So happy to be on with Mike Cunningham for the Gill Athletic Connection Podcast. It was a unique talk in a very different vain than what is a usual conversation for me. Enclosed below is Mike's summery of our talk. Please give us a listen for a talk on life, growth, and the wonderful pursuit of educating young people.
https://anchor.fm/gillathletics/episodes/75-Ryan-Banta-Parkway-Central-MO-High-School-efevf1
"The life of a high school track coach is much different than one of a college track coach. And then sometimes their are a lot of similarities. Today we learn of Ryan's journey from athlete to teacher to coach. The trials and tribulations have a lot to teach us about perseverance and passion. Lots of lessons on how to teach kids today whether it's history or sprinting, along with why to teach kids. Ryan did a great job of showing why he coaches and the real love of kids that drives him on a daily basis. He is also the author of the Sprinters Compendium. We learn of how the idea started to write a book and how it came to fruition. At the end, I put Ryan on the spot to perform and you will not want to miss it. I guarantee it!"