The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast

Every year at the USTFCCCA Convention, we do a LIVE taping of the Gill Connections podcast. Leading up to this year's LIVE taping on December 15th, we'll be showcasing last year's interviews. Look for information on where we'll be hosting this year's event, as we typically host on YouTube LIVE but are also looking at potentially adding Twitch to the mix. Check out the new Twitc...

Originally recorded as two separate short episodes, we combined them to get your December started with a Double Shot of Emeott!! Dave is a highly successful high school coach with 8 state titles, 13 consecutive regional wins, and a 100% graduation rate. He is also the author of the Amazon #1 new release in T&F/Sports entitled Beyond the Finish Line: The Art of Transformational Coaching . If yo...

Alisa Seymour didn’t step into an established powerhouse — she *built* one. As the head coach of Collierville High School’s girls track and field program, she has spent over two decades cultivating not just champions, but confident young women ready for life’s next stage. In this episode, we talk with Coach Seymour about: * The early days of starting a program from scratch * Creating a culture whe...

Every year at the USTFCCCA Convention, we do a LIVE taping of the Gill Connections podcast. Leading up to this year's LIVE taping on December 15th, we'll be showcasing last year's interviews. Look for information on where we'll be hosting this year's event, as we typically host on YouTube LIVE but are also looking at potentially adding Twitch to the mix. Check out the new Twitc...

Every year at the USTFCCCA Convention, we do a LIVE taping of the Gill Connections podcast. Leading up to this year's LIVE taping on December 15th, we'll be showcasing last year's interviews. Look for information on where we'll be hosting this year's event, as we typically host on YouTube LIVE but are also looking at potentially adding Twitch to the mix. Check out the new Twitc...

For Thanksgiving week, we've compiled a dozen or so personalized messages of gratitude from people in T&F ranging from 3xOlympian & Bronze Medalist Shannon Rowbury to Jamal Moore, a young T&F coach just getting started in his career, and lots of other awesome people in between. We'd be mighty grateful if you'd take the time to enjoy it with us and to reflect on those who he...

From soccer fields to sand pits, Kenny Roseman’s journey has been anything but ordinary. As the founder of J.U.M.P. Smart Texas (Join Us Making Progress), Kenny has carved out a pioneering path in the world of track & field training, creating a home for jumpers in the Dallas-Fort Worth area that didn’t exist before. In this episode: 🏆 From athlete to coach: Kenny’s evolution in the sport 🏃‍♂...

Maddie is an internationally recognized sports dietitian on a mission to get science-backed nutrition information into the hands of the public. She was a USATF Indoor finalist at 3k, is an Ironman Triathlon competitor and is the founder of Maddie Riley Nutrition . Just in time for the holiday season, Maddie shares practical guidelines like Building a Performance Plate for successfully fueling for...

From Philadelphia roots to Louisiana leaps, and now leading at Lithia Springs High School, Coach Jones' journey is one of mentorship, simplicity, and culture-building. Guided by the lessons of Coach Al, Kyle has poured his life into developing athletes while keeping the focus on what truly matters — relationships, culture, and grace. In this episode: 🏃 Starting a program from scratch and shap...

Welcome to Gill1918, the track & field coaching podcast powered by Gill Athletics. Since 1918, Gill has been dedicated to empowering coaches with innovative equipment—now, we're bringing elite coaching education straight to your ears. Our goal is to create the Ted Talks of track/field podcasts bringing the annual track clinic to your ears DAILY! Topics will include but are not limited to cover...

Maddie is an internationally recognized sports dietitian on a mission to get science-backed nutrition information into the hands of coaches, parents, and athletes. She was a D1 runner who went on to be a USATF Indoor finalist at 3k and is the founder of Maddie Riley Nutrition . Maddie shares insights along with practical strategies to prevent and overcome common tummy troubles for athletes of all...

From real-estate rehabs to record-setting relays, Cjay Brown has taken an unconventional road to the oval—and now he’s launching the brand-new Gene Tomas High School (TX) program. We dig into how a coach who never ran track became a sprint specialist, won titles in Houston private schools, built a summer club that broke national records, and is now crafting culture from day one. In this episode:...

Back in August Randy Anderson of the Illinois Top Times Speed Lab hosted a one day track clinic featuring the great Boo Schexnayder and Vince Anderson. Coaches were treated to six amazing talks (and a free dinner!) and walked away more prepared for the 2026 season! For the month of October and September in 2025, we’ll be publishing each presentation in a two-part format. Every Wednesday and Thursd...

Back in August Randy Anderson of the Illinois Top Times Speed Lab hosted a one day track clinic featuring the great Boo Schexnayder and Vince Anderson. Coaches were treated to six amazing talks (and a free dinner!) and walked away more prepared for the 2026 season! For the month of October and September in 2025, we’ll be publishing each presentation in a two-part format. Every Wednesday and Thursd...

Chanelle was the first USA woman to ever win the World Championships 800m gold medal. She went on to add three World Relays 4x800m Championship titles and set two relay world records. She now serves as a mental health specialist with Onrise . Chanelle shares wisdom about racing the indoor 800m plus a valuable tidbit about the end of every practice session that you won't want to miss! If you&#3...

From Olive Branch to Mississippi State, from the decathlon to photography, and from volunteering to his first official role at Montevallo—Coach Jaquarius Wilson’s journey has been anything but linear. In this episode, he opens up about how faith, family, and mentors like JJ Downs (Gill podcast alum!) and Steve Thomas shaped his path into coaching and beyond. ✨ What you’ll hear in this episode: 📸...

Gill is partnering with Glazier clinics for a FREE track and field clinic in December. To help you understand what value this clinic will provide you, we will have clinicians give introductions to themselves and their topics for December. Today we have Ashley Botham of Wake Forest University giving us an intro into her December topic "From Silence to Support: A Coach's Guide to Eating Dis...

Back in August Randy Anderson of the Illinois Top Times Speed Lab hosted a one day track clinic featuring the great Boo Schexnayder and Vince Anderson. Coaches were treated to six amazing talks (and a free dinner!) and walked away more prepared for the 2026 season! For the month of October and September in 2025, we’ll be publishing each presentation in a two-part format. Every Wednesday and Thursd...

Back in August Randy Anderson of the Illinois Top Times Speed Lab hosted a one day track clinic featuring the great Boo Schexnayder and Vince Anderson. Coaches were treated to six amazing talks (and a free dinner!) and walked away more prepared for the 2026 season! For the month of October and September in 2025, we’ll be publishing each presentation in a two-part format. Every Wednesday and Thursd...

Shannon is the Founder & CEO of MyBya.com and the MyBya App, the author of The Lactate Revolution, and a 4-time World Championships Triathlon top-10 finisher. This is the second in Shannon's series on using lactate data to improve training and performance. If you've ever wondered if an athlete's struggle to improve may be mental or may be physical, you'll want to tune in! If yo...

Jason Davis, assistant coach at Earlham College, shares his unique journey from undersized football linebacker to college cross country and track coach. His story is filled with unexpected turns, valuable lessons, and the influence of mentors who shaped his coaching career. In this episode: 🏈 Why Jason joined cross country to spite his football coach 🏃 How a small Ohio conference opened doors to...

Gill is partnering with Glazier clinics for a FREE track and field clinic in December. To help you understand what value this clinic will provide you, we will have clinicians give introductions to themselves and their topics for December. Today we have Josiah Norville of Western Michigan giving us an intro into his December topic "Coaching the Dual Event Group Athlete. How to Coach Jumpers/Hu...

Back in August Randy Anderson of the Illinois Top Times Speed Lab hosted a one day track clinic featuring the great Boo Schexnayder and Vince Anderson. Coaches were treated to six amazing talks (and a free dinner!) and walked away more prepared for the 2026 season! For the month of October and September in 2025, we’ll be publishing each presentation in a two-part format. Every Wednesday and Thursd...

Back in August Randy Anderson of the Illinois Top Times Speed Lab hosted a one day track clinic featuring the great Boo Schexnayder and Vince Anderson. Coaches were treated to six amazing talks (and a free dinner!) and walked away more prepared for the 2026 season! For the month of October and September in 2025, we’ll be publishing each presentation in a two-part format. Every Wednesday and Thursd...

Shannon is the Founder & CEO of MyBya.com and the MyBya App, the author of The Lactate Revolution, and a 4-time World Championships Triathlon top-10 finisher. This is the first in a series that Shannon has prepared for us on using lactate data to improve training. Click HERE for a visual chart that accompanies this episode. If you’d like to contribute an episode, contact David Mitchell at clie...