#297: Mechelle Freeman-2024 Olympic Head Women's Relay Coach

#297: Mechelle Freeman-2024 Olympic Head Women's Relay Coach

We had the incredible honor of sitting down with Mechelle Freeman, the 2024 Head Women's Relay Coach for Team USA. Mechelle brings a wealth of experience, from her days blazing down the track at South Carolina 🐔🏃‍♀️ to leading the world’s fastest women on the biggest stages.


🔥 In this episode, Mechelle shares:

- How racing boys in her neighborhood sparked her love for track 🏃‍♀️💨

- The twin dynamic – growing up with her equally fast sister 👯‍♀️

- Winning a National Championship at South Carolina and learning from Coach Curtis Frye 🏆

- Her transition from advertising to chasing Olympic dreams and eventually coaching elite athletes

- The science and art behind coaching Team USA’s relays – and the pressure that comes with it! 💪📊


One of the standout moments? Mechelle’s motto: "I observe and I learn." 🧠👀


✨ We also dive deep into her work with TrackGirlz, empowering young women in the sport and breaking down barriers for future generations 🌍👧🏽💪.


🎧 Hit play and get inspired by Mechelle’s journey of resilience, faith, and leadership – this one’s not to be missed!


🌟 Explore Our Library: Dive into nearly 300 episodes featuring insights from coaching legends such as Boo Schexnayder and Dan Pfaff, Diljeet Taylor (BYU) and Beth Alford-Sullivan, as well as superstar coaches Petros Kyprianou (Illinois) and Althea Thomas (Vanderbilt) and many more! Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and more for your listening pleasure.


📲 Stay Connected: Want to get in touch with our host, Mike Cunningham? Follow him on Twitter (@MikeCunningham), shoot him an email at mcunningham@gillathletics.com, or send a text to 217-898-3038. We love hearing from you! 🎧👍



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#147: Gill1918 presents Track Tribe LIVE: (Part 2) "Simple Systems = Big Results" with Trend Deadmon hosted by Kyle Jones

#147: Gill1918 presents Track Tribe LIVE: (Part 2) "Simple Systems = Big Results" with Trend Deadmon hosted by Kyle Jones

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#146: Gill1918 presents Track Tribe LIVE: (Part 1) "Simple Systems = Big Results" with Trend Deadmon hosted by Kyle Jones

#146: Gill1918 presents Track Tribe LIVE: (Part 1) "Simple Systems = Big Results" with Trend Deadmon hosted by Kyle Jones

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#145: Gill1918 Presents Jamar Goodwin "Developing Elite Parents" Powered by Coach O

#145: Gill1918 Presents Jamar Goodwin "Developing Elite Parents" Powered by Coach O

Jamar is the head coach of Elite Speed Track Club and an IG Creator in Columbia, SC. He successfully coaches youth athletes through collegians and is the meet director of the Carolina Challenge where ...

21 Apr 13min

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#359: Tamario Lattin-Grambling State | From Late Start to State Champ to Coaching Impact

Tamario Lattin didn’t grow up dreaming of being a track athlete… let alone a coach.In fact, he almost quit the sport before it even started.But one decision in high school changed everything—taking hi...

20 Apr 1h 50min

#144: Gill1918 presents Track Tribe LIVE: (Part 3) "Building a Winning Program" with Lorenze Billups hosted by Kyle Jones

#144: Gill1918 presents Track Tribe LIVE: (Part 3) "Building a Winning Program" with Lorenze Billups hosted by Kyle Jones

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#143: Gill1918 presents Track Tribe LIVE: (Part 2) "Building a Winning Program" with Lorenze Billups hosted by Kyle Jones

#143: Gill1918 presents Track Tribe LIVE: (Part 2) "Building a Winning Program" with Lorenze Billups hosted by Kyle Jones

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#142: Gill1918 presents Track Tribe LIVE: (Part 1) "Building a Winning Program" with Lorenze Billups hosted by Kyle Jones

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