#301: Jill Miller-Northwestern University

#301: Jill Miller-Northwestern University

🚨 BIG NEWS for Track & Field! 🚨


Northwestern University is making history by adding *track* to its athletic program! 🏃‍♀️💜 This week, we’re diving into this exciting development with **Jill Miller**, the Head Coach of Northwestern’s Cross Country and Track program.


🎙️ In this episode, Jill shares:

✅ The journey from cross country-only to a full track program

✅ The behind-the-scenes effort that made this historic decision possible

✅ How Northwestern is preparing for its first Big Ten indoor and outdoor track seasons in 2026

✅ Her coaching philosophy, leadership insights, and why "I like to have hard conversations." 💬💪


Jill’s passion for developing athletes—both on and off the track—is contagious, and her leadership approach is something every coach can learn from. If you love stories of growth, innovation, and breaking barriers in collegiate athletics, this one’s for you! 🎧🔥


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📲 Stay Connected: Want to get in touch with our host, Mike Cunningham? Follow on Twitter (@MikeCunningham), email at mcunningham@gillathletics.com, or text to 217-898-3038. We love hearing from you! 🎧👍


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