Coaching Everything with Chad Gunnelson
by Wisconsin Track Coaches Association
Description
Unlock the secrets to coaching a championship-winning track and field program designed by the legendary Coach Chad Gunnelson. This isn’t just another coaching course; it’s a game-changing approach to building a powerhouse team from the inside out. Coach Gunnelson takes you behind the scenes of his proven systems for creating a thriving team culture, shaping successful athletes, and producing results across every event. From defining success on a deeper level to establishing non-negotiable principles that foster trust and belief, you’ll learn how to build more than just a track team — you’ll build a legacy.
In this course, you’ll dive into a treasure trove of coaching wisdom, from mastering event-specific strategies in sprints, jumps, distance, vault, and throws, to the art of leadership that motivates and elevates your entire squad. With exclusive insights into “Championship Habits,” “Training Day Menus,” and the “Power of Planning,” you’ll leave with actionable, game-ready tools. You’ll learn to implement “Three Big Rocks” for each event group, simplify complex training techniques, and design a cohesive training calendar that creates balance and promotes long-term success. Whether you’re a rookie coach or a seasoned pro, “Coaching Everything” will transform the way you approach coaching, turning every athlete and event into an opportunity to win.
Lessons
The Coach
Chad Gunnelson is an accomplished track & field and cross country coach, currently serving as the Director of Track & Field and Cross Country at Augustana College. With a proven track record of program development and athlete success, he has made an immediate impact in his coaching career.
Coaching Achievements
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Augustana College (2023 - Present)
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Led the Augustana women’s team to a runner-up finish at the 2024 CCIW Outdoor Championships, their best since 2008.
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Coached an NCAA national champion in discus (Charlotte Frere) and produced four All-American performances in his first season.
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Guided two cross country athletes to their first NCAA national championships and five track & field athletes to NCAA appearances.
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Oversaw a record-breaking season with six new school records set.
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Achieved USTFCCCA All-Academic honors for all four teams, with the women's cross country team posting a program-record 3.763 GPA.
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University of Dubuque (2011 - 2023)
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Led UD to back-to-back indoor conference titles and the first outdoor championship in over 60 years.
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Coached teams to two NCAA top-10 finishes and produced 76 All-Americans and four NCAA champions.
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Named Conference Coach of the Year five times and Region Coach of the Year three times.
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Broke nearly 100 school records across track & field and cross country.
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Led the team to the highest women's cross country GPA in the nation (2015).
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Promoted community engagement, earning the Inclusive Excellence Award for volunteerism and diversity efforts.
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Madison East High School (2005 - 2011)
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Coached 22 school record holders and back-to-back state champions in 2010 and 2011.
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Led a state champion in the 400m, with all state qualifiers finishing on the podium at the WIAA State Meet.
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This Course Includes
| 24 hours on-demand video |
| Streaming from mobile and TV |
| Lifetime access |
| Certificate of completion |
| 100% money back guarantee |
Course Info
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| Caterory: | Track and Field/Sprinting |
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| Videos: | 12 |
