Good training advice for a new throws coach…

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          RunningFREAK on March 5, 2009 at 7:58 am #15433

          Well i was just hired in as a new ass. track coach for a pretty large d-1 high school. Im an all american in distance so naturally i was thinking i was hired in for that. Well the school or head coach thought my skills would be better used as a throws coach (no im not joking)

          So here is my question or plea

          What can i do as a new throws coach? any reading? basics? any help at all?

          I do know training theory so i can put together lifting and balance and such but basic tech. i have just about no knowelldge. any help?

        • Keymaster
          Mike Young on March 10, 2009 at 2:07 am #79175

          There are some basic books out there. Plus check out the articles section of the site. Here are 4 good articles for starters:

          https://elitetrack.com/articles-read-2332/
          https://elitetrack.com/articles-read-2230/
          https://elitetrack.com/articles-read-2228/
          https://elitetrack.com/articles-read-2229/

          ELITETRACK Founder

        • Keymaster
          Mike Young on March 10, 2009 at 2:09 am #79176

          I wanted to add that I’ve seen throws coaches at the HS level be VERY successful just by getting their athletes insanely strong. With the lighter HS implements a strong kid can achieve a lot without mastering the technique. If you have both technique and explosive strength and power then you become a great HS thrower.

          ELITETRACK Founder

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          underdog_19 on March 24, 2009 at 1:33 am #79786

          My throwing coach recommends http://www.throwfarther.com

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          Kebba Tolbert on March 24, 2009 at 2:25 am #79787

          I would make sure to get:

          The Throws Manual and The Mechanics of Athletics
          The Omnibook is also a good buy.

        • Keymaster
          Mike Young on March 24, 2009 at 2:46 am #79788

          If anyone wants any media from the National Throws Coaches Association please check out my company website. We sell all of the media for less than NTCA as well as the Throws Manual that KT referenced. If you find any of the DVDs or books cheaper anywhere else (shipping included) please let me know and I will beat the price by 10%.

          ELITETRACK Founder

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          Daniel Andrews on March 24, 2009 at 4:51 am #79791

          Learn what blocking is, about 50% of HS throws coaches have no idea or conceptualization of blocking.

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          hscoach on March 25, 2009 at 11:27 am #79873

          rob lasorsa (M-F Athletic) does a pretty good presentation for beginners.

        • Keymaster
          Mike Young on April 10, 2009 at 3:58 pm #81053

          rob lasorsa (M-F Athletic) does a pretty good presentation for beginners.

          You can get Rob’s SP presentation at my company store as part of one of the NTCA throws video.

          ELITETRACK Founder

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          GqArtguy on February 7, 2010 at 6:40 am #94419

          Id say get every dvd by Larry Judge thats relevant to the throws youll be dealing with.

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