by Gill Athletics
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. Powered by Gill Athletics — Supporting Coaches Since 1918.
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April 21, 2025
<p>This week on the 🎙️ Gill Athletics Connections Podcast🎙️ , we dive into the behind-the-scenes world of one of the most historic track meets in the world—the 🏟️Penn Relays🏟️!</p><p><br></p><p>Join host **Mike Cunningham** as he sits down with **Claire Hewitt**, the **Director of Operations for Penn Relays and the University of Pennsylvania Track & Field**. Claire pulls back the curtain on what it takes to execute this massive event and shares her fascinating journey through the sport.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, we discuss: </p><p><br></p><p>🏃♀️ Claire’s unique running background—from soccer player to collegiate distance runner at Penn </p><p>💡 The transition from coaching to operations and how she found her true passion </p><p>📅 The meticulous planning that goes into organizing **THE** Penn Relays </p><p>🚨 The behind-the-scenes chaos that fans and athletes never see </p><p>💪 How the meet continues to evolve while preserving its rich history </p><p><br></p><p>Plus, Claire shares some hilarious race-day stories (including a steeplechase moment you won't believe!) and what keeps her motivated year after year. </p><p><br></p><p>🎧 **Listen now** to get a fresh perspective on what makes the Penn Relays a can’t-miss event for athletes, coaches, and fans alike! </p><p><br></p><p>#PennRelays #TrackAndField #GillConnections #Coaching #Athletics #BehindTheScenes</p><p><br></p><p>🌟 Explore Our Library: Dive into 300+ episodes featuring insights from coaching legends such as Boo Schexnayder and Dan Pfaff, Diljeet Taylor (BYU) and Beth Alford-Sullivan, as well as superstar coaches Petros Kyprianou (Illinois), Althea Thomas (Vanderbilt) and many more! Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and more for your listening pleasure.</p><p><br></p><p>📲 Stay Connected: Want to get in touch with our host, Mike Cunningham? Follow on Twitter (@MikeCunningham), email at [email protected], or text to 217-898-3038. We love hearing from you! 🎧👍</p><p><br></p>
April 20, 2025
<p>Welcome to Gill1918, the track & field coaching podcast powered by Gill Athletics. Since 1918, Gill has been dedicated to empowering coaches with innovative equipment—now, we're bringing elite coaching education straight to your ears.</p><p>Our goal is to create the Ted Talks of track/field podcasts bringing the annual track clinic to your ears DAILY! Topics will include but are not limited to covering key strategies, techniques, and training principles to help you improve athlete performance, structure better workouts, enhance team culture, and more!</p><p>Whether you're a high school, collegiate, or club coach, Gill1918 is your go-to resource for quick, high-impact coaching education from the best minds in the sport.</p><p>📩 Want to contribute an episode? Submit your 10-30 minute coaching talk to [email protected] or read <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/gill1918-podcast-why-how-participate-mike-cunningham--djlgc/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">THIS LINKEDIN ARTICLE</a> for information on how to get started. All coaches are invited to participate!</p><p>🎙️ Don’t forget to subscribe and follow Gill Athletics for more expert coaching insights!</p><p>#TrackAndField #CoachingEducation #Gill1918 #CoachesHelpingCoaches #TrackCoach #AthleticsTraining</p><p><br /></p>
April 19, 2025
<p>Welcome to Gill1918, the track & field coaching podcast powered by Gill Athletics. Since 1918, Gill has been dedicated to empowering coaches with innovative equipment—now, we're bringing elite coaching education straight to your ears.</p><p>Our goal is to create the Ted Talks of track/field podcasts bringing the annual track clinic to your ears DAILY! Topics will include but are not limited to covering key strategies, techniques, and training principles to help you improve athlete performance, structure better workouts, enhance team culture, and more!</p><p>Whether you're a high school, collegiate, or club coach, Gill1918 is your go-to resource for quick, high-impact coaching education from the best minds in the sport.</p><p>📩 Want to contribute an episode? Submit your 10-30 minute coaching talk to [email protected] or read <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/gill1918-podcast-why-how-participate-mike-cunningham--djlgc/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">THIS LINKEDIN ARTICLE</a> for information on how to get started. All coaches are invited to participate!</p><p>🎙️ Don’t forget to subscribe and follow Gill Athletics for more expert coaching insights!</p><p>#TrackAndField #CoachingEducation #Gill1918 #CoachesHelpingCoaches #TrackCoach #AthleticsTraining</p><p><br /></p>
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