#246: Danny McCray-Private Coaching Tutor #APXP

#246: Danny McCray-Private Coaching Tutor #APXP

Beyond the Track: Navigating Coaching and College Choices with Danny McCray


In this enlightening episode of the Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections podcast, host Mike Cunningham, National Business Development Manager, sits down with Danny McCray, a private coaching tutor from Houston, Texas. Danny delves deep into the challenges and opportunities of coaching in today's dynamic track and field landscape. He shares the unique journey of his son, Bryce, from high school track to navigating the college recruitment process amidst the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Danny emphasizes, "You will wear dress shoes much longer than you'll ever wear track spikes," highlighting the importance of academic choices in an athlete's life. Listen in as they discuss the evolving relationship between high school and club coaches, the intricacies of training cycles, and the pivotal role of decision-making in a young athlete's life. If you're a coach, athlete, or parent, this episode offers invaluable insights into the world of track and field. Don't miss Danny's candid take on the college selection process and how he guided his son through one of the most crucial decisions of his life.


Check out past episodes (including Boo Schexnayder-LSU, Diljeet Taylor-BYU, Petros Kyprianou-Illinois and 200+ more) on YouTube and Apple podcasts. Connect with host Mike Cunningham on Twitter (@MikeCunningham), email (mcunningham@gillathletics.com) or by text (217-898-3038).

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#356: Nate Browne-UC Riverside | From Subprime Mortgages to Coaching Champions

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#133: Gill1918 presents Dwight Phillips "Triple Jump Training Part 2" from Tampa Bay/USF Clinic

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#132: Gill1918 presents Dwight Phillips "Triple Jump Training Part 1" from Tampa Bay/USF Clinic

#132: Gill1918 presents Dwight Phillips "Triple Jump Training Part 1" from Tampa Bay/USF Clinic

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#131: Gill1918 Presents Coach/Author Derrhyl Duncan “Inspiring Athletes to Greatness” Powered by Coach O

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In just 3.5 years as Director of T&F/XC at The Lawrence School in NJ, Coach Duncan's athletes and teams have earned 22 county, conference, and state team titles to go with 20 HS All-Americans and 2 Wo...

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#355: Rik Moore-Anderson (SC) District 5 XC | Building a Legacy

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Rick Moore didn’t set out to become a legendary pole vault coach. He was a football guy. A wrestler. A chicken farmer. A middle school coach trying to figure it out.Then one junior high track meet cha...

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