BONUS: The AD Podcast EP20: The Importance and Benefits of Track & Field Programs for Athletic Departments

The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast

Host Mike Cunningham was recently a guest on the AD Podcast hosted by Scott Paine and Thomas Fredrickson. Go check out and subscribe to their podcast on Apple, Spotify or anywhere you get your podcast episodes.

EP 20 Description: In Episode #20 on the AD Podcast, we are joined by Mike Cunningham, a former high school and collegiate track and field coach who is now the national business development manager for Gill Athletics. Gill athletics is an American manufacturer of track and field equipment that is utilized by track and field programs of all shapes and sizes. Together we discuss why track and field programs are so important and beneficial to athletic departments, college football playoff rankings, how to compete and developing department culture using inter-program award challenges.

The AD Podcast Description: Are you an Athletic Director who wants some guidance on a current situation or has questions about topics in interscholastic athletics? Join NIAAA teaching faculty members Thomas Fredrickson, CMAA and Scott Paine, CMAA as they along with guest ADs discuss sports, life, and most importantly your submitted topics/questions. This is a talk show style podcast created to help listeners navigate their current situations and questions while laughing, learning, and having some levity brought to the profession of athletic administration along the way. Welcome to The AD Podcast! It’s Game Time!