The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast

From High Jump to High Performance: A Conversation with Brendan Wilkins 🏆 Join us as we sit down with Brendan Wilkins, Assistant Track & Field Coach at Quinnipiac University, to explore his unique journey from athlete to coach. Brendan shares the pivotal moments that shaped his career, including how his mentor, Ethan Brown, introduced him to the life-changing book The Upside of Stress by Dr....

Originally published March 18th, 2020, we're bringing back our OG guests to uplift and honor the trust and courage they had to be our very first guests! We're publishing the first 10 Gill Connections Podcast guests EVER each Thursday from Aug 29th until Oct 31st. ENJOY!

We welcome Joe Lee, head coach of Bullis School, back to the Gill podcast to discuss his experience at the Paris24 Olympic Games. Joe is the coach of 400m runner Quincy Wilson. This is his third time on the podcast, be sure to go back and listen to his first episode where we learn his journey in this great profession and his second episode where we discuss the Olympic Trials and his qualifying for...

Originally published March 15h, 2020, we're bringing back our OG guests to uplift and honor the trust and courage they had to be our very first guests! We're publishing the first 10 Gill Connections Podcast guests EVER each Thursday from Aug 29th until Oct 31st. ENJOY!

In this special solo episode of the Gill Athletics Connections Podcast, host Mike Cunningham shifts gears to shine a well-deserved spotlight on the often-unsung heroes of track and field: the coaches. Join Mike as he pays tribute to the incredible coaches who guided their athletes to Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics. From sprints to jumps, throws to distance events, this...

Originally published March 20, 2020, we're bringing back our OG guests to uplift and honor the trust and courage they had to be our very first guests! We're publishing the first 10 Gill Connections Podcast guests EVER each Thursday from Aug 29th until Oct 31st. ENJOY!

In this episode of the Gill Athletics Connections Podcast, we dive deep into the incredible journey of Brett Halter, head coach of the University of Missouri Track & Field team 🐯. From his unexpected start in coaching—after being asked by former Missouri head coach Dr. Rick McGuire, "You want to be a throws coach?"—to leading a powerhouse program, Halter's story is filled with i...

Originally published February 4th, 2020, we're bringing back our OG guests to uplift and honor the trust and courage they had to be our very first guests! We're publishing the first 10 Gill Connections Podcast guests EVER each Thursday from Aug 29th until Oct 31st. ENJOY!

🎙️ "Right on the Edge of Disaster" with Mike Schofield, Olympic Throws Coach In this episode of the Gill Athletics Connections podcast, we travel to New Zealand to chat with Mike Schofield, the man behind Maddison-Lee Wesche’s journey to a silver medal in shot put at the Paris 2024 Olympics 🥈. Mike shares his unique coaching philosophy, forged from his non-traditional path into athletic...

Originally published February 3rd, 2020, we're bringing back our OG guests to uplift and honor the trust and courage they had to be our very first guests! We're publishing the first 10 Gill Connections Podcast guests EVER each Thursday from Aug 29th until Oct 31st. ENJOY!

🎙️ Stepping Out of the Comfort Zone with Coach Cale Korbelik 🦅🎧 In this week’s episode, we welcome Cale Korbelik, head coach of the University of Mary track and field team! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ From leading a massive roster of over 100 athletes to bringing in a whopping 48 newcomers this season, Cale shares his insights on managing a dynamic team, fostering leadership, and cultivating a winning culture at...

Originally published January 31st, 2020, we're bringing back our OG guests to uplift and honor the trust and courage they had to be our very first guests! We're publishing the first 10 Gill Connections Podcast guests EVER each Thursday from Aug 29th until Oct 31st. ENJOY!

🎙️ Episode 277: Mastering the Path to Success with Cornell’s Adrian Durant 🎙️ In this powerful episode of the Gill Athletics Connections Podcast, we sit down with the incredible Adrian Durant, Head Coach of Cornell University’s men’s track and field team. 🌟 Adrian shares his inspiring journey from the Virgin Islands to the Ivy League, breaking down how he has mastered the art of coaching and lead...

Originally published January 31st, 2020, we're bringing back our OG guests to uplift and honor the trust and courage they had to be our very first guests! We're publishing the first 10 Gill Connections Podcast guests EVER each Thursday from Aug 29th until Oct 31st. ENJOY!

🎙️ From Baseball Dreams to Hammer Dreams: Justin Potter’s Coaching Journey at Mount Olive 🚀 In this episode of the Gill Athletics Connections Podcast, we sit down with Justin Potter, throws coach at the University of Mount Olive. Justin shares his unique journey, from playing baseball and football to discovering track and field in college. With a career that began as a graduate assistant at Lynch...

Originally published January 31st, 2020, we're bringing back our OG guests to uplift and honor the trust and courage they had to be our very first guests! We're publishing the first 10 Gill Connections Podcast guests EVER each Thursday from Aug 29th until Oct 31st. ENJOY!

🎙️From Grenada to Greatness: Alleyne Francique’s Remarkable Journey In this captivating episode of the Gill Athletics Connections Podcast, host Mike Cunningham welcomes Alleyne Francique, whose journey from the grass tracks of Grenada 🇬🇩 to global track and field greatness is filled with inspiring moments and life lessons. Alleyne shares how his passion for track and field began in Grenada, where...

Originally published January 28th, 2020, we're bringing back our OG guests to uplift and honor the trust and courage they had to be our very first guests! We're publishing the first 10 Gill Connections Podcast guests EVER each Thursday from Aug 29th until Oct 31st. ENJOY!

🎙️ In this episode of the Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast, we sit down with Chris McCoy, the head coach at the University of Arkansas Pine Bluff. 🦁 Coach McCoy shares his journey from growing up in Arkansas to becoming a successful collegiate coach, with a deep dive into his unique approach to recruiting and team-building. We also explore his experiences with legendary mentors...

Originally published January 27th, 2020, we're bringing back our OG guests to uplift and honor the trust and courage they had to be our very first guest! We're going to publish the first 10 Gill Connections Podcast guests EVER each Thursday for the next 10 weeks. ENJOY!

🔥 Reigniting the Fire: A Conversation with Coach Reginald Dillon 🔥 Join us for an inspiring episode of the Gill Athletics Connections Podcast as we sit down with Reginald Dillon, the dynamic head coach of Hinds Community College in Mississippi. In this episode, Coach Dillon shares his journey, insights, and the powerful revelation that has reignited his passion for coaching. 🏃‍♂️ Coach Dillon d...

🎧 Unleashing Potential with Caryl Smith-Gilbert 🎧 Join us on the latest episode of the Gill Athletics Connections Podcast as we sit down with the phenomenal head coach of the University of Georgia, Caryl Smith-Gilbert! 🏃‍♀️🐶 🌟 Key Takeaways: 🏆 Journey to Greatness: Discover Caryl's path from her early days in track and field to becoming one of the most respected coaches in the sport. 🎓...

"I've never wanted to be anything but a high school coach."-Ken Brauman Welcome back to the Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast! This week, we have an incredible guest, Ken Brauman, head track coach of Seminole High School in Sanford, FL. Ken shares his fascinating journey from Iowa to Florida, detailing his experiences as a coach and athlete 🏃‍♂️. He also dives into...

🎙️ Gill Connections Podcast: Special Episode with Coach Joe Lee 🎙️ Join us for an extraordinary episode of the Gill Connections Podcast as we welcome back a very special guest, Joe Lee, the head track coach of Bullis School. For more on Joe Lee's journey check out episode #223 of the Gill Connections podcast. This episode is unique for several reasons: 🏅 Quincy Wilson's Remarkable Journey...

Join us for an exciting episode of the Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast with the remarkable Adam Ward, Head Coach of the University of Maine's Track and Field team! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ In this episode, host Mike Cunningham sits down with Adam Ward to discuss the journey, challenges, and triumphs of coaching at the University of Maine. 🌲🐻 Adam shares his insights on the transformatio...