With the start of the Outdoor season, I wanted to implement more ballistic and plyometric exercises with the athletes that train at...

When working with beginner throwers, it is common to see the athlete to have a flat finish. As a coach, it is our job to provide the...

The athletes who train on-site with us have been balling out this outdoor season. We have established numerous personal records between...

Having the correct grip on the discus can make a break a throw. Having the correct grip on the discus can add anywhere between 10 to 20...

The advantage of the spin technique in comparison to the glide technique is the ability to move the implement on a longer path through...

The goal of the glide is to get from the back to the front of the circle as quick as possible while maintaining good positions with the...

When working with novice throwers, one thing that drives me crazy is when they cup the shot put. Cupping the shot is one of the silliest...

One of the BIGGEST misinterpretations in the rotational technique for the shot put and discus throw is what to do out the back. I've seen...

I finally broke the 17-meter barrier in the shot at Penn State this past weekend. This was a huge accomplishment, as the shot put is not...

As we approach the championship season for the on-site athletes, the need to implement exercises specific to throwing is critical....

This past weekend, the Garage Strength throwers opened their indoor season at the Nittany Lion Challenge at Penn State. For those who...

I decided to join the shot putters this weekend as they prepare to open up their indoor season at Penn State. This will be my first shot...

Every thrower has envisioned themselves hitting that monster toss or winning that major competition. Achieving those outcomes takes a lot...

Two of the three competitions for Brady Mider, one of our top on-site high school shot putters, have been three throws, no finals...

Indoor season has started, and you have your first meet around the corner. You aspire to do well; training has been going well, but the...

“If you do not know where you are going, you might wind up somewhere else” - Yogi Berra Goals Setting Goals are an important tool to have...

Being able to move the limbs freely in space is a crucial aspect of being an athlete. So many sports need athletes to be able to do all...

With performances in the shot put increasing, we are seeing more high school athletes transitioning from the glide to spin technique. A...

Last week, we discussed the transition between the 12-pound to 16-pound shot, providing tips on bridging the gap between the lighter and...

When I was in high school, my coaches steered me away from throwing with the heavier shot. They were afraid that I would develop poor...