The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast

Welcome to our February BONUS series! Every day this month, we're sitting down with fellow track and field podcasters to spotlight their amazing shows. In each episode, we dive into their story—how and why they started, their format, their most popular episodes, and where you can tune in. Whether you're looking to expand your podcast playlist or discover fresh perspectives in the world of track an...

Welcome to our February BONUS series! Every day this month, we're sitting down with fellow track and field podcasters to spotlight their amazing shows. In each episode, we dive into their story—how and why they started, their format, their most popular episodes, and where you can tune in. Whether you're looking to expand your podcast playlist or discover fresh perspectives in the world of track an...

🎙️ **Leading with Heart: Sheila Burrell on Coaching, Confidence, and Connection** 🎙️ 🔥 In this episode of the Gill Athletics Connections Podcast, we sit down with the inspiring Sheila Burrell, head coach of San Diego State University. From her days as a shy, athletic kid in Albuquerque to becoming a two-time Olympian and top-tier coach, Sheila shares her incredible journey through the world of tr...

Welcome to our February BONUS series! Every day this month, we're sitting down with fellow track and field podcasters to spotlight their amazing shows. In each episode, we dive into their story—how and why they started, their format, their most popular episodes, and where you can tune in. Whether you're looking to expand your podcast playlist or discover fresh perspectives in the world of track an...

Welcome to our February BONUS series! Every day this month, we're sitting down with fellow track and field podcasters to spotlight their amazing shows. In each episode, we dive into their story—how and why they started, their format, their most popular episodes, and where you can tune in. Whether you're looking to expand your podcast playlist or discover fresh perspectives in the world of track an...

Welcome to our February BONUS series! Every day this month, we're sitting down with fellow track and field podcasters to spotlight their amazing shows. In each episode, we dive into their story—how and why they started, their format, their most popular episodes, and where you can tune in. Whether you're looking to expand your podcast playlist or discover fresh perspectives in the world of track an...

Welcome to our February BONUS series! Every day this month, we're sitting down with fellow track and field podcasters to spotlight their amazing shows. In each episode, we dive into their story—how and why they started, their format, their most popular episodes, and where you can tune in. Whether you're looking to expand your podcast playlist or discover fresh perspectives in the world of track an...

Welcome to our February BONUS series! Every day this month, we're sitting down with fellow track and field podcasters to spotlight their amazing shows. In each episode, we dive into their story—how and why they started, their format, their most popular episodes, and where you can tune in. Whether you're looking to expand your podcast playlist or discover fresh perspectives in the world of track an...

Welcome to our February BONUS series! Every day this month, we're sitting down with fellow track and field podcasters to spotlight their amazing shows. In each episode, we dive into their story—how and why they started, their format, their most popular episodes, and where you can tune in. Whether you're looking to expand your podcast playlist or discover fresh perspectives in the world of track an...

We had the incredible honor of sitting down with Mechelle Freeman, the 2024 Head Women's Relay Coach for Team USA. Mechelle brings a wealth of experience, from her days blazing down the track at South Carolina 🐔🏃‍♀️ to leading the world’s fastest women on the biggest stages. 🔥 In this episode, Mechelle shares: - How racing boys in her neighborhood sparked her love for track 🏃‍♀️💨 - The tw...

Welcome to our February BONUS series! Every day this month, we're sitting down with fellow track and field podcasters to spotlight their amazing shows. In each episode, we dive into their story—how and why they started, their format, their most popular episodes, and where you can tune in. Whether you're looking to expand your podcast playlist or discover fresh perspectives in the world of track an...

Welcome to our February BONUS series! Every day this month, we're sitting down with fellow track and field podcasters to spotlight their amazing shows. In each episode, we dive into their story—how and why they started, their format, their most popular episodes, and where you can tune in. Whether you're looking to expand your podcast playlist or discover fresh perspectives in the world of track an...

Welcome to our February BONUS series! Every day this month, we're sitting down with fellow track and field podcasters to spotlight their amazing shows. In each episode, we dive into their story—how and why they started, their format, their most popular episodes, and where you can tune in. Whether you're looking to expand your podcast playlist or discover fresh perspectives in the world of track an...

Welcome to our February BONUS series! Every day this month, we're sitting down with fellow track and field podcasters to spotlight their amazing shows. In each episode, we dive into their story—how and why they started, their format, their most popular episodes, and where you can tune in. Whether you're looking to expand your podcast playlist or discover fresh perspectives in the world of track an...

Welcome to our February BONUS series! Every day this month, we're sitting down with fellow track and field podcasters to spotlight their amazing shows. In each episode, we dive into their story—how and why they started, their format, their most popular episodes, and where you can tune in. Whether you're looking to expand your podcast playlist or discover fresh perspectives in the world of track an...

Welcome to our February BONUS series! Every day this month, we're sitting down with fellow track and field podcasters to spotlight their amazing shows. In each episode, we dive into their story—how and why they started, their format, their most popular episodes, and where you can tune in. Whether you're looking to expand your podcast playlist or discover fresh perspectives in the world of track an...

🎙️ From Athlete to Leader – Matt Farmer's Track & Field Journey 🚀 🏆 This week, we're diving deep into the world of track and field with Matt Farmer – a man whose roots in the sport run generations deep. From growing up as the son of a legendary coach to donning the Team USA jersey himself, Matt's journey is a testament to passion, perseverance, and legacy. 🔥 In this episode, you'll hear: Ma...

Welcome to our February BONUS series! Every day this month, we're sitting down with fellow track and field podcasters to spotlight their amazing shows. In each episode, we dive into their story—how and why they started, their format, their most popular episodes, and where you can tune in. Whether you're looking to expand your podcast playlist or discover fresh perspectives in the world of track an...

Welcome to our February BONUS series! Every day this month, we're sitting down with fellow track and field podcasters to spotlight their amazing shows. In each episode, we dive into their story—how and why they started, their format, their most popular episodes, and where you can tune in. Whether you're looking to expand your podcast playlist or discover fresh perspectives in the world of track an...

🎙️ **Authentic Coaching with Tony Holler** 🎙️ This week, we welcome the legendary **Tony Holler**, head coach at Plainfield North (IL) High School and the creator of the *Feed the Cats* training program. 🐈‍⬛ Tony shares his unapologetic views on coaching, performance, and what it truly means to care for athletes. 💪 🔥 Topics Covered: - The power of authenticity and embracing disagreements. 🤝 -...

Here's a new podcast started by Grambling State University head track coach Lamonte Vaughn. Sharing with you to see if you might be interested in adding it to your listening library. You can find his show over at YouTube by searching Koach2Coach. ENJOY!

🎙️ Shawn Siemers: Coaching, AI, & Handling Criticism In this episode of the Gill Athletics Connections Podcast, we dive deep into the journey of Shawn Siemers, Head Cross Country Coach at Mayde Creek High School in Katy, TX 🌟🏃‍♂️. Shawn shares his inspiring path from hockey and the corporate world 🏒💼 to becoming a transformative leader in track and field. Here’s what you’ll hear: ✅ How Sh...

🎉 Welcome back, team! It's time for another exciting episode of the **Gill Athletics Connections Podcast!** Can you believe we're in **Season 6** of this journey? That’s six years of incredible conversations with the finest minds in track and field, and today, we’re thrilled to have a standout guest from Texas: the wise and wonderful **Coach Dillon May**, Head Track Coach at **LeTourneau Universi...

Every year at the USTFCCCA Convention we sit down with coaches in attendance at a LIVE event on YouTube ( video here ). This year we asked each guest their opinions and thoughts on all the NCAA changes going on (NIL, Transfer Portal, Roster Caps, and more). Guest include Blake Boldon, Marques Lowe, David Espinoza, Charles Ryan, Jim Sprecher, Scott Hall, Ritchie Beene and more! Today we present the...

🎙️ Season 6 Premiere with Tonja Buford-Bailey! 🏃‍♀️🏅 Welcome back to Season 6 of the podcast! 🎉 We're kicking things off with an absolute legend in track and field—Tonja Buford-Bailey! 🌟 Tonja is the owner, founder, and head coach of the TBB Track Club, coaching elite athletes like Olympic gold medalist Gabby Thomas 🥇 and appearing in both seasons of the Netflix series SPRINT. 📺✨ In this ep...