The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast

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The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast episodes

April 18, 2020 BONUS: DIII CC Coaches Panel from April 16th, 2020
Originally airing 4/16/20 live on USTFCCCA's Facebook page, Bobby Van Allen of Johns Hopkins, Matthew Barreau of Lewis & Clark, Jordan Carpenter of Pomona-Pitzer, Dan Moore of SUNY Geneseo and Jeff Stiles of Washington (Mo.) discuss various topics, including their backgrounds and what makes coaching on the NCAA Division III level special, among others. This is an audio rebroadcast of their video event (which can be found on Youtube). They can be reached at the following Instagram accounts:
Bobby Van Allen, Johns Hopkins University @hopkinstfxc @hopkinssports
Matthew Barreau, Lewis & Clark College@LCPiosXCTF @LCPioneers @lewisandclarkcollege @barreautrained
Jordan Carpenter, Pomona-Pitzer College @sagehenrunning @sagehenathletics
Dan Moore, SUNY Geneseo @geneseoxctf
Jeff Stiles, Washington University @washu_xctf @washubears
1 hr 17 min
April 17, 2020 #28: Nickolas Davis and Derek Stanley-Univ of Wisconsin-La Crosse
With the 2020 track season cancelled due to COVID19, Nick, Derek,and the entire UW-LAX program created a virtual dual track meet with their rivals at UW-Stevens Point. They join us today to talk about why they did this, how they created it, and how it's going. They also give great feedback for other coaches on ways to do their own virtual track meets.
Kudos to these two leaders who didn't let a major setback stop them from engaging with their athletes and creating experiences that will last a lifetime. We hope bringing you these ideas will stoke your creativity to make memories with your athletes.
If you want to watch along and see who the winner is check out these links:
UW-LAX Website: https://uwlathletics.com/news/2020/4/13/womens-track-and-field-womens-track-field-team-competing-in-virtual-meet.aspx
Facebook: @UWLWomenstrackandfield
Twitter: UWL_Womenstrack and @UWLCC
Instagram: @UWLCC
1 hr 6 min
April 15, 2020 #27: Harry Marra (p.3)-Story Time! The Eatons, world records and Olympic medals
In the conclusion of this wonderful three part series with Harry Marra, we talk about the magical time of coaching Olympic medalist Ashton Eaton and Brianne Theisen-Eaton. We pick up where part 1 (episode #25) ends as Harry is brought to Oregon to interview for the combined events assistant coaching position. We get a real insider's view of how the world record in the decathlon was broke at the Olympic Trials, preparation setbacks for the Olympic Games, and how and why it all ended.
2 hr 12 min
April 13, 2020 #26: Harry Marra (p.2)-The Four Principles Necessary to Fully Develop the Art of Coaching (PKTC)
Harry Marra's Four Pillars - Crafting the Art of Coaching

In the second installment of a three-part series on the Connections Podcast, host Mike Cunningham is privileged to delve deeper into the coaching philosophy of the legendary Harry Marra. Harry, with decades of experience under his belt, shares his Four Principles Necessary to Fully Develop the Art of Coaching, encapsulated in the acronym PKTC: Passion, Knowledge, Trust, and Communication.

Reflecting on the essence of effective coaching, Harry emphasizes, "In a situation in a competition, you can't be sitting there trying to reteach the particular event. It better be short, square, and to the point." He also draws inspiration from historical figures, quoting John F. Kennedy: "When the..." to highlight the importance of clear communication.

This episode is a treasure trove for track and field coaches, offering invaluable insights into the art and science of coaching. Whether you're a seasoned coach or just starting out, Harry's wisdom, combined with real-world examples, will undoubtedly enhance your approach to coaching and leadership.

Enjoyed Harry's stories? Read more in the book Stories From the Passenger Seat: Lessons Learned From a Lifetime of Coaching: https://www.amazon.com/Stories-Passenger-Seat-Lifetime-Coaching/dp/1606795791

1 hr 16 min
April 09, 2020 #25: Harry Marra (p.1)-Coaching Career
The Storied Journey of Harry Marra - From Humble Beginnings to Legendary Coach

In this insightful episode of the Connections Podcast, host Mike Cunningham is privileged to converse with the legendary track and field coach, Harry Marra. As they delve into Harry's illustrious coaching career, listeners are treated to a deep dive into his experiences, challenges, and the mentors who shaped his trajectory. Reflecting on his early days and the people who believed in him, Harry recalls, "At the end of that week of being together, [he] said, 'Harry, I'll talk to you anytime because you get it. You have a lot to learn, but you get it.'"

The episode further explores Harry's coaching philosophy, honed by interactions with iconic figures like Brooks, Telez, and Sam Adams. As they discuss the intricacies of coaching, Harry shares a heartwarming anecdote about his athletes, mentioning, "They called me and said, 'I think there's a mistake, Harry. I just got a check for $3,000. This can't be right.'"

For track and field enthusiasts and aspiring coaches, this episode offers a unique opportunity to learn from one of the sport's most influential figures. Harry Marra's wisdom, combined with his genuine passion for the sport and its athletes, makes this episode a must-listen.

Enjoyed Harry's stories? Read more in the book Stories From the Passenger Seat: Lessons Learned From a Lifetime of Coaching: https://www.amazon.com/Stories-Passenger-Seat-Lifetime-Coaching/dp/1606795791

1 hr 37 min
April 08, 2020 #24: Bryan Fetzer-life after 20+ years of collegiate coaching
Ever wonder if you should (or could) transition from coaching track and field to working in the business world? Bryan joins us today to talk about his transition; he coached in spots such as Cal-Berkely, Ranger JC, Harvard, Missisippi State and spent the last 8 years as the Director of Track & Field/CC at the University of Virginia. He knows co-owns a business, works different projects with super agent Paul Doyle, and consults with federations around the world.
38 min
April 07, 2020 #23: Joseph Blue-Cal Poly Pomona
Coach Blue is the throws coach at Cal State Pomona for the past few years. We had a blast learning about his time as an undergraduate at Fresno State and Cal State-Northridge. Did you know he played rugby? Learn this and more about his time at Southern Arkansas University and now the impact he's having at Cal Poly-Pomona.
54 min
April 06, 2020 #22: Eric and Nicole Kramer-Wisconsin Lutheran College and Carroll University
Had a blast talking with newlyweds Eric and Nicole. You'll hear so much passion for coaching during this interview with both of them. We explore how they got into track and coaching, as we weave into the story of how they met, when they decided it was 'ok' to date another coach, and what sacrifices they've had to make for each other even this early in their marriage. As we strive to bring you unique authentic stories from track and field, we know you're going to enjoy this one.
2 hr 7 min
April 03, 2020 #21: Adam Pennington-Northwestern State University
Had a blast today getting to know Adam, the sprints/hurdle coach at Northwestern State University in Louisiana. He has had some amazing success these past few years including having a men's 4x100 run sub 39 seconds! Today we talk about how he got started in track and field, his journey through the junior college track route and what coaching means to him as it relates to his family responsibilities. Heads up, had a bit of audio trouble, but if you can ignore that and get through to the end there's a specific challenge to all track and field coaches around the country.
44 min
April 02, 2020 #20: Marissa Chew-Coaches Collab Facebook Group
When the NCAA track and field season was cut short in the middle of March, Marissa sprang into action. She created a Facebook group on March 17th titled 'Coaches Collab'. Her goal was to bring a few coaches in her network together to recreate the exchange of information that occurs on a yearly basis at the USTFCCCA Convention. What started with 20 coaches quickly blossomed to 50 then 100. Almost over night it exploded to 1000 coaches and now participation sits at over 1,800+ track and field coaches from around the world! In today's episode we sit down with Marissa to talk about the many positive interactions that have occurred so far and talk about her motivation for starting the group. We're so proud of Marissa stepping up and leading in a time of uncertainty and are proud to bring you her story.

26 min

About The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast

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Unlock the world of track & field coaching with The Gill Connections Podcast! Host Mike Cunningham brings you inspiring stories, real conversations, and coaching insights from leaders at every level. Discover a new coach's interview every Monday. Plus, don’t miss the Ted Talks of track/field podcasts with our NEW Gill1918 Project episodes Tuesday-Sunday — short, powerful lessons from top coaches to help you grow on and off the track.