The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast

"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 his inspiring story, revealing the chal...

🎙️ 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 Business Development Manager for Gill Athleti...

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 the future, the excitement of building a pr...

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 App. Discover how technology is not just changing...

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 spread the value he provided to those able to be at...

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 opportunities of coaching in today's dynamic track and...

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 his journey into coaching track and field and...

Generations of Speed: A Father's Journey From the Track to Coaching His Son In 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 coaching philosophy. Casey's story is one of...

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 14 years. Her journey in track and field began as...

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 career choices. We get an insight into the...

We went live at the USTFCCCA Convention last December. Here's the complete unedited audio version. If you'd like to watch the video, the link is here: LINK

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 unique journey in the world of track and field....

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 coach who is now the national business development...

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 victories at Baylor, to now imparting his wisdom...

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 connections. Minnesota founder Meghan Orgeman of Alex...

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, shedding light on the psychological aspects of r...

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 intertwined with the skills needed for a dema...

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 more interviews from Brandon including Te...

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 podcaster. Dive into this engaging con...

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 and defying the norms. You'll be astounded to...

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 both sports and the valuable lessons learned...

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

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

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

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