#329: Jason Cage-Westlake (GA) HS | Building Champions On & Off the Track

#329: Jason Cage-Westlake (GA) HS | Building Champions On & Off the Track

From dirt tracks in Georgia to leading one of the nation’s powerhouse high school programs, Jason Cage’s journey is a story of resilience, faith, and servant leadership. As head coach at Westlake High School, he’s built more than a track program—he’s built a culture that attracts 200+ athletes every season, state championships, and even Gatorade Athletes of the Year.


In this episode, Coach Cage opens up about:

🏃 His late start in track & field and the coach who changed his life

🌍 Lessons learned from running with international teammates in junior college

📚 The power of coaching education and why he hosts clinics for fellow coaches & parents

🏆 How Westlake built a culture of pride, discipline, and community

💡 Balancing family, teaching, and leading one of the largest HS programs in the country


“Track saved my life. The discipline, the relationships, the lessons—it all shaped who I am today.” – Jason Cage


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

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

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

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

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#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

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

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#116: Gill1918 presents Zontavious Johnson "Coaching the Short and Long Hurdles Part 2"

#116: Gill1918 presents Zontavious Johnson "Coaching the Short and Long Hurdles Part 2"

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#115: Gill1918 presents Zontavious Johnson "Coaching the Short and Long Hurdles Part 1"

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