The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast

Today's guest gives us an inside look at an alum coaching at their alma mater as Kevin ran for Saint Vincent and now oversees the entire track and cross country program. We learn of great mentors such as Dr. Herr and Coach Snyder, as well as dive deep into hiring a new assistant coach. Kevin gives us lots of insight into his process of hiring for the first time with great information that can help you out when you get that opportunity to expand your staff.

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Happy LLC Day!  There are always different sides to everything.  This episode Sir Lucious, Lamar, Clyde, and The Governor chime into a few aspects of what can be good, bad, and unknown in all things track and field.  Hey, even Big League has a "cent" or two to add to the pot.    Contracts, equipment issues, student-athletes, and of course THE COACHING CAROUSEL.  The nuggets in between the lines are always best. The Governor sets up for a round of WOULD YOU RATHER this week. So get ready to submerge yourself into some track and field fun!

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Special opportunity today as we showcase one of our teammates at Gill on today's podcast. Clayton is finishing up his first year as our Construction Equipment Specialist. He walks us through what that means and how he's adjusted from his former life as a collegiate throws athlete. We learn of his awe-inspiring come from behind conference championship victory in the shot put his senior year, as well as what being an athlete has helped him be successful in the business world. Near the end of today's podcast we dive into his responsibilities as the D2 equipment coordinator for Gill's NCAA equipment sponsorship.

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Sorry for the delay tonight!  We take a quick (virtual) trip to the islands this week with our guest Lindon Victor-Grenadian Decathlete.  We have some great convo and perspective from the TAMU Aggie Alum.    Some convo that starts with broke-fessionals, USA Champs, and many side convos along the way.  Have a fun and safe holiday weekend!  Make good decisions y'all!

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Change is in the air as we catch this week's guest transition between programs. Doug recently was named the new head coach of the University of Texas after successful years on the high school and junior college levels. Winning three team titles during his time at Iowa Western CC, we learn his journey from a D2 athlete, high school track coach, junior college, and now Division I. We also get insider information on how he prepared for the interview process at UNT to help others who aspire to be a DI head coach.

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This episode is going to make some people UNCOMFORTABLE!  Sir Lucious speaks about his experience watching the NCAA meet, USA Champs day 1, and everything in between!  Tune in!

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A Trailblazer in Collegiate Track and Field

In this riveting episode of the Connections Podcast, host Mike Cunningham welcomes the remarkable Beth Alford-Sullivan, a pioneer in collegiate track and field. Beth's illustrious career is marked by her achievements as the first woman to oversee men's programs in both the Big Ten and SEC.

Beth delves into her early days as an athlete at the University of Minnesota, her transition into coaching, and the mentors who have shaped her trajectory. She emphasizes the importance of relationships in the world of athletics, noting, "I think I've kind of always known people." Her insights provide a deep dive into the challenges and rewards of coaching at the highest levels of collegiate track and field.

Listeners are treated to a behind-the-scenes look at Beth's experiences, her approach to coaching, and her vision for the future of the sport. This episode is a must-listen for track and field fans and coaches, offering a unique perspective from one of the sport's most influential figures.

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We're not sure what is more entertaining, the process of listing our picks for the results of the meet or the fact that we have to come back and say out loud what the pick was and either confirm or deny the fact that the results were exactly as expected (rare) or as far left as can be!  Nonetheless, we all find a way to defend our  process!!!  LOL, see you all in a few!

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Good things happen to good people and unfortunately bad things happen to good people. Today's guest gives us a good look at both. David takes us through an inconsistent beginning of his coaching career that sees him as an intern middle school coach, volunteer high school coaching and even a head coaching position at a college cross country program. After starting a track program at the college and then having the administration drop the program after a year, David had every excuse to quit...but he didn't.

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Here we go again!  NCAA outdoor championships are here so you know what that means...PREDICTION TIME!!!  Tune in and see which events Sir Lucious chose this time around.  Who do you think is closest in their choices???

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