The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast

The crew at the University of South Florida put on an excellent clinic in Tampa, Fla this past fall of 2025. Speakers included Sammy Dabbs, Erik Jenkins, Vince Anderson, Chris Korfist, and Dwight Phillips.Today we share part 2 of Vince Anderson's talk on acceleration training. Enjoy!Don't forget to join us over on YouTube for the video version of Monday's Gill Connections Podcast as well as Twitch.TV for 24/7 track/field Gill Connections Podcast interviews.

The crew at the University of South Florida put on an excellent clinic in Tampa, Fla this past fall of 2025. Speakers included Sammy Dabbs, Erik Jenkins, Vince Anderson, Chris Korfist, and Dwight Phillips.Today we share part 1 of Vince Anderson's talk on 400m training. Enjoy!Don't forget to join us over on YouTube for the video version of Monday's Gill Connections Podcast as well as Twitch.TV for 24/7 track/field Gill Connections Podcast interviews.

An exceptional organization, the Business of Small College Athletics (BoSCA), holds an annual convention attended by some of the most passionate hard working adminstrators in the country. Coming together to share their experiences and knowledge, the BoSCA Convention features some of the top administrators around speaking on important topics that could provide value to our current slate of track/field coaches whether you have an interest in becoming an administrator one day or not.We hope these next few weeks of topics from ADs from Albany State, U of Indianapolis and more will encourage you, educate you, and challenge you for future growth.ENJOY!

The price on the quote tells you what a pole vault pit costs today. It does not tell you what the school may spend throughout its life.In this Gill1918 Project episode, Mike Cunningham explains how coaches and athletic directors can evaluate the total cost of owning a pole vault pit.💵 Initial purchase and accessory costs☀️ Weather protection and storage🔧 Maintenance, repairs, and replacement parts🛡️ Warranty coverage and customer support📅 Expected lifespan and cost per year of serviceThe lowest-priced pit may provide the best value—or it may become more expensive through repairs, maintenance, and earlier replacement.Share this episode with a coach, dealer, athletic director, or facility planner comparing pole vault landing systems.

Should your school purchase the smallest legal pole vault pit—or invest in a larger landing system?In this Gill1918 Project episode, Mike Cunningham explains why meeting NFHS or NCAA minimum requirements is only one part of the decision.🏫 When a minimum-compliant pit may be the right choice📈 When program growth makes a larger pit worth considering🏟️ How facility space and competition plans affect the decision💰 Why coaches must consider the entire project budget🔭 How to purchase for both today’s athletes and the program’s futureThere is no single answer for every school. The right pit depends on your athletes, facility, budget, and long-term goals.Share this episode with a coach, athletic director, or facility planner preparing for a pole vault pit purchase.