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#312: Colin Hunter-Byron Center (MI) High School

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🎧 "Amalgamation of Greatness" with Colin Hunter

📍 Byron Center, MI | Head Coach & Engineering Teacher

From robot design to relay strategy, Colin Hunter's journey into coaching is anything but typical. A former engineer and homeschooled football lineman, Colin shares how his love for running, passion for people, and relentless curiosity led him to lead one of Michigan’s rising high school track programs.

🔑 In this episode:

🏃‍♂️ From 2:40 marathoner to pole vault coach—with no track background!

🛠️ Why engineering made him a better coach (hint: spreadsheets and systems)

🧠 Lessons on identity, confidence, and leadership from The Twin Thieves

📚 His candid battle with fear of judgment—and how it’s made him a better mentor

📈 Building a track culture vs. simply coaching events

🏆 "A good track team is an amalgamation of a bunch of different kids." – Colin Hunter

💡Book Recommendation: The Twin Thieves by Steve Jones & Lucas Jadin

Whether you’re a seasoned coach or just starting out, Colin’s story is a refreshing reminder that there’s no one path into coaching—but connection, care, and culture always win.

🌟 Explore Our Library: Dive into 300+ episodes featuring insights from coaching legends such as Boo Schexnayder and Dan Pfaff, Diljeet Taylor (BYU) and Beth Alford-Sullivan, as well as superstar coaches Petros Kyprianou (Illinois), Althea Thomas (Vanderbilt) and many more! Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and more for your listening pleasure.

🎙️ Create Your Own Podcast Episode: Reach out to Mike Cunningham for instruction on how to create your very own Gill1918 Project episode, which airs every Tuesday through Sunday. Find YOUR voice on the Gill Connections Podcast Network.

📲 Stay Connected: Want to get in touch with our host, Mike Cunningham? Follow on Twitter (@MikeCunningham), email at [email protected], or text to 217-898-3038. We love hearing from you! 🎧👍

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Content provided by Gill Athletics. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Gill Athletics or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

🎧 "Amalgamation of Greatness" with Colin Hunter

📍 Byron Center, MI | Head Coach & Engineering Teacher

From robot design to relay strategy, Colin Hunter's journey into coaching is anything but typical. A former engineer and homeschooled football lineman, Colin shares how his love for running, passion for people, and relentless curiosity led him to lead one of Michigan’s rising high school track programs.

🔑 In this episode:

🏃‍♂️ From 2:40 marathoner to pole vault coach—with no track background!

🛠️ Why engineering made him a better coach (hint: spreadsheets and systems)

🧠 Lessons on identity, confidence, and leadership from The Twin Thieves

📚 His candid battle with fear of judgment—and how it’s made him a better mentor

📈 Building a track culture vs. simply coaching events

🏆 "A good track team is an amalgamation of a bunch of different kids." – Colin Hunter

💡Book Recommendation: The Twin Thieves by Steve Jones & Lucas Jadin

Whether you’re a seasoned coach or just starting out, Colin’s story is a refreshing reminder that there’s no one path into coaching—but connection, care, and culture always win.

🌟 Explore Our Library: Dive into 300+ episodes featuring insights from coaching legends such as Boo Schexnayder and Dan Pfaff, Diljeet Taylor (BYU) and Beth Alford-Sullivan, as well as superstar coaches Petros Kyprianou (Illinois), Althea Thomas (Vanderbilt) and many more! Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and more for your listening pleasure.

🎙️ Create Your Own Podcast Episode: Reach out to Mike Cunningham for instruction on how to create your very own Gill1918 Project episode, which airs every Tuesday through Sunday. Find YOUR voice on the Gill Connections Podcast Network.

📲 Stay Connected: Want to get in touch with our host, Mike Cunningham? Follow on Twitter (@MikeCunningham), email at [email protected], or text to 217-898-3038. We love hearing from you! 🎧👍

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