Stay ConnectedUnlock 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.
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Just when we think we've covered the greatest topics ever, we find another stone to turn over. This week we are joined by the one and only, JACKIE JOYNER KERSEE! Listen to what she has to say when we ask her to compare today's jumpers to those of her era and some personal insight to who Ms Jackie, the humanitarian, is nowadays. Then just when you think the conversation can't be more revealing...THERE'S MORE! Sports dynasties...any sport, GO! And what's that you said? A female only Mt. Rushmore??? Do you agree with the guys' decisions? New to the line up, "rapid fire", who's in the hot seat first?! See you in a few, after you click on that link ;)
Today we have a fun talk with Daniel McKim. Daniel is a former thrower at Northwest Missouri State University who has gone on to create some of the internets funniest videos centered around throwers, Crossfit, Highland Games, and more. We had a great time talking about Daniel's lessons regarding 'choking' at nationals repeatedly and the specific steps he took to practice his way out of it. Do yourself a favor and go follow Daniel on your social media platform of choice...and go grab a Little Debbie snack cake!
Ever have those moments when you get asked a question and all that can happen after is: mouth open, crinkled forehead and squinted eyes? Yeah, us either! ;) This week the guys cannon ball into the current topic of the status of XC Championships and then how to actually coach females! Did you know there is a way to do that?! Then cross the street to speak on whether there is a benefit to age group track and field; do you agree with them? What else could Lucious, Lamar and Clyde talk about after that!? Guess you'll just have to click on the button to find out! See ya in a few...
What a great adventure we have for you in today's episode. Jim grew up in Iowa City and fell in love with the sport of track and field. After graduating from the University of Iowa he went on to have an amazing coaching career at Simpson College, Drake University, Northwestern University and more. We get to discuss Northwestern University dropping track which we found interesting considering the issues that are facing our track programs today. Jim tells us about retiring from coaching track and field and what he's been up to in retirement.
You'll hear about his amazing book he's publishing and the 'why' behind it. You can learn more about the book 'A Tale of Two Runners' in today's podcast as well at www.taleoftworunners.com.
How are we deciphering experiences? Listen to the thoughts of the guys as they dive into the waters of rating experiences. Is there a difference of success at the different levels? Does is differ when applying to jobs? Lastly, how do we change the land in terms of hiring of coaches? Does it fall in the laps of those who are hiring or those applying? Clear your schedule for the next 1.5 hrs and take a listen!
While Ron's coaching career has been within a 30 mile radius, his influence in our sport reaches world wide. Today we explore Ron's track background as an athlete, the influences that led him into coaching, and multiple stories each stop of the way. Throughout the episode, Ron drops nuggets of value to coaches today; "You are in the entertainment business!"
So thankful for Ron to sit down with us for this important episode of the Connections podcast.
Happy 20th episode! As we celebrate our 20th episode, 5 months of coming together weekly to chat about all things on and off the track or field, we wanted to give you-our viewers-some incentive to watch this week's show. We took in many questions/topics sent by you all and picked a few to deliberate and discuss with each other. What questions did we pick??? Was one of them yours?! Give us a click and find out ;) Thank you to all of you who watch the show and share the show with others...you push us to deliver the best content possible to make sure we live up to the hype!
Happy National Coaches Day! To celebrate we bring you four mini-podcast throughout the day with an awesome athlete telling us about their most influential coach. Today is a day to celebrate the impact coaches make on the world. We here at Gill Athletics could not do what we do without YOU!
In our fourth and final mini-pod, Olympian James Carter tells us about his most memorable coach. Having run track from youth through professional, it was a real treat to talk about the impact this coach had on James as he achieved success from US titles, Gatorade state athlete of the year, World Championships, and so much more.
You're going to enjoy hearing about this amazing coach who meant so much to James.
Happy National Coaches Day! To celebrate we bring you four mini-podcast throughout the day with an awesome athlete telling us about their most influential coach. Today is a day to celebrate the impact coaches make on the world. We here at Gill Athletics could not do what we do without YOU!
In our third episode today, we put hammer throwing guru Kibwe Johnson on the spot and ask him, "Who's your favorite coach..."?
Happy National Coaches Day! To celebrate we bring you four mini-podcast throughout the day with an awesome athlete telling us about their most influential coach. Today is a day to celebrate the impact coaches make on the world. We here at Gill Athletics could not do what we do without YOU!
In our second episode of the day, we put javelin thrower extraordinaire Kara Winger on the spot and ask her, "Who's your favorite coach..."!
Kara is the Big Ten record holder with a throw of 61.56m and the American record holder with a throw of 66.67m.
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