#182: Gill1918 Presents Coach Jesse Coy “Fast Enough for 400m Fit Enough for 5k” Powered by Coach O

The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast · Jun 23, 2026 · 17:17

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Jesse is the founder of CoachingDistance.com and was the high school coach of Simeon Birnbaum, the NCAA 1500m Record Holder and 2026 1500m Champion for the Oregon Ducks. Jesse is passionate about continually learning the craft of coaching distance and then sharing what he's learned with others. He coaches today at Rapid City Stevens HS in SD. Jesse and his wife Dr. Whitnee Coy are the founders of the Go Far Foundation to help kids and families. In just a few months, they've already distributed over 18,000 items via their food pantry. You can follow Jesse on X and IG (@CoachDistance).

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