The On Track & Field Podcast!

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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 HERE.