THROWS BREAKDOWN VIDEOS

I will be adding more throwing breakdown videos for you to watch and analyze.
What makes some of the best throwers THROW FAR?  Remember there are very few perfect throwing models, however, we can learn from every throw.  Each thrower has to make accommodations and adaptations to make the discus or shot put GO based on their current understanding of positions, rhythm and tempo as well as what their body is capable of doing.

Watch these videos and think about what are they doing well AND what can they improve on... that's how throwers and coaches make improvements, change practice plans, and alter approaches to competitions.

I often find that an athlete's best throw in competition has some small breakdown of form, probably due to adrenaline or the culmination of aggressive competitiveness.  How many reps can you get in at practice hitting good positions so that when 'you get after it' things breakdown they don't fall apart completely?   Watch and keep working hard.

LINK TO YouTUBE CHANNEL  - Please SUBSCRIBE

I'm also working on linking videos of the BEST throws in WISCONSIN PREP HISTORY. Find out more HERE.
I will update this every summer.  
I hope it inspires new throwers to work hard and dream of making the list!

Throw Far,

Coach Frontier

SUMMER 2016 MADISON THROWS CLUB SESSIONS

SUMMER SESSIONS
As soon as I have firm dates and times I will post REGISTRATION information here.
For now here is what 2016 summer throwing with Madison Throws Club will roughly look like:

MONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS starting JUNE 13 - JULY 20

HAMMER           1:30-2:30pm  (limit 12)  ****FULL ** FULL *** FULL
SHOT/DISC 1     3:00-4:30pm  (limit 30)  ****FULL ** FULL *** FULL
SHOT/DISC 2     4:30-6:00pm  (limit 30)  ****FULL ** FULL *** FULL
JAVELIN             6:00-7:00pm  (limit 8)    - 2 spots available

REGISTER NOW - 
PRINT registration form and waiver and mail it in with payment.  
RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY!

Can't wait till summer?  Check out these DRILLS on YOUTUBE...
If you can not attend any of these sessions CONTACT Coach Frontier for information on 1-on-1 sessions:  madisonthrowsclub@gmail.com

New YouTUBE Channel for Drills

Click on the video link, go to YouTUBE and SUBSCRIBE to get new drills as I post them.

YouTUBE: Madison Throws Club


I started a new YouTUBE Channel devoted to throwing drills. There are a lot of good sources out there already with great drills and throwing videos.  However, I hope that I can contribute in some way to the success of your throwing or your throws coaching.


There are still lots of videos from meets in Wisconsin and beyond on my other YouTUBE Channel.
YouTUBE: Coach Frontier

2016 WISTCA CLINIC PRESENTATION VIDEOS

COACHES who attended the 2016 WISTCA CLINIC:
It was an absolute honor speaking at the Clinic this year.  Thanks to all of the coaches who make the commitment to attend year after year.  I hope that you were able to garner a few things (or more) that will benefit you and your athletes in the upcoming season(s).

WISTCA: DISCUS: Progressions and Drills - Joe Frontier


WISTCA: ROTATIONAL SHOT PUT: Demonstration - Adam Nelson



I have created a YouTUBE Channel devoted completely to throws drills. Many of the drills from my clinic presentations please check it out and subscribe, share as you see fit.  I will try to upload at least 1 new video a week.  Click HERE.

If you are looking for anything in particular or have other throws related coaching questions feel free to contact me.

Until then,
THROW FAR!
Coach Frontier
madisonthrowsclub@gmail.com

LUKE SULLIVAN returns for 2016 CLINIC

WIAA State Discus Record Holder, LUKE SULLIVAN returns to Wisconsin for the 2016 LUKE SULLIVAN ALL-AMERICAN THROWS CLINIC at Madison Memorial High School March 12.

Sign up for 1 of 2 sessions available.
SESSION 1-   8:30am-12:00
SESSION 2-   12:30pm-4:00

This is a great opportunity for throwers beginners to advanced to work on their Shot Put and Discus technique as you prepare for the 2016 season.  Join us REGISTER NOW!

2015 FALL THROWING

2015 MTC FALL THROWING THROWING SESSIONS
Registration is now available.  Train with the best!
Please print and mail in registration/waiver form with payment.

We will be throwing the following Sunday mornings at 10am:
Sunday Sept. 13  FULL
Sunday Sept.  27 FULL
Sunday Oct.   11 FULL
Sunday Oct.   25 FULL
Sunday Nov.   1  FULL


Questions??
Contact: Coach Joe Frontier at josephfrontier@hotmail.com

WINTER 2015-16 REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE SOON click HERE.

WINTER THROWING

Excited to announce dates for the upcoming MADISON THROWS CLUB winter sessions:
11/22  2-4pm
12/13  2-4pm
1/10    4-6pm
1/31    4-6pm
2/28    4-6pm
3/7      2-4pm
Sign up for all 6 sessions or sign up for individual sessions.
RSVP for session 1 by November 19.

PRINT REGISTRATION FORM HERE.
Reserve a spot by email and mail in form.


Until then,
THROW FAR,
Coach Frontier
josephfrontier@hotmail.com

JAVELIN SESSION

Have you always wanted to try throwing the Javelin?  Madison Throws Club has a great opportunity for newcomers who would like to give it a try or for experienced throwers to continue building their skills.   Please join us for our this unique opportunity.
Madison Throws Club is proud to host:

Coach Alicia DeShasier, Javelin Gold Medalist - 2011 PanAm Games

 

MADSION THROWS CLUB

INTRO to JAVELIN CLINIC

Saturday, Dec 13, 2014 

2-3pm 

or

3-4pm

At Madison Memorial High School, Madison, WI.

Cost: $35

Please email Coach Joe Frontier

to reserve your spot :  josephfrontier@hotmail.com

2014 Fall Sessions

Madison Throws Club is proud to announce its Fall throws session dates.  We hope you can join us and continue to improve on your Discus and Shot Put technique.
Session 1: Sunday, August 24       10am-12
Session 2: Sunday, September 7    10am-12
Session 3: Sunday, September 21  10am-12
Session 4: Sunday, September 29  10am-12 or  Sunday, October 12       10am-12 
Session 5: Sunday, October 19      10am-12
Reserve your spot for individual session now by emailing Coach Frontier
josephfrontier@hotmail.com
DOWNLOAD WAIVER FORM HERE.

Top Ten Ways to THROW BIG next season:

If you want to THROW FAR next season... 

 1. Set big goals for next season, then work harder than you ever thought you could to achieve them.
 2. Set small weekly and monthly goals that are obtainable between now and then.
 3. Come to Madison Throws Club sessions and clinics, get more reps, get more instruction.
 4. Work on strength, speed, agility, and explosiveness, find a speed and strength program and commit to it.
 5. Go to other clinics, great way to hear from other coaches and learn new things.
 6. Work on footwork with out the shot, disc, hammer, or jav.
 7. Do other sports! I believe in multi-sport athletes!
 8. Be a student of the throws, watch video of yourself, of others.
 9. Be a Student-Athlete, be a great student in the classroom, academics comes first.
10. There is no ability without eligibility. Follow your athletic code! In fact, live your code!

 THERE is NO OFF-SEASON!

Hammer and Javelin sessions

Would you like to learn either the Hammer or Javelin throws?
Next week you will have the opportunity to learn these awesome throwing events.

Madison Throws Club will host a 1 hour session on

HAMMER
Monday, June 23 1:30-2:30
Wednesday, June 23 1:30-2:30
JAVELIN
Monday, June 23 1:30-2:30
Wednesday, June 23 1:30-2:30

The cost is $20 for Madison Throws Club members or $30 for non-members.

Please email me to reserve your spot (8 athlete max).
Throw Far,
Coach Frontier
josephfrontier@hotmail.com

2014 Luke Sullivan Throws Clinic

Madison Throws Club is proud to sponser the 2014 Luke Sullivan All-American Throws Clinic.  Luke Sullivan is one of the most storied throwers in Wisconsin Prep history, he still holds the All-Division WIAA State Record in the boys discus while competing at Verona High School.  After an All-American career at UCLA and competing in multiple US Olympic Trials, Luke continues to give back to the state he grew up in and the sport he loves by returning to Wisconsin each year to share his passion for throwing with young throwers.

Please Join us on Saturday, March 15 for this great throwing opportunity.
Register online HERE.

About Madison Throws Club

Madison Throws Club had a simple beginning, we started in 2002 when a few Madison Memorial throwers asked Coach Frontier if they could throw more in the summer.  Since then MTC has grown to help hundreds of track and field throwers from Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota and Michigan each year.  With the help of many of the best coaches in the Midwest MTC athletes have gone on to win Conference and State Championships, set school and state records, compete at the national level, and continue on to have great success at the college level.

Our simple mission:
Improve athletes in the throwing events in the state of Wisconsin and beyond by offering high quality coaching and instruction.

What we offer:

• Madison Throws Club Summer - sessions June-July August
• Madison Throws Club Fall        - sessions Sept-Oct
• Madison Throws Club Winter   - sessions Nov-Feb

• One-on-one or small group sessions by appointment - Contact Coach Frontier
• Shot put
• Discus
• Hammer
• Javelin
• Strength and Speed Training

• Clinics at your school or site

COACHING STAFF PROFILES

UW BADGERS announce Winter Clinics

UW Badgers announce Winter opportunities for high school throwers and other Track and Field athletes.  If you can, take advantage of working with Coach Dave Astrauskas and his talented group of throwers.  UW currently is the #5 Throws program in the country.  UW is the home to former MTC throwers: Angela Boushea, Andrew Brekke, and Riley Budde.

Sunday, December 1, 2013 10am-3pm 
Sunday, January 5, 2014 10am-3pm  

UW Track and Field Clinic

Sunday, March 9, 2014, 10am-3pm

Angela Boushea  photo by Dave Figi

Final MTC Fall throwing session

It's getting cold out there...
Our final FALL SESSION is this Sunday, October 27,  from 10am-12.

For any athletes who are interested in an opportunity to throw Javelin or Hammer
There will be an opportunity after our session Sunday from 12-1pm.

Coach Megan Rennhack, former UW Badger great and school record holder in the women's Javelin, will be instructing the Javelin Session.  Hammer throwers will be with me.

Please contact me ASAP to reserve a spot for either of these extra sessions. Space is limited.
email me at
josephfrontier@hotmail.com

Dress Warm.

WINTER THROWING SESSIONS dates will be announced shortly.  There will be 4-6 MTC winter sessions held indoors at Madison Memorial High School.  sessions will be Saturday afternoons 2-4pm.
Stay tuned for dates and registration information.

MTC Fall Throwing Sessions

The road to better throws continues into the fall...
Athletes that would like to continue working on technique and add more off-season reps to your preparation for the upcoming season should join us for MADISON THROWS CLUB fall sessions.
Sunday, September 15
Sunday, September 29
Sunday, October 13
Sunday, October 27
All sessions will be Sunday mornings at 10am.
Held outdoors at the Madison Memorial High School Track and Field facility.

Cost is $100 or  $35/session for Summer 2013 MTC Members.
            $115 or  $40/session for new athletes.
CLICK HERE for REGISTRATION & WAIVER FORM.

Please contact Coach Frontier with questions regarding Fall throwing, one-one-one sessions, or off-season speed and strength training.
Athletes wishing to work on Hammer or Javelin must make a one-on-one appointment.
josephfrontier@hotmail.com

HAMMER TIME

MTC's young hammer crew: Lindsay Herra, Samantha Noennig, Corinne Franz with Coaches
Angela Boushea, Larry Ehrhorn, Mary Theisen, and Tyler Genovese.  Thank You coaches!

MTC Hammer Throwers
KeKe Burks, AJ Musser, Kiley Sabin, Haley Houser, Corinne Franz and Sam Noennig

Great group of Hammer Throwers at MTC yesterday! The Group included some first timers learning the event.  As well as KeKe Burks returning from her Frosh Year at The University of North Dakota where she broke the school record as a Freshman.   Lets get back to work next week.

MTC Throwers push P.R.s in Summer Meets

Congratulations to Chloe Eckstein, Reedsville H.S., finished 1st in her age group at the Badger State Games in Wausau, Wisconsin. Chloe, who just finished her sophomore year, P.R.d in the DISCUS with at throw of 111'5". Keep up the good work Chloe!

Samantha Noennig, Hartford H.S., competed at the USATF Youth National Championships last weekend and had some strong marks.  Sam, who just finished her freshman year, P.R.d in the DISCUS with a throw of 144'4" to take 3rd in the 16 and under division.  She also finished 4th in the Hammer, and 16th in the Shot Put.  Amazing work SAM, competing in a National level meet, and competing well!

Chloe Eckstein

Samantha Noennig 3rd Place Discus - 144'4"

SUMMER THROWING OPPORTUNITIES

TRAINING
Throwers who want to train and work on technique please register for MADISON THROWS CLUB! 
Madison Throws Club begins Wednesday, June 12.  And meets for 8 1.5 hour sessions on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Sign up for  for the 3-4:30pm session or the 4:30-6pm session.
Athletes who want to sign up a-la-cart for single 3 hour sessions from 3-6pm can do so as well.
Registrations post-marked by May 31 can save $25.
Contact me if you are interested in Hammer or Javelin Sessions: josephfrontier@hotmail.com

COMPETING
Throwers looking for meets to compete in should check these out.  I will add more as information comes out:

Wisconsin Track Club offers its Summer Track Series
Thursdays June 13, 20, and 27 they begin at 5:30 and are held at the UW- Madison McClimon Track.
These meets offer Shot Put but not Discus.

USATF WISCONSIN Outdoor Championships
Junior Olympics : Saturday June 15th at Carroll UUniversity
Hammer Throw Friday June 14th

WAUKESHA SUMMER TRACK SERIES
June 6 and June 20 at Waukesha South High School
Hammer and Javelin at 5pm Shot Put and Discus to follow.

MTC Alumni making UND history

Madison Throws Club Alumni Molly Griep and KeKe Burks have wasted no time in making their presence felt on their college track team at the University of North Dakota.  Both girls, under the tutelage of coach Peter Miller, have proved fast learners in the weight throw and have climbed their way up the UND record books.  Last Saturday Molly Griep had a new P.R. at 16.33m (53'7")  and broke the previous school record in the event by a foot and a half.  KeKe Burks was not far behind her throw of 15.67m (51'5") was good for 4th on the All-Time UND list.  Strong work for a couple of freshman just learning the event.  The sky is the limit or in their conference the BIG SKY is the limit, both have qualified to compete at the Indoor Conference Championships.

Keep up the good work MTC girls!

Check out the article on the UNIVERSITY of NORTH DAKOTA's Athletic website HERE.