Backward C Throws – Drill of the Week

This week’s video drill of the week is coming a bit late.  I just got back from a conference out in Connecticut where I learned how to implement some really cool stuff on coachthethrows.com.  Those of you that have purchased my online coaching seminar, be sure you have registered on the download page.  Those of you that have purchased the program so far are going to get some really [...]

WIAC Weight Throw Recap

This past weekend UW-Platteville hosted the 2010 WIAC Conference Championship meet.  The WIAC is widely regarded as one of the most competitive conferences in the country for Division 3 track and field, typically sending more throwers to the national championships than any other conference.

The women led things off with the weight throw.  Coming into the meet, UW-Oshkosh’s women have had a dominating season.  They owned 6 of the [...]

The Hidden Dangers of Your Excess Abdominal Fat – It’s More Serious Than a Vanity Issue!

Let’s face it, as throwers we are not known to have trimmest waistlines.  Especially after your competitive career is over it can become difficult to make the time to exercise and eat right.  Here is an article contributed by Mike Geary, Certified Nutrition Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer, detailing some of the dangers all that excess belly fat can pose as well as some simple solutions to begin reducing your [...]

New National Leader in D3 Weight Throw

Senior Sean Larson of University of Wisconsin – Stout, hit a big PR last night in the weight throw at the Eastbay Invite in Stevens Point.  His mark of 18.92 moves him from 8th to the current top mark on NCAA D3 national rankings.

Men Weight Throw ======================================================================= Name Year School Finals Points ======================================================================= 1 Larson, Sean Uw-Stout 18.92m 2 Ludtke, Ben Uw-Oshkosh 18.01m 3 Baker, Tony Uw-Oshkosh [...]

Luke Sullivan’s All American Throws Clinic

Luke Sullivan’s annual All American Throws clinic is coming up March 13-14.  Luke is one of the best throws clinicians out there.  This is a great opportunity to work in a small-group setting with him, getting the high school season off to a successful start.  For details about the clinic and Luke’s other programs, check out his website LukeSullivanDiscusThrower.com