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Unlock the world of track and field coaches with The Gill Connections Podcast. Former high school and college track coach Mike Cunningham brings you closer to the heart of the sport, exploring the unique journeys of coaches worldwide. Engage with inspiring stories, uncover strategies that define success, and dive into the experiences that shape the track and field world. Subscribe for a fresh, insightful episode every Monday morning, connecting you with the authentic stories behind the coaches. Your weekly dose of inspiration and knowledge in track and field coaching is here!
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BONUS: Nevada State Meet featuring Roy Sessions from Centennial HS
Today we take a look at how the state of Nevada qualifies athletes to their outdoor state track and field meet.
*Fun Fact: Because of the geography of Nevada, the state meet alternates from the northern part of the state (Reno) to the southern part of the state (Las Vegas) for four out of five classes. The 4A state meet stays exclusively in the southern part of the state because there are no 4A schools in the northern part of Nevada. -
BONUS: Nebraska State Meet featuring Kent McCrimmon from Concordia HS
Today we take a look at how the state of Nebraska qualifies athletes to their outdoor state track and field meet.
*Fun Fact: Nebraska is experimenting with a mixed 4x200m event. They are allowed to contest the event during the regular season, but it's not an official state meet event...yet. -
BONUS: Montana State Meet featuring Blaine Pederson from Bozeman HS
Today we take a look at how the state of Montana qualifies athletes to their outdoor state track and field meet.
*Fun Fact: One 2-day track meets (such as the state meet) athletes are allowed to participate in 5 individual events and 2 relay events! -
BONUS: Missouri State Meet featuring Kyle Morse from William Chrisman HS
Today we take a look at how the state of Missouri qualifies athletes to their outdoor state track and field meet.
*Fun Fact: Missouri is one of about 25 states that sanctions the javelin as an official state event! -
#257: Nick Stenuf-University of Alabama
🎙️ **Gill Connections Podcast: Ep. 257 - Dream Position with Nick Stenuf**
In this illuminating episode of Gill Connections, host Mike Cunningham, National Business Development Manager for Gill Athletics, dives into the life and aspirations of Nick Stenuf, the assistant track coach and women's distance coach at the University of Alabama. 🏃♀️👟
Join us as Nick shares his unexpected journey from aspiring inner-city high school teacher to coaching at one of the most prestigious athletics programs in the country. Despite initially planning a career in education, Nick found his true calling in coaching, allowing him to make profound connections and impacts on his athletes’ lives.
🌟 Highlight of the episode: Nick reflects on his professional path with heartfelt enthusiasm, declaring, "I'm in my dream position right now," underscoring his profound satisfaction and love for his role. 🎉
Nick also delves into his family's diverse career backgrounds, from law and automotive entrepreneurship to the more unconventional role of his mother as a part-time sheriff in New York, painting a vivid picture of the hardworking, multifaceted environment that shaped him. 🚓🔨
Additionally, hear about Nick’s collegiate days at Nazareth College, where he transitioned from a dual-sport athlete to focusing solely on running, influenced by national champions. 🏆🏃♂️
Tune in for a story of passion, transition, and ultimate fulfillment in the world of collegiate track and field. 🎧👏
🌟 Explore Our Archive: Dive into over 200 episodes featuring insights from coaching legends like Boo Schexnayder of LSU, Diljeet Taylor of BYU, Petros Kyprianou of Illinois, and many more! Find us on YouTube and Apple Podcasts for your listening pleasure.
📲 Stay Connected: Want to get in touch with our host, Mike Cunningham? Follow him on Twitter (@MikeCunningham), shoot him an email at mcunningham@gillathletics.com, or send a text to 217-898-3038. We love hearing from our listeners! 🎧👍 -
BONUS: Mississippi State Meet featuring Ashley Bonds from Macomb HS
Today we take a look at how the state of Mississippi qualifies athletes to their outdoor state track and field meet.
*Fun Fact: The state of Mississippi is in talks to add the Javelin event to the official state meet schedule soon!
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Great podcast highlighting our stories as track and field and cross country coaches! It's awesome to hear other coaches stories and see how similar so many of our experiences are as coaches but also hear those differences in our paths. It's uplifting to know so many of us are on similar journeys together!
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This podcast gives an amazing insight to the world of track and field through great and insightful conversations with the great minds of track and field from the local club AAU coach to the the coaches of the biggest D1 programs.
As a parent of a young upcoming thrower listening to Mike and his coaches/guests, this podcast makes me a better track parents with a growing passion for the sport each week a new episode is released.
I highly recommend this podcast for both the seasoned athlete and up and coming athlete or just a fan of the sport.
This podcast has influenced me so much that I have even committed to help coaching my son youth team next year and beyond.
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