#267: David Self-Sam Houston State University

#267: David Self-Sam Houston State University

In this episode, we dive into the inspiring journey of David Self, the head coach of Sam Houston State University's track and field program. From the challenges of summer ☀️ to his deep connections in the sport 🏆, David's story is one of resilience, passion, and dedication.


Join us as David shares his incredible journey, including his early days 👶, the transformative experiences at Garden City Community College 🏫, and his return to Texas 🏠. David opens up about the pivotal moments that shaped his career, the importance of mentorship 👨‍🏫, and the values he instills in his athletes 💪.


Highlight Quote:

"Coaching is not just about the wins and losses; it's about developing young men and women who will go on to be successful in life 🌟. It's about the impact we make beyond the track." - David Self


Tune in for an episode filled with insights 💡, personal stories 📖, and a deep appreciation for the sport of track and field. Whether you're a coach, athlete, or fan, David's journey will inspire and motivate you.


🌟 Explore Our Archive: Dive into over 200 episodes featuring insights from coaching legends like Sean Carlson of Univ of Tennessee, Dave Smith of Oklahoma State, Kyle Rutledge of Pitt State, and many more! Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and more 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! 🎧👍



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#17: Ernie Clark-Ashland University

#17: Ernie Clark-Ashland University

Ernie is the associate head coach for the Eagles of Ashland and a total hurdle fanatic. Growing up running the hurdles in high school and college, he has become one of the top college hurdle coaches a...

27 Maalis 20201h 30min

#16: Lamont Johnson-Johnson C Smith University

#16: Lamont Johnson-Johnson C Smith University

Lamont Johnson is the head coach of Johnson C. Smith University for the past two seasons. He has a long varied career path that you are going to find unique. We had a lot of fun, so much fun that we s...

26 Maalis 20202h 18min

#15: DJ Hicks-Houston Baptist University

#15: DJ Hicks-Houston Baptist University

DJ is the assistant coach at his alma mater Houston Baptist University in charge of sprints, hurdles, and relays.  He is really ingrained into the Houston track scene as he ran high school track in th...

25 Maalis 202058min

#14: Houston Franks-LSU

#14: Houston Franks-LSU

Houston is in his first year at LSU as the head cross country coach after coaching several years at his alma mater Mississippi State. Success has followed Houston at every stop of his career and it's...

24 Maalis 20201h 6min

#13: Chris Parno-Minnesota State

#13: Chris Parno-Minnesota State

One of the many benefits to doing a podcast such as this is learning about the lives of new and interesting people. Chris fits this category perfectly. You'll see quickly this young coach has a long p...

23 Maalis 20201h 3min

#12: Dave Anderson-Bentonville West High School

#12: Dave Anderson-Bentonville West High School

Great time with a great coach who has spent 39 years coaching high school athletes and continues to do so today. You'll enjoy learning Dave's career journey and even his personal athletic experiences.

22 Maalis 20201h 2min

#11: Andrew Craycraft-Millikin University

#11: Andrew Craycraft-Millikin University

So interesting to sit down with Andrew and discuss his athletic background, coaching background and even learn that he was a practicing attorney early in his career. Even the mighty Wu-Tang Clan gets ...

20 Maalis 20201h 10min

#10: Chad Gunnelson-Univ of Dubuque

#10: Chad Gunnelson-Univ of Dubuque

Wonderful time sitting down with Chad on the phone to talk about coaching and life. Think you'll appreciate Chad's unique journey to becoming a track coach and specifically as the head coach of the U...

18 Maalis 20201h 23min

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