In Episode #20 on the AD Podcast, we are joined by Mike Cunningham, a former high school and collegiate track and field coach who is now the national business development manager for Gill Athletics. Gill athletics is an American manufacturer of track and field equipment that is utilized by track and field programs of all shapes and sizes. Together we discuss why track and field programs are so important and beneficial to athletic departments, college football playoff rankings, how to compete and developing department culture using inter-program award challenges.