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2008 USATF/USOC Emerging Elite Coaches Throws Camp Information
The USATF/USCO High Performance group is proud to announce that it will once again be hosting an Emerging Elite Coaches Throws Coaching Camp this summer. The camp will take place from July 12-16 at the Arco U.S. Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, California. The camp if for high school, college, and club level coaches that have coached individual state, national, and/or world champions, outdoor national, and/or world qualifiers. Coaches can expect an intensive course study and application taught by some of USATF?s top clinicians. Additionally, USATF and USOC will pay for all costs except travel.For more information click following links:
» 2008 Throws Camp Goals (Word Format)
» 2008 Throws Camp Schedule (Word Format)
» 2008 Throws Camp Application (Word Format)
Training DVDs
After 30 years throwing the hammer, participating in four Olympic Games, winning an Olympic medal, setting seven world records, and 20 years coaching youngsters from age 10 to adult Olympic competitors, I have compiled on three DVDs and one CD the most effective hammer throw coaching and training information I have used during my 54-year hammer throwing odyssey.By clicking on the following titles you can read detailed descriptions of the CD and DVDs' contents:
» Introduction to Hammer Throw, DVD 1
» Hammer Throw Training, DVD 2
» Throws History, DVD 3
» Hammer Throw Coaching Data, CD
If you wish to procure this information, you can do so by contributing to the advancement of American youth hammer throwing through a check or credit card authorization made out to USATF Youth Hammer Throw Fund. By clicking on "Order" you can download the contribution order form and mailing instructions.
Allproceeds to this fund go to the USATF Youth Hammer Throw Training Grants Program to assist annually American boys and girls 17 years of age or younger with travel and lodging costs to hammer throw competitions, hammer throw instructional camps or clinics, and the cost of hammer throw training equipment.
Grant Application Form Available
The application form the the USATF Youth Hammer Throw Training Grant is now available. This year the USATF Youth Hammer Throw Fund will award training grants to the nation's outstanding male and female youth hammer throwers to help assist their training needs. Download the application below.» Youth Hammer Throw Training Grant Application Form (Word Format)
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Assistance Requested: Youth Hammer Throw Training Grants
This year the USATF Youth Hammer Throw Fund will award training grants to the nation's outstanding male and female youth hammer throwers. However, your help is needed. The award amount for each grant will be determined by the fund's balance in May and by the number of athletes selected by the Grants' Committee. Detailed application submission guidelines, applicant qualifications and the specific purposes for which training grant funds may be used will be posted within the next two weeks. In the meantime the primary task in April will be raising donations to increase the USATF Youth Hammer Throw Fund balance for the grants. The following documents will tell you how you can help.» Youth Hammer Throw Training Grants (PDF Format)
» USATF Donation Form (PDF Format)
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| 1956 Gold Medalist Harold Connolly |
Statue of Harold Connolly dedicated
On December 10, 2005, Boston mayor Thomas Menino and several other spulic officials gathered for the dedication of the Harold Connoly Tribute sculpture in the neighborhood of Brighton. The sculpture was made by artist Pablo Eduardo. To see a larger image of the statue, click the photo to the right. A link with more information about the dedication is also available below.» News Link: "Harold Connolly statue dedication" (Townonline.com)
New Hammer Throw Coach's Manual Released
Click here to view the manualAfter helping many coaches and athletes over the past several years, Harold Connolly has released an updated version of his guide to help coach beginners in the hammer throw. The manual also has an accompanying handbook for beginning throwers.
Hungary Report Completed
Click here to read the reportAfter a long time spent compiling all the information obtained by Boldi Kocsor and Nate Rolfe during their trip to Szombathely, Hungary this summer, we are proud to present the completed report. We have posted several files containing information about the training program, philosophy, and athletes in Hungary. Please read and enjoy.
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» Hammer Notes - This magazine from the early 1980s shows how Americans explored new training methods. It includes articles by the world's most renouned coaches and scientists and is an invaluable source of information for inquisitive minds. » "Evolution of Improvement in the System of Periodization" by Boris Zaitchouk - This outline of a presentation by the world's first 80-meter throw contains a great look into Soviet training methodology. |
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