The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast

#305: Brian Woodbury-USMA


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**🎙️ "Purpose Over Podiums: Coaching at West Point with Brian Woodbury🦾"**

In this powerful and purpose-driven episode, we sit down with Brian Woodbury, the throws coach at Army West Point, to explore what it *really* means to coach at a service academy — and why it’s unlike anything else in collegiate athletics. 💥🎯


From his roots as a football-first athlete in Maine to building a nationally dominant private throws club, and now mentoring some of the most disciplined and driven cadet-athletes in the country, Brian’s journey is packed with hard-earned wisdom. 💪🏽🔥


We dive deep into:

- The intense expectations of coaching at a military academy

- How he balances passion and purpose with personal boundaries 🧘‍♂️🗓️

- The culture-shaping power of track & field at West Point

- Recruiting athletes who are willing to serve something greater than themselves ✊

- The difference between training an athlete… and building a human 💯


And perhaps most importantly, Brian shares the core belief that guides him every single day:


> “If I feel like I'm helping people, I feel like I'm fulfilling my purpose.” 🙌


Whether you're a coach, athlete, or just someone who believes in leadership through service, this conversation is a must-listen. Buckle up — you're about to hear what coaching is all about at the highest level of heart and discipline. 🏅


🌟 Explore Our Library: Dive into 300+ episodes featuring insights from coaching legends such as Boo Schexnayder and Dan Pfaff, Diljeet Taylor (BYU) and Beth Alford-Sullivan, as well as superstar coaches Petros Kyprianou (Illinois), Althea Thomas (Vanderbilt) and many more! Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and more for your listening pleasure.


📲 Stay Connected: Want to get in touch with our host, Mike Cunningham? Follow on Twitter (@MikeCunningham), email at [email protected], or text to 217-898-3038. We love hearing from you! 🎧👍


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