MTC ATHLETE PROFILE: DANA THOMPSON

DANA THOMPSON MTC since 2004

BELLEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL '07

H.S. Shot Put P.R. 44' 03"

H.S. Discus P.R. 143'08"

2004 State Qualifier in Shot Put - Finished 2nd

2004 State Qualifier in Discus - Finished 4th

2005 State Qualifier in Shot Put - STATE CHAMPION

2006 State Qualifier in Shot Put - Finished 2nd

2006 State Qualifier in Discus - STATE CHAMPION

UNIVERSITY of WISCONSIN - WHITEWATER

NCAA Shot Put P.R. 42'7"

NCAA Discus P.R. 161'8"

2007 WIAC Discus Champion

2008 NCAA DIII NATIONAL DISCUS CHAMPION

Why MADISON THROWS CLUB?

• "Throwing with Madison Throws Club and going to MTC Clinics has helped me because I play basketball as well...It helps me get back into the throwing season. I start out pretty rusty and the extra work helps out a lot - especially with great coaches that really know what they are talking about! It creates a time to get out all the kinks you may have."
• "Joe gets me relaxed to have big throws. I seem to always throw my best when he is around! He knows what he is talking about and has many different drills and techniques to help you do your best."

ADVICE FOR THROWERS:

"It only takes one throw!"

"Stay positive through out all situations, the best throwers know how to compete through all obstacles that my be in the way."

MTC ATHLETE PROFILE: JENNA MAHAFFEY

JENNA MAHAFFEY MTC 2002-2007

JAMES MADISON MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL '03

H.S. Shot Put P.R. 42'10.75"

H.S. Discus P.R. 127'7"

3-Time Big 8 Conference Champion

2002 State Qualifier in ShotPut - Finished 8th

2003 State Qualifier in Discus - Finish 6th

2003 State Qualifier in ShotPut - STATE CHAMPION

2003 helped Madison Memorial to TEAM STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY '07 BA & BS, '09 MA

NCAA Shot Put P.R. 45'1.5" #8 Marquette History

NCAA Discus P.R. 156' 7" #3 Marquette History

NCAA 20# Weight P.R. 56'3.25" #3 Marquette History

NCAA Hammer P.R. 173'2" #7 Marquette History

6 - BIG EAST CONFERENCE Top 10 FINISHES

2007 NCAA REGIONAL QUALIFIER in DISCUS

2007, 2008 BIG EAST CONFERENCE Academic ALL-STAR

Why MADISON THROWS CLUB?

• "Joe can train ANYONE, from the novice thrower to the advanced athlete. Coach Joe taught me from day one, when he convinced me to pick up my first shot put and discus my junior year of high school. His knowledge, dedication, and training led me to the state meet two years in a row - and to a state championship shot put throw!"

• "Coach Frontier has a keen sense of how far to push people. He creates an atmosphere filled with motivation to improve, yet maintains a level of comfort in which we're able to make mistakes. He brings together a productive blend of skills, discipline, and self-motivation to bring out the best in each athlete he coaches."

ADVICE FOR THROWERS:

" Don't be afraid to make mistakes."

"Working on your weaknesses provides an opportunity to learn about yourself."

MTC ATHLETE PROFILE: LARRY EHRHORN

LARRY EHRHORN MTC since 2003

JAMES MADISON MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL '04

H.S. Shot Put P.R. 57' 7.25"

H.S. Discus P.R. 156' 8"

2-Time Big 8 Conference Champion

2004 State Qualifier in Discus - Finished 24th

2004 State Qualifier in Shot Put - Finished 2nd

UNIVERSITY of WISCONSIN-MILWAUKEE '09 BS

NCAA Shot Put P.R. 51' 7.75" #4 UW-Milwaukee History

NCAA 35# Weight P.R. 57'1" #1 UW-Milwaukee History

NCAA Hammer P.R. 163'7" #4 UW-Milwaukee History

5 - HORIZON LEAGUE Top 7 FINISHES Senior Year

Why MADISON THROWS CLUB?

• "Most athletes feel that the season is over in June but the season never really ends. It is an ongoing process and Madison Throws Club allows throwers to better themselves after the high school/collegiate season is over."

• "Coach Frontier is the one who made me a thrower. Without him, I would have never accomplished what I have, whether it be in high school or in college."

ADVICE FOR THROWERS:

"Young throwers...Stick with it.

It takes time to develop your technique into what you want it to be. I have been throwing for 8 years and I am still making tweaks to my technique. Listen to what your coach says, make your self stronger in the weight room, and be patient with your technique. Being frustrated while you are throwing leads to the practice of bad habits that are much harder to break."

"Advanced throwers...Same thing, stick with it.

Sometimes you may feel like you have hit a wall and you will never PR again, but all it takes is that one big throw to make you forget about that slump. That is what makes this sport so great."