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#374: Kenneth Cox-Birmingham Crossplex | Leadership, Faith, and Serving the Sport

This week on the Gill Connections Podcast, Mike Cunningham sits down with Kenneth Cox, Director of the Birmingham CrossPlex, for a wide-ranging conversation about serving track & field from every angle: athlete, coach, administrator, and now facility leader.

Kenneth Cox shares how track began for him at age eight, how mentors shaped him, and why consistency and relationships became cornerstones of his leadership. From coaching stops that included Emory (Division III) and ultimately 16 years at Birmingham-Southern, he opens up about the realities of building a program, developing athletes, and learning the “head coach” role beyond X’s and O’s.

He also walks through the rare challenge of navigating a school closure, how that season changed his perspective, and why he believes his next chapter at the CrossPlex is another way to “coach” the sport—by creating experiences, memories, and opportunities for athletes and coaches who walk through those doors.

If you’re a coach considering administration, a leader trying to build culture, or someone who loves track and believes there’s more than one way to serve it—this one is for you.

Dive into over 350 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 Twitch.tv, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and more!

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#234: Gill1918 Presents Mike Cunningham "Can a Pole Vault Pit Be Repaired or Should It Be Replaced?"

Can an aging pole vault pit be repaired—or is it time to replace it?Many common problems, including small vinyl tears, worn hardware, damaged weather covers, and certain top-pad issues, can often be r...

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#233: Gill1918 Presents Cassandra Goodson “XC Race Strategy & Preparation” Powered by Coach O

Cassandra draws on her 19 years as an NCAA D1 XC/TF Coach and her personal experience as a D1 athlete to share lessons learned about cross country race strategy and the benefits of early preparation. ...

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#381: Jordon Andreassen-University of Missouri | From Small-Town Iowa to the SEC

Most coaches don't start their careers thinking they'll become college track & field coaches.In Episode 381 of the Gill Athletics Connections Podcast, Mike Cunningham sits down with University of Miss...

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BONUS: BoSCA-Adam Schemm, UW-Parkside | The Road Ahead-Building an Athletic Strategic Plan

An exceptional organization, the Business of Small College Athletics (BoSCA), holds an annual convention attended by some of the most passionate hard working adminstrators in the country. Coming toget...

18 Syys 45min

#232: Gill1918 Presents Mike Cunningham "What is the Total Cost of Ownership of a Pole Vault Pit?"

The price on the quote tells you what a pole vault pit costs today. It does not tell you what the school may spend throughout its life.In this Gill1918 Project episode, Mike Cunningham explains how co...

17 Syys 12min

#231: Gill1918 Presents Mike Cunningham "Should I Buy the Minimum Legal Pole Vault Pit or a Larger Pit?"

Should your school purchase the smallest legal pole vault pit—or invest in a larger landing system?In this Gill1918 Project episode, Mike Cunningham explains why meeting NFHS or NCAA minimum requireme...

16 Syys 10min

#230: Gill1918 Presents Dr. Alli Young "Successfully Coaching Athletes with ADHD” Powered by Coach O

Sports Psychiatrist Dr. Alli Young helps parents coaches, and sports organizations navigate the mental side of sport. In this episode, Dr. Alli highlights three potential issues when coaching or paren...

15 Syys 12min

#380: Maryn Lowry-Northwestern University | Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable

Coach Maryn Lowry joins Mike Cunningham on the Gill Connections Podcast to share her coaching journey from Cincinnati, Ohio, to Northwestern University.Maryn discusses her path from running with the B...

14 Syys 1h 50min