What's it like to be the future of USA mid-distance running? Morgan Beadlescomb and Hobbs Kessler are just that and join us from Caesars Palace in Las Vegas to talk all things USA T&F and being professional Adidas athletes. Tell us what you think, leave a comment HERE .
On Track & Field podcast alum, Trey Cunningham, joins us from Caesars Palace in Las Vegas and gets candid about his training, what part of his race is his strongest and where he sees himself in 10 years. Tell us what you think, leave a comment HERE .
On Track & Field podcast alum, Noah Lyles, joins J.T. live from Caesars Palace in Las Vegas and updates us on his training and his YouTube series and how he readies himself for race day. Tell us what you think of Noah on our blog HERE .
It's not everyday someone tells you they want to open a RV park, but middle distance ninja, Craig Engels, does just that as he joins us LIVE from Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Craig talks about his career path and how he decided to go pro and how he became one of the premiere 800m runners the USA has ever had. Tell us what you think of Craig HERE ....
Middle distance specialist, Raevyn Rogers, joins J.T. at Caesars Palace in Vegas for this week's podcast and talks about the respect she has for the 800m, the importance of speed training, her time as a Duck, and being a multi-sport athletes growing up. Tell us what you think of Raevyn HERE .
American sprinter, Gabby Thomas, joins us at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas and talks about her career from being a high school sprinter to being the face of USA's Olympic team. Gabby walks J.T. through her perfect 200m race and how her training has evolved over the years. Tell us what you think of Gabby HERE .
USA Olympian, Rai Benjamin, joins us on this week's podcast as we kick off our exclusive "Live from Caesars Palace in Las Vegas" series. Rai sits with J.T. and talks about all things T&F including training during the pandemic, his days at USC, representing the USA at the Olympics and how training with fellow Olympians helped him break the 400m hurdle world record and run the 2nd fastest time EVER! Tell us what you think of Rai HERE ....
TrackingFootball.com, founded by Mark Branstad, is the only scouting service available that gives access to verified data on key athletic performance statistics, like track and field data. Tell us what you think HERE .
What can coaches do to help athletes better their mindset, deal with the everyday struggle of training and competing, and living in today's stressful world? Shannon Thompson has been involved with NAU since 2016 and has helped transform their XC and T&F programs. She and J.T. talk about a few of the 'tools' and mechanisms she uses everyday to facilitate the mental aspect of one of the top programs in the country. Tell us what you think of Shannon HERE ....
Shin splints!!! What are they? How do you get rid of them? What exercises should you incorporate to help prevent them? Are Crocs, Ugg's or Vans an athlete's friend or foe? This week's guest, Dr. Jordan Hart, is an expert on the subject and has answers to all these questions and more. This episode is a MUST share with coaches, athletes and parents.. Tell us what you think HERE ....
3-time World Champion, Noah Lyles and J.T., pickup where they left off last week talking Noah's 4x100m relay 'dream' team (if Noah got to pick), the current state of T&F and who, if anyone, inspires Noah on the track. Tell us what you think about Noah HERE.
One of the top athletes in our sport today, Noah Lyles, joins J.T. this week ( and next!! ) and talks all-things USATF including the future of T&F and how he's helping athlete's focus on their mental health and what's it like to hang out in the Olympic village, his current training regimen and philosophy. Tell us what you think about Noah HERE .
Kyle Bolton helped TCU's football program finish #2 in the AP College polls by focusing on their speed and strength. Helping athletes get faster while improving their strength and preventing injuries is the focus on this week's 'cast and Kyle is an expert. Tell us what you think of Kyle HERE .
Former USA sprinter and current women's Olympic relay coach, Mechelle Freeman, joins J.T. on this week's podcast. Mechelle talks all-things relays and breaks down the 4 legs, talks 'stick speed,' who should run where and just how important is running the 4x400m relay. Tell us what you think of Mechelle HERE.
Texas Tech's Keith Herston sits with J.T. and talks T&F in Texas, the X's and O's of the weight room, drilling and how being able to coach on the fly empowers his athletes. Tell us what you think of Keith HERE .
MaryBeth Sant-Price joins J.T. for this week's On Track & Field podcast and talks about how her training from the age of 10 years old has set her up to be one of USA's top sprinters and how she's had to get creative with her practices. Also, what it's like to train mostly alone and how she's dealt with inquires along the way. Tell us what you think of MaryBeth HERE ....
What does it take to win a heptathlon bronze medal at the World Championships and gold at the Outdoor T&F Championships? Anna Hall knows and has done both and this week sits with J.T. and talks all things T&F. Anna shares how she navigated her school career and personal life with professional life. Keeping a healthy balance between her training schedule, diet, sleep and many coaches is a talent in and of itself and Anna explains how she navigates them all. Tell us what you think of Anna ...
University of Houston head coach and owner of 9 Olympic Gold and 1 Silver medals, Carl Lewis, hangs with J.T. this week and speaks candidly about the current state of U.S. T&F, what he looks for in a recruit and what it takes to compete at every level of our sport. Tell us what you think of Carl HERE .
Ever wonder what it takes to run a major network's social media accounts? This week's guest, Travis Miller, walks J.T. through how managing multiple social media accounts, what to post and how to maximize hits, awareness and share the athlete experience and their story. Tell us what you think of Travis HERE .
Owner of 3 straight 60m U.S. National Championships ('14-'16), American sprinter, Marvin Bracy, joins J.T. on this week's 'cast. Marvin talks about his favorite exercises in the weight room, on the track and how his own maturity raised the bar in his day-to-day training. Tell us what you think of Marvin HERE .
As a coach or business leader, how do you develop team chemistry? How do you get your team members to 'buy in' with what your vision is? What's the difference between praise and affirmation? J.P. Nerbun, founder of TOC Culture Consulting and author joins J.T. on this week's 'cast and shares his proven method on how to build and sustain team chemistry and how you can create strong relationships with your team. A must listen for anyone who is in a leadership position! Tell us what you think of J.P...
J.T. talks with Les Spellman, one of the most sought after experts on speed training. From training Olympians to NFL athletes to youth athletes, Les has a systematic approve to make you faster and in this week's 'cast, Les shares some of that knowledge with J.T. Tell us what you think of Les Spellman HERE .
It's not everyday that we get to talk with an Olympic Gold medalist but this week, J.T. hangs with 1996 Olympic Decathlon champion Dan O'Brien and finds out exactly what it takes to compete in T&F's toughest event(s). Which events were Dan's favorite and why and which one was was least favorite? How to stay laser focused while training for the different events? What's life like post competing? Tell us what you think of Dan HERE ....
Known as 'Kung Fu' Kenny, American sprinting stud, Kenny Bednarek sits with J.T. and talks all things T&F. From his early success in high school and placing 2nd at his state meet, to competing on T&F's biggest stage, Kenny shares what motivates him and how he outworks himself every practice. Tell us what you think of Kenny HERE .
Ever wonder how to pair your weight room workouts with your training programs? This week's guest, Gerry DeFilippo, walks us through how to do just that. Plus, Gerry explains how to improve an athletes stride frequency and stride length at a young age. Tell us what you think of Gerry HERE .
Christian Taylor, one of the greatest TJ'ers to ever compete, talks with J.T. and explains how he gets into his training mind set, what's it like to be a top field event athlete competing on the world's biggest stages and how track led him to his greatest love - his wife Beate Schrott. Tell us what you think of Christian HERE .
What's it like coaching at a university in a state with no professional sports team? Nebraska University's sprints and hurdles coach, Brenton Emanuel, explains what it's like to be a rock star at a "football" school and how he goes about recruiting track athletes from around the world and what his secrets are in landing those athletes. He also talks Nebraska culture and how's he's built up one of the top track programs in the nation. Tell us what you think of Brenton HERE ....
Buchanan HS (CIF-CE) Head Coach, Brian Weaver, joins J.T. and shares how he trains his XC teams (his girls are currently ranked #1 in the nation) to compete at a high level year-after-year. Brian also talks about the importance of his athletes being allowed to fully experience high school and be teenagers, while staying focused on training and competing. Tell us what you think of Brian HERE ....
One of the foremost experts in the world on the science and application of methods to increase strength, hypertrophy and endurance performance, Cal State Fullerton's Dr Andy Galpin, joins J.T. to talk speed, hydration, and how much time can you spend training overspeed. Tell us what you think of Andy HERE .
Distance ninja, Lindsay Flanagan, joins J.T. on this week's 'cast and talks strategies with training at altitude, training in both cold and warm weather and how to put together a marathon race plan. Tell us what you think of Lindsay HERE .
