The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast

So thankful Andy joined us on the podcast. His story is one of humility, hard work, and leaning in. Starting out his first day of practice in dead last, yet sticking to it on a daily basis he went on to become an all conference college athlete as well as a college track coach. You'll hear more indepth on his journey through the community college track/cc system then on to four year school. Andy coached for a number of years, several as the head coach of Framingham State University, before becoming a track official. We talk awhile about his experiences as an official and we even get into how coaches can improve officiating and how officials can help improve coaching. ENJOY!

Jud Logan joins Brandon and Rob in episode 10 of the Virtual Throws Conference. We had Jud as a guest on episode #49 of the Gill Athletics Connections podcast. This episode from the VTC is a perfect add on interview where they talk about a wide variety of topics. We think you'll enjoy this episode, especially if you couple it with our topic on Culture with Coach Logan back in episdode 49. ENJOY!

We promised you a surprise but due to some technical difficulties, we have to delay the reveal incorporated with the show.  You'll hear reference to it and hopefully we get it up soon!  Sorry to over promise and under deliver!  What does Lamar have in that cup!?!?  Listen in as we talk about the GOAT 100mH Queen, how to re-build track and field and lastly, hear the guys declare which state is the BEST HS state for track and field!  Tune in to find out if you agree!?!?!

Associate Head Coach Kebba Tolbert joins us in today's episode. We pick up where we left off in episode 5. If you haven't listened to that one lately, go listen now then come back here. We pick up Kebba's journey in coaching track and field at Syracuse, his first DI job. He takes us through his first head coaching job at Portland State, what he learned during his time at UTEP, and now the challenges and success he has at Harvard University. We also talk about society today in the wake of racial injustice, protest, and change. We hope a conversation like this will provide value to you, your program, and your network. We can't say thank you enough to Kebba for trusting us to have a meaningful conversation like we did.

The life of a high school track coach is much different than one of a college track coach. And then sometimes their are a lot of similarities. Today we learn of Ryan's journey from athlete to teacher to coach. The trials and tribulations have a lot to teach us about perseverance and passion. Lots of lessons on how to teach kids today whether it's history or sprinting, along with why to teach kids. Ryan did a great job of showing why he coaches and the real love of kids that drives him on a daily basis. He is also the author of the Sprinters Compendium. We learn of how the idea started to write a book and how it came to fruition. At the end, I put Ryan on the spot to perform and you will not want to miss it. I guarantee it!

Happy Fourth of July, we've got your fireworks today! Help me welcome Michael Bergmann to the podcast. Michael has had many roles in track and field including a 30 year career at Nike. Today we focus on his position as President of Portland Track. We discuss what Portland Track does, the Tracklandia 'The Hunt' event on YouTube, and unveil a meet that will debut on YouTube tomorrow July 5th.  Michael is a true maker of positive impacts on our sport, we are proud to introduce you to him today on the podcast.

In this episode of Athletics LLC, we welcome Christian Taylor!  The HUMBLE Olympic triple jumper joins the guys for some conversation about Tokyo 2021, the imbalance that exists in the horizontal jumps and his group, Athletics Association.  After, the guys reveal their opinions on the KING of the 100m collegiate and professional, all time.  Tune in to see what else the gang is bantering over this week!

Rodney's journey is just beginning and you'll find out in today's episode how much he's accomplished in such a short amount of time. We had a blast getting to know his journey as an athlete, the passion for coaching he has, as well as the next chapter in career.  ENJOY!

When the idea the University of Connecticut may drop men's track and field, alumni Andrew Dubs (current throws coach at Virginia Tech) sprang into action with many other alums to do everything in their power to not let it happen. It was announced today the University is dropping men's cross country, but keeping the indoor and outdoor programs.  Today, hear directly from one of the leaders of the movement to save UCONN Track and Field as he tells us the story of action they took. The goal is to help guide you in a blueprint of ways to make your program stronger than ever!

Robert could be considered Mr. Junior College Track Coach.  Having academically attending a junior college, starting his coaching profession at a junior college, and now as a long time assistant turned head coach of Coffeyville Community College, Robert has a lot of passion, knowledge, and experience on this level. And he's not going anywhere!