The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast

#384: Chris Sullivan-Florida International University | From Football Player to Track/Field Coach

Chris Sullivan never planned to become a track coach. Growing up in Cocoa Beach, Florida, he was a football player first, a basketball player second, and a high jumper w

#241: Gill1918 Presents Mike Cunningham "How to Store a PV Pit During the Off-Season"

What happens to your pole vault pit when the season ends? In this Gill1918 Project episode, Mike Cunningham shares the practical steps coaches can take to protect a land

#240: Gill1918 Presents Mike Cunningham "PV Pit Garage vs Weather Cover; Which is Better?"

Should your program invest in a weather cover, a pit garage, or both? In this Gill1918 Project episode, Mike Cunningham breaks down the practical difference between the

#239: Gill1918 Presents Keinan Briggs “Stop Moving the Mark!” Powered by Coach O

If you're coaching long or triple jumpers who struggle with inconsistent approaches, missed boards, or fouling their biggest jumps, Coach Keinan Briggs' 1-Day Approach Sy

#383: Shahira Ehiemua-Ft Bend (TX) Marshall HS | From Marshall Athlete to 4-Time State Champion Coach

Fort Bend Marshall girls head coach Shahira Ehiemua joins the Gill Connections Podcast to share her remarkable journey from running for Track Houston as a fourth grader t

#238: Gill1918 Presents Mike Cunningham "Do You Need a Weather Cover for Your Pole Vault Pit?"

Do you really need a weather cover for your pole vault pit? If the pit lives outdoors, the better question may be: what are you willing to let happen to that investment

BONUS: Track Tribe with host Marc Jones-Building Distance Runners with Coach Shawn Siemers

How do you build a championship distance program starting from scratch?In this live session of The Track Tribe, we’re joined by Coach Shawn Siemers (2024–2025 High School

#237: Gill1918 Presents Mike Cunningham "7 Pole Vault Inspection Mistakes That Increase Liability"

Most pole vault safety problems do not begin with one dramatic failure. They begin with a small tear that gets ignored. A vault box collar that is never inspected. A con

#236: Gill1918 Presents Jeremy Fischer “Long Jump Approach Considerations” Powered by Coach O

Jeremy Fischer is an elite jumps coach and educator who has coached athletes to 19 Olympic and World Championship medals, plus 20 Para and Para World medals. This is part

#382: Brett Halvaks-Cal Lutheran University | From Walk-On to Head Coach

🎙️ On this episode of the Gill Connections Podcast, Mike Cunningham sits down with Brett Halvaks, Head Cross Country and Track & Field Coach at Cal Lutheran University.

BONUS: BoSCA-Courtney Thomsen, Midland University | Using Data to Create a Sustainable Athletic Department

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

#235: Gill1918 Presents Mike Cunningham "The 5 Biggest Mistakes Schools Make When Buying a Pole Vault Pit!"

Most schools purchase a new pole vault pit only once every 10 to 20 years. Unfortunately, that lack of buying experience can lead to preventable—and expensive—mistakes.

#234: Gill1918 Presents Mike Cunningham "Can a Pole Vault Pit Be Repaired or Should It Be Replaced?"

Can an aging pole vault pit be repaired—or is it time to replace it? Many common problems, including small vinyl tears, worn hardware, damaged weather covers, and certai

#233: Gill1918 Presents Cassandra Goodson “XC Race Strategy & Preparation” Powered by Coach O

Cassandra draws on her 19 years as an NCAA D1 XC/TF Coach and her personal experience as a D1 athlete to share lessons learned about cross country race strategy and the b

#381: Jordon Andreassen-University of Missouri | From Small-Town Iowa to the SEC

Most coaches don't start their careers thinking they'll become college track & field coaches. In Episode 381 of the Gill Athletics Connections Podcast, Mike Cunningham s

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