The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast

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🎙️ From Hurdles to Healing: The Resilient Journey of Lewis Edmonson In this inspiring episode of the Gill Connections Podcast, we sit down with Lewis Edmonson, head track coach at Hearne High School (TX). From growing up racing his dad in the street to winning conference titles at Prairie View A&M, Lewis shares his deeply personal and powerful journey—one filled with competitive fire, coaching...

Adam joins us to talk about the Psychology of Coaching by Thomas Tutko and Jack Richards. Hear how this book has helped him grow as a coach and a person. Welcome to Gill1918, the track & field coaching podcast powered by Gill Athletics. Since 1918, Gill has been dedicated to empowering coaches with innovative equipment—now, we're bringing elite coaching education straight to your ears. Our goa...

We love to spread the love here at the Gill Connections podcast, therefore today we present to you the URAVGCOACH podcast featuring Anthony Woods. Coach Woods is on a mission to become the best high school sprint coach in Illinois. In an effort to accomplish this lofty goal he's started an interview podcast featuring other coaches that he (and you!) can learn from. His first episode featured h...

Welcome to Gill1918, the track & field coaching podcast powered by Gill Athletics. Since 1918, Gill has been dedicated to empowering coaches with innovative equipment—now, we're bringing elite coaching education straight to your ears. Our goal is to create the Ted Talks of track/field podcasts bringing the annual track clinic to your ears DAILY! Topics will include but are not limited to c...

🎙️ Dr. Jim Patchell: From Hurdler to Head Coach & PhD – The Arkansas State Story 📚🎓 From dissecting regression equations to mastering the hurdles, Dr. Jim Patchell’s journey is anything but conventional. As the head coach of Arkansas State University—and an alum himself—Dr. Patchell brings a powerful blend of academic insight, coaching wisdom, and personal authenticity to this episode. 👟 Tu...

Welcome to Gill1918, the track & field coaching podcast powered by Gill Athletics. Since 1918, Gill has been dedicated to empowering coaches with innovative equipment—now, we're bringing elite coaching education straight to your ears. Our goal is to create the Ted Talks of track/field podcasts bringing the annual track clinic to your ears DAILY! Topics will include but are not limited to cover...

🎙️ From Colombia to Coaching in Maine (via a Bike Ride Across Continents!) On this week's Gill Connections podcast, we sit down with Pablo Espitia, assistant track & field coach at the University of Maine, whose story is anything but typical. In this episode, we dive into: 🌎 Pablo’s multicultural upbringing and how sports differ in Colombia vs. the U.S. 👟 How he went from shy high school...

Trying something new, as we bring you REAL TIME on the field (and track) interviews from the Nike Outdoor National HS Championships. Gill Athletics and Beynon Sports Surfacing is proud to sponsor Saturday's Coaches Social at NON. Coaches were able to have a free lunch on us and grab a few door prizes (neck fans, gateboards, wristbands, sunglasses, and more!) 🌟 Explore Our Library: Dive into 3...

Trying something new, as we bring you REAL TIME on the field (and track) interviews from the Nike Outdoor National HS Championships. Gill Athletics and Beynon Sports Surfacing is proud to sponsor Saturday's Coaches Social at NON. Coaches were able to have a free lunch on us and grab a few door prizes (neck fans, gateboards, wristbands, sunglasses, and more!) Check back tomorrow for Day 4! 🌟 E...

Trying something new, as we bring you REAL TIME on the field (and track) interviews from the Nike Outdoor National HS Championships. Gill Athletics is proud to sponsor Friday's Coaches Social at NON. Coaches were able to have a free lunch on us and grab a few door prizes (neck fans, gateboards, wristbands, sunglasses, and more!) Check back tomorrow for Day 3! 🌟 Explore Our Library: Dive into...

Trying something new, as we bring you REAL TIME on the field (and track) interviews from the Nike Outdoor National HS Championships. Gill Athletics and MF Athletic is proud to sponsor Thursday's Coach's Social at NON. Coach's were able to have a free lunch on us and grab a few door prizes (neck fans, gateboards, wristbands, sunglasses, and more!) Check back tomorrow for Day 2! 🌟 Explo...

🎙️ From Reluctant Runner to Rising Leader: Paris Vaughan’s Coaching Journey In this episode, we sit down with Paris Vaughan, the interim head coach at Lenoir-Rhyne University, whose story is anything but ordinary. From dodging distance events as a middle schooler to building one of DII’s most competitive programs, Paris takes us through the personal twists, hurdles (literally), and growth that bro...

🎙️ "Our Job Is to Teach" — Jim Vahrenkamp, University of North Dakota From a childhood of tagging along to practices to leading a D1 program, Jim Vahrenkamp’s coaching journey is one of relentless curiosity, purposeful growth, and staying true to the educator's heart. In this episode, Jim shares how being raised by a coach shaped his mindset, what academic failure taught him about ac...

Welcome to Gill1918, the track & field coaching podcast powered by Gill Athletics. Since 1918, Gill has been dedicated to empowering coaches with innovative equipment—now, we're bringing elite coaching education straight to your ears. Our goal is to create the Ted Talks of track/field podcasts bringing the annual track clinic to your ears DAILY! Topics will include but are not limited to c...

Welcome to Gill1918, the track & field coaching podcast powered by Gill Athletics. Since 1918, Gill has been dedicated to empowering coaches with innovative equipment—now, we're bringing elite coaching education straight to your ears. Our goal is to create the Ted Talks of track/field podcasts bringing the annual track clinic to your ears DAILY! Topics will include but are not limited to cover...

Welcome to Gill1918, the track & field coaching podcast powered by Gill Athletics. Since 1918, Gill has been dedicated to empowering coaches with innovative equipment—now, we're bringing elite coaching education straight to your ears. Our goal is to create the Ted Talks of track/field podcasts bringing the annual track clinic to your ears DAILY! Topics will include but are not limited to c...

Welcome to Gill1918, the track & field coaching podcast powered by Gill Athletics. Since 1918, Gill has been dedicated to empowering coaches with innovative equipment—now, we're bringing elite coaching education straight to your ears. Our goal is to create the Ted Talks of track/field podcasts bringing the annual track clinic to your ears DAILY! Topics will include but are not limited to cover...

🎙️ "We Can't Be Great in April and Mediocre in May" – Chad Blank, Clarinda HS (IA) This week’s guest is more than a coach — he’s a track guy, a school counselor, and a leadership cultivator in small-town Iowa. Meet Chad Blank, head coach at Clarinda High School, who blends rural grit, Mike Tomlin inspiration, and student-centered mentorship to build a team culture that peaks when it...

Welcome to Gill1918, the track & field coaching podcast powered by Gill Athletics. Since 1918, Gill has been dedicated to empowering coaches with innovative equipment—now, we're bringing elite coaching education straight to your ears. Our goal is to create the Ted Talks of track/field podcasts bringing the annual track clinic to your ears DAILY! Topics will include but are not limited to cover...

Welcome to Gill1918, the track & field coaching podcast powered by Gill Athletics. Since 1918, Gill has been dedicated to empowering coaches with innovative equipment—now, we're bringing elite coaching education straight to your ears. Our goal is to create the Ted Talks of track/field podcasts bringing the annual track clinic to your ears DAILY! Topics will include but are not limited to cover...

• Dr. Simone Erdner's website: DearCoachBook.com • Free eBook download of Dear Coach • The Will to Change: Men, Masculinity, and Love by Bell Hooks *** Welcome to Gill1918, the track & field coaching podcast powered by Gill Athletics. Since 1918, Gill has been dedicated to empowering coaches with innovative equipment—now, we're bringing elite coaching education straight to your ears. Our goal...

• Dr. Simone Erdner's website: DearCoachBook.com • Free eBook download of Dear Coach • The Will to Change: Men, Masculinity, and Love by Bell Hooks *** Welcome to Gill1918, the track & field coaching podcast powered by Gill Athletics. Since 1918, Gill has been dedicated to empowering coaches with innovative equipment—now, we're bringing elite coaching education straight to your ears. Our goal...

🎧 "Amalgamation of Greatness" with Colin Hunter 📍 Byron Center, MI | Head Coach & Engineering Teacher From robot design to relay strategy, Colin Hunter's journey into coaching is anything but typical. A former engineer and homeschooled football lineman, Colin shares how his love for running, passion for people, and relentless curiosity led him to lead one of Michigan’s rising h...

Welcome to Gill1918, the track & field coaching podcast powered by Gill Athletics. Since 1918, Gill has been dedicated to empowering coaches with innovative equipment—now, we're bringing elite coaching education straight to your ears. Our goal is to create the Ted Talks of track/field podcasts bringing the annual track clinic to your ears DAILY! Topics will include but are not limited to cover...