Best Lee University Athletics Podcasts (2024)

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#144: Leading with Diplomacy - General (Retired) Joseph Votel, Former CENTCOM & SOCOM Commander 1:19:02

5h ago1:19:02

1:19:02

For decades the Middle East has been America’s top national security challenge. From terrorism, to war, to regional instability, it takes more than a military effort to find solutions. As America navigates one of the most volatile times in history, Fran Racioppi sat down with retired General Joseph Votel, one of America’s most influential leaders a…

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#271: Ken Brauman-Seminole (FL) High School 2:21:21

1d ago2:21:21

2:21:21

"I've never wanted to be anything but a high school coach."-Ken Brauman Welcome back to the Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast! This week, we have an incredible guest, Ken Brauman, head track coach of Seminole High School in Sanford, FL. Ken shares his fascinating journey from Iowa to Florida, detailing his experiences as a coach an…

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Tales From The Creek | Brooks Lee 1:18:10

4d ago1:18:10

1:18:10

Brooks Lee moved to Buies Creek when he was just five years old after his father, Billy Lee, was named head basketball coach in 1985. Raised in the Creek, it's not surprising that Brooks followed his father to practice almost every day throughout the season bouncing a basketball all the while – except when his dad was talking in practice. A North C…

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$389 Neill Collins, Former Barnsley and Tampa Bay Rowdies Manager, on Building Relationships, Trust, Values, and Taking the Long View in a Short Term Focused Environment 1:16:09

4d ago1:16:09

1:16:09

Neill Collins is a former professional soccer player, with nearly 600 appearances across clubs such as Sunderland, Leeds, Wolves, Sheffield United, and the Tampa Bay Rowdies. As a player he won promotion to the English Premier League with both Wolves and Sunderland, and played under managers such as Roy Keane and Mick McCarthy. In 2018 he became he…

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#270: Joe Lee-Quincy Wilson's coach answers your questions! 1:59:02

8d ago1:59:02

1:59:02

🎙️ Gill Connections Podcast: Special Episode with Coach Joe Lee 🎙️ Join us for an extraordinary episode of the Gill Connections Podcast as we welcome back a very special guest, Joe Lee, the head track coach of Bullis School. For more on Joe Lee's journey check out episode #223 of the Gill Connections podcast. This episode is unique for several reas…

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#143: There's No Do-overs In The Next Fight - Sergeant Major of the Army Michael Weimer 57:27

11d ago57:27

57:27

The responsibility for recruiting, training and retaining US Army soldiers sits on the shoulders of the Sergeant Major of the Army; a job in which there is no training course and where experience is the defining factor. To break down what the Sergeant Major of the Army does, the current state of the Army, and where the Army is headed, Fran Racioppi…

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#388 Mike Lee, High Performance Coach to NBA Stars on Developing a Champion's Mindset 1:03:59

11d ago1:03:59

1:03:59

Mike Lee (@whoisMikeLee) is a globally recognized keynote speaker, internationally sold author, and coach who shares high-performance leadership lessons from inside the hearts and minds of NBA’s elite. His work helps individual contributors, leaders and organizations elevate engagement, win the war for talent, and create cultures of belonging in a …

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#269: Adam Ward-Univ of Maine 1:47:09

15d ago1:47:09

1:47:09

Join us for an exciting episode of the Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast with the remarkable Adam Ward, Head Coach of the University of Maine's Track and Field team! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ In this episode, host Mike Cunningham sits down with Adam Ward to discuss the journey, challenges, and triumphs of coaching at the University of Maine. 🌲🐻 Ada…

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Tales From The Creek | Duane Bock 1:34:18

20d ago1:34:18

1:34:18

Duane Bock arrived at Campbell in 1987 from East Hampton, N.Y., as a walk-on to the golf team. Four years later, he became Campbell's first golfer on the Division I level to finish in the top 10 of its conference tournament all four years. More than three decades later. Duane Bock is still the only men's golfer in Campbell's D1 history to accomplis…

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#387 How Running Changed Everything We Know About Women with Maggie Mertens, Author of Better, Faster, Farther 58:07

19d ago58:07

58:07

Maggie Mertens www.MaggieMertens.com) is a writer, journalist, and editor located in Seattle. Her essays and reporting have appeared in The Atlantic, NPR, Sports Illustrated, ESPNw, Deadspin, VICE, The Cut, Glamour, Pacific Standard, Refinery29, and Creative Nonfiction, among others. Her work has also appeared in The Year’s Best Sports Writing 2021…

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Durham Sports Commission with Duke Director of Athletics Nina King 40:05

22d ago40:05

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Durham Sports Commission Deputy Director Kaila'Shea Menendez sits down with Duke Director of Athletics Nina King. They get into all things Duke athletics, Olympics, Durham, women in sports and more.By Craig Carter

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#268: Linh Nguyen-Emory University 1:58:58

22d ago1:58:58

1:58:58

🎙️ Gill Connections Podcast Episode: Unveiling Coaching Wisdom with Linh Nguyen! 🎙️ Get ready to dive deep into the world of track and field coaching with our esteemed guest, Linh Nguyen, the head coach of Emory University! 🦅✨ This episode is packed with valuable insights, heartfelt tributes, and inspiring stories that will leave you motivated and …

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#142: Lethality, Audacity, Creativity - Leading the Special Forces Regiment - Major General Gil Ferguson, Commanding General, 1st Special Forces Command 1:01:30

24d ago1:01:30

1:01:30

Lethality, audacity and creativity. That’s the culture of the Special Forces Regiment and the values each Special Operator is expected to live by. They’re also the foundation of what it takes to be the premier partnered irregular warfare force in the arsenal of the United States Military. Our nation’s Green Berets, Civil Affairs and Psychological O…

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#386 Tara VanDerveer Returns! The All Time Winningest NCAA Basketball Coach on Retiring from Stanford, Her New Coach Mentorship Role, and How Championships are Won in the Locker Room 1:17:41

27d ago1:17:41

1:17:41

Tara VanDerveer was the head women's basketball coach at Stanford University from 1985 until her retirement in 2024. VanDerveer was a 10 time Pac-12 Coach of the Year and the 1990 National Coach of the year, and led the Stanford Cardinal to three NCAA Women's Division I Basketball Championships: in 1990, 1992 and 2021. She took a leave of absence i…

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Camel Call | Fighting Camel Club 46:51

28d ago46:51

46:51

Senior Associate Athletics Director Nathan Rice talks about the year long restructuring of the Fighting Camel Club and why it is so important to Campbell Athletics and our student-athletes. Plus, Associate AD for Community and Alumni Engagement Stan Cole talks about his role in the FCC and with alumni, and his podcast Tales From the Creek. Recorded…

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#267: David Self-Sam Houston State University 2:03:22

29d ago2:03:22

2:03:22

In this episode, we dive into the inspiring journey of David Self, the head coach of Sam Houston State University's track and field program. From the challenges of summer ☀️ to his deep connections in the sport 🏆, David's story is one of resilience, passion, and dedication. Join us as David shares his incredible journey, including his early days 👶,…

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Camel Call | New Head Baseball Coach Chris Marx 35:12

1M ago35:12

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Hear the entire press conference as Chris Marx is introduced as Head Baseball Coach at Campbell University. Then Chris Hemeyer and Evan Budrovich discuss the new hire and recap the Justin Haire era. Plus, the track season ends with some big-time performances and we look at the rapidly approaching start of the 24-25 Campbell Athletics season.…

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#385 Urs Koenig, former UN Peacekeeper and Author of Radical Humility on How to be an Exceptional Leader AND a Good Human 1:02:27

1M ago1:02:27

1:02:27

Urs Koenig is a veteran executive coach, professor, ultra-endurance champion, former UN Peacekeeper, author, and keynote speaker. All these seemingly disparate paths led him to one idea: that the best leaders lead from a place of humility. Urs has captured those ideas in his new book, Radical Humility: Be a Badass Leader and a Good Human. His lesso…

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#266: June Villers-Waxahachie (TX) High School 1:52:09

1M ago1:52:09

1:52:09

In this thrilling episode of the Gill Athletics Connections Podcast, we're recording on the cusp of the 2024 Olympic Trials, buzzing with excitement for the track-filled summer ahead. Join us as we dive into a vibrant conversation with the remarkable June Villers, head coach at Waxahachie High School in Texas. June's journey from a shy seventh grad…

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#141: Don't Show Up For The Minimum - USAJFKSWCS Command Chief Warrant CW5 Gary Ostrander 36:16

1M ago36:16

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Special Forces Warrant Officers are subject matter experts in unconventional warfare, operations and intelligence fusion, and planning and execution. They also advise commanders on all aspects of special operations and are responsible for the integration of emerging technologies. To explore the unique role of the Special Forces Warrant Officer, Fra…

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#384 How to Find Your Identity, Define Your Purpose, and Take Your Team to The Next Level with Owen Eastwood, Author of Belonging (replay) 1:06:57

1M ago1:06:57

1:06:57

This time of year there is a lot of fear in sport, We see it in the Copa America and Euro Soccer championships, Olympic Trials, and even on the youth level as our kids tryout for teams. In this podcast replay from 2021, we are joined by Owen Eastwood (@oweneastwood), one of the world’s most sought after high performance coaches. He has worked with …

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BONUS: Hey Dude! What's Up Man? 42:15

1M ago42:15

42:15

We love to bring you new track and field podcasts that are being published. This week we feature Julia Abell and Wendell McCraven from Texas A&M as they begin their podcasting journey. After listening, give them a subscribe (and 5 star rating and review!)

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#265: Greg Skipper-Elite Athlete Inc 1:33:04

2M ago1:33:04

1:33:04

In this episode of the Gill Athletics Connections Podcast, host Mike Cunningham 🎙️ sits down with Greg Skipper, owner and vice president of Skipper's Elite Athlete 🏆, an authorized dealer of Gill Athletics track and field equipment. Greg shares his journey in track and field, from his early days in Oregon City 🏙️ to becoming a hammer thrower 🥇 at t…

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C-47's, War In Europe, Immigration & The State Of Congress - FL Representative Mike Waltz (80th Anniversary of D-Day Series) 20:58

2M ago20:58

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The 80th Anniversary of the D-Day invasion included many reenactment jumps, but none as visually captivating as the one in Mont St. Michel. A jump that featured multiple sorties of C-47s and some of America’s most important leaders donning the battle uniform of our airborne predecessors. Included in this stick was Florida Congressman and fellow Gre…

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BONUS: Manufacturer's Mindset podcast interviews Mike Cunningham 29:00

2M ago29:00

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National Business Development Manager Mike Cunningham recently was invite to the Manufacturer's Mindset podcast to talk about his work as a Biz Dev Manager in a US based manufacturer. He gives a behind the curtain look at some of the functions and benefits of being a sporting goods manufacturer as well as speaks on track coach and dealer network's …

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#383 Dr. Jay Martin: Lessons from the BEST Coach You've Never Heard of 1:01:35

2M ago1:01:35

1:01:35

Dr. Jay Martin is entering his 48th season as the Ohio Wesleyan Men's Soccer Coach in 2024. During his tenure his teams have amassed 750 victories, making Martin the winningest NCAA Men's soccer coach of all time. His teams have also won 2x NCAA Championships and 26 Conference Championships, so he knows a little something about culture and winning …

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#264: Emily Webb-Niceville (FL) High School 2:14:23

2M ago2:14:23

2:14:23

Join host Mike Cunningham, National Business Development Manager for Gill Athletics, as he sits down with Emily Webb, the passionate Assistant Head Coach and Throws Coach for Niceville High School in Florida. Emily shares her journey into coaching, emphasizing the impact she strives to make on her athletes: "I wanted to be a coach that I didn't hav…

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#140: You Better Be More Than A Good Dude - Medal of Honor Recipient CSM Matt Williams & LTC Dave Lucas, Special Forces Qualification Course MOS Phase 50:06

2M ago50:06

50:06

Stress is the great equalizer in leadership. When you're cold, you're wet, you're tired, your company’s losing money, you have no revenue, you’re pinned down by enemy fire, or you're down by five with two minutes left, great organizations need leaders who stand up, take charge, make decisions and act. America’s Green Berets are the best in the worl…

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#382 Stetson Lawrence, Professional Bull Rider and 9x PBR World Championship Finalist 48:32

2M ago48:32

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Stetson Lawrence (@StetsonLawrence) is a former professional bull rider with Chippewa Sioux Native American heritage. He was on the professional tour for over a decade and ranked in the top 25 in the world, reaching 9 PBR World Finals and being the first to ride many of the world's toughest bulls. Bull riding is both an art and a sport where mental…

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#263: Jess Riden-University of North Carolina 1:57:11

2M ago1:57:11

1:57:11

🎙️ **Gill Connections Podcast - "Impressing at Every Turn with Jess Riden"** **Host:** Mike Cunningham, National Business Development Manager **Guest:** Jess Riden, Associate Director of Track and Field at the University of North Carolina In this insightful episode of the Gill Connections Podcast, Mike Cunningham sits down with Jess Riden, the Asso…

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#381 Katie Steel, Author of The Price She Pays: Confronting the Hidden Mental Health Crisis in Women’s Sports - from the Schoolyard to the Stadium 1:10:05

2M ago1:10:05

1:10:05

Katie Steele (@thrivementalhealththerapy) is a licensed marriage and family therapist and cofounder of Thrive Mental Health, an outpatient mental health clinic in Bend, Oregon. She is also the founder of Athlete’s Mental Health Foundation, a 501(c)(3) launched in January 2023. Competing in track and cross-country at the University of Oregon and Flo…

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Tales From The Creek | Brad Fritsch - Part 1 45:49

2M ago45:49

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Brad Fritsch arrived at Campbell in the fall of 1996 from his native Canada and less than 20 years later was competing in the U.S. Open A key member of Coach John Crooks' 1999 Trans America Athletic Conference Champions, Brad stood out on the golf course as well as in the classroom, where he became Campbell's first, two-time Academic All-American. …

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Tales From The Creek | Brad Fritsch - Part 2 1:00:34

2M ago1:00:34

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In the next installment of Tales from the Creek, Stan Cole continues his conversation with Brad Fritsch about his path from Canada to Buies Creek to the PGA TOUR and his induction into the Campbell Athletics Hall of Fame.Brad Fritsch arrived at Campbell in the fall of 1996 from his native Canada and less than 20 years later was competing in the U.S…

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#22: Nicole Farr Kramer (Calvin Univ) & Eric Kramer (formerly Wisconsin Lutheran College) 1:53:57

2M ago1:53:57

1:53:57

A snapshot in time; republishing episode #22: Originally this episode was published the first week of April in 2020, however the internet had other plans. Recently we were notified episode #22 featuring Nicole and Eric Kramer was taken down; that's right "they" took down this episode from all podcast apps and even YouTube. We have no idea why, but …

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#380 Jeff Jones, Asst. AD for Athletic Performance at Arkansas St. University, on Breaking Character Development into Skills, and Helping Athletes Overcome Adversity 1:02:39

2M ago1:02:39

1:02:39

Jeff Jones (@jonseyjeff1) has spent the past four years as the Arkansas St. Red Wolves’ Assistant Athletics Director for Athletics Performance. He has 19 years of coaching experience at the collegiate level, including prior stops working with football at Arkansas State, Boise State, Auburn and Appalachian State. Jones came to Arkansas State owning …

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BONUS: Young Harris College Leadership Academy w/guest speaker Mike Cunningham 46:30

2M ago46:30

46:30

Today's bonus episode is a recording of a talk with QnA from Young Harris College's Leadership Academy featuring Gill National Business Development Manager Mike Cunningham. Mike speaks to future leaders who currently participate in a sport at YHC. Mike speaks on social media, podcasting, networking and leadership. You won't believe what he says abo…

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#262: Kortney Ross-Oates-Gill Customer Service 1:50:01

2M ago1:50:01

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🎙️ **Gill Connections Podcast: Ep. 262- Vaulting to Success with Kortney Ross-Oates** Join host Mike Cunningham as he welcomes Kortney Ross-Oates, a standout member of Gill Athletics' Customer Service team and a professional pole vaulter, on this episode of Gill Connections. 🏅🎧 Dive into Kortney's fascinating journey from high school championships …

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Camel Call | Jared Fries 45:12

3M ago45:12

45:12

It is a record-setting academic year for Campbell Athletics as the department posted a 3.202 GPA for the spring semester, the highest mark in Campbell's history. Our Associate Athletics Director for Student-Athlete support and Campbell Alum Jared Fries joins the show to discuss the academic year and his unique perspective on the last 25 years of Ca…

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Episode 46: Season Finale 26:07

3M ago26:07

26:07

Carman and Philip wrap up the spring sports in the last episode of season 2.By Lee University Athletics

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#379 Andrew Simpson, Founder of Player's Fitness and Performance, on How to Create Magic Moments in the Gym 54:58

3M ago54:58

54:58

Andrew Simpson (@coachandrewsimpson), Founder of Player’s Fitness & Performance (PFP), fell in love with fitness while in college. He discovered that by transforming his own energy, athleticism, and mindset, he was able to change his life for the better and knew he needed to help others do the same. In 2013, Andrew established PFP and began a lifel…

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