In Episode 17 of Beyond the Blocks we’re joined by Coach Rob Jarvis from the University of Arkansas. Coach Jarvis has coached elite-level athletes in the long jump, triple jump, high jump, and combined events athletes at the highest levels of the sport. He has developed conference champions, All-Americans, and athletes competing on some of the biggest stages in track and field.But in this episode we’re not just talking about the results. We’re getting into the details that coaches love — movement patterns, rhythm, speed, elasticity, takeoff mechanics, and what actually separates elite jumpers from everyone else.If you’re a coach, athlete, parent, or somebody that loves learning the sport at a deeper level, this is one of those conversations you’re gonna want to lock in on. Thank you for for taking a listen and we hope you enjoy the episode.Coach Rob Jarvis on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/jarvoisier/University of Arkansas Track and Fieldhttps://www.instagram.com/razorbacktfxc/Email Coach [email protected]

In Episode 16 of Beyond the Blocks we are joined by guest Tom Feuer, who has spent decades around the sport of track and field, but from a perspective most people never get to experience. While athletes are in the blocks and coaches are on the sidelines, Tom Feuer has been behind the cameras, in the production rooms, in the broadcast booths, and around some of the biggest moments in the history of our sport.Tom has worked around Olympic Games, major championships, and some of the greatest athletes the world has ever seen. He’s seen legends before they became legends, witnessed historic moments unfold in real time, and helped tell the stories that millions of fans have watched over the years.In this episode we pull back the curtain to hear what the rest of us never got to see.

In episode 15 we are joined by Coach Jeremy Fischer — one of the most respected jumps coaches in the world! From his own journey as an NCAA All-American and elite high jumper, to building a coaching résumé that truly speaks for itself — Coach Fischer has helped develop some of the best to ever do it.

He’s coached Olympic gold medalists like Brittney Reese, multi-time Olympic medalists like Will Claye, and world-class athletes across both the Olympic and Paralympic level — stacking over 40 global medals along the way.

But what really stands out isn’t just the medals — it’s the consistency, the development, and the impact he’s had on athletes at every level of the sport.

We hope you enjoy this episode!

Coach Eric Fremd is the Jumps, Combined Events, and Hurdles coach at University of California-Riverside, also known as UC Riverside. Coach Fremd joins us to talk about recruiting at the mid-major level. He also drops some gems on athlete development, specifically with and emphasis on the jumps and hurdles. Coach Fremd is active on Instagram often posting his athlete's accomplishments. You can follow Coach Fremd on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/coach.fremd/

In Episode 13 of Beyond the Blocks we’re excited to be joined by Brandon Thomas, head coach at Servite High School and Rosary Academy, reigning California state champion coach and California State Coach of the Year.

Coach Thomas has built one of the premier high school programs in the country, developed elite athletes, coached alongside an outstanding staff, and continues to impact the sport through leadership, mentorship, and championship culture.

We’ll dive into his journey as an athlete, the influence of legendary mentors, building nationally respected programs, competing against the best in the country, and the legacy he’s creating both on and off the track.

Thank you for joining us at Beyond the Blocks!

James Daniels, NSAF Head of Sprints and Hurdles, and owner and founder of Daniels High Performance, joins us again to talk about training your athletes during championship season. Coach Daniels breaks down his Championship Cellular Restoration and Micro-Cylce Programming philosophy and offers a flow chart using 4-week micro-cycles for viewers to use. We hope you enjoy this special episode of Beyond the Blocks.

Welcome to episode 11 of Beyond the Blocks. On this episode we've got a guest who’s seen the sport of track and field from just about every angle — from athlete, to coach, to stepping away and even spending time as a professional poker player, to now helping shape the sport at the highest level with Gill Athletics and through the Gill Connections Podcast. Mike Cunningham has seen it all and he's here to talk about it.

How do you protect a legacy while continuing to raise the standard? 🏆In Episode 10 of Beyond the Blocks, we sit down with legendary Coach Crystal Irving for a powerful conversation on leadership, legacy, and the many hats required to build greatness.As a Head Coach, Athletic Director, Teacher, Mentor, and Mother, Coach Irving opens up about what it takes to lead with excellence while carrying the responsibility of one of the most storied programs in high school track & field at Long Beach Polytechnic High School.This episode goes far beyond championships.🔥 Coach Irving shares insight on:• Protecting the Poly legacy while raising the standard• Leadership through service, discipline, and vision• Balancing the demands of Athletic Director, Head Coach, Teacher, Mentor and Mother• What wearing multiple hats has taught her about purpose and sacrifice• Sustaining excellence as a public school powerhouse in a changing era• Mentoring young women beyond the sport• The unseen pressures and responsibilities of leadership• What she hopes athletes carry long after leaving her programThis conversation is about more than track — it’s about leading people, building culture, and leaving something bigger than yourself.If you’re an athlete, parent, coach, educator, or leader, this is one you need to hear.💬 Drop a comment below:What part of Coach Irving’s leadership journey resonated with you most?👍 Like | Subscribe | Share with someone who leads#BeyondTheBlocks #CrystalIrving #LongBeachPoly #Leadership #WomenInCoaching #TrackAndField #CoachingCulture #Mentorship #AthleticDirector #HighSchoolTrack #ChampionshipCulture #LegacyLeadershipProtecting the Legacy. Raising the Standard.

We are joined by Ken Harnden, Assistant Head Coach, Men's Sprints and Hurdles at Auburn University. At the 2026 NCAA D1 Indoor National Track and Field Championships Auburn's Ja'Kobe Tharp broke the indoor 60m hurdles collegiate record with his winning time of 7.32, and his teammate, Kanyinsola Ajayi, tied the 60m dash collegiate record with a time of 6.45 seconds. Auburn has also won the last two NCAA titles in the 4x100m relay. Coach Ken Harnden discusses his training philosophy and drops plenty of gems to help you get your athletes faster! We talk training, recruiting, and raising up young men and women to prepare them for life after track and field.

In Episode 8 of Beyond the Blocks Podcast we have a conversation with Westminster University track and field coach Emma Rudolph. Coach Rudolph details her journey from collegiate pole vaulter and Division III National Champion, to high jump and horizontal jumps coach for her alma mater!