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In my opinion, the glide shot put is the most difficult event to coach in the throws. After nearly twenty years of throwing, coaching, observing, and researching, I feel comfortable working with the glide, but still acknowledge that there is always more to learn. The glide shot put is deceptively simple. Many new throwers can be taught how to glide well enough to add distance to their power position [...] 
Bill Richards has put together another great issue of the Wisconsin Throws Coaches Association Newsletter. In this issue he covers information about the upcoming WISTCA clinic, John Godina’s future clinics in Wisconsin, and a comprehensive listing of clinics in the midwest that are offering throws portions. Download the PDF below. WTCA January Newsletter [...] 
I just learned of a great series of calls that is happening in January with some of the top female throwers in the US participating. The calls happen Sunday and Tuesday nights at 7PM Central time. Upcoming speakers include Aretha Thurmond (discus), Amber Campbell (hammer throw), Britney Henry (hammer throw), Suzy Powell Roos (discus), Kara Patterson (javelin), and Stephanie Brown Trafton (discus). The replay is currently available for Jill [...] 
This is a guest post from reader Isabella Woods. So you’ve got a group of budding throws athletes, but while they might have the talent, as a coach, it’s up to you to bring out the best in them. And this goes for all sorts of sports – whether you’re getting a group of wannabe skiers through a rigorous list of ski exercises or you’re training a baseball [...] 
With the start of the high school season right around the corner, there are a couple of clinic opportunities for athletes in and around southern Wisconsin. The first is coming up this weekend in Waukesha. Championship Track and Field Camps will once again be hosting their winter learn-by-doing clinic at Waukesha South High School, on December 17. I had a scheduling conflict come up, so I will not be [...] |
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