The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast

🎙️ Unveiling Triumph: Nathan Warnecke’s Journey to National Coach of the Year 🎙️

🌟Welcome back to the Gill Athletics Connections Podcast! In today's episode, we continue our series with an extraordinary guest who has set new benchmarks in the world of high school track and field. Join us as we sit down with Nathan Warnecke, the head coach of Fishers High School in Indiana and the USTFCCCA Boy's National Coach of the Year for track and field.

In this compelling interview, Nathan shares his insights on coaching, his journey, and the philosophy that has driven his success. Reflecting on the challenges and triumphs of the past season, Nathan underscores the importance of resilience and learning from setbacks with his powerful quote: "We need failure to have success."

Highlights from this episode:

Reflecting on Achievements: Nathan discusses the honor of being named the USTFCCCA Boy's National Coach of the Year and the impact it has had on his team and community.

Journey to Coaching: From his early days as an athlete to his transition into coaching, Nathan’s story is one of passion, dedication, and continuous learning.

Facing Challenges: The struggles and setbacks of the 2023 season and how they set the stage for the remarkable success of 2024.

Building a Winning Team: Insights into the strategies and mindset that propelled Fishers High School to state championship glory.

Leadership Philosophy: Nathan’s approach to coaching, emphasizing the importance of failure as a stepping stone to success.

Whether you're a coach, an athlete, or someone passionate about the world of track and field, this episode is packed with valuable lessons and inspiration. Tune in to hear Nathan Warnecke’s incredible journey and the wisdom he imparts from years of dedication to his craft.

🌟 Explore Our Archive: Dive into over 250 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) and 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 him on Twitter (@MikeCunningham), shoot him an email at [email protected], or send a text to 217-898-3038. We love hearing from our listeners! 🎧👍

We're bringing you the individual interviews from the LIVE taping of the Gill Connections podcast from the 2023 USTFCCCA Convention.

Check us out again this year on December 16th at 6pm est on ⁠YOUTUBE ⁠or at the Gill Athletics booth in Orlando.

🌟 Explore Our Library: Dive into nearly 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) and ⁠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 him on ⁠Twitter⁠ (@MikeCunningham), shoot him an email at ⁠[email protected]⁠, or send a text to 217-898-3038. We love hearing from you! 🎧👍

We're bringing you the individual interviews from the LIVE taping of the Gill Connections podcast from the 2023 USTFCCCA Convention.

Check us out again this year on December 16th at 6pm est on ⁠YOUTUBE ⁠or at the Gill Athletics booth in Orlando.

🌟 Explore Our Library: Dive into nearly 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) and ⁠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 him on ⁠Twitter⁠ (@MikeCunningham), shoot him an email at ⁠[email protected]⁠, or send a text to 217-898-3038. We love hearing from you! 🎧👍

We're bringing you the individual interviews from the LIVE taping of the Gill Connections podcast from the 2023 USTFCCCA Convention.

Check us out again this year on December 16th at 6pm est on ⁠YOUTUBE ⁠or at the Gill Athletics booth in Orlando.

🌟 Explore Our Library: Dive into nearly 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) and ⁠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 him on ⁠Twitter⁠ (@MikeCunningham), shoot him an email at ⁠[email protected]⁠, or send a text to 217-898-3038. We love hearing from you! 🎧👍

We're bringing you the individual interviews from the LIVE taping of the Gill Connections podcast from the 2023 USTFCCCA Convention.

Check us out again this year on December 16th at 6pm est on ⁠YOUTUBE ⁠or at the Gill Athletics booth in Orlando.

🌟 Explore Our Library: Dive into nearly 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) and ⁠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 him on ⁠Twitter⁠ (@MikeCunningham), shoot him an email at ⁠[email protected]⁠, or send a text to 217-898-3038. We love hearing from you! 🎧👍

We're bringing you the individual interviews from the LIVE taping of the Gill Connections podcast from the 2023 USTFCCCA Convention.

Check us out again this year on December 16th at 6pm est on ⁠YOUTUBE ⁠or at the Gill Athletics booth in Orlando.

🌟 Explore Our Library: Dive into nearly 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) and ⁠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 him on ⁠Twitter⁠ (@MikeCunningham), shoot him an email at ⁠[email protected]⁠, or send a text to 217-898-3038. We love hearing from you! 🎧👍

We're bringing you the individual interviews from the LIVE taping of the Gill Connections podcast from the 2023 USTFCCCA Convention.

Check us out again this year on December 16th at 6pm est on ⁠YOUTUBE ⁠or at the Gill Athletics booth in Orlando.

🌟 Explore Our Library: Dive into nearly 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) and ⁠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 him on ⁠Twitter⁠ (@MikeCunningham), shoot him an email at ⁠[email protected]⁠, or send a text to 217-898-3038. We love hearing from you! 🎧👍

🎙️ Celebrating Excellence in Track and Field Coaching 🎙️

In this episode, we are thrilled to welcome Ursula Harris, the head coach of Scotlandville High School in Louisiana, who was named the USTFCCCA Girls National Track Coach of the Year! 🏆👟

Join us as we delve into Ursula's inspiring journey, from her early days as a standout high school athlete to her current role as a transformative coach. Ursula shares her unique insights and experiences, highlighting the importance of stability and trust in building a successful team. She reflects on her coaching philosophy, emphasizing that "Kids take things better from their peers than other coaches," and how this peer-driven approach has been pivotal in her team's remarkable achievements.

Listen in as Ursula recounts the magical season that led to this prestigious award, including the challenges and triumphs of coaching through a pandemic and fostering leadership among her athletes. Plus, discover the personal connection and special bond she shares with her daughter, a standout hurdler, who has been a significant part of Scotlandville's success.

Whether you're a coach, athlete, or track and field enthusiast, Ursula's story is sure to inspire and motivate. Tune in to learn from one of the best in the business and celebrate the passion and dedication that drive the sport of track and field forward. 🌟🏅

Don't miss this episode packed with wisdom, heart, and a celebration of coaching excellence. Press play and be inspired! 🎧📈

🌟 Explore Our Archive: Dive into over 250 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) and 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 him on Twitter (@MikeCunningham), shoot him an email at [email protected], or send a text to 217-898-3038. We love hearing from our listeners! 🎧👍

We're bringing you the individual interviews from the LIVE taping of the Gill Connections podcast from the 2023 USTFCCCA Convention.

Check us out again this year on December 16th at 6pm est on ⁠YOUTUBE ⁠or at the Gill Athletics booth in Orlando.

🌟 Explore Our Library: Dive into nearly 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) and ⁠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 him on ⁠Twitter⁠ (@MikeCunningham), shoot him an email at ⁠[email protected]⁠, or send a text to 217-898-3038. We love hearing from you! 🎧👍

We're bringing you the individual interviews from the LIVE taping of the Gill Connections podcast from the 2023 USTFCCCA Convention.

Check us out again this year on December 16th at 6pm est on ⁠YOUTUBE ⁠or at the Gill Athletics booth in Orlando.

🌟 Explore Our Library: Dive into nearly 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) and ⁠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 him on ⁠Twitter⁠ (@MikeCunningham), shoot him an email at ⁠[email protected]⁠, or send a text to 217-898-3038. We love hearing from you! 🎧👍