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

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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?

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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?

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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.

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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

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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

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Sprint Culture - Where the heart of Sprinting actually beats.

Rivalries are brewing in the Sprint World.

In this episode, we break them down.

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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

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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.

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Timecodes
0:00 - Aaron addresses the Jordan "HATE" issue
12:39 - Did Kishane Thompson choke?
16:20 - Can Jordan Anthony run 9.6?

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Sprint Culture - Where the heart of Sprinting actually beats.