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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 175 | Coach Reese Wait
6d ago00:20:44Tap to summarizeCoach Reese Wait talks about building a championship culture at Caledonia/Spring Grove. After guiding his boys to a Minnesota Class A state team title and earning USTFCCCA Minnesota Boys Track & Field Coach of the Year honors, Wait shares his approach to developing athletes, building winning relays, creating team buy-in, and getting the most out of a small-school program.
Transcribe →Episode 174 | Montana State's Lyle Weese
2w ago00:20:59Tap to summarizeLyle Weese, Director of Track & Field and Cross Country at Montana State University, talks about what it takes to build a championship culture, developing athletes for long-term success, and what it takes to consistently compete at one of the nation's top programs. We talk coaching philosophy, recruiting, training, leadership, and the lessons he's learned throughout his career in collegiate track & field.
Transcribe →Episode 173 | Human Performance Scientist - Brady Holmer
4w ago00:25:34Tap to summarizeReturning to the On Track & Field Podcast is endurance athlete and nutrition expert Brady Holmer. Armed with a Master's degree in Human Performance, Brady has built a reputation for turning cutting-edge sports science into practical advice athletes can actually use. We discuss the latest research on nutrition, recovery, VO₂ max, longevity, and the training methods that deliver real results.You can find Brady here - https://www.runlongrunhealthy.com/
Transcribe →Episode 172 | Coach Brian Kula returns
Jul 1900:23:05Tap to summarizeHe's baaaaack! Returning to the On Track & Field Podcast is Coach Brian Kula...one of the most respected voices in speed development and athletic performance. A 2x NCAA All-American, University of Northern Colorado Hall of Famer, former championship-winning high school coach, and founder of Kula Sports Performance, Brian has spent nearly three decades helping athletes of all levels maximize their speed and potential. We dive into the latest thinking on speed, performance, and what every coach can apply immediately.
Transcribe →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.
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