The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast

Coach Greene sits down with us this week to talk about his coaching journey that started as an undergrad at Murray State University. A veteran coach saw something in him that he couldn't see for himself. Ever since Stan Narewski spoke to his heart, Lonnie has gone on to coach at a very high level at Southwest Missouri State, Univ of Minnesota, Univ of Arkansas, Purdue University and now Univ of Ke...

** Sorry for the delay, these hotel WIFI's don't like to upload**  CHILLEEE!  SEC, BIG12, B1G, PAC12, and so on...it was FIRE! This past weekend was going crazy!  Just wait...No need to say more because y'all need to tune in for all the content.  Round 2 of Would you rather and HEARTBEAT PROPS.  Let's GO! Want to have an exploratory conversation about YOUR track equipment...

We sit down with Coach Kedge today to discuss the uniqunesses of New Mexico high school track, coaching a world class decathlete (Curtis Beach) and what it's like to coach for 25 years at the same high school. Going through college as a coach's office rat, as opposed to a gym rat, Adam learned from legendary Del Hessel the ins and outs of coaching the sport. He took those lessons immediately into...

Well, we tried last week and couldn't get it together.  So we got our ish together this week and put together an ALL-STAR panel that is RIDICULOUSLY knowledgeable and talented. Unreal is the only word that I can think of that comes close to the experience of our panel this week.  Track is back, relay talk, goals vs wins, and Twitter strikes again.    Stick around for an ex...

Every coach has a unique journey and today's guest is no different. Adam currently serves as the Director of Track and Field for Brewton-Parker College, where he does no coaching instead guiding and supporting his coaching staff. We sit down with Adam to discuss his unique background in coaching that started with football and grew with football until one day a school's cross country coach quit and...

Well, a new conversation in on the table.  With new conversation, comes a new voice.  Coach Anderson (TCU) lends his thoughts/voice to some of the relay shenanigans of past and present. Who are you voting for in regards to the poll that has been presented???  Buckle up y'all...this episode will have you in a state of foolery with the tiles! Want to have an exploratory conversation a...

In this episode of "Gill Athletics Connections Podcast," you will gain unique insights into the world of collegiate Track and Field administration. Host Mike Cunningham talks with notable athletics director Jamie Pollard, who shares his expertise and experiences on the nuts and bolts of running a successful sports program. The conversation explores the roles played by administrators, the...

It's that time of the week again!  Happy LLC day!  This has to be one of the more ruckus-filled episodes in the recent weeks...who am I kidding?!  The tiles are ALWAYS full of, well ya know!  Track is Back starts off the noise and then the NCAA, the entity, wanted a little time to shine.  Mark Emerett, has announced that he will be retiring from his position, what is this...

Today's guest has been the head coach of St. Louis University for over 10 years. His journey to SLU is unique as he finds himself a baseball guy first. After going to college strictly for baseball, the love and passion of track and field brings him back as a D3 athlete. After spending time as a high school coach and a GA at famed Emporia State, he eventually comes to SLU as a volunteer coach and t...

There was so much to talk about:  West Coast (Mt SAC), and East Coast (Tom Jones) and everything in between!  The crazy marks are unreal!   With all the greatness being spoken of, we dive into who are the best combo sprinters on the track currently...who do you agree with?   The Governor lines up for RAPID FIRE and HEARTBEAT PROPS are enlightening as always! Want to h...

Excited to welcome a real pioneer in the collegiate track and field NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) space, all-american 400 hurdler from Ashland University, Trevor Bassitt. Trevor joins us to discuss his experiences with the new NIL rules, how it's affected him, and advice he has for coaches of athletes with NIL ambitions. The experience and knowledge he has is really valueable as you help mentor athl...

I mean is there much else to say besides that we got to spend time with one, Mr Grant Holloway, in the tiles this week.  Sit back and listen to the who's, why's of his career as well as let us know why he is, who he is.    After the great conversation, we follow it up with some TRACK IS BACK!  Whoooo darlin!  That's all that needs to be said. Clyde gets ready for some...

Today's guest went to high school across the street from Lee University, earned his undergraduate degree from Lee University, and now serves as the head coach of Lee University. Caleb joins us to talk about his passion for coaching track and field which began early in his high school athletic career. We talk about how he chose Lee University, the transition from NAIA to D2 athletics, and the caree...

Hi friendly LLC neighbors!  It's FRIDAY!!!  What kind of madness do the tiles dive into this week???  Track is Back!  Woowhee!  Some interesting things happen this last week.  So interesting it brings us in and out of what we deemed "in this week of petty".  Might be a staple for Clyde to highlight LOL   We thought we were done with the questionable sys...

Everyone deserves a good auntie and today we introduce you to Twitter's Auntie @throwsumthin! From the state of Louisiana originally, Auntie started track and field after being dismissed from her school's basketball team. That turn of events led to a walk on collegiate career that turned into several all-conference selections as well as a passion for coaching young people. While juggling a full ti...

April Fool's Day!  There are too many crazy things happening in this world that if we say something, it MIGHT actually be true!?  Have fun today my friends!  This week on #athleticLLC the tiles get into the MADDNESS deemed the opening weekend of "Relay season" as Clyde titled it.  SHEESH, there were some bombs dropped!  Then, wrecklessly we put out into the ether what are...

How do two coaches work together at one institution for 40+ years? Would you believe it started with one being a competitor of the other's high school team? Today we welcome the long time coaches of Cloud County CC to discuss their time in the NJCAA track and field division, what has changed throughout the years, how they have cohabitated on the same staff, the uniqueness of coaching in the JUCO s...

Sorry for the tardiness but here is this week's episode of ATHLETICS LLC!  If you missed World Indoors...we've got all that you might have missed and MORE!  Sit back and lock it in with us to hear the standout moments!  The Governor stands in the line of fire for RAPID FIRE and Heart Beat Props are on point, as expected.  Happy Relay season!  Enjoy!!! Want to have an explo...

A self-described introvert, Jamal joins us and shows us the personality that has led him to being a Division II head coach at such a young age. We start in Detroit as a high schooler who names himself captain his sophomore year and learn of his ability to coach that culminated in a 400m runner setting the Michigan state record as well as a future Olympian in Anavia Battle. Now as a college coach,...

Happy late Athletics LLC day!  Sorry for the delay but we are up!  But as many of you know, the recap is mainly how wrong we were.  *doh* The amount of points that weren't scored weren't even worth posting to social media!  Settle in and relive the Championship weekend with Sir Lucious, Lamar, Clyde, The Governor...it's time to get fired up all over again.    Con...

Former vaulter turned 'ad man' Glen Drexler joins us this week on the podcast. Glen was gracious enough to share his story of not being a track coach out of college, instead going in to the advertising profession, but as he looked back on when he was happiest track kept calling. After joining a grad program and being thrust into coaching the throws (how's that for a vaulter?!) he found his real pa...

It's that weekend again!  Sir Lucious takes a seat as he bows out of podium predictions, team finishes, and a couple new curve balls for this year's 2022 NCAA D1 CHAMPIONSHIPS!  Like we always do, we tally up the points scored and come out with an Indoor Championships winner of the predictions.  The Governor falls into suit appropriately in his first go around.    Aft...

Today we sit down and chop it up with the creators of the Running-Report.com website, the wise and wonderful Josh and Aaron Potts. The Potts family has a deep tradition of track and field, starting with their boxer turned track coach dad. While they went to school thinking they'd become track coaches, instead they pivoted to create a media content company where they produce cutting edge video and...

Yep!  You read that correctly, the Bowerman Ceremony's own...JOHN ANDERSON!  There's no highlighting our conversation with him...IT IS ALL A HIGHLIGHT!    Due to life the show looks a little different thereafter but nonetheless, the topics/entertainment/information still gets delivered with Sir Lucious, Lamar, Clyde, and The Governor.  Sit back and enjoy the ride y'al...

Russell joins us to talk about the saving of collegiate track and field programs around the country. As he's been featured on many news articles and podcasts, we take a different spin today and focus on what activities can coaches be working on proactively to help strengthen their programs with the hope of staving off future cuts. We hear from him regarding community as it relates to alumni and cu...