
The SportTrax Podcast
Join us as we talk to athletes, coaches, officials and more to discover how to level up your performance in sports and in life!
Episodes
10 episodes
Zach McWhorter - World Class Pole Vaulter
Today we sit down with world class pole vaulter Zach McWhorter. Zach most notably took eighth in the event at the 2023 World Championships in Budapest. Our conversation focuses on how to have big dreams and live a well-rounded life.
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28:00

Corbin Talley - Weber State Men's Track and Field/Cross Country Coach
Corbin Talley is the head coach for Weber State's men's track and field/cross country program. In our conversation, Corbin discusses what he encourages young high school athletes to look for on recruiting visits. He also talks about what he fee...
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24:07

Isaac Wood - SLCC Head Coach
This episode features one of Utah's most notable faces in track and field: Isaac Wood. Isaac is the head coach of the men's and women's track/field and cross country programs for Salt Lake Community College. In 2024, both teams swept the NJCAA ...
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21:43

Jamie West - West Hurdle Training
Our conversation is with Jamie West - a hurdle coach that has worked with runners from around the world. We talk all things hurdling and simple things that each athlete can do to improve their game. We also talk about the pros of having access ...
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22:59

Garth Rushforth - President of the Utah Cross Country/Track and Field Coaches Association
Today we sit down with Garth Rushforth, President of the Utah Cross Country/Track and Field Coaches Association, to talk about how he sees the state of the sport. We talk all things about what makes a good coach, what makes a good athlete, and ...
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25:49

Christian Allen - Professional Trail/Distance Runner
We sit down with Christian Allen, a professional trail and distance runner. Christian competed on the collegiate level at Weber State before transferring to BYU. He has since signed a professional contract with Nike for the trail running circui...
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23:04

Utah Pole Vault Academy - Cameron Vongsawad and Devin James
We sit down with Cameron Vongsawad and Devin James who are coaches for the Utah Pole Vault Academy. Cameron has coached at Copper Hills High School and Herriman High School and has been with UTPVA as a coach since 2015. Cameron is currently the...
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21:06

Dr. Iain Hunter - Biomechanics Professor
Dr. Iain Hunter is a biomechanics professor at BYU where he has worked with Olympic level distance athletes. The conversation focuses on his findings on the science of the sport, as well as insights into the mental game of running and what he's...
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