#285: Matt Kane-Florida State University

#285: Matt Kane-Florida State University

🎙️ The Road to Success: Breaking Barriers in College Athletics with FSU's Matt Kane 🏃‍♂️🏆


In this episode, we sit down with Matt Kane, head coach of Florida State University, to talk about the ins and outs of recruiting, developing, and shaping athletes at the collegiate level. We dive into the challenges of competing for in-state talent, his experiences at Barton College, and the significance of mentorship and leadership in coaching.


Matt shares compelling stories from his career, including his work with world-class athletes, the excitement of coaching in the World Championships, and the valuable lessons learned from his time across different institutions. We also cover the growing culture of college transfers and why, in Matt's words, “It's ok to break up with your girlfriend”—a powerful analogy for athletes deciding to transfer schools for better opportunities.


💡 Whether you're an athlete, coach, or track enthusiast, this episode offers deep insights into the world of track and field, college athletics, and the human side of coaching.


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#122: Gill1918 presents Erik Jenkins "Coaching the Relays Part 2" from Tampa Bay/USF Clinic

#122: Gill1918 presents Erik Jenkins "Coaching the Relays Part 2" from Tampa Bay/USF Clinic

The crew at the University of South Florida put on an excellent clinic in Tampa, Fla this past fall of 2025. Speakers included Sammy Dabbs, Erik Jenkins, Vince Anderson, Chris Korfist, and Dwight Phil...

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#121: Gill1918 presents Erik Jenkins "Coaching the Relays Part 1" from Tampa Bay/USF Clinic

#121: Gill1918 presents Erik Jenkins "Coaching the Relays Part 1" from Tampa Bay/USF Clinic

The crew at the University of South Florida put on an excellent clinic in Tampa, Fla this past fall of 2025. Speakers included Sammy Dabbs, Erik Jenkins, Vince Anderson, Chris Korfist, and Dwight Phil...

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#120: Gill1918 Presents Coach Kamara Sitton “The Importance of Female-Only Competition Opportunities” Powered by Coach O

#120: Gill1918 Presents Coach Kamara Sitton “The Importance of Female-Only Competition Opportunities” Powered by Coach O

Kamara Sitton is instrumental in bringing The Pink Spike Festival Girls/Women Only T&F Meet and scholarship to life each spring. Kamara is a coach for the Titans Track Club (AAU) in Upstate SC. She ea...

3 Maalis 8min

#352: Rick and Brett Witt-UW-Stevens Point | A 50-Year Coaching Legacy, A Father–Son Transition

#352: Rick and Brett Witt-UW-Stevens Point | A 50-Year Coaching Legacy, A Father–Son Transition

What happens when a program built over five decades gets handed—quite literally—from father to son?In this special father–son edition of the Gill Connections Podcast, longtime UW–Stevens Point legend ...

2 Maalis 1h 47min

#119: Gill1918 presents Sammy Dabbs "High Hurdles Part 2" from Tampa Bay/USF Clinic

#119: Gill1918 presents Sammy Dabbs "High Hurdles Part 2" from Tampa Bay/USF Clinic

The crew at the University of South Florida put on an excellent clinic in Tampa, Fla this past fall of 2025. Speakers included Sammy Dabbs, Erik Jenkins, Vince Anderson, Chris Korfist, and Dwight Phil...

26 Helmi 21min

#118: Gill1918 presents Sammy Dabbs "High Hurdles Part 1" from Tampa Bay/USF Clinic

#118: Gill1918 presents Sammy Dabbs "High Hurdles Part 1" from Tampa Bay/USF Clinic

The crew at the University of South Florida put on an excellent clinic in Tampa, Fla this past fall of 2025. Speakers included Sammy Dabbs, Erik Jenkins, Vince Anderson, Chris Korfist, and Dwight Phil...

25 Helmi 26min

#117: Gill1918 Presents Coach/Author David Emeott “Coaching Your Own Children” Powered by Coach O

#117: Gill1918 Presents Coach/Author David Emeott “Coaching Your Own Children” Powered by Coach O

Dave has coached hundreds, maybe thousands of athletes over his career at East Kentwood HS in MI. Coaching his own 3 kids came with many joys and also lessons learned for him and every member of the f...

24 Helmi 12min

#351: Fireside chat with HoF Coach Randy Huntington Part 2 | Big Rocks, Coaching the Coach & the Long View of Track & Field

#351: Fireside chat with HoF Coach Randy Huntington Part 2 | Big Rocks, Coaching the Coach & the Long View of Track & Field

Part 2 of our fireside chat with Randy Huntington goes deeper than technique and medals. This is a conversation about legacy, empathy, curiosity, and what it really means to coach—especially when the ...

23 Helmi 3h 25min

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