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Thanks
A special thank you to former MTC athletes Jenna Mahaffey and Larry Ehrhorn for coaching at our first 2 MTC sessions this winter. Also, thanks to UW Badger Coach Dave Astrauskas for making a guest coaching appearance at last weeks session. MTC sincerely appreciates each of you for sharing your experience and expertise!
ALICIA DESHASIER WINS JAVELIN at Pan Am Games
Friend of Madison Throws Club, Alicia Deshasier has won the Javelin at 2011 Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico. Alicia won the gold medal with a new personal best of 58.01 meters (191'4"). "The experience here in Guadalajara was awesome," DeShasier said. "The opportunity to represent the USA and then throwing a personal record at an international meet is a great feeling."
Alicia lives and works here in Madison, Wisconsin, she trains with UW Badger throws coach Dave Astrauskas. Alicia has helped MTC athletes with beginning Javelin technique. We couldn't be happier for Alicia's big win! Congrats - all of your hard work and dedication paying off. What a great way to close the 2011 season...good luck heading into your 2012 Olympic preparation.
Alicia lives and works here in Madison, Wisconsin, she trains with UW Badger throws coach Dave Astrauskas. Alicia has helped MTC athletes with beginning Javelin technique. We couldn't be happier for Alicia's big win! Congrats - all of your hard work and dedication paying off. What a great way to close the 2011 season...good luck heading into your 2012 Olympic preparation.
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MICHELLE CARTER 2011 U.S. National Shot Put Champion
Michelle Carter wins the 2011 US National Shot Put Championship. Her throw of 65' 2" was the 2nd farthest throw in US women's history at the time.
Dan Hytinen - Discus
DAN HYTINEN Discus at 2011 US NATIONAL TRACK AND FIELD CHAAMPIONSHIPS in Eugene, Or.
USA's LANCE BROOKS, friend of MTC
Great sequence of Lance practicing in Wisconsin in January 2011. Excellent footwork and hip separation...watch and learn young throwers:
Video I took at NATIONALS of Lance's Bronze MEDAL throw. 208':
Video I took at NATIONALS of Lance's Bronze MEDAL throw. 208':
Some SUMMER THROWING
A couple of Sophomores, now Juniors working hard at MTC summer of 2011...
Madison Memorial's Corinne Franz:
DC Everest's Paige Day:
Madison Memorial's Corinne Franz:
DC Everest's Paige Day:
MTC THROWERS work hard at JOHN GODINA clinic
Madison Throws Club members Corinne Franz (Madison Memorial-'13), Landon Ellingson (Jefferson-'16), and Jason Zahn (Grafton-'12) not only attended John Godina's World Throws Center - Phase 1 Throwing Clinic, July 31 at Homestead High School, they also appear in this promotional video for John's Clinics and the WTC.
I don't know who that old guy with the MTC hat is, but I can say this it was a great couple of days working with one of the best. I encourage anyone who was not able to attend to stay tuned - as it is probable that John will comeback to Wisconsin and hold another clinic.
John Godina is a 4-time World Champion in the SHOT PUT, a 2-time Olympic Medalist. He is the former NCAA Shot Put record holder while at UCLA. His life-time PRs: Shot- 22.20/72-10 (2005); Discus- 69.90/229-4 (1998). He has created a throwing progression that he teaches at his clinics for learning the rotational movements of Shot Put and Discus as well as the Glide Shot Put in a concise sequence.
Check out the World Throws Center site here.
MTC Masters Throwers - You can THROW at any age
This summer I had the pleasure of working with some local Masters throwers as they prepared for the USATF National Masters Track and Field Championships. Each day they proved it doesn't matter how old you are, you just have to throw because you love it. It was really great to see their enthusiasm for wanting to throw farther and how they sponged up everything I said to try to make them better.
Congrats on your efforts and results!
Kim Virden’s Records, Kim competes in the 45-49 age group...
Shot put 27' 8 1/4" at Midwest Regional Championship, Carroll University on 7-19-2009
Discus 85'10" at USATF Masters Nationals - Cleveland, OH 2011
Javelin 84'4" at Midwest Regional Championship, Carroll University on 7-10-2011
[USATF Master’s Nationals 2011 – 2nd discus, 3rd shot put, 3rd javelin]
Kathy Ducat’s Records – 1st year thrower, competes in the 45-49 age group...
Shot put – 18’ 8” at Midwest Regional Championship, Carroll University on 7-10-2011
Discus - 55’ 3” at Badger State Games, Osh Kosh on 6-26-11
Javelin – 37’ 7” at USATF Masters Nationals - Cleveland, OH 2011
Jim Cunningham’s Personal Records–1st year thrower, competes in the 55-59 age group
Hammer - 85’ 7” at USATF Masters Nationals - Cleveland, OH 2011
Discus – 95’ 1” at USATF Masters Nationals - Cleveland, OH
Check out the video created by RACHEL WOMACK:
Kim, Kathy, and Jimmy all make an appearance.
Congrats on your efforts and results!
Kim Virden’s Records, Kim competes in the 45-49 age group...
Shot put 27' 8 1/4" at Midwest Regional Championship, Carroll University on 7-19-2009
Discus 85'10" at USATF Masters Nationals - Cleveland, OH 2011
Javelin 84'4" at Midwest Regional Championship, Carroll University on 7-10-2011
[USATF Master’s Nationals 2011 – 2nd discus, 3rd shot put, 3rd javelin]
Kathy Ducat’s Records – 1st year thrower, competes in the 45-49 age group...
Shot put – 18’ 8” at Midwest Regional Championship, Carroll University on 7-10-2011
Discus - 55’ 3” at Badger State Games, Osh Kosh on 6-26-11
Javelin – 37’ 7” at USATF Masters Nationals - Cleveland, OH 2011
Jim Cunningham’s Personal Records–1st year thrower, competes in the 55-59 age group
Hammer - 85’ 7” at USATF Masters Nationals - Cleveland, OH 2011
Discus – 95’ 1” at USATF Masters Nationals - Cleveland, OH
Check out the video created by RACHEL WOMACK:
Kim, Kathy, and Jimmy all make an appearance.
Alicia DeShasier PRs again
Javelin thrower and friend of Madison Throws Club, Alicia DeShasier competed in Portland,Oregon this past weekend, it turned out to be worth the trip. Alicia PRd for the 2nd consecutive meet throwing 57.13m (187' 5"). Her throw moves her to #9 in US women's Javelin history. Congrats on your throw and good luck at the Pan Am Games this Fall!
John Godina - WORLD THROWS CENTER Wisconsin Phase 1 Throws Clinic
4-time World Champion John Godina is running a clinic at Homestead High School in Mequon, Wisconsin this SUNDAY July 31st. Take advantage of this great opportunity to work with one of the best of the best throwers.
SIGN UP NOW and get one last incredible training session in this summer that will give you all sorts of drills you can do all winter long on your own to prepare for next season. If 5 or more MTC members sign up they will receive an additional $10 off after registration.
Thank you # 2
A special MTC thank you to guest coaches Dave Astrauskas - UW Madison, Becca Schmitz - Madison LaFollette. As well as returning MTC college throwers Nick Grosso - UW Whitewater, Angela Boushea - Wisconsin and Justin Barber - University of Minnesota. Also many thanks to Coach Brian Storms - Monona Grove and Coach John Verhelst for their tireless contributions to helping throwers throw FAR!
THANK YOU SPECIAL GUESTS
Madison Throws Club was honored by several special guests this past week. A special thank you goes out to Coach Peter Miller - UW River Falls, 2 time NCAA Discus Champion Dan Hytinen, and USA Javelin Thrower Alicia Deshasier. Thank You for sharing your expertise with our throwers!
Coach Frontier
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USA JAVELIN THROWER ALICIA DeSHASIER visits MTC
Madison Throws Club had a special visit from USA Javelin Thrower Alicia Deshasier. Alicia has placed 3rd at the past 2 U.S. National Track and Field Championships and is training to make the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team. MTC's Kailee Kamps learned from one of the best in the world. Thanks Alicia! and Good Luck! Come back and visit again soon.
John Godina - 4 time World Champion
I had an amazing opportunity to attend the John Godina Coaches Clinic Saturday, July 2. Learning from a 4-time World Champion is humbling and awesome at the same time. I got lots of new things that I want to share with Madison Throws Club.
Athletes interested in working with John have the opportunity as he returns to Wisconsin for the July 31 Athletes Clinic. GO to www.worldthrowscenter.com and register online.
WHERE STATE CHAMPS TRAIN
I have been fortunate enough to work with some incredible athletes while coaching at Memorial High School and Madison Throws Club. Now 9 WIAA STATE CHAMPIONS in the throws in all. Last week 3 of the most recently crowned champions were working hard in the same circle. Pictured above: Kailee Kamps, Belemont '12 was the 2010 D3 Discus Champion, KeKe Burks, LaFollette '12 2011 D1 Discus, and Heather Clankie, Brodhead
'12 2011 D2 Discus Champion. Keep pushing each other girls! and Throw Far!
2011 US National Track & Field Championships
ADAM NELSON - US SHOT PUT CHAMPION
CHRISTIAN CANTWELL - SHOT PUT 2nd
REESE HOFFA - SHOT PUT 3rd
JILLIAN CAMERENA-WILLIAMS - SHOT PUT 2nd
STEPHANIE BROWN-TRAFTON - US DISCUS CHAMPION
KIBWE JOHNSON - US HAMMER THROW CHAMPION
ANGELA BOUSHEA Throws at Junior NATIONALS
MADISON THROWS CLUB's own ANGELA BOUSHEA, qualified for both the Shot Put and Hammer Throw at US Junior Nationals. To Qualify for Junior Nationals you must be 19 or under and have a qualifying throw. Junior Nationals is an opportunity for the best and the brightest young Track and Field athletes in the United States to compete against one another. The qualifying standards are set each year based on the previous year's marks by throwers from around the country.
Men
Event STANDARD
Shot Put 12# H.S. 18.29 (60-0)
Discus 1.6kg H.S. 56.46 (185-3)
Hammer 12# 58.00 (190-4)
Women
Event Standard
Shot Put (4kg) 14.00 (45-11¼)
Discus Throw 46.00 (150-11)
Hammer Throw 51.50 (168-11)
ANGELA did a great job competing over the weekend.
Placing 6th in the Shot. Rotating for the first time in competition after switching from the glide after her Freshman season ended at the University of Wisconsin. She finished 4th in the Hammer throw.
Men
Event STANDARD
Shot Put 12# H.S. 18.29 (60-0)
Discus 1.6kg H.S. 56.46 (185-3)
Hammer 12# 58.00 (190-4)
Women
Event Standard
Shot Put (4kg) 14.00 (45-11¼)
Discus Throw 46.00 (150-11)
Hammer Throw 51.50 (168-11)
ANGELA did a great job competing over the weekend.
Placing 6th in the Shot. Rotating for the first time in competition after switching from the glide after her Freshman season ended at the University of Wisconsin. She finished 4th in the Hammer throw.
DAY 3: US TRACK AND FIELD NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Junior Women's Hammer Throw:
Madison Throws Club's own Angela Boushea, Monona Grove '10, was looking to add a top 3 podium finish to her 6th place Shot Put throw from friday. She new it would be tough throwing against a field of Junior Women who all competed in the Hammer g their high school throwing years and into their freshman years of college. Angela has fallen in love with both the wieght and hammer throw in her Freshman year at Wisconsin, yet she admits she has a lot of reps to catch up on. Angela did a great job competing and finished 4th in the event with a throw of 161'0". Just qualifying for the event after less than a year of training is remarkable. I'm so excited to what Angela will do as she continues to work on improving in the weight indoors and hammer outdoors next year.
Junior Men's Discus:
Former MADISON THROWS CLUB thrower Justin Barber, Homestead '10, just completed a redshirt year throwing the University of Minnesota qualified for the event and finished 14th. University of Wisconsin redshirt Frosh, Alex Thompson had his best throw of the day on his final throw to finish 2nd. His throw of 183'0" moved him from 3rd to 2nd and qualified him for the U.S. Junior team that will compete in the PAN AM GAMES in July. Good Luck Alex!
Senior Women's Javelin:
Alicia Deshasier who trains in Madison year round finished 3rd in the Javelin for the second consecutive year. The wind was rough on the javelin making it hard for anyone to come close to their season bests. Alicia is still looking for a World 'B' standard to qualify for the world team and I wish her the best as she pursues the 59 meter mark.
The premire event of the NATIONAL MEET may be the men's Shot Put. With 7 men in Flight 2 good enough to make the World Team and only 3 spots it will be exciting to see who is ready to THROW FAR. Follow throw by throw updates on flashresults.com.
More results, pics and videos soon.
Throw far,
Coach Frontier
Madison Throws Club's own Angela Boushea, Monona Grove '10, was looking to add a top 3 podium finish to her 6th place Shot Put throw from friday. She new it would be tough throwing against a field of Junior Women who all competed in the Hammer g their high school throwing years and into their freshman years of college. Angela has fallen in love with both the wieght and hammer throw in her Freshman year at Wisconsin, yet she admits she has a lot of reps to catch up on. Angela did a great job competing and finished 4th in the event with a throw of 161'0". Just qualifying for the event after less than a year of training is remarkable. I'm so excited to what Angela will do as she continues to work on improving in the weight indoors and hammer outdoors next year.
Junior Men's Discus:
Former MADISON THROWS CLUB thrower Justin Barber, Homestead '10, just completed a redshirt year throwing the University of Minnesota qualified for the event and finished 14th. University of Wisconsin redshirt Frosh, Alex Thompson had his best throw of the day on his final throw to finish 2nd. His throw of 183'0" moved him from 3rd to 2nd and qualified him for the U.S. Junior team that will compete in the PAN AM GAMES in July. Good Luck Alex!
Senior Women's Javelin:
Alicia Deshasier who trains in Madison year round finished 3rd in the Javelin for the second consecutive year. The wind was rough on the javelin making it hard for anyone to come close to their season bests. Alicia is still looking for a World 'B' standard to qualify for the world team and I wish her the best as she pursues the 59 meter mark.
The premire event of the NATIONAL MEET may be the men's Shot Put. With 7 men in Flight 2 good enough to make the World Team and only 3 spots it will be exciting to see who is ready to THROW FAR. Follow throw by throw updates on flashresults.com.
More results, pics and videos soon.
Throw far,
Coach Frontier
DAY 2: US TRACK and FIELD NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Women's Junior Shot Put:
Madison Throws Club's own Angela Boushea, Monona Grove '10, had a strong freshman year at the University of Wisconsin, but decided at season's end to switch from Glide to Rotational Shot Put. Its been only 3 weeks of training with the new technique but she had a strong performance in her first big meet. Her throw of 45'2.5" was good for 6th in the nation amongst 19 and under throwers! Congrats Angela!
Jessica Maroszek had her second 3rd place finish of the meet. 47'6.5" got her up on the podium again. The Shot Put event was won by University of Wisconsin recruit, Kelsey Card. The recently graduated senior from Illinois bested the field with a new P.R. of 50'8.75". The 12 time ILlinois State Champion has the best Shot Put mark in the country by a High School girl and the 3rd Best Discus mark...look out BIG TEN!
More later,
THROW FAR!
Coach Frontier
Madison Throws Club's own Angela Boushea, Monona Grove '10, had a strong freshman year at the University of Wisconsin, but decided at season's end to switch from Glide to Rotational Shot Put. Its been only 3 weeks of training with the new technique but she had a strong performance in her first big meet. Her throw of 45'2.5" was good for 6th in the nation amongst 19 and under throwers! Congrats Angela!
Jessica Maroszek had her second 3rd place finish of the meet. 47'6.5" got her up on the podium again. The Shot Put event was won by University of Wisconsin recruit, Kelsey Card. The recently graduated senior from Illinois bested the field with a new P.R. of 50'8.75". The 12 time ILlinois State Champion has the best Shot Put mark in the country by a High School girl and the 3rd Best Discus mark...look out BIG TEN!
More later,
THROW FAR!
Coach Frontier
Day 1: US TRACK and FIELD NATIONAL Championships
Day 1 of the US Track and Field Championships saw heavy competition in the throwing events. Some good Wisconsin connections and even some MADISON THROWS CLUB connections.
Junior Women's Discus:
Jessica Maroszek , Seymour '10, who now throws at Kansas, came in as the top seeded Junior in the country, finished 3rd. Her throw of 157'6" was 1 inch behind the 2nd place finisher. The multiple Wisconsin State Champion had a strong 1st year in college finishing with All-Big 12 honors and was a NCAA National qualifier. She will compete Friday in the Shot Put against MTC's own Angela Boushea.
Senior Men's Hammer:
No Wisconsin connections here. But I was lucky enough to watch Kibwe Johnson unleash the 5 best throws of the competition. His winning throw of 263'6" was over 80 meters and was the best throw by an American in 11 years. His speed in the circle is truly amazing. Video here soon.
Senior Women's Discus:
Stephanie Brown-Trafton put the competition to rest early, much like she did when she won the 2008 Olympic Discus Gold Medal on her first throw. Today she threw 207'10" in round 1 and no one could catch her! I got to meet her after the meet- so cool!
Senior Women's Shot Put:
One of the best competitions I have ever seen!!! A battle started during round 2between JillIan Camarena-Williams and Michelle Carter. Camarena-William's throw of 65'1.5" was the 2nd best throw in US history. Only to be bested by Carter on the very next throw of the competition by one half inch - 65'2". Camarena-Williams would do her best to catch her but would have to settle for second place, despite throwing perhaps the best series ever - with throws of 65'1.25" and 64'11.5" in round 5 and 6. Her round 3 scratch was well over 66' and may have broken the American Record, had she not nicked the top of the toe board.
Senior Men's Discus:
Former UW-Whitewater,2 time NCAA Champion, and friend of Madison Throws Club, Dan Hytinen was the first thrower in the competition. His best throw of the day was 191'7" and was good for 13th. I was lucky enough to watch Dan throw his 201' qualifying throw 2 weeks ago at the Chicagoland Throws meet...it was awesome. Talking with Dan after the meet, he said he didn't feel good in the circle at all. I'm sure it isn't the last we've heard from Dan in the circle. Also, Lance Brooks , who spent 3 weeks training in Wisconsin earlier this year had a strong performance. His throw of 208'1" was good for a podium finish - 3rd.
More throws tomorrow!
Until then, throw far,
Coach Frontier
Junior Women's Discus:
Jessica Maroszek , Seymour '10, who now throws at Kansas, came in as the top seeded Junior in the country, finished 3rd. Her throw of 157'6" was 1 inch behind the 2nd place finisher. The multiple Wisconsin State Champion had a strong 1st year in college finishing with All-Big 12 honors and was a NCAA National qualifier. She will compete Friday in the Shot Put against MTC's own Angela Boushea.
Senior Men's Hammer:
No Wisconsin connections here. But I was lucky enough to watch Kibwe Johnson unleash the 5 best throws of the competition. His winning throw of 263'6" was over 80 meters and was the best throw by an American in 11 years. His speed in the circle is truly amazing. Video here soon.
Senior Women's Discus:
Stephanie Brown-Trafton put the competition to rest early, much like she did when she won the 2008 Olympic Discus Gold Medal on her first throw. Today she threw 207'10" in round 1 and no one could catch her! I got to meet her after the meet- so cool!
Senior Women's Shot Put:
One of the best competitions I have ever seen!!! A battle started during round 2between JillIan Camarena-Williams and Michelle Carter. Camarena-William's throw of 65'1.5" was the 2nd best throw in US history. Only to be bested by Carter on the very next throw of the competition by one half inch - 65'2". Camarena-Williams would do her best to catch her but would have to settle for second place, despite throwing perhaps the best series ever - with throws of 65'1.25" and 64'11.5" in round 5 and 6. Her round 3 scratch was well over 66' and may have broken the American Record, had she not nicked the top of the toe board.
Senior Men's Discus:
Former UW-Whitewater,2 time NCAA Champion, and friend of Madison Throws Club, Dan Hytinen was the first thrower in the competition. His best throw of the day was 191'7" and was good for 13th. I was lucky enough to watch Dan throw his 201' qualifying throw 2 weeks ago at the Chicagoland Throws meet...it was awesome. Talking with Dan after the meet, he said he didn't feel good in the circle at all. I'm sure it isn't the last we've heard from Dan in the circle. Also, Lance Brooks , who spent 3 weeks training in Wisconsin earlier this year had a strong performance. His throw of 208'1" was good for a podium finish - 3rd.
More throws tomorrow!
Until then, throw far,
Coach Frontier
WIAA STATE TRACK AND FIELD THROWS RESULTS
Division 1 Girls Shot Put
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State Record: * 49-04.25 2010 Jessica Maroszek, Seymour
Name Year School Finals Points
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1 Jamie Lindstrom 12 Hudson 42-05.75 10
2 Jamie Clark 11 Shawano 41-10.50 8
3 Kayla Brown 11 La Crosse Logan 40-04.00 6
4 Lindsey Thomas 12 Kimberly 40-03.00 5
5 Shavana Talbert 11 Fond du Lac 40-02.50 4
6 Paige Day 10 DC Everest 40-00.50 3
7 Mandy Trautmann 11 Seymour 39-03.00 2
8 Devon Peck 10 Nicolet 39-02.25 1
9 Kaylyn Funk 11 Janesville Craig 36-11.75
10 Gaby Bronson 12 Nicolet 36-09.75
11 Kamry Gipson 10 Sun Prairie 36-06.50
12 Becky Doleschy 11 Arrowhead 36-03.50
13 Chy'enne LeNeair 10 Racine Horlk 36-00.50
14 Samantha Bissing 12 Bay Port 35-11.00
15 Taylor Steffen 10 Hudson 35-09.00
16 Alayshea Blair 11 Racine Case 35-06.00
17 Emily Floyd 12 Sun Prairie 35-05.25
18 Allie Hackmann 12 Manitowc Lin 35-04.00
19 Alanna Queen 12 Kettle Moran 35-03.00
20 Megan Bruni 12 Burlington 34-06.50
21 Amanda Thiel 11 Oak Creek 34-04.50
22 Nicole Enger 10 Elkhorn Area 32-07.50
23 Kaitlyn Weis 10 Waukesha N 31-05.00
24 Jaqwayta Carter 11 Milw Wash/Ceo 31-04.50
Girls Discus Throw Division 1
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State Record: * 169-10 1999 Jill Pedretti, Verona Area
Name Year School Finals Points
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1 KeKe Burks 11 Madison La Folle 133-08 10
2 Paige Day 10 DC Everest 128-09 8
3 Lindsey Thomas 12 Kimberly 125-05 6
4 Corinne Franz 10 Madison Mem 124-11 5
5 Renee Sladek 09 Merrill 117-05 4
6 Sarah Woellert 12 Elkhorn Area 117-00 3
7 Jamie Clark 11 Shawano 115-08 2
8 Kadie Flynn 11 Appleton N 114-07 1
9 Marly Trier 12 Port Washing 113-08
10 Emily Riese 11 Fond du Lac 110-01
11 Casey Silkwood 12 Kenosha Bradford 109-07
12 Jamie Lindstrom 12 Hudson 109-01
13 Chy'enne LeNeair 10 Racine Horlk 107-01
14 Becky Doleschy 11 Arrowhead 106-04
15 Gaby Bronson 12 Nicolet 104-10
16 Ashley Phillips 12 Mukwonago 104-01
17 Stephanie Pehler 12 La Crosse Logan 101-06
18 Jessica Meichtry 10 Brkfield Cen 100-09
19 April McCarthy 11 Stoughton 98-04
20 Claire Stamborski 12 Brkfield Cen 94-07
21 Michaela Meyer 12 Kettle Moran 92-02
22 Rachel Cole 11 Arrowhead 90-08
23 Travinna Martin 12 Racine Park 89-03
-- Mandy Trautmann 11 Seymour FOUL
Girls Shot Put Division 2
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State Record: * 45-01.50 2001 Amanda Nechuta, Mosinee
Name Year School Finals Points
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1 Lyndsey Thorpe 12 Stanley-Boyd 43-08.00 10
2 Shelby Mahr 12 Stanley-Boyd 41-08.00 8
3 Kali Belonga 10 Altoona 40-08.00 6
4 Katy Rutz 11 Amherst 40-03.50 5
5 Paige Garriga 12 Osceola 39-11.00 4
6 Tessa Snell 11 Edgerton 39-11.00 3
7 Alyssa Lueck 11 Big Foot 39-08.50 2
8 Heather Conroy 12 Wisconsin Dells 38-09.00 1
9 LeAnna Bender 11 Gale-Ettrick-Tre 37-08.00
10 Molly Griep 11 Whitewater 37-03.50
11 Andrea Swanson 12 Random Lake 36-04.50
12 Emma Koeppel 11 Lake Mills 36-02.00
13 Rachel Meyer 12 Kewaunee 34-08.00
14 Taylor Hoppe 12 Marinette 34-06.00
15 Elizabeth Duve 12 Boscobel 34-03.00
16 Markiesa Westphal 11 Clintonville 33-01.25
Girls Discus Throw Division 2
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State Record: * 153-11 2002 Amber Curtis, Brodhead
Name Year School Finals Points
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1 Heather Clankie 11 Brodhead/Juda 129-03 10
2 Abbey Ristow 11 Ellsworth 128-07 8
3 Sydney Tepley 11 Racine St. Cathe 126-05 6
4 Paige Garriga 12 Osceola 124-05 5
5 Taylor Hoppe 12 Marinette 122-08 4
6 Kali Belonga 10 Altoona 116-01 3
7 Rachel Meyer 12 Kewaunee 115-05 2
8 LeAnna Bender 11 Gale-Ettrick-Tre 114-04 1
9 Shelby Mahr 12 Stanley-Boyd 114-03
10 Raechel Liska 12 New Berlin W 112-05
11 Ellen Hetcher 11 Wautoma/Faith C 108-09
12 Katy Rutz 11 Amherst 108-03
13 Taylor Eveland 12 McFarland 107-11
14 Molly Griep 11 Whitewater 107-07
15 Alicia Condon 09 Brodhead/Juda 102-07
16 Katie Ernst 11 Random Lake 97-08
Girls Shot Put Division 3
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State Record: * 47-00.25 6/3/2011 Kennedy Blahnik, Algoma
State Record: * 47-00.25 6/3/2011 Kennedy Blahnik, Algoma
Name Year School Finals Points
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1 Kennedy Blahnik 09 Algoma 47-00.25* 10
2 Kailee Kamps 11 Belmont 40-07.50 8
3 Melanie Brickner 12 Marathon 39-09.00 6
4 Karissa LeCaptain 11 Algoma 39-06.00 5
5 Haley Zakrzewski 12 Rosholt 38-11.75 4
6 Maddie Erickson 11 Glenwood City 38-11.00 3
7 Ellen Sikorski 11 Cadott 37-00.00 2
8 JoHannah Theisen 09 Regis 36-10.50 1
9 Marcie Hebert 12 Spencer 36-06.00
10 Rachel Stone 11 Regis 35-09.00
11 Lydia Pomeroy 11 Hilbert 35-01.00
12 Kirsten Henry 10 Fennimore 34-08.50
13 Kendra Antony 10 Melrose-Mindoro 34-06.75
14 Jessica Janke 11 Athens 34-04.25
15 Carlie Lau 11 Hilbert 30-04.50
-- McKenzie Pickett 12 Darlington ND
Girls Discus Throw Division 3
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State Record: * 150-07 6/4/2011 Kennedy Blahnik, Algoma
Name Year School Finals Points
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1 Kennedy Blahnik 09 Algoma 150-07* 10
2 Kailee Kamps 11 Belmont 130-03 8
3 Melanie Brickner 12 Marathon 128-08 6
4 Ashley Guevara 12 Siren 126-07 5
5 Leah Nass 11 Manitowoc Luther 119-00 4
6 JoHannah Theisen 09 Regis 114-11 3
7 Hillary Best 12 Albany 114-06 2
8 Jillian Hess 12 Ithaca 109-10 1
9 Haley Zakrzewski 12 Rosholt 106-03
10 Sarah Romanowski 12 Gilman 105-00
11 Marcie Hebert 12 Spencer 104-04
12 Michelle Pehler 12 Cochrane-F.C. 104-03
13 Natalie Parker 11 Saint Mary's Spr 103-02
14 Maddie Erickson 11 Glenwood City 102-06
15 Lauren Kasten 12 Gillett 101-03
16 Rachel Maggi 10 Kohler 86-06
Boys Discus Throw Division 1
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State Record: * 193-03 1993 Luke Sullivan, Verona
Name Year School Finals Points
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1 Drex Jackson 12 Verona Area 180-08 10
2 Jason Zahn 11 Grafton 176-06 8
3 Rafael Saez 12 Oak Creek 170-10 6
4 Theron Baumann 11 Monona Grove 169-09 5
5 Scott Heinz 12 Shawano 169-07 4
6 Sam Arneson 12 Merrill 169-06 3
7 Matt Losiniecki 12 Waukesha W 166-04 2
8 AJ Natter 10 Milton 165-01 1
9 Jon Pahl 12 Kimberly 163-08
10 Jake Goodwiler 12 Cedarburg 154-07
11 Andrew Brekke 12 LaCrosse Central 153-08
12 Kyle Huber 12 Mukwonago 152-04
13 Jeff Sczerzen 12 W Allis Hale 150-08
14 Evan Knutson 12 Wausau West 150-05
15 Mike Heinz 12 Shawano 149-10
16 Mario Blanquel 12 Badger 149-08
17 Riley Budde 10 Beaver Dam 147-03
18 James Talkington 12 West Bend W 145-00
19 Cody Beyersdorf 12 WI Lutheran 144-02
20 Alex Gander 12 Brkfield Est 142-02
21 Josh Schneider 11 GB East 141-08
22 Todd Blatnik 11 Arrowhead 139-04
23 Brent Stout 12 Menomonie 138-09
24 Mark Hellerud 12 La Crosse Logan 130-05
Boys Shot Put Division 1
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State Record: * 67-06 2005 Steve Marcelle, Green Bay Preble
Name Year School Finals Points
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1 Kaleb Wendricks 12 Bay Port 60-01.75 10
2 Kyle Schober 12 Homestead 59-01.25 8
3 Rafael Saez 12 Oak Creek 58-10.75 6
4 Theron Baumann 11 Monona Grove 58-08.75 5
5 Matt Losiniecki 12 Waukesha W 57-11.50 4
6 Jeff Sczerzen 12 W Allis Hale 56-10.75 3
7 Trevor Jorgenson 12 La Crosse Logan 56-00.50 2
8 Jon Pahl 12 Kimberly 55-05.00 1
9 Derrik Guyette 12 Hortonville 55-02.25
10 Riley Budde 10 Beaver Dam 54-02.00
11 Jason Zahn 11 Grafton 53-00.50
12 Bryon Bierce 12 Ashwaubenon 52-11.00
13 Cameron Clinton-Earl 12 Hamilton 52-08.50
14 Sam Arneson 12 Merrill 52-08.25
15 Nick Grosskopf 12 DC Everest 52-07.25
16 Zach Poker 10 Oconomowoc 52-00.25
17 Drex Jackson 12 Verona Area 50-09.00
18 Andrew Brekke 12 LaCrosse Central 50-03.00
19 Nick Leskey 12 Merrill 49-09.50
20 Foster Bush 12 Menasha 49-04.75
21 Josh Gordon 12 WI Lutheran 47-07.50
22 Nate Newberry 11 Kenosha Tremper 47-04.00
23 Trever Steinke 12 Janesvlle Parker 47-03.75
24 Sam Robinson 11 Muskego 47-01.75
Boys Shot Put Division 2
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State Record: * 64-08.75 1990 Jim Flanigan, Southern Door
Name Year School Finals Points
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1 Derek Watt 12 Pewaukee 56-09.50 10
2 Kevin Kitzman 12 Clinton 55-00.75 8
3 Rhett Weber 11 Platteville 53-01.50 6
4 Ben Rasmussen 12 Hayward 52-09.50 5
5 Zach Baehman 12 Omro 52-07.25 4
6 Caleb Krause 11 Catholic Memoria 51-04.00 3
7 Dylan Loertscher 12 Colby 50-01.50 2
8 Brad Walski 10 Gale-Ettrick-Tre 49-06.75 1
9 Lewis Wethal 12 Lake Mills 48-09.25
10 Isaac Kalsow 12 Wisconsin Height 48-02.25
11 Nick Walker 12 Monroe 48-00.25
12 Marco Bichanich 11 Ashland 47-03.00
13 Aaron Kiecker 12 Freedom 46-07.50
14 Dustin Valind 10 Marinette 46-02.00
15 Ryan Johnson 11 Amery 45-10.25
16 Casey Rosenthal 10 Sturgeon Bay 45-07.00
Boys Discus Throw Division 2
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State Record: * 192-01 2003 Gavin Ball, Monona Grove
Name Year School Finals Points
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1 Ben Rasmussen 12 Hayward 181-00 10
2 Aaron Kiecker 12 Freedom 163-03 8
3 Ryan Johnson 11 Amery 153-05 6
4 Chad Kueter 12 Platteville 151-02 5
5 Dustin Guy 12 Richland Center 148-06 4
6 Jon Groves 12 Lodi 146-05 3
7 Kevin Kitzman 12 Clinton 144-11 2
8 Dustin Valind 10 Marinette 141-11 1
9 Joe Swanson 12 Unity 139-03
10 Eric Gonwa 12 Campbellsport 137-04
11 Chris Klein 12 Roncalli 135-11
12 Brant Wilterdink 12 Oostburg 135-02
13 Bobby Taylor 12 Waupun 126-03
14 Ryan Murphy 11 Spooner 125-03
15 Nick Walker 12 Monroe 122-04
16 David Kieckhaefer 11 Kettle M Lut 122-00
Boys Shot Put Division 3
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State Record: * 59-09.25 1997 Kurt Malnar, Cambridge
Name Year School Finals Points
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1 Zach Blahnik 11 Algoma 56-11.75 10
2 Chad Strehlow 12 Suring 54-02.25 8
3 Ryan Paulick 12 Suring 52-03.25 6
4 Matt Savage 12 Sevastopol 51-06.75 5
5 Jesse Kroll 12 Algoma 51-04.00 4
6 Sam Ermis 12 Crivitz 50-08.00 3
7 Brad Bernarde 11 Marathon 49-05.25 2
8 Tim Leis 12 Lincoln 48-08.50 1
9 Garrett Eide 11 Blair-Taylor 47-07.25
10 Roger Steen 12 Luck 46-05.00
11 David Kulesa 12 Thorp 45-05.75
12 Jeff Raymond 12 Edgar 45-05.00
13 Dalton Becker 11 Cuba City 44-05.00
14 Brock Hertrampf 10 Fennimore 44-04.50
15 Cody Hegeman 12 Boyceville 43-02.50
16 Calvin Kempken 10 Central 42-05.50
17 Seth Stoner 12 Siren 41-02.25
Boys Discus Throw Division 3
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State Record: * 175-03 1999 Jeremiah Rolfs, Wild Rose
Name Year School Finals Points
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1 Viktor Stelter 11 Edgar 169-02 10
2 Zach Blahnik 11 Algoma 160-11 8
3 Drew Zoromski 12 Fennimore 149-05 6
4 Jesse Call 12 Athens 146-10 5
5 Ryan Paulick 12 Suring 145-04 4
6 Bryce Stieber 12 Marathon 143-01 3
7 Craig Huberty 11 Lena/St. Thomas 138-04 2
8 Jesse Standiford 12 Pardeeville 138-01 1
9 Greg Ganter 10 Cuba City 135-01
10 Greg McIntyre 12 Webster 133-05
11 Paul Habermann 11 Manitowoc Luther 131-07
12 Terry Edyvean 12 Hurley 128-07
13 Steve Styza 12 Lake Country Lut 127-05
14 Tim Leis 12 Lincoln 126-03
15 Roger Steen 12 Luck 123-00
16 Cody Hegeman 12 Boyceville 105-07
-- Brandon Chappell 12 Fennimore ND
DREX JACKSON WINS WIAA D1 DISCUS CROWN
Drex Jackson (sr) Verona won the 2011 WIAA D1 STATE DISCUS CHAMPIONSHIP with a throw of 180'8". Congratulations to Drex and Coach Campbell and Coach Sullivan! The D1 boys discus competition had been slowed down by rain the past 2 years. However, this year's competition say several throwers with terrific improvements in finals as they jockeyed for positions on the podium.
All and all, 5 Madison Throws Club throwers finished in the top 8 of the Division 1 Discus event and MTC swept the top 4 spots on the podium. FANTASTIC work gentleman!
1. Drex Jackson (sr) Verona 180' 8"
2. Jason Zahn (jr) Grafton 176' 6"
3. Rafael Saez (sr) Oak Creek 170'10"
4. Theron Baumann (jr) Monona Grove 169' 9"
8. AJ Natter (so) Milton 165' 1"
3 new MTC WIAA STATE CHAMPIONS 2011
Congratulations to Madison Throws Club - HEATHER CLANKIE (jr) BRODHEAD, she won the 2011 WIAA STATE GIRLS D2 DISCUS CHAMPIONSHIP with a throw of 129'3". Fantastic job Heather and Congrats to Her Coach Amber Curtis (D2 Discus State Record holder 153'11" - 2002).
In D1 Boys Discus sr. Drex Jackson from Verona H.S. won the Crown with a throw of 180'8". Madison Throws Club throwers swept the top 4 spots in the boys D1 Discus and had 5 throwers in the top 8. Behind Jackson's winning performance, Jason Zahn from Grafton was 2nd, Rafi Saez from OakCreek was 3rd, Theron Bauman, jr Monona Grove was 4th, and A.J. Natter, so Milton was 8th. Fantastic job gentleman!
MTC GIRLS had great performances in the D1 Discus as well . And another MTC State Champion was crowned , jr KeKe Burks from Madison LaFollette won the competition with a new P.R. throw of 133' 8". She was chased by 2 other MTC throwers, so. Paige Day, D.C. Everest was 2nd with a throw of 128'9". Corinne Franz, so. Madison Memorial also thew a P.R. of 124'11" good for a 4th place WIAA finish. They will all return to battle again next year.
MTC HAS 2 STATE DISCUS CHAMPIONS CROWNED
HEATHER CLANKIE (jr) Brodhead, Won the Girls Division 2 WIAA STATE DISCUS CHAMPIONSHIP as well as DREX JACKSON (sr) Verona, Won the Boys Division 1 WIAA STATE DISCUS CHAMPIONSHIP on Saturday. Congrats Drex and Heather!
RESULTS, PICS and VIDEOS posted later today....
RESULTS, PICS and VIDEOS posted later today....
WIAA State Track and Field Throws
Great throws at the first day of State Track! More to come Saturday...watch for pics, videos and stuff on Sunday!
MTC THROWERS on their way to STATE...
DIVISION 1 BOYS SHOT PUT
Theron Baumann JR Monona Grove 58-02.50
Rafael Saez SR Oak Creek 56-05.50
Andrew Brekke SR La Crosse Ce 55-03.00
Jackson, Drex SR Verona Area 53-08.00
Jason Zahn JR Grafton 51-03.25
DIVISION 1 BOYS DISCUS
Jason Zahn JR Grafton 170-10
Andrew Brekke SR La Crosse Ce 168-08
Theron Baumann JR Monona Grove 167-09
Rafael Saez SR Oak Creek 166-02
Jackson, Drex SR Verona Area 164-03
Natter, AJ SO Milton 161-00
DIVISION 1 GIRLS DISCUS
Corinne Franz SO Madison Memo 122-04
DIVISION 2 BOYS SHOT PUT
Nick Walker SR Monroe 49-06.50
DIVISION 2 BOYS DISCUS
Dustin Guy SR Rich. Center 150-04
Nick Walker SR Monroe 149-06
DIVISION 2 GIRLS SHOT PUT
Griep, Molly JR Whitewater 38-01.00
DIVISION 2 GIRLS DISCUS
Heather Clankie JR Brodhead/Juda 128-09
Griep, Molly JR Whitewater 111-09
DIVISION 3 GIRLS SHOT PUT
Kailee Kamps JR Belmont 41-01.00
DIVISION 3 GIRLS DISCUS
Kailee Kamps JR Belmont 138-08
DIVISION 3 BOYS DISCUS
Steve Styza SR Lake Country Lut 146-02
Angela Boushea
MTC ATHLETE PROFILE: ANGELA BOUSHEA
MTC since 2007
MONONA GROVE HIGH SCHOOL '10
H.S. Shot Put P.R. 47'8"
H.S. Discus P.R. 148'8"
6-Time Badger South Conference Champion
2007 State Qualifier in Shot Put - 4th
2008 State Qualifier in Shot Put - 4th
2008 State Qualifier in Discus - 3rd
2009 State Qualifier in Shot Put - STATE CHAMPION
2009 State Qualifier in Discus - 4th
2010 State Qualifier in Shot Put - Runner-up
2010 State Qualifier in Discus - Runner-Up
UNIVESITY OF WISCONSIN '15 BS
NCAA Shot Put P.R. 49'1.5" #7 UW History
NCAA WEIGHT THROW P.R. 66'4.25" #4 UW History
NCAA HAMMER THROW P.R. 190' 3" #2 UW History
5-Time ALL-BIG TEN performer
WHY MADISON THROWS CLUB?
ADVICE for THROWERS:
2009 State Qualifier in Shot Put - STATE CHAMPION
2009 State Qualifier in Discus - 4th
2010 State Qualifier in Shot Put - Runner-up
2010 State Qualifier in Discus - Runner-Up
UNIVESITY OF WISCONSIN '15 BS
NCAA Shot Put P.R. 49'1.5" #7 UW History
NCAA WEIGHT THROW P.R. 66'4.25" #4 UW History
NCAA HAMMER THROW P.R. 190' 3" #2 UW History
5-Time ALL-BIG TEN performer
WHY MADISON THROWS CLUB?
- "Joe and his coaches not only have an impressive list of athletes they have worked with, but they have the ability to work with any athlete at any level."
- "Joe puts his all into his athletes to create a personal connection which helps an athlete find the success they are capable of."
- "His clinics, fall/winter sessions, and summer Throws Club is the place to improve as a thrower."
ADVICE for THROWERS:
- "GET IN THE WEIGHT ROOM! In high school I only went to the weight room for Phy. Ed class. I regret not starting to lift earlier in my throwing career."
- "Believe in yourself and listen to your coaches. Be coach-able and remain open to changes in technique."
2011 MTC SUMMER REGISTRATION
Thanks for waiting, now registration forms are available for SUMMER 2011 MTC sign ups...
Madison Throws Club is excited to continue working with you...and if your new...we can't wait to get started. Madison Throws Club now in its ninth year of instruction will also provide 2 new offerings this summer.
MTC Advanced Sessions
Note:
Madison Throws Club is excited to continue working with you...and if your new...we can't wait to get started. Madison Throws Club now in its ninth year of instruction will also provide 2 new offerings this summer.
Club:
8 sessions of group work to take your Shot Put and Discus technique to new levels. We will meet Mondays and Wednesdays 3:30-5:00pm. All Middle School, High School, or College throwers passionate about throwing should join.
MTC Advanced Sessions
REGISTER NOW! by printing and mailing in your Registration, Waiver, and Payment.
Note:
Throwers who can not commit to the MTC schedule or have too far to travel regularly to Madison should contact Coach Frontier to set up a One-on-One or even a small group session with some of your teammates or friends.
Jackson, Baumann, Archibald, and Jung best the discus field at the 2011 SPARTAN INVITE
Drex Jackson (sr) Verona, Theron Baumann (jr) Monona Grove, Josh Archibald (sr) Monona Grove, and Jon Jung (sr) Madison Memorial - all had strong performances in the Discus at the 2011 Spartan Invite. Drex's P.R. of 174'5" was good enough to best the field and move him up to #2 on the State Honor Roll. Baumann, now #3 on the H.R. finished 2nd, 165'4". Archibald set new personal bests in the the Shot and the Discus, his Discus throw of 151'4" was good for 4th place. Jon Jung threw 135' 8" to take 7th.
Best of luck the rest of the way boys. Keep up the good work.
GRIEP, FRANZ, and FORD throw well at LADY HIGHLANDER INVITE
All 3 Madison Throws Club girls in the competition of 30 throwers take home 2 medals a piece at the 2011 Lady Highlander Invite. Molly Griep (jr) Whitewater- 1st in Discus and 2nd in Shot Put, Corinne Franz (so) Madison Memorial - 3rd in Discus and 5th in Shot Put, Jessi Ford (so) Madison Memorial - 5th in Discus and 6th in Shot Put. Molly's Discus throw of 130'4" was a season best and she threw 38' in the shot. Jessi had P.R.'s in both the Shot 32'6.5" and Discus 90'11". Corinne battled to throws of 33'1.75" in the shot and 109'5" in the Discus.
BIG THROWS close out the month of APRIL
Some big throws from several Madison Throws Club throwers this past weekend brought a close to the month of April. Theron Baumann (Jr) Monona Grove took over the Shot Put lead on the State Honor Roll from fellow MTC thrower Rafael Saez (Sr) Oak Creek. Theron's throw of 58'8.5" is a new P.R. for him and makes him the first thrower in the state to break into the 58's this year.
Kailee Kamps (Jr) Belmont also had a P.R. Friday night. Her's came in the shot put, throwing 43'1" to pull with in a half inch of the top throw in the state for the 2011 season.
Corinne Franz (So) Madison Memorial had a P.R. in the discus, throwing 113'2" to best the field at the Baraboo Relays. While Andrew Brekke (Sr) LaCrosse Central had the best throw in the boys Discus at the Baraboo Relays.
Why I throw
Rachel Womack visited Coach Dave Hahn and his UW Whitewater Warhawks throwers on a rainy day practice in April, 2011. Rachel is a professional videographer and also the middle school throws coach at Slinger, WI. She created this video to help promote the throws, with the theme being "Why I throw." The Warhawks are having a great season and its really neat to hear their reasons of why they got into / love the throws.
Rachel has done some other projects with throwers as well. She recently did a piece highlighting Luke Sullivan's All-American Throws Camp. She also had a hand in getting current national D3 discus leader, Breanna Strupp, started in the discus throw as a middle school athlete.
Thanks to Rachel for giving back to the throws!
Check out RACHEL's website HERE.
Check out Coach Dave Hahn's website HERE.
Check out Luke Sullivan's website HERE.
Rachel has done some other projects with throwers as well. She recently did a piece highlighting Luke Sullivan's All-American Throws Camp. She also had a hand in getting current national D3 discus leader, Breanna Strupp, started in the discus throw as a middle school athlete.
Thanks to Rachel for giving back to the throws!
Check out RACHEL's website HERE.
Check out Coach Dave Hahn's website HERE.
Check out Luke Sullivan's website HERE.
2011 DISCUS REVIEW
LUKE SULLIVAN's 2011 DISCUS REVIEW
Although the throwing season is already under way I have decided to list my criteria in the selection of a discus. The implements are made out of different materials with varying rim weights. Over the years I have thrown many discus, have discussed in detail the pros and cons of particular brands with high school, college and professional athletes, and have queried a number of coaches as to their likes and dislikes. All parties agree that the implement selected must match the throwing capability of the athlete. Listed below are some of the questions that should be posed:
(1) How far are you throwing? If you are a beginner it makes no sense to purchase a discus with a high rim weight as you will not be able to spin it.
(2) If your discus flutters, stick with the cheaper implement. A cardinal rule is that the better the thrower the more weight on the edge. The faster you can spin it the further it goes.
(3) Does the implement feel comfortable in your hand? Can you grip it without slipping? How does it feel when it is released?
(4) Cost. If a coach is working with 20 throwers it does not make fiscal sense to purchase one $500 discus and 10 cheap rubber ones. Buy a half dozen medium range implements so that everyone can get in a lot of repetitions. Unless you have an extraordinary athlete odds are your big purchase is not going to win you additional distance.
2011 Discus Review
With this in mind, let's go shopping for some discus!
* Luke Sullivan is the WIAA Wisconsin Track and Field Discus Record Holder. He was a 4 time All-American at UCLA. He competed in 2 U.S. Olympic Trials. And he has been a good friend to MADISON THROWS CLUB since its inception.
Thanks LUKE! For your great article.
Although the throwing season is already under way I have decided to list my criteria in the selection of a discus. The implements are made out of different materials with varying rim weights. Over the years I have thrown many discus, have discussed in detail the pros and cons of particular brands with high school, college and professional athletes, and have queried a number of coaches as to their likes and dislikes. All parties agree that the implement selected must match the throwing capability of the athlete. Listed below are some of the questions that should be posed:
(1) How far are you throwing? If you are a beginner it makes no sense to purchase a discus with a high rim weight as you will not be able to spin it.
(2) If your discus flutters, stick with the cheaper implement. A cardinal rule is that the better the thrower the more weight on the edge. The faster you can spin it the further it goes.
(3) Does the implement feel comfortable in your hand? Can you grip it without slipping? How does it feel when it is released?
(4) Cost. If a coach is working with 20 throwers it does not make fiscal sense to purchase one $500 discus and 10 cheap rubber ones. Buy a half dozen medium range implements so that everyone can get in a lot of repetitions. Unless you have an extraordinary athlete odds are your big purchase is not going to win you additional distance.
2011 Discus Review
With this in mind, let's go shopping for some discus!
* Luke Sullivan is the WIAA Wisconsin Track and Field Discus Record Holder. He was a 4 time All-American at UCLA. He competed in 2 U.S. Olympic Trials. And he has been a good friend to MADISON THROWS CLUB since its inception.
Thanks LUKE! For your great article.
DISCUS STARTING TO SEE CHANGES ALREADY
Some nice throws at some of the first outdoor meets of the 2011 season have already started to change the look of the WISCONSIN State Honor Roll List in the DISCUS! Congrats to the many MADISON THROWS CLUB throwers on your strong starts. Kudos to Kailee Kamps, Jessica Putland, Theron Baumann, Drex Jackson and Albert Unruh on early P.R.s! Be patient in the circle, hard work now will pay off in May and June.
MTC GIRLS on DISCUS HONOR ROLL
1. 136'9'' Kailee Kamps (JR) Belmont
3. 124' 10 Heather Clankie (JR) Brodhead-Juda
6. 119' 00 Molly Griep (JR) Whitewater
11. 114' 05 Jessica Putland (SR) Sugar River
17. 107' 11 Corinne Franz (SO) Madison Memorial
Some of Kailee's practice throws:
MTC BOYS on DISCUS HONOR ROLL
1. 173'2'' Theron Baumann (JR) Monona Grove
2. 164'9'' Drex Jackson (SR) Verona
3. 157'0'' Rafael Saez (SR) Oak Creek
16. 136'11'' Nick Walker (SR) Monroe
20. 135'5'' Albert Unruh (JR) Marshall
Drex's throw:
EARLY HONOR ROLL has many MTCers
The WISCONSIN HIGH SCHOOL TRACK AND FIELD State Honor Roll list for the throws is full of MADISON THROWS CLUB members. With indoor season behind us and outdoor just getting underway, I'm sure there will be lots of changes. ON the list or not...your goal is to throw further each week, the weeks that you don't,take away something from it and apply it at practice the next week. I look forward to seeing lots of P.R.s in the coming weeks. Congrats to everyone on your solid starts to the 2011 season, keep working hard and good luck the rest of the way!
Throw Far,
Coach Frontier
WISCONSIN TRACK AND FIELD GIRLS SHOT PUT HONOR ROLL as of 4/11/11
1 Kennedy Blahnik (FR) Algoma 43'1.5''
WISCONSIN TRACK AND FIELD GIRLS SHOT PUT HONOR ROLL as of 4/11/11
1 Kennedy Blahnik (FR) Algoma 43'1.5''
2 Molly Griep (JR) Whitewater 42'7''
3 Kailee Kamps (JR) Belmont 41'6''
4 Lyndsey Thorpe (SR) Stanley-Boyd 41'4.5''
5 Jamie Lindstrom (SR)Hudson 41'4''
6 Lindsey Thomas (SR) Kimberly 40'3.5''
7 Paige Day (SO) D.C. Everest 39'11.5''
8 Jamie Clark (JR) Shawano 39'4''
9 Chy'enne LeNeair (SR) Racine Horlick 39'0''
10 Kayla Brown (JR) La Crosse Logan 38'11''
11 Tessa Snell (JR) Edgerton 38'9.5''
12 Andrea Swanson (JR) Random Lake 38'8''
13 Shavana Talbert (JR) Fond du Lac 38'2''
14 Paige Garriga (SR) Osceola 38'1.5''
15 Haley Zakrzewski (SR) Rosholt 37'11.5''
16 Alyssa Lueck (JR) Big Foot 37'8.5''
17 Sarah Woellert (SR) Elkhorn 37'6''
18 Alanna Queen (SR) Kettle Moraine 37'4.75''
19 LeAnna Bender (JR) Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau 37'4.25''
20 Andrea Swanson (JR) Random Lake 37'2''
WISCONSIN TRACK AND FIELD GIRLS DISCUS HONOR ROLL as of 4/11/11
1 Kailee Kamps (JR) Belmont 136'9''
2 Heather Clankie (JR) Brodhead 122'0''
3 Laura Kasten (SR) GillettS 110'0''
4 April McCarthy (SO) Stoughton 108'7''
5 Alicia Condon (JR) Brodhead 107'10''
6 Sydney Tepley (JR) Racine St. Catherine's 106'11''
7 Jessica Putland (JR) Sugar River 106'5''
8 Therea Nowak (SR) Coleman 106'2''
9 Melanie Brickner (SR) Marathon 104'6''
10 Kelli Lane (SR) Marathon 103'11''
11 Kadijah Brandenburg (JR) Beloit Memorial 103'4''
12 Stephanie Pehler (SR) La Crosse Logan 97'3''
13 Taylor Grzesiak (SR) Marathon 97'1''
14 Hillary Best (SR) Albany 96'7''
15 Hailey McGowan (JR) Darlington 96'0''
16 Kayla Chatterton (JR) North Fond du Lac 95'6''
17 Amanda Krautkramer (JR) Marathon 95'0''
18 Natalie Parker (JR) North Fond du Lac 94'10''
19 Michelle Pehler (SR) Cochrane-Fountain City 94'0''
20 Taylar Price (JR) Beloit Memorial 93'5''
WISCONSIN TRACK AND FIELD HONOR ROLL BOYS SHOT PUT as of 4/11/11
1 Rafael Saez (SR) Oak Creek 57'9''
1 Rafael Saez (SR) Oak Creek 57'9''
2 Theron Baumann (JR) Monona Grove 57'5.5''
3 Kaleb Wendricks (SR) Bay Port 56'10''
4 Matt Losiniecki (SR) Waukesha West 56'9''
5 Zach Blahnik (JR) Algoma 56'2.25''
6 Drex Jackson (SR) Verona 55'4.75''
7 Kevin Kitzman (SR) Clinton 55'4.5''
8 Chad Strehlow (SR) Suring 54'9.5''
9 Derek Watt (SR) Pewaukee 54'8''
10 Sam Arneson (SR) Merrill 54'0''
11 Jason Zahn (JR) Grafton 53'10.5''
12 Jon Pahl (SR) Kimberly 53'6.5''
13 Jeff Sczerzen (SR) West Allis Hale 53'3''
14 Ryan Paulick (SR) Suring 52'11.5''
15 Nick Leskey (SR) Merrill 52'6.5''
16 Bryon Bierce (SR) Ashwaubenon 52'6.5''
17 Zach Baehman (SR) Omro 52'5''
18 Cameron Clinton-Earl (SR) Sussex Hamilton 52'4''\
19 Nick Grosskopf (SR) D.C. Everest 52'2.25''
WISCONSIN TRACK AND FIELD HONOR ROLL BOYS DISCUS as of 4/11/11
1 Theron Baumann (JR) Monona Grove 173'2''
1 Theron Baumann (JR) Monona Grove 173'2''
2 Greg Ganter (SR) Cuba City 146'4''
3 Chris Klein (SR) Roncalli 142'8''
4 Ryan Paulick (SR) Suring 138'7''
5 Christian Stiehl (SO) Black River Falls 138'6''
6 Isaac Kalsow (SR) Wisconsin Heights 137'6''
7 Jon Groves (SR) Lodi 137'4''
8 Josh Davison (JR) Waterloo 137'3''
9 Brant Wilterdink (SR) Oostburg 137'1''
10 Giovanni Anderson (JR) Saint Mary's Springs 137'0''
11 Mario Blanquel (SR) BadgerBadger Quad4/7137'0''
12 Nick Walker (SR) Monroe 136'11''
13 Chad Strehlow (SR) Suring 136'9''
14 Anthony Titera (SR) Hudson 135'10''
15 Albert Unruh (JR) Marshall 135'5''
16 Kevin Kitzman (SR) Clinton 135' 0''
17 Jacob Bergman (JR) Clinton 133' 7''
18 Neal Sennhenn (SR) Columbus 131'8''
19 Bryce Stieber (SR) Marathon 130'1''
20 Shane Brozowski (SR) Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau 129'11''
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