🎙️ The Road to Success: Breaking Barriers in College Athletics with FSU's Matt Kane 🏃‍♂️🏆

In this episode, we sit down with Matt Kane, head coach of Florida State University, to talk about the ins and outs of recruiting, developing, and shaping athletes at the collegiate level. We dive into the challenges of competing for in-state talent, his experiences at Barton College, and the significance of mentorship and leadership in coaching.

Matt shares compelling stories from his career, including his work with world-class athletes, the excitement of coaching in the World Championships, and the valuable lessons learned from his time across different institutions. We also cover the growing culture of college transfers and why, in Matt's words, “It's ok to break up with your girlfriend”—a powerful analogy for athletes deciding to transfer schools for better opportunities.

💡 Whether you're an athlete, coach, or track enthusiast, this episode offers deep insights into the world of track and field, college athletics, and the human side of coaching.

🌟 Explore Our Library: Dive into over 250 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 our listeners! 🎧👍

BONUS material from the Hey dude! What's up man? Podcast. Coaches Julia Abell and Wendell McCraven share a lesson learned from McCraven's college coach the Hall of Famer Al Carius. The Emotional Water Bottle will help you in your career and that's why we wanted to share it with you. ENJOY!

Here's their original episode description, go over and subscribe to their podcast, you won't regret it: Every wonder why you feel like things are going well in training and then "all the sudden" you are tired and drained? That is the classic 3 week catch up combined with The Emotional Water Bottle Theory. Listen to this week's episode to find out what these two things are! 🌟 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 our listeners! 🎧👍

In this episode of the Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections podcast, we sit down with the dynamic Chauntiel Smith-Jones, an assistant track and field coach at Indiana Tech and the owner/founder of Capture Sports Agency. 🦅🏃‍♀️

Chauntiel shares her unique journey from being a basketball-first athlete to discovering a passion for track in high school and how that led to her dual career in sports agency and coaching. We dive into the challenges she faced starting her own agency, the role of faith and mentorship in her success, and how she balances both coaching and being a sports agent. 💼🏀

Tune in as Chauntiel offers invaluable insights into the world of NIL, building an athlete’s brand, and what it really takes to succeed in the competitive world of sports management. Whether you’re a track coach, an aspiring sports agent, or simply interested in a fresh perspective on the business of sports, this episode is a must-listen! 🎧✨

Key topics:

Navigating a male-dominated industry as a female sports agent 🙌

Building Capture Sports Agency from the ground up 🌱

How coaching and agency work intersect 🤝

Mental health and athlete support 🧠💪

Stay tuned and get ready for a masterclass in sports management and coaching from one of the rising stars in the industry! 🎙️🔥

🌟 Explore Our Library: Dive into over 250 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 our listeners! 🎧👍