In October 2006, Gillick became a full-time athlete and relocated to Loughborough in the English midlands to link up with English 400 m coach Nick Dakin and a group that included a number of top British 400 m athletes.
In October 2006, Gillick became a dedicated athlete and relocated to Loughborough in the English midlands to work with Nick Dakin, an English 400 m coach, and a group of elite British 400 m athletes.