By Senior Correspondent Marty Ogden, Editing and Graphics by Ron Knapp
Podcasts have become more popular not only as entertainment but as a way for us to learn something new about our jobs and interests. The Gill Athletics Coaches Connection is definitely one podcast to listen to if you are a fan of track and field. Host Mike Cunningham, a former high school and college track coach and current National Business Development Manager for Gill Athletics interviews track and field coaches of all levels. He explores the unique journeys of coaches worldwide and listeners can engage with inspiring stories, uncover strategies that define success, and dive into the experiences that shape the track and field world. Each week Mike has conversations with a different coach and so far there are already over 250 episodes.
One special series that will begin April 2nd is a must listen for all high school coaches looking for ways to improve the sport in our state. Cunningham will interview one representative from all 50 states to discuss what is unique about each, how track and field is conducted and the different ways athletes qualify for their championship meets.
The New England Connections include:
Mike hosted MSR’s Marty Ogden to represent CT and that episode will be posted on April 9.
Mike featured Maine’s George Mendros from Thornton Academy and his episode will be posted on April 23rd.
Mike featured Massachusett’s Tanner Williams from Longmeadow HS and his episode will be posted on April 25th.
Mike hosted New Hampshire’s Catrina Lougee from Nashua South HS and her episode will be posted on May 4th.
Mike featured Rhode Island’s James Lourenco from La Salle Academy and his episode will be posted on May 16th.
Mike featured Vermont’s Dennis Akey from South Burlington HS and his episode will be posted on May 23rd.
Each discussion is only about 15-20 minutes and can be listened to on the way to work by following this link https://www.gillporter.com/gill_store/gill-podcasts
You can chose to listen on any of your favorite apps or you can watch on the Gill Athletics YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/gillathletics
The following are the release dates of each state’s episode.
4/2 Alabama featuring Ben Dake from Locust Fork HS
4/3 Alaska featuring Melissa Hall from Chugiak HS
4/4 Arizona featuring Airabin Justin from North Canyon HS
4/5 Arkansas featuring BJ Parrish from Bentonville West HS
4/6 California featuring JT Ayers from Trabuco Hills HS
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