Games in 2024.
It was great to have Steve join us to talk about his journey as a coach at Columbia University and in different roles with the UK, Scottish and Finish Athletic Federations. Lots to learn from how other countries set goals and coach athletes, and today's guest will help expand your thinking when it comes to your own track coaching planning.
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It is Friday once again! Thank you all for taking the time to join us for a special episode because today we are joined by Dr. Ross Flowers, founder of Giles Consulting Group. We appreciate his input on more of the mental health piece as he has direct experience as a track and field and a mental health professional. Making sure we take care of business as usual, we engage Clyde in his Fall messiness, aka CFB. Instead of "too early predictions", Big League asks for the IMPRESSIONS of collegiate football from Sir Lucious, Lamar, and Clyde. On the business tip, we ask a question about recruiting strategy...do you agree with the tiles? Clyde lines up for RAPID FIRE and HeartBeatProps are always full of SO much love! So, get comfy and we will see you in a few!
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Mike was recently named the USTFCCCA National Girl's Coach of the Year presented by the US Marines. We sit down to talk about an amazing accomplished year, what he learned through the disruptions of Covid, and some advice for high school coaches building a program. You'll enjoy hearing about Union Catholic's complete staff, the support they receive from administration, and the amazing feat they accomplished at their state meet. ENJOY!
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It's Athletics LLC day again! Hope everyone has had a great week! This week address a topic that we elected to push to this week, mental health and what it is looking like in regards to athletics/our athletes. Hear some different perspectives on the topic and some key points on peripheral issues related. Next, we take advantage of our connections by talking to Sir Lucious about the "behind the scenes" of coaching at the Tokyo Olympics. What was it like being the HC of the Olympic team? What does that even mean??? Lamar is in line for RAPID FIRE and our HeartBeatProps are nothing but heart felt. Lock in and see you in a few!
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Shelton was recently named the USTFCCCA National Boy's Track Coach of the Year presented by the US Marines. We are humbled to have him sit down and talk about this magical season and how it helped propel him to this award. Listening to Coach, you'll quickly see how it's an all-staff award as Summer Creek HS had point scorers in the high jump, 800m, 110mHH, discus, and a relay. We also learn more about the uniqueness of the Texas HS track qualifying and scoring system.
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Phone: 800-637-3090
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Happy Athletics LLC day! World Juniors, Alliance Group, Coaching Carousel update, and Prefontaine results...are those words not enough to intrigue you to listen in?! Sir Lucious, Lamar, and Clyde all contribute their thoughts and perspectives on each of the topics and SHEESH! Their words DON'T disappoint. After we let the tiles get some things off their chest, Sir Lucious steps into RAPID FIRE Hawaii edition. (And no, Big League doesn't give Sir Lucious any suspect questions!) Well, thanks for tuning in and we will see ya in a few clicks!
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"It just means more" when an alum coaches at their alma mater. Today's guest nearly quit the App State track team as a sophomore and now serves as the Director of T&F and CC. How's that for a turnaround?
Damion sits down with us today to talk about his mentors, how he never started coaching after college but was brought back to App State as an assistant coach, and his ascension to Associate Head Coach, then head coach, and now Director. Along the way we get into a great conversation around being an introvert, the new track facility they are building, and the power of colored frozen pops (aka Fla-Vor-Ice).
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Happy days to all! Join (Sir) Lucious, Lamar, and Clyde this week for some very relevant conversation about all things moving forward in the world of track and field. This week we start off with the next revolution of the "coaching carousel" and how it affects two of our very own. Prefontaine...need we say more?! Well, we will! Big League will bring up a few of the events for the tiles to highlight as to what is the must see of the races. Lastly, there is the last foolery that will be addressed by our tiles regarding the Olympic men's 4x100m quartet. We literally testify to NOT speaking about it ANYMORE! Clyde is in the line of fire for RAPID FIRE, only to be followed by a truly heart felt HEARTBEAT PROPS. Well, sit back and we will "see" you in a few!
Want to have an exploratory conversation about YOUR track equipment needs?
Connect with us: Host Mike Cunningham on Twitter: @mikecunningham
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Althea has been the head coach of Vanderbilt University for the past 100 days when this episode was recorded. Today she joins us to share her journey from the Birmingham, Ala area to Nashville including stops along the way as an athlete at LSU and a coach on the high school and college ranks.
We learn her philosophy on culture and networking as we talk about mentors including her dad, Lonnie Greene, Mark Elliott, and more!
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We combine episodes #102 and #107 into one long MEGAPOD to celebrate Jeff Hartwig's birthday. Today you'll hear from Jeff from how he got started in the pole vault event, how he navigated his HS, Junior College, and DI career as well as the heartache and accolades that took him to two Olympic Games in four Olympic Trials! Part two we discuss what Jeff does now after his athletic career including being a track and field agent, teammate at Gill Athletics, coach, and more.
Surprise! We also get a guest appearance from non other than Sam Kendricks!
Want to have an exploratory conversation about YOUR track equipment needs?
Connect with us: Host Mike Cunningham on Twitter: @mikecunningham
Email: sales@gillathletics.com
Phone: 800-637-3090
Twitter: @GillAthletics
Instagram: @GillAthletics1918
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LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/gillathletics/
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