#279: Mike Schofield-Sports Performance/Throws Coach (New Zealand)

#279: Mike Schofield-Sports Performance/Throws Coach (New Zealand)

🎙️ "Right on the Edge of Disaster" with Mike Schofield, Olympic Throws Coach


In this episode of the Gill Athletics Connections podcast, we travel to New Zealand to chat with Mike Schofield, the man behind Maddison-Lee Wesche’s journey to a silver medal in shot put at the Paris 2024 Olympics 🥈. Mike shares his unique coaching philosophy, forged from his non-traditional path into athletics after a start in golf. He opens up about the lessons learned in performance development, and how curiosity and pushing boundaries shape his coaching style.


Mike talks about the importance of being comfortable with failure in the pursuit of excellence, offering insight through his powerful quote: "Right on the edge of disaster is where exceptional happens." 🏅


Join us as we explore his journey from weightlifting and strength coaching to guiding one of the world’s top athletes in track and field! 🌍 #ThrowsCoach #TrackAndField #OlympicJourney #CoachingWisdom


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#88: Duane Ross-North Carolina A&T

#88: Duane Ross-North Carolina A&T

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BONUS: Athletics LLC EP36 'End Results'-December 11, 2020

BONUS: Athletics LLC EP36 'End Results'-December 11, 2020

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28 Jan 20211h 15min

#87: Marc Davis/Michelle Clayton-TROY University

#87: Marc Davis/Michelle Clayton-TROY University

The communication and relationship between coaching staff members is crucial for a positive working environment that 'pulls on the same rope' to accomplish the team's yearly goals. What happens when t...

25 Jan 20212h 30min

BONUS: Athletics LLC EP35 'Gail Devers'-December 4, 2020

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I mean, there is nothing else to say but we have a fifth tile and it's the one and only, GAIL DEVERS! We can only be so blessed to have such a great person with us this first week of December. The ...

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#86: Charles Oliver-AAU T&F National Chairman

#86: Charles Oliver-AAU T&F National Chairman

Better known as 'Coach O', Charles has literally done it all in the track and field world. As a former 45 second 400 meter runner he set school records (TROY University), made all-American status and ...

18 Jan 20211h 32min

BONUS: Athletics LLC EP34 'Happy Thanksgiving'-November 27, 2020

BONUS: Athletics LLC EP34 'Happy Thanksgiving'-November 27, 2020

SHOW LESSHappy Thanksgiving to you all! We hope you enjoyed the food, health and joy of the holiday even if you weren't able to spend it with those who are outside of your circle right now. Just rem...

14 Jan 20211h 21min

#85: Kenny Anderson-Central Methodist University

#85: Kenny Anderson-Central Methodist University

Today's guest is best described as enthusiastic, positive attitude, empathetic, social media savvy, and an all around great person! Kenny Anderson is in his first season as the head coach of Central M...

11 Jan 20211h 43min

BONUS: Athletics LLC E33 'Key Ingredients'-November 20, 2020

BONUS: Athletics LLC E33 'Key Ingredients'-November 20, 2020

Creating things, special things, require ingredients. When the key ingredients are missing, not so great! This week Lucious, Lamar and Clyde chat about the consequences COVID has had in regards to on...

7 Jan 20211h 44min

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