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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 four DVDs the most effective hammer throw coaching and training information I have used during my 54-year hammer throwing odyssey. The newest disc, DVD 4, contains the most current hammer throw coaching information.By clicking on the following titles you can read detailed descriptions of the CD and DVDs' contents:
» Introduction to Hammer Throw and Hammer Throw Training, DVDs 1-2 (.DOC Format)
» Throws History, DVD 3 (.DOC Format)
» From Start to Gold, DVD 4 (.DOC Format)
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. To order, just fill out the order form located here and follow the mailing instructions.
All proceeds 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.
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| Harold Connolly |
Youth Hammer Throw Training Grants: Assistance Requested
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 June 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. » Donation Form (.DOC Format)Grant Application Form 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.» 2008 Youth Hammer Throw Training Grant Instructions (.DOC Format)
» Youth Hammer Throw Training Grant Application Form (.DOC 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)
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» Hammer Throw Coach's Manual - After 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. » 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. » The Hungary Report - After 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. |
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