🎙️ From Baseball Dreams to Hammer Dreams: Justin Potter’s Coaching Journey at Mount Olive 🚀 In this episode of the Gill Athletics Connections Podcast, we sit down with Justin Potter, throws coach at the University of Mount Olive. Justin shares his unique journey, from playing baseball and football to discovering track and field in college. With a career that began as a graduate assistant at Lynchburg, Justin has navigated the challenges of coaching with wisdom passed down from his mentor...

Originally published January 31st, 2020, we're bringing back our OG guests to uplift and honor the trust and courage they had to be our very first guests! We're publishing the first 10 Gill Connections Podcast guests EVER each Thursday from Aug 29th until Oct 31st. ENJOY!

🎙️From Grenada to Greatness: Alleyne Francique’s Remarkable Journey In this captivating episode of the Gill Athletics Connections Podcast, host Mike Cunningham welcomes Alleyne Francique, whose journey from the grass tracks of Grenada 🇬🇩 to global track and field greatness is filled with inspiring moments and life lessons. Alleyne shares how his passion for track and field began in Grenada, where he ran barefoot, clocking a stunning 47.3 in the 400 meters 🏃‍♂️💨. He also recounts the...

Originally published January 28th, 2020, we're bringing back our OG guests to uplift and honor the trust and courage they had to be our very first guests! We're publishing the first 10 Gill Connections Podcast guests EVER each Thursday from Aug 29th until Oct 31st. ENJOY!

🎙️ In this episode of the Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast, we sit down with Chris McCoy, the head coach at the University of Arkansas Pine Bluff. 🦁 Coach McCoy shares his journey from growing up in Arkansas to becoming a successful collegiate coach, with a deep dive into his unique approach to recruiting and team-building. We also explore his experiences with legendary mentors and his perspective on the ever-changing landscape of track and field, including the impact of the...

Originally published January 27th, 2020, we're bringing back our OG guests to uplift and honor the trust and courage they had to be our very first guest! We're going to publish the first 10 Gill Connections Podcast guests EVER each Thursday for the next 10 weeks. ENJOY!

🔥 Reigniting the Fire: A Conversation with Coach Reginald Dillon 🔥 Join us for an inspiring episode of the Gill Athletics Connections Podcast as we sit down with Reginald Dillon, the dynamic head coach of Hinds Community College in Mississippi. In this episode, Coach Dillon shares his journey, insights, and the powerful revelation that has reignited his passion for coaching. 🏃‍♂️ Coach Dillon dives into the realities of the college transfer portal, the challenges athletes face...

🎧 Unleashing Potential with Caryl Smith-Gilbert 🎧 Join us on the latest episode of the Gill Athletics Connections Podcast as we sit down with the phenomenal head coach of the University of Georgia, Caryl Smith-Gilbert! 🏃‍♀️🐶 🌟 Key Takeaways: 🏆 Journey to Greatness: Discover Caryl's path from her early days in track and field to becoming one of the most respected coaches in the sport. 🎓 Mentorship Matters: Insights into how the late great Tony Wells shaped Caryl's coaching philosophy...

"I've never wanted to be anything but a high school coach."-Ken Brauman Welcome back to the Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast! This week, we have an incredible guest, Ken Brauman, head track coach of Seminole High School in Sanford, FL. Ken shares his fascinating journey from Iowa to Florida, detailing his experiences as a coach and athlete 🏃‍♂️. He also dives into his rich history of track and field in Iowa as well as his experiences as Team Manager for many Team USA squads...

🎙️ Gill Connections Podcast: Special Episode with Coach Joe Lee 🎙️ Join us for an extraordinary episode of the Gill Connections Podcast as we welcome back a very special guest, Joe Lee, the head track coach of Bullis School. For more on Joe Lee's journey check out episode #223 of the Gill Connections podcast. This episode is unique for several reasons: 🏅 Quincy Wilson's Remarkable Journey: Quincy Wilson, a sophomore at Bullis, has made history by qualifying for the USA Olympic team and...

Join us for an exciting episode of the Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast with the remarkable Adam Ward, Head Coach of the University of Maine's Track and Field team! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ In this episode, host Mike Cunningham sits down with Adam Ward to discuss the journey, challenges, and triumphs of coaching at the University of Maine. 🌲🐻 Adam shares his insights on the transformation of the track and field program, his passion for the sport, and the incredible athletes he's had the...

🎙️ Gill Connections Podcast Episode: Unveiling Coaching Wisdom with Linh Nguyen! 🎙️ Get ready to dive deep into the world of track and field coaching with our esteemed guest, Linh Nguyen, the head coach of Emory University! 🦅✨ This episode is packed with valuable insights, heartfelt tributes, and inspiring stories that will leave you motivated and informed. 🌟 In this episode: A heartfelt tribute to Brooks Johnson, a legendary coach whose impact resonates deeply within the coaching...

In this episode, we dive into the inspiring journey of David Self, the head coach of Sam Houston State University's track and field program. From the challenges of summer ☀️ to his deep connections in the sport 🏆, David's story is one of resilience, passion, and dedication. Join us as David shares his incredible journey, including his early days 👶, the transformative experiences at Garden City Community College 🏫, and his return to Texas 🏠. David opens up about the pivotal moments that...

In this thrilling episode of the Gill Athletics Connections Podcast, we're recording on the cusp of the 2024 Olympic Trials, buzzing with excitement for the track-filled summer ahead. Join us as we dive into a vibrant conversation with the remarkable June Villers, head coach at Waxahachie High School in Texas. June's journey from a shy seventh grader to a revered track coach is nothing short of inspiring. We discuss her roots, moving frequently as a child before landing in Texas where her...

We love to bring you new track and field podcasts that are being published. This week we feature Julia Abell and Wendell McCraven from Texas A&M as they begin their podcasting journey. After listening, give them a subscribe (and 5 star rating and review!)

In this episode of the Gill Athletics Connections Podcast, host Mike Cunningham 🎙️ sits down with Greg Skipper, owner and vice president of Skipper's Elite Athlete 🏆, an authorized dealer of Gill Athletics track and field equipment. Greg shares his journey in track and field, from his early days in Oregon City 🏙️ to becoming a hammer thrower 🥇 at the University of Oregon 🦆. He reflects on his collegiate experiences, balancing academics 📚 and athletics 🏋️‍♂️, and learning from legendary...

National Business Development Manager Mike Cunningham recently was invite to the Manufacturer's Mindset podcast to talk about his work as a Biz Dev Manager in a US based manufacturer. He gives a behind the curtain look at some of the functions and benefits of being a sporting goods manufacturer as well as speaks on track coach and dealer network's value to the Gill brand.

Join host Mike Cunningham, National Business Development Manager for Gill Athletics, as he sits down with Emily Webb, the passionate Assistant Head Coach and Throws Coach for Niceville High School in Florida. Emily shares her journey into coaching, emphasizing the impact she strives to make on her athletes: "I wanted to be a coach that I didn't have." 🏋️‍♀️🥇 In this episode, Emily discusses her approach to developing young throwers, the importance of building a supportive team culture, and...

🎙️ **Gill Connections Podcast - "Impressing at Every Turn with Jess Riden"** **Host:** Mike Cunningham, National Business Development Manager **Guest:** Jess Riden, Associate Director of Track and Field at the University of North Carolina In this insightful episode of the Gill Connections Podcast, Mike Cunningham sits down with Jess Riden, the Associate Director of Track and Field at the University of North Carolina. Jess brings a wealth of experience and a unique perspective on the...

A snapshot in time; republishing episode #22: Originally this episode was published the first week of April in 2020, however the internet had other plans. Recently we were notified episode #22 featuring Nicole and Eric Kramer was taken down; that's right "they" took down this episode from all podcast apps and even YouTube. We have no idea why, but we know we won't let "them" win, so we are republishing their story because their journey matters. So proud of Nicole and Eric for joining us...

Today's bonus episode is a recording of a talk with QnA from Young Harris College's Leadership Academy featuring Gill National Business Development Manager Mike Cunningham. Mike speaks to future leaders who currently participate in a sport at YHC. Mike speaks on social media, podcasting, networking and leadership. You won't believe what he says about GOLF?!?! ENJOY!

🎙️ **Gill Connections Podcast: Ep. 262- Vaulting to Success with Kortney Ross-Oates** Join host Mike Cunningham as he welcomes Kortney Ross-Oates, a standout member of Gill Athletics' Customer Service team and a professional pole vaulter, on this episode of Gill Connections. 🏅🎧 Dive into Kortney's fascinating journey from high school championships to becoming a top collegiate athlete and ultimately a professional in the sport. Kortney shares her unique insights from competing across two...

Today we take a look at how the state of Wyoming qualifies athletes to their outdoor state track and field meet. *Fun Fact: Wyoming awards the top athlete in each event from all four classes a 'Best of the Best' award!

Today we take a look at how the state of Wisconsin qualifies athletes to their outdoor state track and field meet. *Fun Fact: In lieu of a meet of champions after the official state meet, Wisconsin hosts a Freshman State Invitational where any freshman can run in a high caliber competition!