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    The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast

    The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast

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    Unlock the world of track & field coaching with The Gill Connections Podcast! Host Mike Cunningham brings you inspiring stories, real conversations, and coaching insights from leaders at every level. Discover a new coach's interview every Monday. Plus, donโ€™t miss the Ted Talks of track/field podcasts with our NEW Gill1918 Project episodes Tuesday-Sunday โ€” short, powerful lessons from top coaches to help you grow on and off the track. Powered by Gill Athletics โ€” Supporting Coaches Since 1918.

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    #290: Tristan Smith-St. Mary's (MA) High School

    #290: Tristan Smith-St. Mary's (MA) High School

    December 23, 2024
    1h 52m

    ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Welcome back to the Gill Athletics Connections Podcast! Today, weโ€™re thrilled to bring you an inspiring conversation with Tristan Smith ๐Ÿ†, Head Coach of St. Maryโ€™s High School in Lynn, Massachusetts ๐ŸŒŸ. Tristan joins us to talk about his journey into coaching โ€“ from his own high school days discovering the hurdles ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ to leading his team across all seasons of cross country, indoor, and outdoor track!


    Nominated by an admirer heโ€™s never met, Tristan represents the incredible impact coaches can have on the lives of young athletes ๐ŸŒฑ. Hear how he combines his love of the sport with his professional ambitions in law โš–๏ธ and what keeps him coming back to coach each season. From inspiring his student-athletes to building a positive team culture, Tristanโ€™s story is full of dedication and heart.


    Tune in for another episode celebrating the people who bring track and field to life, and who knows? You might even be inspired to start coaching yourself!


    ๐ŸŒŸ 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.


    ๐Ÿ“ฒ 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 our listeners! ๐ŸŽง๐Ÿ‘


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