πββοΈβΎ **Guest: Jeff Billing, Head Coach at Hall High School, CT** ππ―
This week, we welcome **Jeff Billing**, head coach at **Hall High School in Connecticut**, for a fascinating conversation about his **unique journey** in sports, coaching, and teaching. Jeffβs background includes **coaching multiple sports**, running at **MIT**, and even **coaching baseball before transitioning fully into track and field**.
πΉ **Topics Covered:**
β Jeffβs upbringing in a legendary **New England running family** πββοΈπ¨βπ©βπ¦
β His experience as a **multi-sport NCAA athlete (Baseball & Track)** βΎπββοΈ
β Transitioning from **software engineering at Oracle** to a **career in education & coaching** π»β‘οΈπ
β How he went from **zero experience in coaching hurdles & pole vault** to **building champions** π
β The **ever-changing recruiting landscape** & advice for high school athletes π
π‘ **Quote of the Day:** _"Everything matters and nothing matters."_ β Jeff Billing
Jeffβs story is one of **adaptability, passion, and lifelong learning**βa true testament to how embracing opportunities (even unexpected ones) can lead to success!
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