#316: Pablo Espitia-University of Maine

#316: Pablo Espitia-University of Maine

🎙️ From Colombia to Coaching in Maine (via a Bike Ride Across Continents!)


On this week's Gill Connections podcast, we sit down with Pablo Espitia, assistant track & field coach at the University of Maine, whose story is anything but typical.


In this episode, we dive into:


🌎 Pablo’s multicultural upbringing and how sports differ in Colombia vs. the U.S.


👟 How he went from shy high school freshman to standout collegiate jumper at FIU


💬 The power of a coach learning your name — even when you're one of 200


🧠 Coaching style vs. training content: Why how you coach matters as much as what you coach


🛠️ His passion for developing career readiness programs for athletes


❄️ Adjusting from sunny Miami to snowy Maine (spoiler: he likes the snow)


💥 And yes, we talk about his year-long solo bicycle ride from Portugal to China.

Want the full adventure? Check out Pablo's guest episode on Bikepack Adventures:

👉 Pablo Espitia – Cycling the Silk Road


“What you put out there is what you get back.”

— Pablo Espitia


Tap in for a wild, inspiring ride — on two wheels and two legs.


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