OPEN TO ALL THROWERS!
MTC ATHLETES or THROWERS who could not commit to Club this summer...
Here is your chance to get a few more throws in before your Fall sports take over your life...if they haven't already...
SESSION 1
Monday, July 19: 3:30-5:00pm
SESSIOn 2
Wednesday, July 21: 3:30-5:00pm
Madison Throws Club Members: $20/session
Non- MTC Members: $25/session
All Throwers should Email Coach Frontier to reserve their spot...
josephfrontier@hotmail.com
WANT SOME THROWS CLUB GEAR?
First came T-SHIRTS than came WARM-UP Jackets followed by HATS.
I have some great gear from previous years that I would love to unload.
I have various sizes in various colors:
MTC Adidas Warm-up Top (Color: Red/White stripes)
Originally $45, now: $30
Sizes left: Men's Small and X-large only...
MTC Hat (Color: Red/White)
Originally $20, now: $10
Sizes left: Flex Fit L/XL and S/M
MTC T-Shirts (Color: Red, White, Black, Blue)
Originally $10, now $5
Sizes left: Random S, M, L, XL, XXL
If you are interested feel free to contact me via email:
josephfrontier@hotmail.com
I have various sizes in various colors:
MTC Adidas Warm-up Top (Color: Red/White stripes)
Originally $45, now: $30
Sizes left: Men's Small and X-large only...
MTC Hat (Color: Red/White)
Originally $20, now: $10
Sizes left: Flex Fit L/XL and S/M
MTC T-Shirts (Color: Red, White, Black, Blue)
Originally $10, now $5
Sizes left: Random S, M, L, XL, XXL
If you are interested feel free to contact me via email:
josephfrontier@hotmail.com
Hello From GREECE
I just visited the olympic stadium this morning! Panthinaiko Stadium in Athens, Greece is the stadium the first "modern games" were held at in 1896. Shot Put and Discus were 2 of only 5 Track and Field events held, along with the marathon, 100, and 400m. I am totally inspired to get back to Throws Club! Wish you were all here.
I will return tomorrow - thanks Coach Verhelst and Coach Storms for leading practice last week. I hope you all had a good 4th of July,
See you all on Wednesday.
Throw Far,
Joe
Thanks Coach Dave Hahn and Dan Hytinen!
MTC was honored by a visit from some special guests...
Coach Dave Hahn, throws coach at UW-Whitewater, shared his knowledge with Throws Club athletes.
Also visiting and coaching was 2 time DIII National Discus Champion Dan Hytinen. Dan gave us a special treat by getting his final practice in before the US Championships this weekend . His quick final tune-up included a throw of 202'9"!!! Dan you are ready! Best of luck Friday.
CHECK OUT VIDEO OF Dan at practice.
Coach Dave Hahn, throws coach at UW-Whitewater, shared his knowledge with Throws Club athletes.
Also visiting and coaching was 2 time DIII National Discus Champion Dan Hytinen. Dan gave us a special treat by getting his final practice in before the US Championships this weekend . His quick final tune-up included a throw of 202'9"!!! Dan you are ready! Best of luck Friday.
CHECK OUT VIDEO OF Dan at practice.
Braving the Elements
Thanks everyone for being waterproof!
Throwing in the rain is not ideal but a reality from time to time during the season. Just ask any of the D1 Boys Discus Throwers from the past 2 State meets. Practicing in the rain is essential to learning how to maintain good body positions throughout your throws. Yes you must slow down, however maintaining balance over each phase of the throw is critical to throwing well on wet or fast circles.
I had a great opportunity to talk with Mac Wilkens, former Olympic Champion and U.S. record holder in the discus, about how he approached throwing in the rain and he had some interesting points of view. His advice was to "SLOW DOWN!" "If you are 150' discus thrower : slow down and hit good positions and start with a comfortable throw of 120'." Then add speed as you feel comfortable. 'Slipping, falling down, or throwing out of bounds going full speed doesn't tell you anything you didn't already know. Build up your speed and aggressiveness slowly and you will be more confident in a wet circle.' Great wisdom from a great thrower.
Weather, especially in the discus, be it rain or wind, can really have a huge impact on distance. Some days the weather might dictate if you can throw for a P.R. or if you must just focus on competing in the elements given. If you can remember this when you train in the rain you could be preparing yourself for an important meet that may have terrible weather in the future.
If you know its going to rain a couple days out from a big meet...try dumping a bucket of water in your circle at practice and throw in conditions similar to the real thing. Shoot some video of your wet circle throws and see if you are maintaining good positions. If you lower your center of gravity by bending your knees a bit more than usual you might see that you can maintain better control. If you see you are slipping and falling all over the place - check the video is your upperbody doing more than your lower body? You might be falling because you are keeeping your center of gravity over your knees and feet.
Practice throwing in less than ideal weather and you may surprise yourself at the confidence you can build-up. You may even catch your opponents off guard.
Throw Far,
Coach Frontier
Throwing in the rain is not ideal but a reality from time to time during the season. Just ask any of the D1 Boys Discus Throwers from the past 2 State meets. Practicing in the rain is essential to learning how to maintain good body positions throughout your throws. Yes you must slow down, however maintaining balance over each phase of the throw is critical to throwing well on wet or fast circles.
I had a great opportunity to talk with Mac Wilkens, former Olympic Champion and U.S. record holder in the discus, about how he approached throwing in the rain and he had some interesting points of view. His advice was to "SLOW DOWN!" "If you are 150' discus thrower : slow down and hit good positions and start with a comfortable throw of 120'." Then add speed as you feel comfortable. 'Slipping, falling down, or throwing out of bounds going full speed doesn't tell you anything you didn't already know. Build up your speed and aggressiveness slowly and you will be more confident in a wet circle.' Great wisdom from a great thrower.
Weather, especially in the discus, be it rain or wind, can really have a huge impact on distance. Some days the weather might dictate if you can throw for a P.R. or if you must just focus on competing in the elements given. If you can remember this when you train in the rain you could be preparing yourself for an important meet that may have terrible weather in the future.
If you know its going to rain a couple days out from a big meet...try dumping a bucket of water in your circle at practice and throw in conditions similar to the real thing. Shoot some video of your wet circle throws and see if you are maintaining good positions. If you lower your center of gravity by bending your knees a bit more than usual you might see that you can maintain better control. If you see you are slipping and falling all over the place - check the video is your upperbody doing more than your lower body? You might be falling because you are keeeping your center of gravity over your knees and feet.
Practice throwing in less than ideal weather and you may surprise yourself at the confidence you can build-up. You may even catch your opponents off guard.
Throw Far,
Coach Frontier
WIAA CROWNS TWO MADISON THROWS CLUB DISCUS CHAMPIONS
2010 STATE CHAMPS
Jacob Ninneman, Senior - Oregon, won the DIVISION 1 BOYS DISCUS with a personal best and school record of 180' 0". The 19' P.R. forced the rest of the field to chase him and they couldn't catch up. Congratulations on your huge throw!
Kailee Kamps, Sophomore - Belmont, won the DIVISION 3 GIRLS DISCUS with a throw of 132'7". A great throw and performance after shot put a day earlier did not go as well as Kailee planned. To come back and win the discus the next day is an incredible accomplishment, congrats!
There were also 5 runner-up finishes by MTC athletes:
Angela Boushea, Senior - Monona Grove, 2nd D1 Girls Discus - 148'8"
Angela Boushea, Senior - Monona Grove, 2nd D1 Girls Shot Put - 47'4.25"
Raffi Saez, Junior - Oak Creek, 2nd D1 Boys Shot Put - 58'11"
Justin Barber, Senior - Homestead, 2nd D1 Boys Discus - 176' 8"
Molly Griep, Sophomore - Whitewater, 2nd D2 Girls Shot Put - 41'11.25"
All the great performances from Madison Throws Club - State Track and Field Athletes:
D1 Boys Shot Put:
2. Raffi Saez - Junior - Oak Creek - 58'11"
3. Justin Barber - Senior - Homestead - 58'7.75"
4. Theron Baumann - Sophomore - Monona Grove - 57'2"
9. Drex Jackson - Junior - Verona - 55' 0.5"
D1 Boys Discus
1. Jacob Ninneman - Senior - Oregon, 180' 0"
2. Justin Barber - Senior - Homestead - 176' 8"
8. Raffi Saez - Junior - Oak Creek - 163' 10"
9. Theron Baumann - Sophomore - Monona Grove - 163' 6"
10. Drex Jackson - Junior - Verona - 161'7"
D1 Girls Shot Put:
2. Angela Boushea - Senior - Monona Grove - 47'4.25"
20. Emily Franz - Senior - Madison Memorial - 35' 2"
D1 Girls Discus:
2. Angela Boushea - Senior - Monona Grove - 148'8"
6. Emily Franz - Senior - Madison Memorial - 120' 9"
D2 Girls Shot Put:
2. Molly Griep, Sophomore - Whitewater - 41'11.25"
D2 Girls Discus:
5. Molly Griep, Sophomore - Whitewater - 126' 0"
9. Heather Clankie - Brodhead - 122'1"
13. Stephanie Tweed - Marshall - 109'4"
D3 Girls Shot Put:
4. Kailee Kamps - Sophomore - Belmont - 37'8.5"
D3 Girls Discus:
1. Kailee Kamps - Sophomore - Belmont - 132'7"
Congratulations Athletes, Parents, and Throws Coaches!!
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