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Unlock the world of track and field coaches with The Gill Connections Podcast. Former high school and college track coach Mike Cunningham brings you closer to the heart of the sport, exploring the unique journeys of coaches worldwide. Engage with inspiring stories, uncover strategies that define success, and dive into the experiences that shape the track and field world. Subscribe for a fresh, insightful episode every Monday morning, connecting you with the authentic stories behind the coach ...
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Today we take a look at how the state of Kansas qualifies athletes to their outdoor state track and field meet. *Fun Fact: Kansas is one of the nearly 25 states that throws the javelin as part of their state series.
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Today we take a look at how the state of Iowa qualifies athletes to their outdoor state track and field meet. *Fun Fact: Iowa has separate governing bodies for boy's sports and girl's sports; Iowa High School Athletic Association and the Iowa High School Girls Athletic Union. This means a few subtle differences including the boy's running the 1600m…
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Today we take a look at how the state of Indiana qualifies athletes to their outdoor state track and field meet. *Fun Fact: Indiana competes as one single class for track and field. At the state meet there is only one boy's state champion team and only one girl's state champion team. PS: Indiana HS athletes do NOT have the ability to compete in the…
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Join us on the latest episode of the Gill Athletics Connections podcast as host Mike Cunningham, National Business Development Manager at Gill Athletics, dives into an engaging conversation with Bruce Jackson, the assistant coach for Academy of Art. With a unique blend of passion for the sport and a keen insight into the challenges and triumphs of …
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Today we take a look at how the state of Idaho qualifies athletes to their outdoor state track and field meet. *Fun Fact: The largest class in Idaho (5A) runs the 4x800 but the 1A through 4A run the Sprint Medley Relay. To make it more fun the girls run the SMR 100, 100, 200, 400 yet the boys run the SMR 200, 200, 400, 800!…
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Today we take a look at how the state of Hawaii qualifies athletes to their outdoor state track and field meet. *Fun Fact: Hawaii runs the 1500m and the 3000m races in lieu of the more traditional 1600/3200 and has added the 4x800m relay race for the first time this year!
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Today we take a look at how the state of Georgia qualifies athletes to their outdoor state track and field meet. *Fun Fact: This is the last year GA will operate under an 8 class system, as they move to a 7 class system in the 2024-2025 academic year.
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Today we take a look at how the state of Florida qualifies athletes to their outdoor state track and field meet. *Fun Fact: Florida is one of the few states that has moved the 300m hurdles to the 400m hurdles. Can you name the other states? Hit me up on Twitter @MikeCunningham with your guesses.
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Today we take a look at how the state of Delaware qualifies athletes to their outdoor state track and field meet. *Fun Fact: While there are qualifying standards for all individual events, any team with any time can enter into the relay events!
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Today we take a look at how the state of Connecticut qualifies athletes to their outdoor state track and field meet. *Spoiler Alert: while not part of the official state meet, CT hosts a steeplechase, heptathlon, decathlon and hammer state meet after the official state series! How cool is that?
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In this gripping episode of the Gill Athletics Connections podcast, host Mike Cunningham (Twitter: @mikecunningham) sits down with the esteemed Hampton University head coach, Maurice Pierce, for an enlightening conversation that delves deep into the essence of track and field coaching. Through a narrative that intertwines the discipline, knowledge,…
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Today we take a look at how the state of Colorado qualifies athletes to their outdoor state track and field meet. *Fun Fact: Colorado runs a Sprint Medley Relay (100, 100, 200, 400) ONLY for the Girl's state meet competition!
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Today we take a look at how the state of California qualifies athletes to their outdoor state track and field meet. Fun Fact: JT is also the host of the On Track and Field Podcast! where he interviews coaches and athletes around the world! He does a great job and it's worth heading over and subscribing. HERE is the link for Apple Podcast.…
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Today we take a look at how the state of Arkansas qualifies athletes to their outdoor state track and field meet. *Fun Fact: Arkansas high school coaches host an 'unofficial' state meet for the heptathlon/decathlon after their Meet of Champions track meet. They substitute the triple jump for the Decathlon javelin and the discus for the heptathlon j…
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Today we take a look at how the state of Arizona qualifies athletes to their outdoor state track and field meet. *Fun Fact: Arizona awards state team titles to four Divisions which then combine down to one Open State Championship meet (one for boys and one for girls).
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Today we take a look at how the state of Alaska qualifies athletes to their outdoor state track and field meet. *Fun Fact: While the pole vault is not an official state meet event, they do have a strong tradition of an All Star meet held at Kodiak HS called the Bryan Young Invitational where three super teams are created from the different regions …
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Today we take a look at how the state of Alabama qualifies athletes to their outdoor state track and field meet. *Spoiler Alert: Alabama is one of the 22-ish states that score the javelin (rubber tipped)! And while not part of the official state meet, AL hosts a heptathlon and decathlon state meet after the official state meets!…
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Step into the world of collegiate track and field coaching with the latest episode of our podcast, featuring the insightful and dynamic head coach of Butler Community College's track and field team, Greg Franklin. This episode offers a deep dive into the challenges and triumphs of coaching at the junior college level, the development of student-ath…
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This bonus episode features an episode of the Vance Johnson's live show called Talkin' Track w/Texas Track Dad. He features athletes and coaches from around the country live utilizing YouTube, Twitter, and Instagram. This episode he invited Gill's National Business Development Manager Mike Cunningham on the show to talk about the new Long Jump expe…
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Dive into the fascinating world of race walking with the latest episode of the Gill Connections Podcast, where we sit down with Michael Roth, a prominent figure from the Raleigh Walkers. This episode peels back the layers of an often misunderstood sport, shedding light on its techniques, history, and the passionate community behind it. 🚶‍♂️💨 From M…
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Dennis joined us on our LIVE broadcast of the Prefontaine Classic 2023, the Diamond League Finals. He provided an insiders look at a pro team working on producing medals at the Olympics and World Championships. We get a chance to talk about how he started the group, what it's like to go from an elite athlete himself to an elite athlete coach, as we…
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🎙️The Multi-Sport Athlete Advantage: A Deep Dive with George Lutkenhaus 🏆🏈🏀⚽ 🌟In this enlightening episode, we sit down with George Lutkenhaus, the dynamic Athletic Director of Northwest ISD in Texas, former collegiate track athlete, esteemed high school track coach, and the proud parent of three exceptionally athletic boys. George shares his uniqu…
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"Chasing Excellence: Inside the Mind of a Championship Coach" Episode Description: In this riveting episode of The Gill Connections Podcast we dive deep into the journey of James Thomas, the esteemed head coach of the University of Oklahoma Track and Field team. From unexpected career shifts to the pursuit of championship glory, Coach Thomas shares…
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🎙️ Welcome to another exciting episode of the Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections podcast! In this episode, we're thrilled to have Greg Jaloszynski, the founder of 12th Rock Ministries (https://12throck.org/home), join us as we delve into the transformative power of sports and faith. 🏀🙏 🌟 Episode Highlights: Host Mike Cunningham, National Bu…
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Building a Legacy: Coach Bill Cooper's Vision for Heidelberg University 🏅 In this inspiring episode, host Mike Cunningham, National Business Development Manager for Gill Athletics, sits down with Bill Cooper, the passionate head coach of Heidelberg University's track and field team. Returning to his alma mater, Coach Cooper shares his vision for th…
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Revolutionizing Track and Field: The Tech Evolution with Matthew Davis 🚀 Join us in this cutting-edge episode as host Mike Cunningham, National Business Development Manager for Gill Athletics, dives into the world of technology in track and field with Matthew Davis, assistant coach of Episcopal Academy and the inventive mind behind the TrackMotion …
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Our friends at the Texas Track and Field Coaches Association (TTFCA) recently held their Winter Clinic this past December. Part of that clinic was a Virtual Clinic hosted by CoachTube.com. Grambling State head coach, and past Gill Connections guest, Lamont Vaughn spoke on the topic of NCAA Recruiting. We wanted to share his talk with you to help sp…
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Beyond the Track: Navigating Coaching and College Choices with Danny McCray In this enlightening episode of the Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections podcast, host Mike Cunningham, National Business Development Manager, sits down with Danny McCray, a private coaching tutor from Houston, Texas. Danny delves deep into the challenges and opportun…
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Dustin Allen was a speaker at the Coaches Roundtable clinic held in December of 2023 by TheCoachProctorFoundation.org. His talk on program culture was a highlight that we thought you would receive a lot of value from. If you enjoy Dustin's energy and topic, we suggest you listen to his full episode on the Gill Connections podcast where we explored …
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Generations of Speed: A Father's Journey From the Track to Coaching His SonIn this podcast episode, we dive into the fascinating journey of Casey Combest, a former world-class sprinter who is now coaching his son, King Combest, to follow in his footsteps. Casey shares insights into his own experiences as an athlete and how they have shaped his coac…
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TheCoachProctorFoundation.org hosted a Coaches Roundtable back in December of 2023. Coach Proctor specifically tackled the topic of NCAA recruitment. We present her complete presentation without edit for your value. Mironda Proctor bio: Mironda N. Proctor, originally from Sumter, South Carolina, has been a part of interscholastic athletics for over…
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Destiny's Direction: A Life Shaped by Sport and Spirituality In this riveting episode, Clyde Hart shares his journey, navigating through the crossroads of ambition, destiny, and family expectations. From contemplating a career in coaching to navigating the dichotomies presented by the business world and the influence of his mother's beliefs about c…
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Track and Field Insights with Gil Athletics CEO David Hodge: Leadership, Legacy, and Love for the Sport Join us in this riveting episode of the Gill Athletics Connections Track and Field Podcast, where we continue our engaging Baylor 4x4 Series. In this special Season 5 episode, we dive deep with the CEO of Gil Athletics, David Hodge, exploring his…
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Host Mike Cunningham was recently a guest on the AD Podcast hosted by Scott Paine and Thomas Fredrickson. Go check out and subscribe to their podcast on Apple, Spotify or anywhere you get your podcast episodes. EP 20 Description: In Episode #20 on the AD Podcast, we are joined by Mike Cunningham, a former high school and collegiate track and field …
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From Track Star to Inspiring Coach: Jeremy's Legacy in Athletics In this episode, we journey through the life of Jeremy Wariner, a distinguished quarter-miler who transitioned from setting records on the track to shaping the next generation of athletes as a high school coach. From his early passion for the 400m, facing challenges and celebrating vi…
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Quick bonus episode today to introduce you to the organization women4women. This important group describes themselves as a group of track & field coaches in Minnesota, Wisconsin and North Dakota looking to develop an ongoing Women for Women network through the State Track and Field Coaches Associations to strengthen female coaches and their connect…
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Lead off leg: Mike Ford of 400m U In this riveting episode, we sit down with Mike Ford, the Head Track and Field Coach for Baylor University. We peel back the layers of his track journey, exploring the strategies, mental games, and intricacies of track and field, particularly in the relay races. Mike shares his personal experiences as a leadoff leg…
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From the Javelin Runway to a Career at Gill: The Unconventional Path of Tim Glover This episode delves into the riveting journey of one of America's top javelin throwers Tim Glover. Tim shares his journey from mastering the javelin to his initial position at Gill as a construction equipment specialist. Discover how Tim's track and field prowess int…
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Gill Connections host Mike Cunningham recently joined the crew at Brandon's Sports Talk for a quick interview about the podcast. Mike talks about why Gill Athletics started the podcast, his most memorable guest, dream guests we haven't had on the show yet, and more. Thank you Brandon Sports Talk for having Mike on the show. If you want to check out…
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From Track Coach to Podcast Prodigy: Mike Cunningham's Journey In this special 'Flip the Script' episode of our podcast, host Todd Lane, a renowned track coach at LSU, takes over the mic to interview the regular host, Mike Cunningham. With 238 episodes under his belt, Mike shares his incredible journey from a track coach to a nationally recognized …
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Defying the Norms with Dustin Allen of Cuthbertson (NC) HS Join Mike Cunningham in an enlightening episode of the Connections Podcast, featuring the remarkable journey of Dustin Allen, the head coach of Cuthbertson Cavaliers. Dustin, with his unconventional entry and success in the track and field coaching realm, shares his story, breaking barriers…
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Balancing Football and Track: A Coach's Inspiring Journey In this episode of the Gill Connections Podcast, we delve into the world of coaching with a remarkable guest, Chris Arthurs. He's a coach who wears two hats with equal passion and dedication - football and track. Join host Mike Cunningham as we explore the intriguing dynamics of coaching bot…
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As we prepare for the 2023 Gill Connections LIVE podcast at USTFCCCA, let's look back at last year's guests. We'll be highlighting one guest each day until December 11th when we'll go LIVE again on YouTube at 5:30 Denver time. Bookmark this URL and catch us LIVE in Denver for the 2023 USTFCCCA Convention: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fa4A8nzYnYk…
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As we prepare for the 2023 Gill Connections LIVE podcast at USTFCCCA, let's look back at last year's guests. We'll be highlighting one guest each day until December 11th when we'll go LIVE again on YouTube at 5:30 Denver time. Bookmark this URL and catch us LIVE in Denver for the 2023 USTFCCCA Convention: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fa4A8nzYnYk…
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As we prepare for the 2023 Gill Connections LIVE podcast at USTFCCCA, let's look back at last year's guests. We'll be highlighting one guest each day until December 11th when we'll go LIVE again on YouTube at 5:30 Denver time. Bookmark this URL and catch us LIVE in Denver for the 2023 USTFCCCA Convention: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fa4A8nzYnYk…
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As we prepare for the 2023 Gill Connections LIVE podcast at USTFCCCA, let's look back at last year's guests. We'll be highlighting one guest each day until December 11th when we'll go LIVE again on YouTube at 5:30 Denver time. Bookmark this URL and catch us LIVE in Denver for the 2023 USTFCCCA Convention: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fa4A8nzYnYk…
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As we prepare for the 2023 Gill Connections LIVE podcast at USTFCCCA, let's look back at last year's guests. We'll be highlighting one guest each day until December 11th when we'll go LIVE again on YouTube at 5:30 Denver time. Bookmark this URL and catch us LIVE in Denver for the 2023 USTFCCCA Convention: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fa4A8nzYnYk…
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As we prepare for the 2023 Gill Connections LIVE podcast at USTFCCCA, let's look back at last year's guests. We'll be highlighting one guest each day until December 11th when we'll go LIVE again on YouTube at 5:30 Denver time. Bookmark this URL and catch us LIVE in Denver for the 2023 USTFCCCA Convention: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fa4A8nzYnYk…
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