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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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00:26:00

#118: Gill1918 presents Sammy Dabbs "High Hurdles...

The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast ·

2026/02/25

The crew at the University of South Florida put on an excellent clinic in Tampa, Fla this past fall of 2025. Speakers included Sammy Dabbs, Erik Jenkins, Vince Anderson, Chris Korfist, and Dwight Phillips.Today we share part 1 of Sammy Dabbs' talk on the high hurdles. Enjoy!Don't forget to join us over on YouTube for the video version of Monday's Gill Connections Podcast as well as Twitch.TV for 24/7 track/field Gill Connections Podcast interviews.

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00:12:01

#117: Gill1918 Presents Coach/Author David Emeott...

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2026/02/24

Dave has coached hundreds, maybe thousands of athletes over his career at East Kentwood HS in MI. Coaching his own 3 kids came with many joys and also lessons learned for him and every member of the family. He shares what he now knows so that others can navigate the challenges and form great memories together. Dave's book Beyond the Finish Line: The Art of Transformational Coaching remains among the best-selling T&F books since its release in late 2025.Got something to share with youth

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03:25:04

#351: Fireside chat with HoF Coach Randy Huntington...

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2026/02/23

Part 2 of our fireside chat with Randy Huntington goes deeper than technique and medals. This is a conversation about legacy, empathy, curiosity, and what it really means to coach—especially when the next phase of life begins.Randy reflects on his time in China, the isolation and growth that came with it, and how those experiences reshaped how he thinks about athletes, coaches, and the profession itself. We talk about the danger of losing the big rocks while chasing details, why simplicity is often

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00:25:23

#116: Gill1918 presents Zontavious Johnson "Coaching...

The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast ·

2026/02/19

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 we feature Part 2 of Olivet Nazarene University's Zontavious Johnson's (Gill podcast alum!) deep dive into coaching both the Short and Long hurdles. He's had great success in these events, so you're sure to get value from his

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00:23:12

#115: Gill1918 presents Zontavious Johnson "Coaching...

The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast ·

2026/02/18

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.In the first part of a two-parter, Zontavious Johnson (Gill podcast alum!) of Olivet Nazarene University gives us a deep dive into coaching both the Short and Long hurdles. He's had great success in these events, so you're sure to get

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00:12:41

#114: Gill1918 Presents Coach Evander Wells “How I...

The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast ·

2026/02/17

Evander is the Men's and Women's Associate Head T&F Coach at the University of North Florida primarily coaching sprints, jumps, and hurdles, but also juggling all of the other duties of an NCAA coach. In clear, easy steps, he shares how he uses artificial intelligence (A.I.) to help him be more focused and productive in many tasks, so that he gets to be the best coach he can be for his athletes. Learn more about UNF T&F and follow Coach Wells Instagram and X.If you have a topic

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02:11:20

#350: Fireside chat with HoF Coach Randy Huntington...

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2026/02/16

🎉 Episode 350! That number deserves something special — and this conversation absolutely delivers.For this milestone episode, Mike sits down with Randy Huntington, one of the most influential and unconventional coaches in the history of track & field. From coaching world record holders to spending over a decade reshaping Chinese track & field, Randy’s journey doesn’t fit neatly into any box — and that’s exactly why this conversation matters.This is Part 1 of a multi-part conversation that

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00:20:24

#113: Gill1918 presents Mike Erb "How to be a Great...

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2026/02/12

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.Up today is Part 2 of Mike Erb (Gill Podcast alum) speaking on How to be a Great Assistant Coach. This is a great discussion on what is expected of GREAT assistant coaches and how it can help improve your career. If you missed Part 1

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00:21:42

#112: Gill1918 presents Mike Erb "How to be a Great...

The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast ·

2026/02/11

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.Up today is Part 1 of Mike Erb (Gill Podcast alum) speaking on How to be a Great Assistant Coach. This is a great discussion on what is expected of GREAT assistant coaches and how it can help improve your career. Today is Part 1, join

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00:09:25

#111: Gill1918 Presents Coach/Author Dave Emeott...

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2026/02/10

Dave is the head boys' coach at East Kentwood HS in MI where he has had great success in building a huge program and winning multiple championships. In this episode he shares how to achieve even more important successes in the lives of your athletes as they mature. For more of these awesome coaching insights, you can purchase his book: Beyond the Finish Line: The Art of Transformational Coaching.If you've got a topic to share with youth coaches, please contact David Mitchell to learn

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02:19:06

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

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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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00:18:44

#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...

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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...

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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,...

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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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