🎙️ Stepping Out of the Comfort Zone with Coach Cale Korbelik 🦅🎧

In this week’s episode, we welcome Cale Korbelik, head coach of the University of Mary track and field team! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ From leading a massive roster of over 100 athletes to bringing in a whopping 48 newcomers this season, Cale shares his insights on managing a dynamic team, fostering leadership, and cultivating a winning culture at one of the top programs in the country. 🌟

We also dive into Cale’s personal journey — from his graduate assistant days to landing his first full-time coaching job. He reflects on some powerful advice from his mentor, Toby Schwarz (head coach at Whitworth University):

"If you stay here, you won’t get out of your comfort zone." 🧠🔥

Discover how Cale has embraced stepping outside of that comfort zone, navigating the challenges of building a successful program, and continuously growing both as a coach and leader. Whether you're a coach, athlete, or track and field enthusiast, this episode is packed with inspiration and practical wisdom! 💡

Tune in now for a deep dive into the world of collegiate coaching, the importance of mentorship, and how staying out of the comfort zone is the key to success! 📈🔥

🌟 Explore Our Library: Dive into over 250 episodes featuring insights from coaching legends such as Boo Schexnayder and Dan Pfaff, Diljeet Taylor (BYU) and Beth Alford-Sullivan, as well as superstar coaches Petros Kyprianou (Illinois) and Althea Thomas (Vanderbilt) and many more! Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and more for your listening pleasure.

📲 Stay Connected: Want to get in touch with our host, Mike Cunningham? Follow him on Twitter (@MikeCunningham), shoot him an email at mcunningham@gillathletics.com, or send a text to 217-898-3038. We love hearing from our listeners! 🎧👍

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Originally published January 31st, 2020, we're bringing back our OG guests to uplift and honor the trust and courage they had to be our very first guests!

We're publishing the first 10 Gill Connections Podcast guests EVER each Thursday from Aug 29th until Oct 31st. ENJOY!

🎙️ Episode 277: Mastering the Path to Success with Cornell’s Adrian Durant 🎙️

In this powerful episode of the Gill Athletics Connections Podcast, we sit down with the incredible Adrian Durant, Head Coach of Cornell University’s men’s track and field team. 🌟 Adrian shares his inspiring journey from the Virgin Islands to the Ivy League, breaking down how he has mastered the art of coaching and leadership at one of the most prestigious universities in the world. 📚✨

Adrian discusses his career, which began with a personal mission at 12 years old to make the Olympics. Along the way, he discovered a passion for coaching that led him to navigate a path filled with challenges and triumphs. From walking on at the University of South Carolina to becoming a head coach in just three years, Adrian’s story is packed with lessons on resilience, growth, and leadership.

One standout moment is when Adrian reflects on his development as a coach: "I built competence and that built confidence." 💪🏾 This episode is full of wisdom for both aspiring coaches and athletes alike.

You’ll hear about the unique dynamics of coaching in the Ivy League, the value of humility and confrontation in leadership, and the importance of building a supportive team culture. 🏅 Plus, you won’t want to miss Adrian’s plans for Cornell’s final indoor Heps at Barton Hall – an event that promises to be legendary! 🔥

Join us as we dive deep into Adrian Durant’s world and learn what it truly takes to build a winning team, on and off the track. 🎧🌍

🎧 Tune in now on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube! Don’t forget to check out Adrian’s own podcast, The Home Stretch, for more golden insights from the world of elite track and field. 🌟

🌟 Explore Our Library: Dive into over 250 episodes featuring insights from coaching legends such as Boo Schexnayder and Dan Pfaff, Diljeet Taylor (BYU) and Beth Alford-Sullivan, as well as superstar coaches Petros Kyprianou (Illinois) and Althea Thomas (Vanderbilt) and many more! Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and more for your listening pleasure.

📲 Stay Connected: Want to get in touch with our host, Mike Cunningham? Follow him on Twitter (@MikeCunningham), shoot him an email at mcunningham@gillathletics.com, or send a text to 217-898-3038. We love hearing from our listeners! 🎧👍