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#231: Gill1918 Presents Mike Cunningham "Should I Buy the Minimum Legal Pole Vault Pit or a Larger Pit?"

Should your school purchase the smallest legal pole vault pit—or invest in a larger landing system? In this Gill1918 Project episode, Mike Cunningham explains why meeting NFHS or NCAA minimum requirements is only one part of the decision. 🏫 When a minimum-compliant pit may be the right choice 📈 Whe…

#232: Gill1918 Presents Mike Cunningham "What is the Total Cost of Ownership of a Pole Vault Pit?"

The price on the quote tells you what a pole vault pit costs today. It does not tell you what the school may spend throughout its life. In this Gill1918 Project episode, Mike Cunningham explains how coaches and athletic directors can evaluate the total cost of owning a pole vault pit. 💵 Initial pur…

#381: Jordon Andreassen-University of Missouri | From Small-Town Iowa to the SEC

Most coaches don't start their careers thinking they'll become college track & field coaches. In Episode 381 of the Gill Athletics Connections Podcast, Mike Cunningham sits down with University of Missouri Assistant Coach Jordon Andreassen to discuss her journey from a five-sport athlete at a small…

#234: Gill1918 Presents Mike Cunningham "Can a Pole Vault Pit Be Repaired or Should It Be Replaced?"

Can an aging pole vault pit be repaired—or is it time to replace it? Many common problems, including small vinyl tears, worn hardware, damaged weather covers, and certain top-pad issues, can often be repaired. But widespread foam deterioration, significant water intrusion, compliance concerns, or s…

#235: Gill1918 Presents Mike Cunningham "The 5 Biggest Mistakes Schools Make When Buying a Pole Vault Pit!"

Most schools purchase a new pole vault pit only once every 10 to 20 years. Unfortunately, that lack of buying experience can lead to preventable—and expensive—mistakes. In this episode, Mike Cunningham breaks down the five biggest mistakes schools make when selecting a pole vault landing system: • …

#382: Brett Halvaks-Cal Lutheran University | From Walk-On to Head Coach

🎙️ On this episode of the Gill Connections Podcast, Mike Cunningham sits down with Brett Halvaks, Head Cross Country and Track & Field Coach at Cal Lutheran University. 🏃 Brett's story isn't the typical track and field success story. He didn't grow up in youth running programs. He started cross cou…

#237: Gill1918 Presents Mike Cunningham "7 Pole Vault Inspection Mistakes That Increase Liability"

Most pole vault safety problems do not begin with one dramatic failure. They begin with a small tear that gets ignored. A vault box collar that is never inspected. A concern that is noticed but never documented—or corrected. In this episode, Mike Cunningham breaks down seven inspection mistakes tha…

#238: Gill1918 Presents Mike Cunningham "Do You Need a Weather Cover for Your Pole Vault Pit?"

Do you really need a weather cover for your pole vault pit? If the pit lives outdoors, the better question may be: what are you willing to let happen to that investment without one? In this episode, Mike Cunningham explains why weather covers should be viewed as part of a pole vault pit’s maintenan…

#240: Gill1918 Presents Mike Cunningham "PV Pit Garage vs Weather Cover; Which is Better?"

Should your program invest in a weather cover, a pit garage, or both? In this Gill1918 Project episode, Mike Cunningham breaks down the practical difference between the two—and why, for most outdoor facilities, a weather cover should be the first priority. You’ll learn: What a weather cover prote…

#241: Gill1918 Presents Mike Cunningham "How to Store a PV Pit During the Off-Season"

What happens to your pole vault pit when the season ends? In this Gill1918 Project episode, Mike Cunningham shares the practical steps coaches can take to protect a landing system during the off-season—and avoid expensive surprises when athletes return. You’ll learn how to: Inspect and repair the…