A Conversation With Coaches | Dennis Mitchell, Alleyne Francique, Randall Cunningham, John Smith

Track and Field Black History

English - June 09, 2022 10:30 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MB - ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
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At the 2022 Prefontaine Classic, we had the chance to speak with multiple coaches who were legends in their own right before they transitioned into coaching:

Dennis Mitchell

3-time Olympian in the 100m in the 80s and 90s
Currently leads Star Athletics and coaches the likes of Sha'carri Richardson and Kenny Bednarek

Alleyne Francique

2-time 400m World indoor gold medalist for Granada's in 2004 and 2006
Coaches Fred Kerley among other athletes

Randall Cunningham

Former NFL legend, on the Philadelphia Eagles during the 80s and 90s
Father and current coach for Vashti Cunningham

John Smith

440 yard world record holder and 1971 Pan American Games Gold medalist
Legendary coach for UCLA, HSI and currently coaches Michael Cherry