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The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast

Unlock the world of track & field coaching with The Gill Connections Podcast! Host Mike Cunningham brings you inspiring stories, real conversations, and coaching insights from leaders at every level. Discover a new coach"s interview every Monday. Plus, don’t miss the Ted Talks of track/field podcasts with our NEW Gill1918 Project episodes Tuesday-Sunday — short, powerful lessons from top coaches to help you grow on and off the track. Powered by Gill Athletics — Supporting Coaches Since

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02:19:06

#349: Francesca Green-UTEP | From Hustling...

The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast ·

2026/02/09

From hustling neighborhood races at age eight to standing on the Olympic Trials runway — and now leading one of the most historic programs in the country — Francesca Green’s journey is one built on belief, resilience, and heart.In this powerful Season 7 conversation, Francesca shares how track and field shaped her life long before coaching ever crossed her mind. We talk about growing up in the state of Washington, competing for Washington State University, navigating injuries, chasing Olympic

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#110: Gill1918 presents Marissa Chew "Off Season...

The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast ·

2026/02/05

Back in the fall of 2025, Coach Marques Lowe (Gill podcast alum!) and the Vipers Track Club hosted a Central Illinois Pre-Season Coaches Clinic. To increase the value to other coaches, he has allowed those presentations to be published on the Gill1918 Project Podcast.TCU's Marissa Chew (Gill podcast alum!) presents her second part of Jumps Off-Season Training. If you didn't catch yesterday's Part 1, you may want to go back and listen to that one first.Welcome to Gill1918, the track & field

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00:27:19

#109: Gill1918 presents Marissa Chew "Offseason Jumps...

The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast ·

2026/02/04

Back in the fall of 2025, Coach Marques Lowe (Gill podcast alum!) and the Vipers Track Club hosted a Central Illinois Pre-Season Coaches Clinic. To increase the value to other coaches, he has allowed those presentations to be published on the Gill1918 Project Podcast.First up in a two-parter is TCU's Marissa Chew (Gill podcast alum!) She joins us with an in-depth look at how to activate your jumpers during the off-season to help ensure a positive in-season. Today is Part 1, join us tomorrow for Part

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00:11:24

#108: Gill1918 Presents Sydnee Walker “My Path to...

The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast ·

2026/02/03

Sydnee started at a small high school in GA competing in the shot put and discus. She shares the steps on her path to becoming a 2-time Junior Olympic national hammer throw champion and then a top-10 all-time performer in the hammer and weight throw for the University of Oregon. She also offers her suggestions to current youth athletes, parents, and coaches about how to forge their own path. Sydnee is now the founder and CEO of The Collaborative LLC and she also works as a Social Media &

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01:50:11

#348: Lucky Huber-Univ of South Dakota | 40 Years,...

The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast ·

2026/02/02

Few coaches in America can tell a story like Lucky Huber — and even fewer can say they’ve spent 40 years at one university, coached an Olympic medalist, transitioned a program from DII to DI, and built a culture anchored in humility, service, and relationships.In this heartfelt Season 7 conversation, Lucky opens up about his unlikely beginnings, the mentorship that shaped him, the rise of Derek Miles, and the inner workings of leadership that most coaches never get to hear.🌟 In This Episode:🏠

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00:19:28

#107: Gill1918 presents Brenton Emanuel "Recruiting...

The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast ·

2026/01/29

Back in the fall of 2025, Coach Marques Lowe (Gill podcast alum!) and the Vipers Track Club hosted a Central Illinois Pre-Season Coaches Clinic. To increase the value to other coaches, he has allowed those presentations to be published on the Gill1918 Project Podcast.Today is Univ of Southern Cal sprints/hurdles coach Brenton Emanuel and the second part of his presentation on Recruiting. With the landscape evolving on a daily basis, Coach Emanuel shed some light on a few mysteries in the recruiting

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00:18:46

#106: Gill1918 presents Brenton Emanuel "Recruiting...

The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast ·

2026/01/28

Back in the fall of 2025, Coach Marques Lowe (Gill podcast alum!) and the Vipers Track Club hosted a Central Illinois Pre-Season Coaches Clinic. To increase the value to other coaches, he has allowed those presentations to be published on the Gill1918 Project Podcast.First up in a two-parter is Univ of Southern Cal sprints/hurdles coach Brenton Emanuel. He joined the clinic to discus the ever changing world of being recruited in today's NCAA. With things evolving on a daily basis, Coach Emanuel shed

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00:14:36

#105: Gill1918 Presents 3-time Olympian Shannon...

The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast ·

2026/01/27

Originally recorded as a live interactive webinar called "Ask Olympian Shannon Rowbury Anything", this episode is a compilation of a few of the many great highlights as Shannon shared wisdom from her career. You'll note brief pauses between topics. Shannon discusses her long-delayed 2012 Olympic 1500m bronze medal, the process of moving up the ranks from youth to the Olympics, and her soon-to-be-released book Strong as a Mother. To sign up for Shannon's newsletter and/or to learn

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01:49:06

#347: Joseph Tooks-Bloom Township (IL) HS | From...

The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast ·

2026/01/26

What happens when a kid who raced his principal in 5th grade grows into the head coach of the Blazing Trojans? In this episode, Mike sits down with Joseph Tooks, the energetic and intentional girls’ head coach at Bloom Township High School — a coach who blends mass-communication savvy, lived experience, and deep compassion into one powerful leadership style.From discovering track with the Illinois Flames, to triple jumping his way through college at St. Joseph’s, to finding his true calling in

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00:17:05

#104: Gill1918 presents JC Lambert "Coaching the...

The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast ·

2026/01/22

Back in the fall of 2025, Coach Marques Lowe (Gill podcast alum!) and the Vipers Track Club hosted a Central Illinois Pre-Season Coaches Clinic. To increase the value to other coaches, he has allowed those presentations to be published on the Gill1918 Project Podcast.Today is part 2 of Univ of Illinois throws coach JC Lambert presenting his thoughts on how to coach the throws and how to correlate the weight room with those activities. If you missed Part 1, go back and listen to it first.Welcome to

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00:19:11

#103: Gill1918 presents JC Lambert "Coaching the...

The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast ·

2026/01/21

Back in the fall of 2025, Coach Marques Lowe (Gill podcast alum!) and the Vipers Track Club hosted a Central Illinois Pre-Season Coaches Clinic. To increase the value to other coaches, he has allowed those presentations to be published on the Gill1918 Project Podcast.First up in a two-parter is Univ of Illinois throws coach JC Lambert. He kicked off the clinic presenting his thoughts on how to coach the throws and how to correlate the weight room with those activities. Today is Part 1, join us

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00:11:10

#102: Gill1918 Presents Katie Follett "Championship...

The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast ·

2026/01/20

Katie is a mental skills coach for Elevated Performance following a 13-year career as a pro runner including winning a US Road Mile Championship and being a 3000m World Championships finalist. This is the final episode in her mindset series. She covers things athletes can start to do long before the key end of season competitions to make them better prepared to do their very best when it counts the most.If you'd like to contribute an episode, contact David Mitchell to learn more.

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01:45:51

#346: Laurie Feit-Melnick - Univ of Rhode Island | 33...

The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast ·

2026/01/19

From Long Island in the early 1980s—where girls weren’t even allowed to run cross country—to becoming the second head women’s coach in University of Rhode Island history, Laurie Feit-Melnick has spent a lifetime breaking barriers, building community, and shaping generations of women.In this powerful conversation, Laurie takes us through a journey few could imagine:🏃‍♀️ Starting her high school's first-ever girls cross country team🎓 Navigating personal tragedy during college and the

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03:15:24

BONUS: Live from USTFCCCA 2025 | Interviews from the...

The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast ·

2026/01/15

Each year at the USTFCCCA Convention, we sit down with coaches for micro 5-10/ish minute interviews. This year we asked them "What are you a nerd about off the track?" in an attempt to learn about these amazing human beings outside of their roles as excellent track/field coaches. Their answers are as diverse as they human they are. We learned we were sitting with Lego enthusiast, history buffs, trail/mountain fans, and so much more.ENJOY!🌟 Explore Our Library:Dive into over 350 episodes

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00:17:56

#101: Gill1918 Project presents Andrew Basler...

The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast ·

2026/01/14

Andrew Balser joins us on the Gill1918 Project to teach us about a leadership lesson that made him a better coach, a better father, and a better husband. Early in his professional journey he thought leaders head to have a loud voice. Today he's learned that top leaders have the sharpest ear. Andrew is the head coach of the University of Milwaukee track and field team and has earned the Horizon League Track and Field Coach of the Year award SIX TIMES!Welcome to Gill1918, the track & field

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00:16:57

#100: Gill1918 Presents David Mitchell “The Joy of...

The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast ·

2026/01/13

David is a nationally known T&F announcer and is the Director of Client Relations for Coach O. Pulling from his decades coaching experience, he shares how to simplify the teaching of new concepts for beginner athletes for all coaches, especially brand new coaches, with examples of starting blocks, relay exchanges, training on the road and getting new long jumpers started. If you'd like to contribute an episode to this series, contact David HERE.

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02:28:24

#345: Trent Baltzell-Univ of Rhode Island | From...

The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast ·

2026/01/12

From competing as a multi-event athlete at the University of Rhode Island to leading the program as head coach, Trent Baltzell has lived every phase of the collegiate track and field experience.In this episode, Trent shares how authenticity, relationships, and persistence have shaped his coaching journey—from first-time head coach at Assumption to returning home to URI. His story is filled with lessons about leadership, culture, and the power of staying true to who you are.💡 Highlights

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00:14:01

#99: Gill1918 Presents Kim Haddix/Mariah Hohman...

The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast ·

2026/01/07

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 covering key strategies, techniques, and training principles to help you improve athlete performance,

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00:16:39

#98: Gill1918 Presents Jamal Moore “Relationships”...

The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast ·

2026/01/06

Coach Jamal Moore is a speed and performance coach completing his first full year of coaching for PAP Sports in Upstate SC. Jamal recognizes the importance of positive relationships between coaches, athletes, and parents. He shares his refreshing insights to remind, encourage, and inspire coaches everywhere that those little personal details add up quickly. If you are interested in contributing an episode to this youth-oriented series, contact David Mitchell to learn how.

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02:12:00

#344: Mo Saatara – University of Texas | From...

The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast ·

2026/01/05

Join us as we kick off Season 7 of the Gill Connections podcast as we welcome newly named Univ of Texas throws coach Mo Saatara to the show. From surviving a revolution to shaping world champions — Mo Saatara’s story is one of resilience, reinvention, and relentless pursuit of excellence. In this episode, Mo shares how his journey from Iran to Northern Arizona, Michigan, Cal Berkeley, and now Texas has shaped him as both coach and person. He reflects on losing his job through no fault of his own,

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