#48: Clayton Murphy-www.SaveAkronXC.com
On May 14th, 2020 University of Akron Director of Athletics Larry Williams announced the elimination of the men's cross country team. Akron alum and Olympic medalist Clayton Murphy, along with other a...
16 Jun 202038min
#47: Diego Flaquer-Univ of Miami
Diego's journey will inspire you to let nothing get in your way of success. Growing up in Columbia with a father of immense success in track and field as an athlete and coach, Diego continued his acad...
15 Jun 20201h 29min
BONUS: David Sweeney-Field Events Coordinator for Athletics Ireland...'Virtual Throws Conference' EP9 presented by MF Athletics
David Sweeney gives us a unique perspective into the history of track and field for the country of Ireland. He then talks about the advantages and disadvantages of the NCAA T&F system from the Irish p...
13 Jun 20201h 27min
#46: Ritchie Beene-Alabama State University
Ritchie is a unicorn. Meaning, he's one of a few coaches who's been at his institution for over 20 years! Today we learn how he found his path towards coaching track and field, the role music played i...
11 Jun 20201h 41min
BONUS: Athletics LLC EP8 'What's wrong with Cross Country?!'-May 28, 2020
This week the gang goes outside of their coaching boxes and talks about a discipline that doesn't get enough light, CROSS COUNTRY! Hear what is revealed and left for you to ponder. We end the night ...
10 Jun 20201h 13min
#45: Charles Ryan-University of California-Berkeley
In this riveting episode of the Connections Podcast, Charles Ryan of Cal-Berkeley takes center stage, sharing his unique journey in the world of track and field. From his early beginnings in the sport...
8 Jun 20201h 40min
#44: Derrick Peterson-DePaul University
Mr. '800 meter dash' didn't start out as a prodigy in the event he's so famously attached to. Learn Derrick's journey towards 800m greatness that culminates in an Olympic berth in today's episode. Sta...
5 Jun 20201h 35min
BONUS: Athletics LLC EP7 'Value'-May 22, 2020
This week on Athletics LLC we dive into the concept of value in different aspects of track and field. What is the value of first rounds of championships? The over/under-value of coaches, how does tha...
3 Jun 20201h 17min
