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The On Track & Field Podcast!
Hosted by On Track & Field, Inc · EN
The On Track weekly podcast, hosted by Coach J.T. Ayers, covers all things Track & Field and Cross Country. Listen to some of the most respected coaches in the world, hear from the biggest athletes in the sport and keep up to date with the leading trends in training. New episodes drop every Tuesday morning!
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Episode 171 | Hurdler Trevor Bassitt
May 1200:23:19Tap to summarizeCurrent #1 in the world and Olympic hurdler, Trevor Bassitt, joins the On Track & Field Podcast for a conversation centered around elite performance, mindset, training, and the journey from collegiate standout to competing on the world stage.Trevor shares insights into the day-to-day grind of high-level hurdling, balancing strength and speed, overcoming setbacks, what it takes mentally to compete against the best in the world and if he gets 'nervous' before a race. Honest, insightful, and loaded with value for athletes, coaches, and track & field fans alike.
Transcribe →Episode 170 | Author Martin Dugard
May 500:23:30Tap to summarizeMartin Dugard’s latest book, The Long Run—the story of how Steve Prefontaine, Frank Shorter, Joan Benoit Samuelson, and Grete Waitz helped turn the marathon into a global phenomenon.Dugard breaks down the defining moments, rivalries, and cultural shifts that made distance running mainstream…along with the discipline, mindset, and edge that separated the greats from everyone else.
Transcribe →Episode 169 | UCLA Head Coach - Joanna Hayes
Apr 2800:31:48Tap to summarizeOlympic gold medalist and head coach of UCLA Track & Field, Joanna Hayes, shares her insights from the highest levels of the sport. From winning gold in the 100m hurdles to developing elite athletes at UCLA, Hayes breaks down what it takes to build champions, sustain excellence, and lead with purpose in today’s evolving track & field landscape.
Transcribe →Episode 168 | Speed Coach Eric Lichter
Apr 2000:26:44Tap to summarizeEric Lichter is a nationally respected speed coach and co-founder of Plus 2 University, specializing in sprints, relays, and elite performance training. He previously served as Director of Football Performance at Ohio State, contributing to championship-level teams. Lichter has trained dozens of first-round NFL and NBA draft picks, along with Olympic-level athletes, and is known for developing high-level speed, including sub-4.4 40-yard dash performances.
Transcribe →Episode 167 | Puma's Jose Van Der Veen
Mar 2000:20:54Tap to summarizePuma's Jose van der Veen takes us inside one of the most aggressive and innovative brands in track & field today. From cutting-edge spike technology and athlete-driven design to Puma’s rapid rise on the global stage, Jose breaks down how the brand is reshaping the sport. It’s an insiders look at Puma’s strategy, momentum, and what’s coming next for athletes and coaches alike.
Transcribe →Episode 166 | High School Hurdler Sensation - Andrew Jones
Mar 1100:21:08Tap to summarizeAndrew Jones is putting together a huge season in the hurdles. The high school standout has already run 13.01 in the 110-meter hurdles and an incredible 34.94 in the 300 hurdles, the No. 2 all-time performance in the event. Jones also showed his speed indoors earlier this year, posting a U.S. No. 1 time of 7.73 in the 60-meter hurdles. With elite speed, sharp technique, and historic times already on the board, Andrew Jones is quickly establishing himself as one of the top high school hurdlers in the country.
Transcribe →Episode 165 | Canadian Sprinter Christopher Morales-Williams
Feb 2600:24:43Tap to summarizeCanadian sprint stud Christopher Morales-Williams made history with one of the fastest indoor 400m performances ever, shaking up the global sprint scene and proving he belongs among the world’s elite. We dive into his training, mindset, race execution, and what it takes to run 44-second speed…plus what’s next as he continues chasing greatness on the world stage.
Transcribe →Episode 164 | Leap Squad's Keinan Briggs
Feb 1100:23:26Tap to summarizeCoach Keinan Briggs is the founder of Leap Squad Track Club and one of the premier jumps coaches in the country. Known for developing explosive long and triple jump talent at the youth and high school levels, Keinan blends elite technical instruction with energy, culture, and confidence-building. His athletes don’t just jump far … they compete with purpose. We dive into training philosophy, jump mechanics, and what it really takes to build championship-level athletes from the ground up.Check out www.LeapSquadAcademy.com for more on Coach Briggs.
Transcribe →Episode 163 | Nevada State U’s Matt Harmeyer
Feb 700:25:02Tap to summarizeMatt Harmeyer is the Director of Operations and Assistant coach UNLV, known for building a competitive program with a strong emphasis on athlete development, culture, and consistency. He joins the podcast to talk coaching philosophy, developing buy-in, and what it takes to elevate a program from the ground up.
Transcribe →Episode 162 | Vanguard's Bryan Wilkins
Jan 2700:23:07Tap to summarizeBryan Wilkins is a long-tenured and highly respected track and cross country coach at Vanguard University, leading the program since 1988. A Vanguard Athletics Hall of Fame inductee, he has coached more than 118 NAIA All-Americans and 151 NAIA Scholar-Athletes, building a program known for competitive excellence, academic achievement, and athlete development.
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