MADISON THROWS CLUB: 2014

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

3-4pm

At Madison Memorial High School, Madison, WI.

Cost: $35

Please email Coach Joe Frontier

to reserve your spot : josephfrontier@hotmail.com

2014 WIAA STATE THROWING FINALS - VIDEO

WINTER MTC DATES

The MADISON THROWS CLUB winter session dates will be out shortly. We will be THROWING on Saturday afternoons beginning in November and straight through the start of the WIAA start in March. The schedule is being finalized as I write this.
Please check back soon for dates, times and REGISTRATION.

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Throw Far,
Coach Frontier

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— Madison Throws Club (@MTCthrowers) September 11, 2014

Good Luck as the new School Year begins

What will it take to get to STATE?

I just wanted to take a minute to wish everyone the best of luck as the new school year begins. Good luck with your fall sports and your classwork. However, luck has little to do with it...hard work, consistent effort, dedication, and determination will have more to do with your results than luck ever will.

I know many of you set goals for track and field, have you done the same for your course work? Your fall sport? Take the time and write some goals down. You might be surprised that looking at things from a goal oriented standpoint rather then just willy-nilly can impact your results.

How do I set classroom goals? Getting an A would be an end goal, but less important than the intermediate goals i.e. 1. turn in all homework on time. 2. spend .5 hours each weekend reviewing what happened in class the previous week.. Goals must have some way to determine whether or not you are meeting them or not. Do better- is not a goal. I can keep track of .5 hour or my assignments. End goals are nice, but if you only have an end goal you often can't fix the reason you didn't achieve it - until it is too late.

Which brings me to track and field. Have you set goals for this year? You might be saying 'no' - track isn't until spring, but there are lots of things you could be doing to accomplish your goals for track right now. Set smaller goals: weight room, plyos, agilities, drills, clinics, doing a fall sport, winter sport, heck even your class room goals have an impact on Track - remember that there is no ability without eligibility.

Its never to soon to set goals, its never too soon to start working toward achieving them. Most importantly, once you achieve or do not achieve a goal, its important to set a new goal.

Good luck,
Coach Frontier

Check out: TOP TEN WAYS TO THROW BIG NEXT YEAR

MTC Champs push each other

Q:What helps an athlete continue to evolve and get better?
A: They surround themselves with other great athletes that will help push them further than they could on their own.
Today's small group session included 4 girls who have won 6 WIAA State Championships between them. They have learned to not just work hard, but to also have fun while working hard. Working together helps push these athletes further. Great job today, keep up the good work girls!

Pictured: (R-L) Sam Noennig, 2014 WIAA D1 Discus Champion. Corinne Franz, 2012 & 2013 D1 Discus Champion. Coach Frontier. Angela Boushea, 2009 WIAA D1 Shot Put Champion. Kiley Sabin, 2013 & 2014 WIAA D1 Shot Put Champion.

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.

Extra Summer Sessions 2014

Extra Sessions Dates: July 21, 23,28,30

Hammer THROW: 2:30pm-3:30pm
MTC members $20, non-members $35

DISCUS and SHOT PUT: 3:30-5pm
MTC members $20, non-members $35

Hammer, Discus and Shot Put
MTC members $35, non-members $50

Please email to confirm your spot;
josephfrontier@hotmail.com

We will continue into August if there is demand.
Stay tuned for Fall and Winter Dates.
1-on-1's by appointment.

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!

Tshirts are coming soon....

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

Let's THROW

As of NOON -Wednesday, June 18th.
The crazy weather has seemingly moved east of Madison. While we still may see some rain, the severe weather should be over. We will have our 3pm and 4:30pm sessions as scheduled.

MTC Throwers WIN 4 WIAA Titles

It was another amazing weekend for Madison Throws Club throwers at the Wisconsin State Track and Field Championships. 27 Qualifiers won 4 State Championships, 2 Runner Ups, and 15 top 8 finishes. All of your hard work and dedication is truly amazing! Kiley Sabin (sr.) Slinger, repeated as the WIAA State D1 Girls Shot Put Champion. Samantha Noennig (so.) Hartford, won the 2014 WIAA D1 Girls Discus 148'11". Tucker Wedig (jr.) Belmont, won the 2014 WIAA D3 Boys Discus 169'05" and the Shot Put 57'5" Congratulations throwers!
SEE WIAA RESULTS HERE.

WIAA Girls Discus Record - Jill Pedretti

Jill Pedretti set the WIAA State Girls Discus Record at the 1999 State Meet. Special thanks to Joff and the Pedretti Family for sharing the video with me so I could share it and hopefully inspire future throwers in the State of Wiscosin!

CONGRATS 2014 State Qualifiers!

It was an amazing day for Madison Throws Club Throwers. So many great performances and lots of WIAA State Qualifiers. 27 Qualifiers in the shot put and discus is the most MTC qualifiers we've ever had. I'm proud of you all, good luck!

Click on the link to see the results from the throw from all sectionals combined in each event and division...
http://www.tracktalk.net/2014/sectionals/division-1/boys/shot-put/
http://www.tracktalk.net/2014/sectionals/division-1/boys/discus-throw/
http://www.tracktalk.net/2014/sectionals/division-1/girls/shot-put/
http://www.tracktalk.net/2014/sectionals/division-1/girls/discus-throw/
http://www.tracktalk.net/2014/sectionals/division-2/boys/shot-put/
http://www.tracktalk.net/2014/sectionals/division-2/boys/discus-throw/
http://www.tracktalk.net/2014/sectionals/division-2/girls/shot-put/
http://www.tracktalk.net/2014/sectionals/division-2/girls/discus-throw/
http://www.tracktalk.net/2014/sectionals/division-3/boys/shot-put/
http://www.tracktalk.net/2014/sectionals/division-3/boys/discus-throw/
http://www.tracktalk.net/2014/sectionals/division-3/girls/shot-put/
http://www.tracktalk.net/2014/sectionals/division-3/girls/discus-throw/

2014 D1 Boys Shot Put Jake Decorah, Sr, Monona Grove
2014 D1 Boys Discus Jake Decoorah, Sr, Monona Grove
2014 D1 Boys Discus Tanner Rahman, Sr, Middleton
2014 D1 Boys Discus A.J. Musser, Sr, Sauk Prairie
2014 D1 Girls Shot Put Kiley Sabin, Sr, Slinger
2014 D1 Girls Shot Put Sam Noennig, So, Hartford
2014 D1 Girls Shot Put Kris Lindow, So, Ashwaubanon
2014 D1 Girls Shot Put Kaitlyn Long, Sr, Monona Grove
2014 D1 Girls Discus Sam Noennig, So, Hartford
2014 D1 Girls Discus Kiley Sabin, Sr, Slinger
2014 D1 Girls Discus Holly Houston, So, Madison Memorial
2014 D1 Girls Discus Kristina Kennedy, Sr, Madison LaFollette
2014 D1 Girls Discus Jenna Rosenthal, Sr, Fond du Lac
2014 D1 Girls Discus Katie Boehnen, Sr, Oregon
2014 D1 Girls Discus Abby Jankowski, Jr, Greendale
2014 D2 Boys Shot Put Miles Kilpin, Jr, East Troy
2014 D2 Boys Discus Landon Ellingson, So, Jefferson
2014 D2 Boys Discus Miles Kilpin, Jr, East Troy
2014 D2 Boys Discus Landon Zimmerman, So, Belleville-New Glarus
2014 D2 Girls Shot Put Brittany Keach, Sr, Lake Mills
2014 D2 Girls Discus Karen Wethal, Jr, Evansville
2014 D2 Girls Discus Brittany Keach, Sr, Lake Mills
2014 D3 Boys Shot Put Tucker Wedig, Jr, Belmont
2014 D3 Boys Discus Tucker Wedig, Jr, Belmont
2014 D3 Boys Discus Logan Webb, Sr, Albany
2014 D3 Girls Discus Chloe Eckstein, Jr, Reedsville
2014 D3 Girls Discus Keegan Kamps, Jr, Belmont

THE ROAD to STATE

The road to STATE.

The road to State, often takes twists and turns. Sometimes it takes 4 years to get there, sometime even more. It takes countless hours in the weight room. Thousands of drills. Thousands of throws. It can take a little luck, but I believe that luck favors the prepared...
And you are ready, you've put in the time, even extra time. Trust that the reps, drills, and throws have put you in a position to be your best when you need to be.
Good luck at Regionals, Sectionals and State.
Throw BIG, Throw FAR,
Coach Frontier

FOLLOW REGIONAL, SECTIONAL, and STATE RESULTS HERE.

Good week for Madison Area Throwers

Saturday's Monona Grove Girls Invitational finished up a busy tune-up week leading up to area conference meets. MTC girls slept the throwing events at the MG meet. Kaitlyn Long one the Shot Put, while Kristina Kennedy wine the Discus.

Kennedy was closely followed by Christina McFeely in 2nd and Cora Herman in 4th.
Kennedy and McFeely took turns winning the Discus this week, as Christina McFeely won the Madison City Discus Championship with Kristina Kennedy in 2nd. Kennedy won the City Shot Put title.

In boys action at the MG Invite on Friday night, MTC throwers were well represented in the Discus competition. Tanner Rahmen won the event besting the field of 36 boys. Jacob Decorah finished 3rd, Jeremy Gartland 6th, and Ryan Bruesewitz 8th. Decorah finished 4th in the Shot.

MTC Girls discus sweep 1-2-3 at Lady Highlander

MTC girls threw well at the Homestead Lady Highlander Invite on May 10, sweeping the top 3 discus spots. Christina McFeely (Memorial) won the event with a PR 113'9", followed by Payton Parman (Berlin) 106'5" and Holly Houston (Memorial) 103'10". Houston's throw was a 10 foot PR.
Houston and McFeely finished 4th and 7th, in the shot put, respectively.

See full results here...

See the current State Honor Roll here...

May 3rd meet looking for 'elite' entries

Princeton HS is hosting a Relay and Field Event meet this Saturday and is looking for more entries.
See link for info:
http://www.adetiming.com/files/info/i18.pdf
Entry deadline has been waived.

MTC boys sweep top 4 discus spots at Watertown

I got to watch lots of MTC athletes at the Watertown Invite Friday, April 25th. The boys didn't disappoint, sweeping the top 4 spots in the discus competition. Tanner Rahman (Middleton) won the event with a throw of 149-1. PJ Koopmans (Waunakee) finished 2nd, throwing 144-6, a 17'+ P.R. Ryan Bruesewitz and Jeremy Gartland (Memorial) finished 3rd and 4th respectively. Gartland's throw was also a P.R. Keep working hard gentleman.

Boys Discus Throw
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     Stadium: L 166-00.50  4/20/2007   Sam Markham, Janesville Craig           
    Name                    Year School                  Finals  Points
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  1 Tanner Rahman                Middleton               149-01   10   
  2 PJ Koopmans                  Waunakee                144-06    8   
  3 Ryan Bruesewitz              Madison Memorial        130-00    6   
  4 Jeremy Gartland              Madison Memorial        128-09    5   
  5 Hunter Quinn                 Watertown               124-07    4   
  6 Marcus Turney                Lakeside Luth           122-10    3   
  7 Bailey Quinn                 Watertown               119-06    2   
  8 Joey Beil                    Sugar River             119-03    1   
  9 John Clark                   Catholic Mem            118-07  
 10 Mitchell Harter              Neenah                  114-02  
 11 Landon Zimmerman             Sugar River             113-09  
 12 Jack Bernauer                Middleton               108-03  
 13 Matt Schulze                 Catholic Mem            106-01  
 14 Jacob Brazee                 Neenah                  105-01  
 15 Holden Frank                 Baraboo                 104-11  
 16 Dalton Egli                  Lakeside Luth           100-09  
 17 Cody Pharo                   Mount Horeb              96-05  
 18 Jeremy Bowers                Baraboo                  96-02  
 19 Dillon Brost                 Waunakee                 96-00  
 20 Lucas Foley                  Janesville Craig         84-00  
 21 Michael Killian              Mount Horeb              78-09  
 22 Dale Cordes                  Janesville Craig         74-08

Watch and learn

OK discus throwers and rotational shot throwers...
Ryan Crouser, now at University of Texas, had one of the most historical High School throwing careers in U.S. history. He is tall and very strong, but he is also a very good technician. Take a look at how wide the right leg sweep and how patient the entire start of the throw is in both events. So many of you struggle with being patient in the back of the circle. Being patient, low, long and wide in the back will help create more power in the front of the circle. Remember if you don't arrive at power position in power position, you can't be powerful, slow down and hit good positions.

State Throws Honor Roll

MTC throwers are still making moves on the BOYS and GIRLS State Track and Field Honor Roll as indoor season comes to an end and outdoor season begins. Can't wait for more outdoor meets and more discus throws. Keep working hard throwers!

Girls Shot Put:

1 45' 00.25 Kiley Sabin 12 Slinger 4/5 W/TFA @ UW-Whitewater

2 42' 00.00 Samantha Noennig 10 Hartford Union 4/5 W/TFA @ UW-Whitewater

5 40' 10.75 Kris Lindow 10 Ashwaubenon 4/10 FRCC West Indoor @ Bay Port

11 39' 09.75 Brittney Keach 12 Lake Mills 4/5 W/TFA @ UW-Whitewater

Girls Discus:

2 120' 02 Danielle Kind 10 Waunakee 4/8 Waunakee Triangular

5 113' 10 Chloe Eckstein 10 Reedsville 4/10 Cold Vike Inv @ Denmark

8 111' 00 Kristina Kenneday 12 Madison Las Follette 4/10 Verona Vs La Follette Dual

10 109' 00 Keegan Kamps 11 Belmont 4/10 Darlington Invitational

11 106' 03 Katie Boehen 12 Oregon 4/8 Sugar River Inv @ Belleville-NG

12 105' 10 Jenna Rosenthal 12 Fond du Lac 4/8 Neenah Quadrangular

Boys Shot Put:

3 55-10.25 Tucker Wedig JR Belmont 4/01 River Ridge Small Meet

Boys Discus:

1 155-10.00 Tucker Wedig JR Belmont 4/08 River Ridge Meet

14 135-00.00 Logan Webb SR Albany 4/08 Sugar River Invite

MTC Girls DOMINATE WTFA State Indoor Meet

As the 2014 Wisconsin Indoor Track and Field season comes to a close, many of Madison Throws Club throwers got their last shot to throw big inside at the WTFA meet on April 5 at the University of Whitewater.

Slinger's Kiley Sabin (12) came in as the top seed and leader in the SHOT PUT on the State Honor Roll, and did not disappoint. Kiley set a new P.R. nearly a foot and a half beyond her previous best at 45'0.25" to win the meet. Sam Noennig (10) from Hartford set a 2 and a half foot P.R. to take second at 42'00". Brittney Keach (12) of Lake Mills took 5th at 39'9.75" closely followed by Kris Lindow (10) from Ashwaubenon in 6th at 38'11.25". The the underlined names for the rest of the MTC finishers. Great job girls. VIDEO BELOW...

Girls Shot Put

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WTFA: M 46-03 1990 Julie Beck, Tomah

Name Year School Seed Finals Points

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1 Sabin, Kiley SR Slinger 42-08.25 45-00.25 10

2 Noennig, Sam SO Hartford Uni 40-00.00 42-00.00 8

3 Reilly, Sam SR Sheboyan Fal 37-05.00 41-00.00 6

4 Hamilton, Mileesha SR Racine Case 38-08.00 39-10.00 5

5 Keach, Brittney SR Lake Mills 39-00.00 39-09.75 4

6 Lindow, Kris SO Ashwaubenon 39-07.00 38-11.25 3

7 Heine, Katy SR Jefferson 34-02.00 37-04.00 2

8 Miller, Shelby SR Osceola High 36-06.00 36-04.25 1

9 Liebeck, Jessica SR Luxemburg-Ca 35-05.50 36-01.50

10 Bradley, Cassie SR Riverdale 37-07.50 35-05.75

11 Huss, Taylor JR Kimberly 36-08.00 35-04.75

12 Lincoln, Brittany SO Franklin 35-03.00 35-04.50

13 Wedige, Mollie JR Cuba City 38-06.00 35-04.00

14 Dunning, Erin FR Ashwaubenon 36-09.00 35-03.00

15 Hansen, Kassera JR La Crosse Lo 32-10.50 34-08.50

16 Hannan, Mackenzie SR Stratford 33-10.25 34-07.50

17 Rainey, Allie JR Union Grove 35-00.00 34-05.25

18 East, Hanna SR Edgewood 35-01.00 34-01.50

19 Walesh, Kenzie SR Two Rivers 33-11.50 33-08.50

20 Cruz, Kiara SO Middleton 32-08.00 33-05.25

21 Juel, Olivia SR Ripon High S 36-04.00 33-04.75

22 Jordee, Cole JR Middleton 32-08.00 33-02.50

22 Chavez, Marie SR Kenosha St. 34-00.00 33-02.50

24 Werner, Jordan SR Neenah 32-01.00 33-01.75

25 Chase, Lindsay SR Whitewater 33-00.00 32-11.75

26 Matsushima, Angelique SR Verona 33-06.00 32-09.50

27 Albinger, Pattie SR West Bend We 35-00.00 32-01.75

28 Munson, Stacia JR La Crosse Lo 34-02.50 32-00.25

29 Smith, Savanna JR Stoughton 33-02.00 31-10.00

30 Kennedy, Kristina SR LaFollette 32-00.00 31-09.50

31 Tyjeski, Jordan JR Beaver Dam 35-06.00 31-09.00

32 LaCount, Emily JR Kimberly 33-02.00 31-08.25

33 Heim, Brianna SR Bay Port 35-02.00 31-06.75

34 Deakin, Paige SR Pardeeville 32-00.00 31-05.25

35 Nelsen, Michaela SR Slinger 32-06.00 31-04.75

36 Waechter, Kayla SR West Bend We 33-00.00 31-01.75

37 Hahn, Emalie SO New Berlin E 32-00.00 31-00.25

38 Zibell, Lisa JR Cambridge 30-08.00 30-11.75

39 Marx, Laura JR Menomonee Fa 32-00.00 30-10.25

40 Boehnen, Katelyn SR Oregon HS 32-00.00 30-09.25

41 Weathers, Adajah SO Sun Prairie 37-11.00 30-06.25

41 Beaver, Angela SR Monroe 32-06.00 30-06.25

43 Redemann, Brooke SR Lodi 32-00.00 30-01.75

44 McFeely, Christina SR Madison Memorial 32-00.00 30-01.25

45 Denton, Morgan SO Mauston 32-02.00 30-00.25

45 Stuttley, Tayla FR Onalaska 32-00.00 30-00.25

47 Matthiesen, Hannah JR Menomonee Fa 32-00.00 29-11.00

48 Disch, Whitney SR Monroe 32-00.00 29-10.75

49 Schroeder, Ruth SR Ripon High S 35-05.00 29-08.00

50 Huther, Holly JR Stratford 32-01.25 29-05.00

51 Werner, Lauren SR Neenah 32-00.00 29-03.25

52 Hoefler, Marissa SO Kimberly 32-00.00 28-07.25

53 Collins, Anna JR LaFollette 32-00.00 28-06.75

54 Houston, Holly SO Madison Memorial 30-06.00 28-05.50

55 Johnson, Lenai SR LaFollette 32-00.00 28-00.50

56 Scheuers, Beth SR Neenah 32-00.00 27-09.75

57 Weber, Elizabeth SR Lodi 29-00.00 26-11.00

58 Stein, Emily JR Cambridge 32-10.00 26-09.75

59 Helgemoe, Bobbi Jo SR Beaver Dam 32-04.00 26-04.75

MTC Girls take over State Honor Roll

As March comes to a close, it didn't take long for the girls of Madison Throws Club to find their way on to the state track and field - shot put HONOR ROLL. It's early and I know there are more big throws to come. Keep working hard, it's almost discus season!
1. Kiley Sabin, Slinger, 42' 8.25"
3. Kris Lindow, Ashwaubenon, 39' 7"
6. Brittany Keach, Lake Mills, 39' 0.25"
20. Abby Jankowski, Greendale, 36' 8.5"

MADISON THROWS CLUB Summer Registration

2014 Summer Registration is now available....download and print here.
We hope that you can join us this summer in Madison, Wisconsin.
Monday and Wednesday afternoons June 16-July 9.

8 - 1.5 hour sessions, choose your group
group 1 3-4:30pm
group 2 4:30-6pm
or sign up a la carte for an individual - 3 hour sessions 3-6pm

WANT more MTC?
There will be extra sessions for those that want to throw through the end of July.
Also, email me if you are interested in Hammer and/ or Javelin sessions.

If you have any questions at all please contact me:
Coach Joe Frontier
josephfrontier@hotmail.com

Thanks Dave Figi

If you are a coach, parent or athlete who has participated in girls Track and Field in Wisconsin in any of the last 20years you have probably seen Dave Figi at a track meet. Dave has spent the last 20 years as the guide and overseer of the GIRLS HONOR ROLL. He has also taken pictures, written short stories, collected results and compiled it all on wisconsintrackonline.com.

After 20 years, Dave decided he would retire from the Honor Roll 'business' (Dave never advertised on his site) to spend more time traveling with his wife. He figured WisSports.net was tracking the boys and girls honor rolls and the High School track world in Wisconsin would continue to turn.... UNTIL wissports.net decided this spring to stop compiling results from around the state and discontinue their boys and girls honor roll.

Dave Figi has come out of retirement to continue to compile the Girls Honor Roll until wissports.net or someone else steps up to the plate. If you know Dave send him a note to say thank you. If you see him at a Track meet shake his hand and thank him for his dedication to our sport. If you know his wife, send her flowers ;)

Go to:
http://www.wisconsintrackonline.com/

boys looking for an honor roll...I don't know what to tell you right now:(

AND SO WE BEGIN....

Best of luck to all of the throwers who begin indoor competition in the coming days. The hard work you have put in during the off season and at practice will pay off. Be patient, stay focused, and be confident that you are ready to throw far! Remember, its March, I'd rather be technical and patient now and fast later when it matters the most! Striving for something big? I'm working on collecting the BEST THROWS in STATE HISTORY so that all of you can strive to achieve your best. Some of you are capable of striving to be the best ever. There is an amazing history of throws in Wisconsin, a long tradition of great throwers, here's one: This is Steve Marcelle breaking the WIAA State Boys Shot Put Record in 2005. Work hard...67'6" is a huge throw, but Steve broke a 39 year old record held by Stu Voigt of Madison West from 1966. Everyone thought Stu's 67'0.5" was huge until Steve thought it was possible he could break it. Never stop working hard, never stop chasing.

2014 Seniors Pick Their Schools

Congratulations to the all of the Madison Throws Club seniors as they begin their final high school TRACK & FIELD seasons. I would like to highlight 3 seniors who have made their commitments to their colleges of choice to continue their throwing careers.

Brittney Keach, Lake Mills H.S. will be attending University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse, Brittney finished 6th in the Shot Put at the 2013 WIAA Division 2 State Meet. She has a career best of 40' 2.5" in the Shot Put. Good Luck Brittany!

Kaitlyn Long, Monona Grove H.S. will be attending Winona State University, to compete for Coach Mike Turgeon. Kaitlyn is a 2-Time WIAA State Meet Qualifier. Her personal best in the Shot Put is 38'7". Best of luck Kaitlyn!

Kiley Sabin, Slinger H.S. will be attending the University of Minnesota, throwing for Coach Peter Miller.
Kiley is the 2013 WIAA Division 1 Shot Put Champion as well as the 2013 Runner-up in the Discus. Her Career bests are 43' 4.75" in the shot put and 136'11" in the Discus. Congrats Kiley!
note: Kiley joins 2 other MTC alumni athletes, Kailee Kamps and Justin Barber at Minnesota.

Congrats A.J. Musser on signing with Illinois State to go throw for Coach Scott Bennett. I'm looking forward to seeing you continue to grow as thrower at the next level. A.J. is a WIAA state qualifier in the discus with a career best of 158'10". Good luck A.J.

Seniors, best of luck on your senior seasons, THROW BIG, THROW FAR.
Coach Frontier

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.

2014...Throwers are you ready?

The Wisconsin high school season will begin soon. Will you be ready?
There are number of throwing opportunities you can take advantage of to get ready for the upcoming season. The more throwing you do the better you will be!

Madison Throws Club
Saturday, Feb 8 2-4pm

UW Badgers Throws Clinic
Sunday, Jan. 5 10-3pm

UNIVERSITY of DUBUQUE Track Academy
Sunday Jan 12, 19 and 26

UW Whitewater Learn By Doing Clinic
Sunday, Feb. 16 10-3pm

USATF Wisconsin State Youth Indoor Championship Meet
Sunday, Feb 16 10am

Watertown High School WINTER OPEN Track Meet
Saturday, Feb. 22 10am

John Godina Phase 1 Throws Clinic
Saturday, Mar. 8 9-4pm

UW Badger Learn by Doing Clinic
Sunday, Mar. 9 10-3pm

John Godina Phase 2 Throws Clinic
Sunday, Mar. 9 8-3pm

LUKE SULLIVAN's All-American Throws Clinic
Saturday, Mar. 15

UW BADGERS meet host to many MTC Alumni

The University of Wisconsin Badgers will host a Track and Field meet on January 24 and 25 against Depaul University, Indiana State University, Marquette University, and Northern Illinois University. Competition will begin on Friday night at 5pm with an exhibition discus event on the turf of the McClain Center adjacent to the SHELL Track facility. Weight Throw and Shot Put will begin at 12noon on Saturday in the SHELL.

This meet will see many MTC Alumni and friends of MTC compete. 2-Time WIAA State discus champion, Corinne Franz is a freshman competing for Depaul. Former WIAA State shot put champion and record holder, Angela Boushea is competing for UW along with Riley Budde and Andrew Brekke. Mary Theisen friend of MTC and MTC Coach, is in her final season at Indiana State will also be throwing.

Admission is free, come check it out.

photo courtesy of Dave Figi

Compete at the USATF Wisconsin State Indoor meet

Carthage College will host the 2014 USATF Youth Indoor Track & Field Championships on Sunday, February 16, 2014. Athletes can compete in any track and field event, for the throws the Shot Put and/or Weight Toss are offered. Field Events begin at 11am.
Compete in your age group.
age 11-12
age 13-14
age 15-16
age 17-18
Cost of the meet is $11 + $6 per event.

You must be a USATF member to compete in USATF meets however, sign up to be a USATF member as a MADISON THROWS CLUB member and receive a discount on your 2014 Summer MTC registration. When you sign up to be a USATF member ($20) simply enter the Madison Throws Club code 20-0350 in the box provided.

MADISON THROWS CLUB

UW BADGERS offer THROWS CAMP