Beyond the Blocks: Track and Field Podcast

Beyond the Blocks Ep 15 I Jeremy Fischer I Maximum Velocity Athletics (MVA) I Olympic and World-Class Athlete Development in the Field Events

In episode 15 we are joined by Coach Jeremy Fischer — one of the most respected jumps coaches in the world! From his own journey as an NCAA All-American and elite high jumper, to building a coaching résumé that truly speaks for itself — Coach Fischer has helped develop some of the best to ever do it. He’s coached Olympic gold medalists like Brittney Reese, multi-time Olympic medalists like Will Claye, and world-class athletes across both the Olympic and Paralympic level — stacking over 40 global medals along the way. But what really stands out isn’t just the medals — it’s the consistency, the development, and the impact he’s had on athletes at every level of the sport. We hope you enjoy this episode!

Beyond the Blocks Ep 14 Coach Fremd I UC Riverside I Recruiting and Athlete Development at the Mid-Major Level

Coach Eric Fremd is the Jumps, Combined Events, and Hurdles coach at University of California-Riverside, also known as UC Riverside. Coach Fremd joins us to talk about recruiting at the mid-major level. He also drops some gems on athlete development, specifically with and emphasis on the jumps and hurdles. Coach Fremd is active on Instagram often posting his athlete's accomplishments. You can follow Coach Fremd on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/coach.fremd/

Beyond the Blocks Ep 13 I Brandon Thomas I Servite HS & Rosary Academy I That Servite & Rosary Speed: Developing Championship Programs

In Episode 13 of Beyond the Blocks we’re excited to be joined by Brandon Thomas, head coach at Servite High School and Rosary Academy, reigning California state champion coach and California State Coach of the Year. Coach Thomas has built one of the premier high school programs in the country, developed elite athletes, coached alongside an outstanding staff, and continues to impact the sport through leadership, mentorship, and championship culture. We’ll dive into his journey as an athlete, the influence of legendary mentors, building nationally respected programs, competing against the best in the country, and the legacy he’s creating both on and off the track. Thank you for joining us at Beyond the Blocks!

Championship Season Prep: Cellular Restoration and Micro-Cycle Programming

James Daniels, NSAF Head of Sprints and Hurdles, and owner and founder of Daniels High Performance, joins us again to talk about training your athletes during championship season. Coach Daniels breaks down his Championship Cellular Restoration and Micro-Cylce Programming philosophy and offers a flow chart using 4-week micro-cycles for viewers to use. We hope you enjoy this special episode of Beyond the Blocks.

Beyond the Blocks Ep 11 I Mike Cunningham I Gill Athletics I Championing Track & Field Coaches

Welcome to episode 11 of Beyond the Blocks. On this episode we've got a guest who’s seen the sport of track and field from just about every angle — from athlete, to coach, to stepping away and even spending time as a professional poker player, to now helping shape the sport at the highest level with Gill Athletics and through the Gill Connections Podcast. Mike Cunningham has seen it all and he's here to talk about it.