Today we take a look at how the state of Indiana qualifies athletes to their outdoor state track and field meet. *Fun Fact: Indiana competes as one single class for track and field. At the state meet there is only one boy's state champion team and only one girl's state champion team. PS: Indiana HS athletes do NOT have the ability to compete in the TJ ..read more

Today we take a look at how the state of Illinois qualifies athletes to their outdoor state track and field meet. *Fun Fact: Illinois scores the top 9 athletes in each event ..read more

Join us on the latest episode of the Gill Athletics Connections podcast as host Mike Cunningham, National Business Development Manager at Gill Athletics, dives into an engaging conversation with Bruce Jackson, the assistant coach for Academy of Art. With a unique blend of passion for the sport and a keen insight into the challenges and triumphs of collegiate coaching, Jackson shares his journey from a successful high school coach to making his mark in the collegiate realm. In this episode, we peel back the curtain to explore the multifaceted role of a college track and field coach, revealing ..read more

Today we take a look at how the state of Idaho qualifies athletes to their outdoor state track and field meet. *Fun Fact: The largest class in Idaho (5A) runs the 4x800 but the 1A through 4A run the Sprint Medley Relay. To make it more fun the girls run the SMR 100, 100, 200, 400 yet the boys run the SMR 200, 200, 400, 800 ..read more

Today we take a look at how the state of Hawaii qualifies athletes to their outdoor state track and field meet. *Fun Fact: Hawaii runs the 1500m and the 3000m races in lieu of the more traditional 1600/3200 and has added the 4x800m relay race for the first time this year ..read more

Today we take a look at how the state of Georgia qualifies athletes to their outdoor state track and field meet. *Fun Fact: This is the last year GA will operate under an 8 class system, as they move to a 7 class system in the 2024-2025 academic year ..read more

Today we take a look at how the state of Florida qualifies athletes to their outdoor state track and field meet. *Fun Fact: Florida is one of the few states that has moved the 300m hurdles to the 400m hurdles. Can you name the other states? Hit me up on Twitter @MikeCunningham with your guesses ..read more

Today we take a look at how the state of Delaware qualifies athletes to their outdoor state track and field meet. *Fun Fact: While there are qualifying standards for all individual events, any team with any time can enter into the relay events ..read more

Today we take a look at how the state of Connecticut qualifies athletes to their outdoor state track and field meet. *Spoiler Alert: while not part of the official state meet, CT hosts a steeplechase, heptathlon, decathlon and hammer state meet after the official state series! How cool is that ..read more

In this gripping episode of the Gill Athletics Connections podcast, host Mike Cunningham (Twitter: @mikecunningham) sits down with the esteemed Hampton University head coach, Maurice Pierce, for an enlightening conversation that delves deep into the essence of track and field coaching. Through a narrative that intertwines the discipline, knowledge, and personal attention to athletes, both on and off the track, Pierce shares invaluable insights and stories from his journey. Discover the balanced approach of tough love and nurturing that defines exceptional coaching in track and field. From the ..read more