#42: Brooks Johnson-formerly Univ of Florida/Stanford University

#42: Brooks Johnson-formerly Univ of Florida/Stanford University

A Lifetime of Wisdom in Track and Field

In this enlightening episode of the Connections Podcast, host Mike Cunningham is honored to sit down with the legendary Brooks Johnson. With a coaching career that spans decades, Brooks has witnessed the evolution of track and field and has been instrumental in shaping champions at every level.

Brooks delves deep into the nuances of coaching, emphasizing the importance of understanding athletes and guiding them to a point where they confidently say, "Leave me the hell alone. I got this." His insights, combined with captivating stories from his journey, offer listeners a treasure trove of knowledge.

For track and field fans and coaches alike, this episode provides a unique opportunity to learn from one of the sport's most influential figures. Brooks's dedication, passion, and wisdom make this episode a must-listen for anyone seeking to understand the heart and soul of track and field.


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#103: Gill1918 presents JC Lambert "Coaching the Throws and the Weight Room Part 1"

#103: Gill1918 presents JC Lambert "Coaching the Throws and the Weight Room Part 1"

Back in the fall of 2025, Coach Marques Lowe (Gill podcast alum!) and the Vipers Track Club hosted a Central Illinois Pre-Season Coaches Clinic. To increase the value to other coaches, he has allowed ...

21 Jan 19min

#102: Gill1918 Presents Katie Follett "Championship Mindset" Powered by Coach O

#102: Gill1918 Presents Katie Follett "Championship Mindset" Powered by Coach O

Katie is a mental skills coach for Elevated Performance following a 13-year career as a pro runner including winning a US Road Mile Championship and being a 3000m World Championships finalist. This is...

20 Jan 11min

#346: Laurie Feit-Melnick - Univ of Rhode Island | 33 Years of Leadership, Legacy & Trailblazing

#346: Laurie Feit-Melnick - Univ of Rhode Island | 33 Years of Leadership, Legacy & Trailblazing

From Long Island in the early 1980s—where girls weren’t even allowed to run cross country—to becoming the second head women’s coach in University of Rhode Island history, Laurie Feit-Melnick has spent...

19 Jan 1h 45min

BONUS: Live from USTFCCCA 2025 | Interviews from the Convention

BONUS: Live from USTFCCCA 2025 | Interviews from the Convention

Each year at the USTFCCCA Convention, we sit down with coaches for micro 5-10/ish minute interviews. This year we asked them "What are you a nerd about off the track?" in an attempt to learn about the...

15 Jan 3h 15min

#101: Gill1918 Project presents Andrew Basler "Leaders Don't Always Have the Loudest Voices"

#101: Gill1918 Project presents Andrew Basler "Leaders Don't Always Have the Loudest Voices"

Andrew Balser joins us on the Gill1918 Project to teach us about a leadership lesson that made him a better coach, a better father, and a better husband. Early in his professional journey he thought l...

14 Jan 17min

#100: Gill1918 Presents David Mitchell “The Joy of Being Simple-Minded” Powered by Coach O

#100: Gill1918 Presents David Mitchell “The Joy of Being Simple-Minded” Powered by Coach O

David is a nationally known T&F announcer and is the Director of Client Relations for Coach O. Pulling from his decades coaching experience, he shares how to simplify the teaching of new concepts for ...

13 Jan 16min

#345: Trent Baltzell-Univ of Rhode Island | From Athlete to Head Coach of His Alma Mater

#345: Trent Baltzell-Univ of Rhode Island | From Athlete to Head Coach of His Alma Mater

From competing as a multi-event athlete at the University of Rhode Island to leading the program as head coach, Trent Baltzell has lived every phase of the collegiate track and field experience.In thi...

12 Jan 2h 28min

#99: Gill1918 Presents Kim Haddix/Mariah Hohman “Lessons Learned as an Ohio TF Official"

#99: Gill1918 Presents Kim Haddix/Mariah Hohman “Lessons Learned as an Ohio TF Official"

Welcome to Gill1918, the track & field coaching podcast powered by Gill Athletics. Since 1918, Gill has been dedicated to empowering coaches with innovative equipment—now, we're bringing elite coachin...

7 Jan 14min

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