The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast

BONUS: BoSCA-Adam Schemm, UW-Parkside | The Road Ahead-Building an Athletic Strategic Plan

An exceptional organization, the Business of Small College Athletics (BoSCA), holds an annual convention attended by some of the most passionate hard working adminstrator

#232: Gill1918 Presents Mike Cunningham "What is the Total Cost of Ownership of a Pole Vault Pit?"

The price on the quote tells you what a pole vault pit costs today. It does not tell you what the school may spend throughout its life. In this Gill1918 Project episode,

#231: Gill1918 Presents Mike Cunningham "Should I Buy the Minimum Legal Pole Vault Pit or a Larger Pit?"

Should your school purchase the smallest legal pole vault pit—or invest in a larger landing system? In this Gill1918 Project episode, Mike Cunningham explains why meetin

#230: Gill1918 Presents Dr. Alli Young "Successfully Coaching Athletes with ADHD” Powered by Coach O

Sports Psychiatrist Dr. Alli Young helps parents coaches, and sports organizations navigate the mental side of sport. In this episode, Dr. Alli highlights three potential

#380: Maryn Lowry-Northwestern University | Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable

Coach Maryn Lowry joins Mike Cunningham on the Gill Connections Podcast to share her coaching journey from Cincinnati, Ohio, to Northwestern University. Maryn discusses

BONUS: BoSCA-Jordan Burbank, Texas A&M-San Antonio | Pars to Pro$perity-Building a Better Golf Fundraising Tournament

An exceptional organization, the Business of Small College Athletics (BoSCA), holds an annual convention attended by some of the most passionate hard working adminstrator

#229: GIll1918 Presents Mike Cunningham "What Makes One Pole Vault Pit Different From Another?"

At first glance, most pole vault pits look remarkably similar. Underneath the top pad, however, are dozens of engineering decisions that can affect safety, performance,

#228: GIll1918 Presents Mike Cunningham "What Does a Pole Vault Pit Warranty Really Cover?"

How much does a pole vault pit warranty really protect—and what could still leave your program responsible for an expensive repair or replacement? In this Gill1918 Proje

#227: Gill1918 Presents Two-Time Olympian Jamie Nieto "Consistency Wins in the High Jump” Powered by Coach O

Jamie is a two-time US Olympian in the high jump and a former D1 coach. He's also an award winning actor, writer, and filmmaker. This is the 2026 updated version of Jamie

#379: Jon Hill-Central Washington University | From Uncoachable Athlete to Division I Coach

Central Washington University Head Coach Jon Hill joins the Gill Athletics Connections Podcast to share a coaching journey shaped by perseverance, mentorship, and the peo

BoSCA: Kim Pate, Univ of Indianapolis | Hiring, Onboarding and Developing Staff

An exceptional organization, the Business of Small College Athletics (BoSCA), holds an annual convention attended by some of the most passionate hard working adminstrator

MEGAPOD Volume #5: Randy Huntington edition

From time to time (fifth time ever!) we have several of our long form podcasts that tell a complete story over several episodes. For those so inclined, we'll put them al

#226: Gill1918 Presents Mike Cunningham "How Can Coaches Extend the Life of a Pole Vault Pit?"

A pole vault pit is a major investment, but its lifespan isn’t determined by age alone. Regular inspections, prompt repairs, weather protection, proper storage, and consi

#225: Gill1918 Presents Mike Cunningham "What Should Coaches Look for When Buying a Pole Vault Pit?"

Most coaches purchase a pole vault pit only once or twice during their careers, making it one of the most important equipment decisions they will face. In this Gill1918

#224: Gill1918 Presents Katie Follett with Hillary Allen: “The Practice of Resilience Part 2 of 2” Powered by Coach O

Pro Track Runner Katie Follett, now a licensed counselor, talks with Pro Ultra Runner Hillary Allen about Hillary's comeback from a nearly fatal 150-foot fall during a Sk

#378: Devin Noel-Hurdlenomics | Teaching Hurdles in "Sesame Street" Language

What happens when a former 400-meter hurdler combines a love for track & field, a business mindset, and a passion for helping young athletes? In this episode of the Gill

BONUS: BoSCA-Dr. Kristene Kelly, Albany State | Pursuing Your Potential as an Athletic Adminstrator

An exceptional organization, the Business of Small College Athletics (BoSCA), holds an annual convention attended by some of the most passionate hard working adminstrator

#223: Gill1918 Project Presents Mike Cunningham "How Much Does a New Pole Vault Pit Cost?"

How much does a new pole vault pit cost? The answer depends on far more than the number at the bottom of a quote. In this episode of the Gill1918 Project Podcast, Mike

#222: Gill1918 Project Presents Mike Cunningham "What Size Pole Vault Pit Does My School Need?"

What size pole vault pit does your school actually need? The answer depends on far more than the minimum dimensions listed in the rule book. In this episode of the Gill

#221: Gill1918 Presents Katie Follett with Hillary Allen: “The Practice of Resilience Part 1 of 2” Powered by Coach O

Pro Track Runner Katie Follett, now a licensed counselor, talks with Pro Ultra Runner Hillary Allen about Hillary's comeback from a nearly fatal 150-foot fall during a Sk