The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast

As these kids say nowadays, "GOOD VIBES ONLY" y'all!    As we are down to single digits away from the start of the Olympic Games in Tokyo, we want to lift up everyone and talk about some of the good things that are happening in the world.  First, Sir Lucious, Lamar, Clyde AND Big League highlight some of the most recent hires that excite them.  There are so many to choose from so please excuse us for anyone not mentioned.  Next, let's chat about the growth of the tiles.  We take a step back and reflect on the growth of our relationships amongst the tiles.  Lastly, as we get ready to send our fearless leader off to another country soon, the guys give their thoughts as to the uniqueness that 2020ne presents those who are involved.    Lamar is up for RAPID FIRE and if you are not entertained....SHEESH! I don't know what to tell you!  Rounding off the night with our HeartBeat Props is a must and it is definitely a feel good round.  See ya in a few!

Happy to sit down with Coach Britten Olinger from Montreat College. Britten shares with us his journey from a small cross country only program as an athlete to coaching stops at Eastern Mennonite University and now Montreat College. He has become a top jumps coach in his conference and division really diving in to coaching education and coaching books.

Near the end, Coach shares with us an amazing accident that changed his life and how that has changed his coaching. With the experiences he's been through, you're going to want to listen to the entire story directly from him.

***Back to school means inventory time! Top coaches know to get an early inventory on track equipment to make future smart purchases. Have you taken stock of your equipment needs yet?***

Here we are getting ready for the Games and there are some new players who have hit their "start" buttons.  This week's recap could go on for days but we made sure that Sir Lucious, Lamar, and Clyde give you what you need and only miss a few results along the way.  Amidst going thru the results a topic becomes glaring...mastering peaking-how, what, and when.  Listen to what the tiles have to say about their craft.    There has been A LOT of chatter regarding Tokyo, I asked the guys what headlines are popping out to them the most.  Can you sign on for what they are saying?  Listen in for this part, EVERYONE needs to hear it even if they don't agree!  Sir Lucious graces us with his presence on RAPID FIRE and our HeartBeat Props are always a great thing to wrap up with.  Keep on, keepin' on y'all!

Patti sits down today on the podcast and gives us a verbal tour of the new 200m hydraulic track facility (with an outdoor 400m track facility attached!) in Louisville, Kentucky. She was named the Sports Event Manager/Track and Field Facility Manager a few months ago and brings years of experience as a coach at the high school, club, and collegiate levels to the facility.

It's easy to hear Patti's excitement and enthusiasm for the Norton Healthcare indoor and outdoor track facility in today's interview. To reach Patti directly for future events email her at [email protected]. 

***Congratulations to the many Team Pacer pole vaulters at this year's Olympic Games! Too many personal records to count. Check out our full line up of vaulting poles at www.TeamPacer.com.***

Welcome back after an exciting US Olympic Trials!  The athletes of track and field didn't not come to play over the last two weeks.  We will highlight a little more of what happened in week 2 of the trials.    Coming out of the trials, we were seeing how performances weren't good enough and for those who did have good enough performances, that wasn't all they needed to advance.  See how Clyde's statement some weeks back came to life post Olympic trials all over the world.  For those who directly made the team-Sir Lucious, Lamar, and Clyde highlight a major element that separates them from the teams of recent past.  Do you see what the guys see?  Lastly, more on the topic of Name, Image, and Likeness...the well gets deeper than you think.    Clyde jumps in the seat for RAPID FIRE and Heartbeat Props this week are relevant to all of our current climates.  Sit back, enjoy the summer weather and listen in on the newest episode of Athletics LLC!

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Today we sit down with Lourdes Univ assistant track coach Lemar Daniels to discuss his journey in the coaching profession. Starting off in a small school (graduating class of 34) in Toledo, OH, Lemar went to Washington Adventist University in the Washington DC area. There he participated in track and field, acrobatics, soccer, volleyball, marching band and so much more. Lemar's story is one of variety, courage, and development. 

Join us as we talk esports, identity versus role, the power of a coach's influence (shout out Coach Ben!), and more.

Hello there!  We're back, and I didn't mess anything up!  Jumping right into the Trials for Tokyo, how do you even know what to highlight first!?  Lucious, Lamar, and Clyde take care of that for you...  Then with the conclusion of the collegiate season, the gents give you their FINAL LLC Bowerman picks.  I think we need to give them some basic math skills!  Speaking of the collegians, we touch on the Supreme Court ruling regarding the limitations (or lack thereof) that the courts overruled the NCAA on.  Listen to what the guys have to say about that! SHHEESSSH!  Last but not least, WA and their ranking system in regards to the effects that it is having on the Olympic trials.  What in the heck!?    Due to the "lost" episode last week, both Lucious AND Lamar are in RAPID FIRE...it is pretty interesting how this ends up, if I say so myself! (And I do)  Sit back, put on your seatbelts and enjoy this week's episode of #ATHLETICSLLC

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Raffael Craig brings a wealth of experience as a high school coach and club coach and today discusses his journey to becoming a volunteer college coach. We discuss why he made the transition, what his challenges were, and the outcome! We think you're going to enjoy this episode with Coach Craig and be encouraged by his demeanor and 'go big or go home' attitude. 

We made it!  We made it to the CHAMPIONSHIP meet!  The best results producing meet that isn't professional.  Tonight's episode comes to you early so you can hear our results predictions before they happen.  Like Indoors, Sir Lucious sits out the process and Big League steps in.  Hear the hate from Lamar and Clyde off tops y'all!  Just wait, just wait LOL!    We do start the show off with love for Andy Stubbs and Coach Mac, two figures who mean a great deal to track and field in their own rights.  May the two of you rest in power.    What were they thinking?!  There has been some chatter about how the heats have been seeded, and why does it looks so different from the past.  Well, Sir Lucious graces us with his knowledge of the matter and the discussion that follows is enlightening.  Of course, we didn't forget TRACK IS BACK so we kept it to a few main results but SHEESH so many electric things happening everywhere right now.    Clyde closes us out in RAPID FIRE and we wish Sir Lucious all the marks he needs this week.  Blessings, grace, and strength to you all in Eugene and beyond.  See you in a few!

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Ian Hankins sits down and tells us his coaching journey in today's podcast. Ian has an array of coaching experience from the D3, NAIA, NJCAA and high school levels including starting a cross country and track program from scratch. Known as a builder of programs, Ian and host Mike Cunningham explore his time from Baker University, Catholic University up to now as the head coach of the Keystone Giants.