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What dictates whether a coach is GOOD, GREAT or BAD? There are a lot of variables. Let's dissect... R.I.P. Stephen Francis (July 3rd, 1962 - July 4th 2026) Drop your thoughts below. Timecodes 0:48 - What happened to ATHING MU? 2:23 - BOBBY KERSEE 4:46 - What FACTORS dictate HOW YOU RATE A COACH? 7:01 - Who is your COACHING MOUNT RUSHMORE? 8:45 - STEPHEN FRANCIS 11:27 - We don't have enough ACCESS to see COACHES IN ACTION 13:20 - DENNIS MITCHELL Subscribe for more conversations from people who have lived the Sport. #TrackAndField #SprintCulture #NoahLyles #AndreDeGrasse #athletebranding  Are you ready to be a World Record holder? Join us at https://hypertapgames.com/ to tap into nostalgic 8-bit track & field action.  HyperTap Games brings authentic retro gaming made by game lovers. For free. Sprint Culture - Where the heart of Sprinting actually beats.

Extended discussion that carried over from the "Track & Field is MORE THAN JUST COMPETITION" episode on  ⁨@thetrackfieldnetwork⁩ , we bring to you a live and uncut section of the conversation that didn't make it into the final episode.   Some passionate debate.  Chime in with your thoughts. 👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments — Should athletes just stay retired? #TrackAndField #SprintCulture #WorldAthletics #Athletics #AthleticsNews #Olympics  Sprint Culture - Where the heart of Sprinting actually beats.

Can track stars really go mainstream?   Speed gets you respect. But does it make you famous? In this episode we break down why Track & Field has struggled to create mainstream stars, why fast times alone may not be enough, and what athletes need to do if they want real market value outside the sport. From content and personality to storytelling, brand deals, fan connection, and the difference between Olympic fame and everyday relevance — this is a conversation about what track needs next. Is the sport failing its athletes, or do athletes need to market themselves better? The panel doesn't land in the same place on everything. That tension is in the episode. Drop your thoughts below. Timecodes 0:57 - Would BOLT and ISHOWSPEED have more success with a TRACK LEAGUE or a FOOTBALL LEAGUE? 2:33 - Which ATHLETES are BIG BRANDS IN T&F? 9:06 - Are FEMALES MORE MARKETABLE than MEN in T&F? If so, WHY? Subscribe for more conversations from people who have lived the Sport. #TrackAndField #SprintCulture #NoahLyles #AndreDeGrasse #athletebranding  Are you ready to be a World Record holder? Join us at https://hypertapgames.com/ to tap into nostalgic 8-bit track & field action.  HyperTap Games brings authentic retro gaming made by game lovers. For free. Sprint Culture - Where the heart of Sprinting actually beats.

Anson sits down with former Washington State sprint teammate Clay Thomas, CEO of ROOT Brands, to discuss performance, recovery, athlete health, and why Clay believes many athletes are leaving speed on the table. From sprint culture and mental performance to anti-doping certification and the future of athlete performance, this is a conversation that challenges some of the conventional thinking around elite performance. Clay believes he's ready to take over Track & Field. Is he? Let us know your thoughts in the comments. #100m #sprinting #athletics #trackandfield #olympics  Timecodes 0:00 - INTRO 2:32 - What's makes Clay's PHILOSOPHY DIFFERENT? 5:07 - JOHN SMITH giving Clay Early notice about USAIN BOLT 6:42 - SPRINTERS know NOTHING about SUPPLEMENTS 11:37 - NSF vs BSCG 16:27 - Clay believes he can help FRED run 9.52!! 17:26 - Clay is ready to TAKE OVER TRACK & FIELD Are you ready to be a World Record holder? Join us at https://hypertapgames.com/ to tap into nostalgic 8-bit track & field action.  HyperTap Games brings authentic retro gaming made by game lovers. For free. Sprint Culture - Where the heart of Sprinting actually beats.

We've had all of the politically correct conversations around The Enhanced Games, but it's time to talk about the nitty gritty. Give us your thoughts.. Olympic Gold Medallist Aaron Brown joins the discussion. #100m #sprinting #athletics #trackandfield #olympics2021  Timecodes 0:00 - INTRO 0:55 - Why go to ENHANCED if you're not going to ENHANCE?? 5:28 - CHEATING 9:08 - The STIGMA 11:40 - Do PERFORMANCE ENHANCERS give you TALENT? Are you ready to be a World Record holder? Join us at https://hypertapgames.com/ to tap into nostalgic 8-bit track & field action.  HyperTap Games brings authentic retro gaming made by game lovers. For free. Sprint Culture - Where the heart of Sprinting actually beats.

A professional sports competition with no drug testing. It's been a fantasy for a lot of sports fans, and now that has become a reality. The Enhanced Games are here, and Anson has a sit down with Chief Sporting Officer at The Enhanced Games, Rick Adams to discuss some of the details, misconceptions and expectations of the event which is approaching on May 24th. #100m #sprinting #athletics #trackandfield #olympics2021  Timecodes 0:00 - INTRO 1:29 - Can this be CREDIBLE? 8:13 - Rick Adams - formerly Chef de Mission at UNITED STATS OLYMPIC PARALYMPIC COMMITTEE 10:04 - How much MONEY are the ATHLETES making? 12:14 - Acquiring FRED KERLEY Images: IMAGO (https://www.imago-images.com) Are you ready to be a World Record holder? Join us at https://hypertapgames.com/ to tap into nostalgic 8-bit track & field action.  HyperTap Games brings authentic retro gaming made by game lovers. For free. Sprint Culture - Where the heart of Sprinting actually beats.

Rivalries are brewing in the Sprint World.   In this episode, we break them down. #100m #sprinting #athletics #trackandfield #olympics2021  Timecodes 0:00 - Aaron addresses the Jordan "HATE" issue 2:37 - Melissa and Sha'Carri 8:18 - Shaunae and Gabby 9:14 - Kishane vs Kishane 12:41 - Accents around the World 14:13 - Noah and Kenny 20:54 - Track vs Field Are you ready to be a World Record holder? Join us at https://hypertapgames.com/ to tap into nostalgic 8-bit track & field action.  HyperTap Games brings authentic retro gaming made by game lovers. For free. Sprint Culture - Where the heart of Sprinting actually beats.

There's the Athlete hat - And there's the Analyst hat. Upon the World Indoor 60m Championship victory this season for Jordan Anthony, Canadian Olympic Gold Medallist and Sprint Culture regular Aaron Brown caught some flack for expressing his dislike for Jordan's energy towards athletes of the past. In this episode, Aaron responds to the scrutiny, and we discuss the potential of the talk of the Sprint town right now, Jordan Anthony. #100m #sprinting #athletics #trackandfield #olympics  Timecodes 0:00 - Aaron addresses the Jordan "HATE" issue 12:39 - Did Kishane Thompson choke? 16:20 - Can Jordan Anthony run 9.6? Are you ready to be a World Record holder? Join us at https://hypertapgames.com/ to tap into nostalgic 8-bit track & field action.  HyperTap Games brings authentic retro gaming made by game lovers. For free. Sprint Culture - Where the heart of Sprinting actually beats.

In this WatchAlong of the Men's 60m at the World Indoor Championships, we witness the arrival of former American Football player Jordan Anthony. His open and honest confidence has rubbed some people the wrong way, including the veteran Sprinters who Jordan has clearly stated need to "Get out of the way."   Is this the energy the Sprints need?  As Aaron, Nethaneel and Anson watch, they discuss. #100m #sprinting #athletics #trackandfield #olympics  Timecodes 0:00 - INTRO 0:48 - Watching the Men's 60m SEMIS 5:35 - Call Aaron and Nethaneel 6:39 - Previewing the 60m Final 11:07 - Watching the Men's 60m FINAL 15:50 - Let's talk some Jordan Anthony Are you ready to be a World Record holder? Join us at https://hypertapgames.com/ to tap into nostalgic 8-bit track & field action.  HyperTap Games brings authentic retro gaming made by game lovers. For free. Sprint Culture - Where the heart of Sprinting actually beats.

World Record Holder Mondo Duplantis is clearly irritated with Field Events being left out of Michael Johnson's new Grand Slam Track League, as he express in his World Athlete of the Year acceptance speech recently at The World Athletics Awards. Is this justified?  Perennial Triple Jump medallist Will Claye believes that it was justified, while Anson Henry did not.   The discussion got heated... Let's talk about it. #100m #polevault #sprinting #athletics #trackandfield #olympics  Timecodes 0:00 - What did Mondo mean by this statement? 4:14 - Was Grand Slam Track successful - despite athletes not being fully paid yet? 12:30 - Was Mondo's comment justified? 20:48 - Let's dissect ATHLOS 34:10 - The TRACK and the FIELD can't war! Sprint Culture - Where the heart of Sprinting actually beats.

After defeating Olympic Champion Letsile Tebogo, is iShowSpeed's a legitimate Sprint threat?  And is with the recent struggles of Grand Slam Track, and competitions shutting down such as Racers Grand Prix, is this the perfect time for  The Enhanced Games to make their way into the Sprint world? Let's talk about it. #100m #sprinting #athletics #trackandfield #olympics  Timecodes 0:00 - Introducing Season 4 1:40 - IShowSpeed defeats Letsile Tebogo 9:30 - iShowSpeed needs to be connected to T&F FOR REAL 14:39 - The Enhanced Games Newest Additions 21:13 - Is it over for Grand Slam Track? 33:13 - Is it over for Racer's Grand Prix? Sprint Culture - Where the heart of Sprinting actually beats.

The FITW (Fastest In The World) is by far the clearest and most detailed way to break down who the actual Fastest In The World are. It's not as simple as who won the 100m at the Major Championship. As the 2026 season gets started let's breakdown the landscape of the Fastest In The World.  Give us your thoughts. Feat. Fred Kerley, Aaron Brown, Jerome Blake, Anson Henry #100m #sprinting #athletics #trackandfield #olympics Sprint Culture - Where the heart of Sprinting actually beats.

We dive into a deep discussion, on the topic of marketability in sports, and our perspective on what did, should and should not have happened between Olympic 100m Champion Noah Lyles and the new Track league that surfaced in 2025, Grand Slam Track .  Nethaneel, Warren and Anson are joined by Olympic 100m Hurdles Gold Medallist Dawn Harper-Nelson. #100m #sprinting #athletics #trackandfield #olympics  Timecodes 0:00 - Introducing Dawn Harper-Nelson 2:38 - Dawn talks Hurdles 11:39 - Is Noah Lyles Marketable? 21:14 - Noah vs Grand Slam Track 29:38 - Should Gabby Thomas focus on the 400m instead of the 100m? Sprint Culture - Where the heart of Sprinting actually beats.

After becoming the World Champion in the 100m, 200m, and the 4x100m in 2025, Melissa Jefferson-Wooden  was unable to be a Finalist for the World Athletics Female Track Athlete of the Year Award. We hear her thoughts and much more in this episode of Sprint Culture. Special guest Melissa Jefferson-Wooden #100m #sprinting #athletics #trackandfield #olympics Sprint Culture - Where the heart of Sprinting actually beats.

Is it far-fetched to say that Noah Lyles becomes a part of the 100m GOAT discussion if he was to win his 3rd Global Title in a row this season? Let's discuss... Special guest 2000 Olympics 100m Bronze Medallist Obadele Thompson #100m #sprinting #athletics #trackandfield #olympics Sprint Culture - Where the heart of Sprinting actually beats.