Best HS Connect Podcasts (2025)

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#329: Jason Cage-Westlake (GA) HS | Building Champions On & Off the Track 1:27:16

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From dirt tracks in Georgia to leading one of the nation’s powerhouse high school programs, Jason Cage’s journey is a story of resilience, faith, and servant leadership. As head coach at Westlake High School, he’s built more than a track program—he’s built a culture that attracts 200+ athletes every season, state championships, and even Gatorade At…

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#66: Gill1918 presents David Neville "QnA Developing Sprinters" Part 2 | Glazier Clinics 24:48

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We're excited to partner with Glazier Clinics for a FREE Track and Field Clinic in December of 2025. This online coaching education opportunity will bring some of the greatest coaches around the country and include all track/field disciplines. To whet your appetite, here is a former Glazier Clinic Presentation by David Neville. Look out for the sig…

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#65: Gill1918 presents David Neville "Finding and Developing Sprinters" Part 1 | Glazier Clinics 28:51

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We're excited to partner with Glazier Clinics for a FREE Track and Field Clinic in December of 2025. This online coaching education opportunity will bring some of the greatest coaches around the country and include all track/field disciplines. To whet your appetite, here is a former Glazier Clinic Presentation by David Neville. Look out for the sig…

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#64: Gill1918 Presents Olympic Gold & Bronze Medalist DeeDee Trotter “Get Your Goals Right” Powered by Coach O 22:37

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DeeDee is not only a 3-time Olympian, she's also an Executive Pastry Chef, a global motivational speaker, and she's the author of the inspirational new book I Can. I Must. I Will!. DeeDee is truly an expert on goal-setting and goal-getting! If you’d like to contribute an episode, contact David Mitchell at [email protected] to learn more.…

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Episode 5.9: More getting real with Rafael del Castillo and NEW Join Them on Their Journey! 42:48

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What does it mean to build authentic trust in educational settings? How do we create working agreements that evolve with changing circumstances rather than remaining static? These questions form the heart of this deeply reflective conversation about leadership, classroom dynamics, and the complex relationships that underpin effective education. Beg…

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#63: Gill1918 Presents Coach Dave Emeott “Finding Great Pole Vaulters” Powered by Coach O 11:16

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Coach Emeott's East Kentwood HS teams have won 8 State Titles and a National Team Championship. He's coached 7 HS PV boys over 15' and 7 girls over 12', including NCAA Champ/Puma pro Gabi Leon. He's a coach, event director, and author with a wealth of experience to share! If you’d like to contribute an episode, email David Mitchell at clientrelatio…

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#328: Chris Korfist: Homewood Flossmoor (IL) High School | From Football Coach to Sprint Guru 1:44:58

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What happens when a football-obsessed strength coach turns into one of the most respected high school sprint coaches in America? Chris Korfist’s journey from law school aspirations to redefining sprint development at Homewood-Flossmoor High School is one of reinvention, humility, and relentless curiosity. In this episode, you’ll hear: 🧠 How one bad…

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#62: Gill1918 Presents Tiara "Tee" Williams "Breaking Into T&F Media” Powered by Coach O 16:48

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Tiara is the founder of Real Talk With Tee found all across social media. Her interviews have been praised by T&F athletes and fans alike for the way she allows the human side of the stars to shine through. Be sure to follow Tee for The Content House coming to you from the Tokyo World Championships! If you’d like to contribute an episode, contact D…

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#327: Matteo Madrassi-Gill Athletics | From Italy to R&D and Pole Vault Dreams 1:25:08

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From the rooftops of Udine, Italy, to the R&D department at Gill Athletics, Matteo Madrassi’s journey is anything but ordinary. Raised with a love for climbing, parkour, and BMX, Matteo discovered pole vault at 14 and quickly soared to world junior competition. His path led him through NAIA and NCAA championships, engineering degrees, and an MBA — …

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#61: Gill1918 presents Sean Foulkes "3 V's to Victory/Success" 14:48

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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! To…

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#60: Gill1918 presents Anthony Branch "Coaching Today for Tomorrow’s Success" 34:14

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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! To…

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#59: Gill1918 Presents Olympian Jamie Nieto “Hot Tips for HJ” Powered by Coach O 11:49

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Jamie is a two-time US Olympian in the high jump and a former D1 coach. He's also an accomplished actor and filmmaker. You're invited to register for Jamie's upcoming HJ Virtual Clinic that takes place on 9/21/25. If you’d like to contribute an episode, we’d love to hear from you! Email David Mitchell at [email protected] to learn about ho…

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#326: Bryan Schiding-Missouri Southern State University | From Bucknell Athlete to Leading the MSSU Lion Programs 1:55:38

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From competing at Bucknell to leading both men’s and women’s programs at Missouri Southern State University, Brian Shiding’s career has been defined by growth, opportunity, and memorable performances on the national stage. This episode follows his journey from athlete to head coach, highlighting the pivotal stops and the athletes who made the momen…

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Episode 5.8 - Holly McCarty from Shawnee Mission SD talks about their CPM Implementation 33:56

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First, it's National Toilet Paper Day! So we talk about how we will celebrate... Then, what happens when a school district shifts from traditional math instruction to collaborative learning? Holly McCarty, Coordinator of Curriculum Instruction at Shawnee Mission School District in Kansas, takes us behind the scenes of their successful CPM implement…

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#58: Gill1918 Presents Katie Follett “Silence Self-Doubt” Powered by Coach O 12:56

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Katie Follett is a National Champion in the USATF Road Mile and a World Championships finalist at 3000m. She competed as a pro for 13 years. Now she's giving back to the sport in many ways including serving as a Mental Skills Coach to teams and individuals, speaking at clinics, and hosting camps. Katie provided this free, fun resource for you to us…

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#325: Maurice Hutton-The St. James Academy | Reshaping Youth Sports with Balance, Clinics & National Goals 1:43:07

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🏃‍♂️ What if your high school athlete could go home by 4 p.m., ride bikes with friends, and still chase national titles? This week, we’re joined by "Coach Mo" from The St. James Academy in Virginia, whose bold approach to youth development flips the script on burnout, over-scheduling, and unhealthy sports obsession. His work is creating balance for…

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BONUS: BoSCA-Danica Perner the Asst. AD of Student-Athlete Services at Winona State University "Strategies to Improve Student-Athlete Retention Rates" 39:59

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Recently National Business Development Manager Mike Cunningham attended the Business of Small College Athletics (BoSCA) Convention in Oak Brook, IL. While there, he captured amazing presentations from Athletic Directors around the country that we thought would bring value to our audience here at the Gill Connections Podcast. We've been publishing B…

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#57: Gill1918 Presents Olympian Tanya Hughes “The Parent GM--From Sidelines to Strategic Advisor” Powered by Coach O 16:42

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Tanya is the Founder & CEO of Sportspreneurs-A Division of Activate International and a Coach O Ambassador. This is Tanya's 2nd episode on the new financial realities in T&F for the Youth and Beginner Series Powered by Coach O. If you’d like to contribute an episode, we’d love to hear from you! Please contact David Mitchell at clientrelations@coach…

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#324: Alan King – Umpqua Community College | From Montana to a New Gill Track Facility 2:16:35

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🎙️ **From Montana Miles to Oregon Impact: Alan King’s Unexpected Coaching Calling** In this episode of the *Gill Connections Podcast*, we sit down with Alan King, head coach at Umpqua Community College, whose journey from Billings, Montana, to building a brand-new Gill-equipped track in Roseburg, Oregon, is nothing short of inspiring. Alan opens up…

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BONUS: BoSCA-Reagan Rossi VP of Athletics at College of Idaho and Drew Watson AD at Southeastern University "Navigating Tough Conversations - Strategies for Success" 59:23

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Recently National Business Development Manager Mike Cunningham attended the Business of Small College Athletics (BoSCA) Convention in Oak Brook, IL. While there, he captured amazing presentations from Athletic Directors around the country that we thought would bring value to our audience here at the Gill Connections Podcast. We've got five total BO…

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#56: Gill1918 Presents Dave Emeott “Layered Leadership” Powered by Coach O 8:13

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Coach Emeott's East Kentwood HS teams have won 8 State Titles to go with 3 State Runner-up finishes and a National Team Championship. He's a coach, event director, and author with a wealth of experience to share! If you’d like to contribute an episode of Youth & Beginner Series Powered by Coach O, we’d love to hear from you! Email clientrelations@c…

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#323: Anne Cleary – Iowa Central Community College | From Heptathlete to Leader of Many Hats 2:25:47

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🎙️ **From PR Dreams to Coaching Reality: A Track Journey Rooted in Purpose** In this episode of the Gill Connections podcast, we sit down with a coach whose story starts in Vermillion, South Dakota, winds through the world of public relations, and finds a calling in the multi-events of track and field. Help us welcome the wise the wonderful Anne Cl…

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#55: Gill1918 presents Elise Morris "Team Up Washington" FREE 17:46

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Hello Coaches, Athletic Directors, Advocates and Allies! We're excited to be bringing the Fall Sports train the trainer event to expand the reach of our evidence-based violence prevention leadership development training to coaches across the state and region. If you are a coach, know a coach or just interested in using sports as a platform for soci…

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BONUS: BoSCA-Kristin Hughes AD of Smith College "Creating Positive Culture in Your Athletic Department" 35:40

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Recently National Business Development Manager Mike Cunningham attended the Business of Small College Athletics (BoSCA) Convention in Oak Brook, IL. While there, he captured amazing presentations from Athletic Directors around the country that we thought would bring value to our audience here at the Gill Connections Podcast. We have five BONUS epis…

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#54: Gill1918 presents Corey Crawford "Horizontal Accuracy" 26:13

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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! To…

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Episode 5.7: Who is this Rafael del Castillo person and what does he want? 30:57

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First, we discuss National Couscous Day (not to be confused with National Quinoa Day...). Please read that out loud a few times so that you can join in our fun and delight in saying the word "couscous"! Then, Rafael Del Castillo joins the More Math for More People podcast to share his fascinating journey from CPM math teacher to CPM Educational Pro…

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#53: Gill1918 Presents David Mitchell “Navigating Difficult Conversations” Powered by Coach O 11:25

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David is a coach and nationally known T&F announcer who spent 23 of his 39 years in public education serving as a school counselor spanning grades K-12. He is also the coordinator of this Youth and Beginner Series Powered by Coach O. If you’d like to contribute an episode, he’d LOVE to hear from you! Please email [email protected] to learn…

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#322: Andre' Kidd – Ferrum College | Finding Purpose Through Track & Field Coaching 1:30:38

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🎙️Andre’ Kidd | Ferrum College Head Coach In this inspiring episode of the Gill Connections Podcast, we sit down with Andre’ Kidd, head coach of Ferrum College Track & Field, to explore a powerful coaching journey that stretches from field day footraces to military service and now to the collegiate sidelines. 🔥 “The ceiling keeps getting higher.” —…

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BONUS: BoSCA-Steve Brockelbank AD at Ferris State University "The Impact of Institutional Alignment and Leveraging a National Championship" 52:08

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Recently National Business Development Manager Mike Cunningham attended the Business of Small College Athletics (BoSCA) Convention in Oak Brook, IL. While there, he captured amazing presentations from Athletic Directors around the country that we thought would bring value to our audience here at the Gill Connections Podcast. We'll have five BONUS e…

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#52: Gill1918 presents Rob Wilson "Check Engine Light" 20:27

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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. This week's speaker, Rob Wilson, is the author of the book "Check Engine Light: Tuning Your Body and Mind to Achiev…

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#51: Gill1918 Presents Jamar Goodwin "Developing Elite Parents" Powered by Coach O 13:03

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Jamar is the head coach of Elite Speed Track Club and IG Creator in Columbia, SC. He successfully coaches youth athletes through collegians. We're excited to bring his people skills to the Youth Series Powered by Coach O. If you’d like to contribute an episode, we’d love to hear from you! Email David Mitchell at [email protected] to learn …

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#321: Brian Sebera – Minnesota State University | Laughter, Wisdom & the Joy of Coaching 1:41:34

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From Africa to Mankato: The Authentic Journey of Coach Brian Sebera 🌍 From escaping genocide as a child to shaping champions at Minnesota State, Brian Sebera’s story is one of resilience, curiosity, and intentional leadership. In this heartfelt conversation, Brian opens up about the life journey that led him from Uganda and South Africa to Canada a…

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BONUS: BoSCA-Mike Hermann of Univ of Illinois-Springfield "Beyond the Playbook: Building Community and Campus Engagement Through Athletics" 50:11

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Recently National Business Development Manager Mike Cunningham attended the Business of Small College Athletics (BoSCA) Convention in Oak Brook, IL. While there, he captured amazing presentations from Athletic Directors around the country that we thought would bring value to our audience here at the Gill Connections Podcast. We'll have five BONUS e…

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Episode 5.6: Pi Approximation Day plus Latrenda Knighten, part 2 30:19

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Latrenda Knighten, current president of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), joins us for the second part of our illuminating conversation on professional collaboration and growth in mathematics education. We begin with a playful discussion of Pi Approximation Day (July 22nd or 22/7). What will you do to celebrate? Then part two …

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#50: Gill1918 Presents Katie Follett "Understanding Mental Resilience" Powered by Coach O 8:54

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Katie Follett is a National Champion in the USATF Road Mile and a World Championships finalist at 1500m. She competed as a pro for 13 years. Now she's giving back to the sport in many ways including serving a Mental Skills Coach to teams and individuals, speaking at clinics, and hosting camps as part of the Elevated Performance team. Katie also kin…

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#320: Jeff Bovee-Illinois State University 1:48:20

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🎙️ “Less Is More”: Jeff Bovee’s 20-Year Journey at Illinois State What does it take to lead a Division I track & field program for nearly two decades? Illinois State's Jeff Bovee joins us to unpack a coaching journey that’s anything but linear—spanning high school, JUCO, D3, and D1—and rooted in the philosophy that sometimes, less is more. 💥 In thi…

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Episode 5.5: Pet Fire Safety plus Latrenda Knighten Part 1 49:14

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First, we start off with National Pet Safety Day. How will you celebrate? Well, if you want to get a Save our Pets sticker? You could go here. Then, what does it take to lead one of the the largest mathematics education organization in the world? Latrenda Knighton, current president of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), opens u…

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#49: Gill1918 Presents David Mitchell “Honoring the Baton” Powered by Coach O 11:04

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David is a Coach O Ambassador, longtime HS coach, and T&F announcer. He serves as the Director of Client Relations for CoachO.com and is the coordinator of this Youth and Beginner Series Powered by Coach O. If you’d like to contribute an episode, he’d LOVE to hear from you! Please email David at [email protected] to learn more about how yo…

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#319: Antonio Wells-Winston Salem State University 1:57:31

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🎙️ From Wrestling Mats to Track Dominance: The Journey of Coach Antonio Wells This week on the Gill Connections podcast, we're heading to North Carolina to meet a man who brings grit, grace, and grounded leadership to the world of track and field: Antonio Wells, head coach at Winston-Salem State University. From his early days wrestling in rural Ge…

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#48: Gill1918 presents Clayton O'Callaghan "House Settlement" 16:21

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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! To…

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BONUS: The Science on Track podcast; Week-to-Week Changes in Running Volume 51:19

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We like to introduce our listeners to other track/field podcasts that might interest them and bring you value. Today we feature the Science on Track podcast from Evan Nelson. Show notes are below. Go find Science on Track podcast on your favorite podcast app and give them a follow/subscribe and leave them a review. ENJOY! 🎙️ Podcast: Science on Tra…

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#47: Gill1918 presents Olympian Tanya Hughes “What Every T&F Coach Needs to Know About NIL” Powered by Coach O 18:49

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Tanya is Founder & CEO of Sportspreneurs-A Division of Activate International and a Coach O Ambassador. She is our presenter for this, the first episode in the Youth and Beginner Series Powered by Coach O. If you’d like to contribute an episode, we’d love to hear from you! Please contact David Mitchell at [email protected] to learn more ab…

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#318: Lewis Edmonson-Hearne (TX) High School 1:58:01

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🎙️ From Hurdles to Healing: The Resilient Journey of Lewis Edmonson In this inspiring episode of the Gill Connections Podcast, we sit down with Lewis Edmonson, head track coach at Hearne High School (TX). From growing up racing his dad in the street to winning conference titles at Prairie View A&M, Lewis shares his deeply personal and powerful jour…

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#46: Gill1918 presents Adam Smith "A Book that Helped Me be a Better Coach" 17:56

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Adam joins us to talk about the Psychology of Coaching by Thomas Tutko and Jack Richards. Hear how this book has helped him grow as a coach and a person. 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 coa…

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BONUS: URAVGCOACH podcast interviews Mike Cunningham 1:23:29

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We love to spread the love here at the Gill Connections podcast, therefore today we present to you the URAVGCOACH podcast featuring Anthony Woods. Coach Woods is on a mission to become the best high school sprint coach in Illinois. In an effort to accomplish this lofty goal he's started an interview podcast featuring other coaches that he (and you!…

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#45: Gill1918 presents Mike Holman "Fly 30s and 4x1 Exchanges" 10:20

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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! To…

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#317: Dr. Jim Patchell-Arkansas State University 1:47:21

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🎙️ Dr. Jim Patchell: From Hurdler to Head Coach & PhD – The Arkansas State Story 📚🎓 From dissecting regression equations to mastering the hurdles, Dr. Jim Patchell’s journey is anything but conventional. As the head coach of Arkansas State University—and an alum himself—Dr. Patchell brings a powerful blend of academic insight, coaching wisdom, and …

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#44: Gill1918 presents Evan Nelson "the Cause of Running Related Inuries" 16:31

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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! To…

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Episode 5.4: Fairies and Third Edition of Core Connections MS! 32:06

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Mathematics education never stands still. After a decade of classroom implementation, research advances, and teacher feedback, CPM Educational Program has reimagined their middle school curriculum for today's learning environments. In this enlightening conversation with Tony Jones (Managing Editor) and Karen Wootton (Director of Curriculum Assessme…

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#316: Pablo Espitia-University of Maine 1:54:50

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🎙️ From Colombia to Coaching in Maine (via a Bike Ride Across Continents!) On this week's Gill Connections podcast, we sit down with Pablo Espitia, assistant track & field coach at the University of Maine, whose story is anything but typical. In this episode, we dive into: 🌎 Pablo’s multicultural upbringing and how sports differ in Colombia vs. the…