#212: Bill Edson-Keene State College

#212: Bill Edson-Keene State College

In this riveting episode of The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast, we welcome Bill Edson, a seasoned coach with a unique and inspiring journey. Edson's path to coaching is far from ordinary, with an extensive stint in the US Army shaping his perspective on leadership and its pivotal role in sports.


Edson's curiosity about leadership, sparked by his military experience and the influence of his high school coaches, led him to pursue undergraduate and graduate degrees in Leadership Organization. In this episode, he shares how this academic background informs his coaching approach and enhances team and individual buy-in.


Edson's insights into leadership extend beyond the realm of sports, touching on its broader implications in life. His experiences offer valuable lessons for athletes, coaches, and anyone interested in the dynamics of leadership and team-building.

This episode is more than just a conversation; it's a deep dive into the intersection of sports, leadership, and personal growth. Edson's story serves as a testament to the power of curiosity and the pursuit of knowledge, demonstrating how these elements can transform one's approach to coaching and beyond.
Join us as we explore the fascinating journey of Bill Edson, from the US Army to the track field, and discover how leadership plays out in the world of sports. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in athletics, coaching, or leadership.
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#104: Gill1918 presents JC Lambert "Coaching the Throws and the Weight Room Part 2"

#104: Gill1918 presents JC Lambert "Coaching the Throws and the Weight Room Part 2"

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 ...

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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 ...

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

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

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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

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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...

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#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

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#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

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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

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