From Plainfield to USC — Brenton Emanuel’s Coaching Journey

USC Men’s Sprints & Hurdles Coach Brenton Emanuel joins the show to share his powerful story of growth — from a kid in Plainfield, Illinois, to coaching at one of the top programs in college track and field.

We talk about his journey through Eastern Illinois, Cal U Pennsylvania, Illinois State, Nebraska, and now USC, the lessons he learned facing adversity, and how he’s grown as a coach, husband, and father. Brenton opens up about coaching hurdlers without being a hurdler himself, the importance of athlete care, and what it’s really like stepping into a Power 5 program.

Plus, he drops real coaching gems — including training methods like continuous 200s and breaking down 400m reps — that every coach can use.

This one’s about more than coaching… it’s about chasing growth.