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#362: Kailey Johnson-Central Methodist Univ | From Athlete to Coach

Kailey Johnson didn’t grow up dreaming of being a coach.

She grew up in it.

From playing in the sand pits as a kid while her dad coached… to competing as a hurdler at Central Methodist… to now standing on the other side of the track as a coach — her journey is a full-circle story that hits different.

What makes this episode even more special?

Back in January of 2021, her head coach — Kenny Anderson — joined the Gill Connections podcast as Guest #85.

At that time, Kailey was a freshman athlete on his team.

Now… she’s on the coaching staff.

That evolution is what this podcast is all about.

🔥 In this episode, we dive into:🧬 Growing up as a coach’s kid and how it shaped her perspective🏃‍♀️ Why track “stuck” when other sports didn’t🎓 Choosing Central Methodist for culture over convenience🧠 The moment she realized her original career path wasn’t it📸 How injuries led her toward creativity, photography, and communication🔁 The unexpected shift from athlete to coach🤝 What it’s like now working alongside the same coach she competed for

“I had no thought of coaching at all… and now I’m here doing it every day.” — Kailey Johnson

This is a story about proximity, perspective, and how being around great coaching — even when you don’t realize it — can shape your future.

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#358: Mason Rebarchek-Winona State | From “Run Faster Than You Can” to Leading a Program

Some coaching journeys start with a plan.Mason Rebarchek’s started with a middle school PE teacher… and a simple instruction:“Run faster than you can.”From that moment, a hurdler—and eventually a coac...

13 Apr 1h 58min

#139: Gill1918 presents Vince Anderson "Acceleration Training 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...

9 Apr 27min

#138: Gill1918 presents Vince Anderson "Acceleration Training Part 1" from Tampa Bay/USF Clinic

8 Apr 30min

#137: Gill1918 Presents Sports Dietitian Maddie Riley “Tackling Tummy Troubles” Powered by Coach O

Maddie is an internationally recognized sports dietitian on a mission to get science-backed nutrition information into the hands of coaches, parents, and athletes. She was a D1 runner who went on to b...

7 Apr 12min

#357: Evan Gerish-Univ of Dubuque | 92 is 50% of 99

Evan Gerish didn’t take the traditional path to becoming a college coach… and that’s exactly what makes this conversation so powerful.From a kid racing his uncle in the driveway… to a self-made hurdle...

6 Apr 1h 59min

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

2 Apr 35min

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

1 Apr 28min

#134: Gill1918 Presents Coach/Meet Director Steve Stowe "Celebrate Athletes While They're Young” Powered by Coach O

Steve is the creative force behind @Speedy_Sto on IG where his weekly U12 T&F Rankings are published. He's also the meet director of The Speedy Sto Rankings Showcase each May in High Point, NC. Steve ...

31 Mars 8min