Great first session! Thanks to everyone who braved the winter storm. I was impressed with where people are at...You looked good and its only December. Hit the weight room until I see you next year. OK until I see you January 8th. Lets all hope for nice weather so the roads are safe here and back.
Happy Holidays.
Throw Far,
Coach Frontier
MTC PRESEASON/ WINTER PRACTICES
If you would like to get some work in before the season begins, signing up for MADISON THROWS CLUB preseason sessions will give you a great head start. We will work on lots of
skills and drills and get plenty of SHOT PUT and DISCUS while throwing indoors.
SESSION 1: SATURDAY, DEC. 11 2-4pm
SESSION 2: SATURDAY, JAN. 8 2-4pm
SESSION 3: SATURDAY, FEB. 5 2-4pm
SESSION 4: SATURDAY, FEB. 12 2-4pm
All sessions will be held at Madison Memorial High School.
Registration forms available now!
Questions or simply reserve your spot now by emailing:
Coach Frontier at josephfrontier@hotmail.com
I hope to see you soon.
Throw Far!
Coach Frontier
skills and drills and get plenty of SHOT PUT and DISCUS while throwing indoors.
SESSION 1: SATURDAY, DEC. 11 2-4pm
SESSION 2: SATURDAY, JAN. 8 2-4pm
SESSION 3: SATURDAY, FEB. 5 2-4pm
SESSION 4: SATURDAY, FEB. 12 2-4pm
All sessions will be held at Madison Memorial High School.
Registration forms available now!
Questions or simply reserve your spot now by emailing:
Coach Frontier at josephfrontier@hotmail.com
I hope to see you soon.
Throw Far!
Coach Frontier
ONE-ON-ONE or SMALL GROUP COACHING
Feel free to contact me if you are looking for off-season coaching.
Keep checking the website for WINTER MADISON THROWS CLUB practices.
Dates will be available as soon as I have them.
Have a great Fall. Good luck to those of you participating in other sports!
I can't emphasize enough how much I think athletes benefit from competing in multiple sports. Work Hard and Have FUN!
Until then,
THROW FAR!
Coach Frontier
josephfrontier@hotmail.com
Keep checking the website for WINTER MADISON THROWS CLUB practices.
Dates will be available as soon as I have them.
Have a great Fall. Good luck to those of you participating in other sports!
I can't emphasize enough how much I think athletes benefit from competing in multiple sports. Work Hard and Have FUN!
Until then,
THROW FAR!
Coach Frontier
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. 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. Try to start with a comfortable warm-up 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 work than your lower body? Or you might be falling because you are not keeping 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. 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. Try to start with a comfortable warm-up 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 work than your lower body? Or you might be falling because you are not keeping 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!!
2010 MTC STATE QUALIFIERS
Molly Griep, Heather Clandie , Kailee Kamps (photos by: Dave Figi), Jacob Ninneman (Photo: Rob Hernandez)
Thursday, May 27 2010
Throwers from Madison Throws Club ROCKED the sectional meets in Shot Put and Discus to qualify for the WIAA State Track and Field Championships! Congrats on your accomplishments all season long! Good luck next weekend in LaCrosse.
THROW FAR,
Coach Frontier
DIVISION 1 Boys Shot
THERON BAUMANN Monona Grove 57' 7.5" 2
RAFFI SAEZ Oak Creek 56' 10" 3
DREX JACKSON Verona 55' 7" 8
DIVISION 1 Boys Discus
RAFFI SAEZ Oak Creek 167' 10" 2
THERON BAUMANN Monona Grove 164' 9" 3
JACOB NINNEMAN Oregon 159' 7" 8
DREX JACKSON Verona 158' 6" 10
DIVISION 1 Girls Shot Put
ANGELA BOUSHEA Monona Grove 47' 6" 1
EMILY FRANZ Madison Memorial 36' 2.25"
DIVISION 1 Girls Discus
ANGELA BOUSHEA Monona Grove 136' 11" 2
EMILY FRANZ Madison Memorial 126' 4" 6
DIVISION 2 Girls Shot Put
MOLLY GRIEP Whitewater 42' 0.25 1
DIVISION 2 Girls Discus
HEATHER CLANKIE Brodhead 117' 6" 10
STEPHANIE TWEED Marshall 110' 1" 14
MOLLY GRIEP Whitewater 107' 6"
DIVISION 3 Girls Shot Put
KAILEE KAMPS BELMONT 37' 8.5" 3
DIVISION 3 Girls Discus
KAILEE KAMPS BELMONT 122' 5" 1
ANGELA BOUSHEA sets new STATE RECORD
On May 15, 2010 Angela Boushea, (Sr. Monona Grove High School)
set a new Wisconsin State Girls Shot Put record throw of 47'8".
Congrats on your huge throw, Madison Throws Club is proud of you!
Angela has worked hard on not only the technical pieces of both her discus and shot put technique but also the mental approach to competing. Her physical gifts have never been questioned, standing at 6' 0" and strong without working at it, she is an excellent 3-sport athlete. However, she has found that the challenges of throwing consistently and throwing far have a lot to do with how well you mentally approach practice and competition. We really worked hard on the ability to get focused into throwing far, with a pre-meet routine, and in meet strategies on responding to both good throws and bad throws.
I have been so impressed with her improvement in taking control of all the variables that are hers to control during her senior season. I think there is more to come for Angela in both the Shot Put and Discus this season and beyond. Next year she will be a UW Badger and I can see big things on her horizon, I think her best event might be the Hammer Throw...we'll see!
Continued good luck and success Angela!
Coach Frontier
MTC THROWERS CONTINUE TO JUMP ON HONOR ROLL LISTS
The outdoor season is just underway but MTC throwers have gotten right down to business. Check out the list of MTC'ers that are on the week 5 state honor rolls:
KAILEE KAMPS 39' 3.75" SO Belmont
HEATHER CLANKIE 130' 05" SO Brodhead
KAILEE KAMPS 127' 08" SO Belmont
THERON BAUMANN 53' 02" SO Monona Grove
JACOB NINNEMAN 156' 02" SR Oregon
THERON BAUMANN 151'7" SO Monona Grove
OFF-SEASON HARD WORK PAYING OFF EARLY
Photos by Dave Figi.
For Madison Throws Club athletes working hard in the off-season has paid big dividends early this season. Senior, Emily Franz from Madison Memorial won the Madison All-City Indoor Meet with a new P.R. 37'3.5". Angela Boushea also a senior, from Monona Grove started where she left off last season....She won the Shot Put at the Nelson Daniels Classic by throwing over 44' in the shot. Sophomore, Heather Clankie from Brodhead got the outdoor season going with a Discus win, throwing 123' 6".
Not Pictured:
Theron Bauman, Sophomore, from Monona Grove is off to a great start in the shot put. He threw a P.R. 53'2" at the Nelson Daniels Classic. Senior, Ed Kluender from Madison Memorial won the Boys Shot put at the Madison All-City Indoor meet.
Keep up the good work!
Throw Far,
JOE
THERE WERE SOME GREAT THROWS LAST WEEK!
I saw some really nice distances from MTC athletes and Clinic athletes! Congratulations to you all. If you didn't open the way you would have liked, go back to work this week in practice and do the work necessary to get better next week. There's a long way to go until May and lots of work to still be done.
GIRLS HONOR ROLL
BOYS HONOR ROLL
Throw far!
JOE
GIRLS HONOR ROLL
BOYS HONOR ROLL
Throw far!
JOE
THROW FAR!
Many of you have your first meet of the season this weekend...GOOD LUCK! Its an exciting time of the year when you finally get to go out and get some throws that count. Go out there and have some big throws. Just remember its all about throwing your best at the end of the season.
THANK YOU!
THANK YOU LUKE SULLIVAN for coming back to Wisconsin each year and sharing your knowledge of the throws with high school throwers. You are a great ambassador of throwing.
The All-American Throwing Clinic is a wonderful tradition. Thanks for everything.
A special thanks to Monona Grove throws coach Brian Storms and Madison Throws Club Alumnist - Jenna Mahaffey for bringing all of your energy and insight to our throwers this winter.
The All-American Throwing Clinic is a wonderful tradition. Thanks for everything.
A special thanks to Monona Grove throws coach Brian Storms and Madison Throws Club Alumnist - Jenna Mahaffey for bringing all of your energy and insight to our throwers this winter.
Best of luck to everyone this season. I hope to see you at Luke's All American Throws Clinic and/or this summer at MADISON THROWS CLUB.
Until then, THROW FAR!
Coach Frontier
SHOT PUT and DISCUS SHOE REVIEW
2010 THROWS SHOE REVIEW part1
Picking out shoes for Track season is always tricky. Its not always easy to find the right shoe in the right size and ordering something you haven't tried can be a bit scary.I tried to make this as easy as possible:
PART 1 - shoes that are built for GLIDE SHOT PUT THROWERS who also throw DISCUS. Some of them have decent crossover to rotational movements but are certainly more geared toward the linear movements of the GLIDE. Since all throwers glide or rotational need a shoe to pivot well on pavement you could get away with DISCUS throwing in these shoes.
Stay tuned for PART 2 - I will do my best with shoes constructed specifically for spinners.
THROW FAR!
Angela Boushea signs her national letter of intent
Congrats to FUTURE BADGER, Angela Boushea who will be wearing red and white for Wisconsin throws Coach Dave Astrauskas next year. Angela made it official by signing her National Letter of Intent Wednesday. She will be joining a talented group of throwers next season, as this year's Badger throwers are off to a great start.
But first, Good Luck this season at Monona Grove High School ... Then best wishes on a great career at UW!
Photo By:
Rob Hernandez, Wisconsin State Journal
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