The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast

Round 2 of conference championships across the nation, best of wishes to all those who are battling it out this weekend!    We've got some topics to really get your mind stimulated this week...altercations that span across different age groups and societal roles.  How do they impact you when you hear about them?  Next, some highlights from those who have concluded their co...

The Coaching Evolution of Kyle Rutledge from Pittsburg State University In this captivating episode of the Connections Podcast, Kyle Rutledge, a distinguished figure in the world of track and field, shares his unexpected journey into coaching. Growing up as a coach's kid, Kyle initially envisioned a career in insurance, much like his mother. However, destiny had other plans. He recalls about h...

Hey there!  Happy Athletics LLC day!  Tons of stuff to chat about today and when I say we are covering all over the map, WE ARE ALL OVER THE MAP!  Track is back, a top 5 list, and lessons taught by track & field...  Lamar lines up for RAPID FIRE and there are some great pieces of history highlighted this week for BHM.  So, get comfy and see you in a few clicks! Want to...

In this compelling episode of the Connections Podcast, the legendary coach George Williams takes listeners on a journey through his illustrious career in track and field. With nearly five decades at the helm of St. Aug's track and field team, George's insights into the evolution of the sport are invaluable. He reflects on the shifts he's observed over the years as it relates to recruit...

Bengals vs Rams...Track is back and who do you want to see compete one last time in their prime.  So much fun stuff packed into a great episode of Athletics LLC!  The Governor lines up for RAPID FIRE and who will you learn about in this week's BHM portion of the show.  Sit back and listen in! Want to have an exploratory conversation about YOUR track equipment needs? Connect with us:...

Doug grew up in the Ft. Wayne, Ind area and now serves as the head coach of track and field for Indiana Tech. Today we sit down with Doug to learn his journey as a track coach, learn what it's like to have a new indoor facility named after you at such a young age, and discuss the power of social media.  One of the many interesting tidbits we learn on today's podcast, Doug didn't finish his co...

Welcome, welcome everyone!  Hope you all have had a safe and warm week out there.  Join the gang for some great convo about the NFL playoffs, Brian Flores and that situation's influence on sport, and TRACK IS BACK.  There are some minor yet BIG details spoken about from Sir Lucious, Lamar, Clyde, and The Governor.    Sir Lucious steps into RAPID FIRE and we employee a...

Honored to sit down with legendary throws coach Harlis Meaders for this week's episode. Growing up in North Carolina, Harlis joined the track team and became one of the top throwers in the nation. After a successful throwing career at Univ of North Carolina, he began his coaching journey as a GA at Western Carolina before becoming the assistant coach (and eventually the Associate Head Coach) of Fl...

#athleticsLLC world...Happy Friday!  Some of you are traveling and hopefully we can help you decompress from your meet! (or maybe we raise your blood pressure with our opinions, either way!)  First edition of TRACK IS BACK 2022 followed by a conversation about the NFL playoffs.  Buckle up for this conversation.  After those shenanigans, we entertain a discussion about this year...

As the head women's coach of Benedictine University in Illinois, Zontavious is starting his third year coaching college track. Before joining the college ranks, he was a successful high school coach in the Chicago area. Today we sit down to discuss the role football played in his life, how he started track, and why he started coaching track and field. We talk about mentors, being the dad in a trac...

#ATHLETICSLLC Whoop whoop!  Happy Friday!  There's so much that can be said by this week's episode that I literally can't write it all.  What I will say is that for the next 2 hours (approx) you will not be disappointed with the conversations being had.  NFL playoff predictions, handling a tricky situation during comp, a VERY specific WHAT IF situation, and a specific athlete's...

We're joined today by the head coach of Ft. Scott Community college in Iola, KS. Philip sits down to discuss his journey from the DFW area as a high school athlete to junior college in Kansas and NCAA coaches University of Washington and Texas Southern. After an interesting stint in the bobsledding world, Philip was offered the head coaching position at Ft. Scott where he leads today. We get into...

Hey y'all!  Happy Athletics LLC day!    Sheesh, coming off a great episode we get started with the CFP and how it all ultimately played out.  There's ALL kinds of words for the CFP, do you agree with any of them?  Then after those shenanigans, Millrose games...in bright, shining lights... the Men's 60m.  We KNOW who the media is talking about but who are they NOT...

Today's guest has a strong Michigan background that has propelled her to the top of her coaching field winning over 20 conference titles in all three sports. Sue started as a high school coach in the Ann Arbor area but quickly rose to the collegiate ranks on the back of mentors such as her dad Bob Parks and legendary Univ of Michigan coach James Henry. After a very successful head coaching stint a...

Oohweee, happy first episode of Athletics LLC for 2022!  This week David Oliver joins us for some of good ol' LLC chaos.  The words were flowing so smooth that it's most of our show!  But don't fret, as always, there's so much insight shared...it will def make you go HHMMMM.    See you all in just a bit! Want to have an exploratory conversation about YOUR track equipm...

Coming off of a magical 2021, we sit down with women's cross country head coach Diljeet Taylor to learn her unique journey. Her story is one of encouragement and belief, starting with a 5th grade teacher telling her she could be anything to Coach Robin Johnson (9th grade track coach) writing a special note before a meet. We find out the impact these small but immensely meaningful actions meant to...

Happy New Year!  We hope that you all are able to look back at 2021 and be confident with what has gotten you to this place today.  Keep on, keeping on!  In this last episode of the year, we look forward to what is coming up for the track and field world but not without giving some brainspace to the CFP!!!  The tiles give their insight as to how these last four teams are going...

Merry Christmas to everyone who celebrates and happy holidays to those that it applies!    Getting back into our normal digs, this week we start the shenanigans with some football talk...what say you? Who is the top WR in the NFL currently?  Next, recognizing the award winners from last week's Bowerman award ceremony as well as touching on the Coaches' HOF...things that make yo...

Today's guest has been a high school coach in the Northeast for over two decades. His story of learning how to coach from the ground up is fascinating as we talk about the importance of coaching education helped him to coach better than he was coached. Latif and our host Mike get into a lot of different topics including *understanding the 'why' of coaching *USATF coaching education program *going...

Hey everyone!  We hope that you all have enjoyed yourselves if you were able to get to Orlando for the USTFCCCA Coaches Convention.  We were able to get the LIVE episode recorded but it does cut off towards the end of the conversation.    Enjoy the impromptu topics and see you after click on the button! Want to have an exploratory conversation about YOUR track equipment ne...

This week, these tiles are getting suspect about all these claims happening.  We, specifically Sir Lucious, need some OCULAR PROOF in these streets!    Conversation starts with CFP and sheesh!  That's all I need to say right here...you can hear the rest and decide where you stand.  Then...sprinters, why is the 400 meter pool taking different shape?  Listen to the...

Dr. Raidbard began coaching college basketball and pursuing his Master's degree (Educational Leadership) after graduating from Indiana University. With coaching stops at Western New Mexico, Dartmouth, Florida Gulf Coast, and Chicago State, he completed his Doctorate in Educational Leadership with a dissertation focusing on determiningg the best leadership style and behaviors for athletic coaches t...

Well, just when you thought the tides were going to be focused on the start of the indoor competitive season...universes pop off!!!  CFP is the most crazy "non-sense", as Clyde would put it!  Don't get lost in the different scenarios.  Then if those ranking powers weren't thought to be crazy enough...let's shift over to the World Athletics AOY winners!  Listen to what the gents...

Gobble Gobble to our Athletics LLC fam!  In the spirit of giving, we have "The Governor" joining the tiles for the night.  We celebrate the conclusion of the XC season and predict some indoor results...super crazy to think that's around the corner right?!  Then one word...REDEMPTION!  Who is going to redeem some of the "failed performances" of 2021?  As promised, Governor...

Ryver is one of our newest members of the Gill team. Responsible for our vaulting pole initiatives, he joins us after a successful collegiate career at Coastal Carolina. Today we sit down with Ryver to talk about how he started pole vaulting, what his job search looked like after college, and what he has learned so far at Gill Athletics. Want to have an exploratory conversation about YOUR track eq...