Talk'n Throws- Texas Style: Recent Episodes
Jayson & Janale
Talk'n Throws- Texas Style. Coach Jayson K. Hayes and Coach Janale Hayes will be talking on the fun, fundamentals and history of throwing the shot put, discus, hammer and javelin with those connected to Texas.
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Talk'n Throws with Felipe Valencia- Currently the throws coach at Stephen F. Austin, '21-'24 Throws coach at University of Incarnate Word, '20-'21 Volunteer coach at UTRGV, 2014-2020 attended University of Houston where he was a 3X American Athletic Conference Champion, 3X NCAA Regionals Championship Qualifier, 2014 Graduated La Joya Palmview High School in Mission, Texas, 2x State Champion Shot Put and PR of 65'7.5
Texas Track and Field Association
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Talk'n Throws with Chris Gonzales- Current Professor and Endowed Department of English chair at SMU, 2012 inducted into Sam Houston Hall of Honor, 1998 NCAA Championship Qualifier, Southland Conference Shot Put Champion Indoor and Outdoor 95; 96 & 97, 1994 Indoor NICAA National Champion at Blinn Junior College
Texas Track and Field Association
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Big Frog of Colleyville
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FiberSport Discus
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Talk'n Throws with Erna Gunnarsdottir- Competed at the 2024 Olympics in Shot Put and ranked 20th, PR 17.91, One of 5 athletes competing for Iceland at the Olympics,
Rice University 2021-2023
-2X All American '21 & '22
5X Conference USA title in Shot Put
Placed 7th at NCAA Indoor Championship '23
Bronze medalists European U 20 Championships
4X Icelandic National Champion Shot Put
Holds the Icelandic National Record in SP Indoor 17.92 & Outdoor 17.39.
Texas Track and Field Association
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4Throws.com
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Big Frog of Colleyville
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FiberSport Discus
We are taking the guess work out of discus selection. It is not just about rim weight.
NTX Timing
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Talk'n Throws with Micah Guthland-Currently the throws Coach at Sam Houston State University, 2021-24 Colorado Mesa University Mavericks’ assistant track and field coach, 2019-21, Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore assistant track and field coach, 2012-2019 Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota strength and conditioning coach, 2006 University of St. Thomas in Saint Paul track & field team.
USATF Level 2: Throws
USTFCCCA Strength and Conditioning Specialist,
USTFCCCA Sprints Hurdles and Relays Events Specialist
US Weightlifting Level 1
Sam Houston Coaching Accomplishments:
-Two West Region Qualifiers in the Men’s Hammer
- First Team Conference USA Men’s Shot Put (2nd Place)
-First Team Conference USA Men’s Hammer (2nd Place)
-First Team Conference USA Women’s Shot Put (3rd Place)
CMU Coaching Accomplishments:
-Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) Men’s Javelin Champion,
- Second Place Men’s Javelin First Team All-RMAC 2023
-Second Team All-Conference Men’s Javelin 2023
-Second Team All-RMAC Men’s Shot Put.
-First Team All-RMAC Women’s Discus 3rd Place and First time Female making the podium.
- Second Team RMAC Conference Men’s Shot Put, Men’s Discus, Men’s Javelin Outdoor 2022.
-Second Team RMAC Conference Men’s Shot Put Indoor 2022.
- USTFCCCA All-South Central Region Men’s Javelin Throwers 2023.
- USTFCCCA All-South Central Region Men’s Shot Put 2022.
- School Record Holders in Men’s Outdoor Discus, Javelin, Shot Put, and Indoors Men’s Shot Put.
-School Record Holders’ in Women’s Outdoor Discus and Shot Put and Indoors Women’s Shot Put and Women’s Weight Throw.
John’s Hopkins Coaching Accomplishments:
-Record Holders in the Men’s and Women’s Weight Throw and Women’s Hammer Throw.
-All-Conference Honorable Mention Women’s Shot Put Indoor 2019,
-Second Team All- Conference Women’s Javelin 2021,
-Conference Champion Women’s Hammer 2021,
-Second All-Conference Honorable Mention Women’s Shot Put Outdoor 2021.
-2021 All-American Female Javelin Thrower;
-USTFCCCA All-Mideast Region Female Javelin Thrower
Macalester Coaching Accomplishments:
- Record Holders in the Men’s and Women’s Hammer, Women’s Weight Throw. -Rewritten Macalester All-Time Performance list in all four throwing events- every athlete has appeared during the tenure.
- Throwing events for multi-event athletes: Men’s and Women’s Macalester All-Time Performance list appearances.
- Male Javelin Thrower to 3-time All MIAC and 2-time All-Central Region of the USTFCCCA
-Women’s Weight thrower All MIAC Honorable Mention and Women’s Javelin thrower All-MIAC honorable Mention.
Texas Track and Field Association
Informative website for all things Texas Track and Field
4Throws.com
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Big Frog of Colleyville
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FiberSport Discus
We are taking the guess work out of discus selection. It is not just about rim weight.
NTX Timing
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Talk'n Throws with Jalen Walker- 2024 SWAC Champion Hammer from Texas Southern, Indoor SWAC 2nd in Weight Throw and 3rd in Shot Put, 2023 Jackson State 4th Hammer at Outdoor Conference, Corona Del Sol HS in Arizona 6A State Runner Up in Shot Put
College PR's
Hammer: | 53.48m (175'5")
Weight: 17.42m (57'2" )
Discus: 45.60 (149'7)
Shot-put: 15.57 (51'5)
Texas Track and Field Association
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Big Frog of Colleyville
Handles all printing and embroidery.
FiberSport Discus
We are taking the guess work out of discus selection. It is not just about rim weight.
NTX Timing
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Talk'n Throws with Joseph Brown Olympian-2021 made the US Olympic Trials in Discus, 2019 Div. II National Champ in Discus at Texas A&M Commerce, 2x All American, 6X All Conference Selection, 2014 Graduate of Mansfield High School, 3rd place US Olympic Trials with a throw of 65.79, June 2024 hit a PR of 67.92 meeting the Olympic standard, 2023 5th Pan American Games, 1st place finish at Tuscon Throws and Iron Wood Classic
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Texas Track and Field Association
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4Throws.com
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Big Frog of Colleyville
Handles all printing and embroidery.
FiberSport Discus
We are taking the guess work out of discus selection. It is not just about rim weight.
NTX Timing
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Talk'n Throws with T'Mond Johnson Round 2- 9th place at US Olympic Trials with a throw of 20.58, Shot Put PB of 21.18, Currently a strength coach for Garage Strength
Texas Track and Field Association
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Big Frog of Colleyville
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FiberSport Discus
We are taking the guess work out of discus selection. It is not just about rim weight.
NTX Timing
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Talk'n Throws Texas Style with Elisabeth Rut Runarsdottir- 2024 NCAA Hammer Champion from Texas State University, 15th at European Championships in Italy, Icelandic Hammer Record Holder 70.47, 2023 7th at NCAA Championship, 2021 World Championship U20's 4th place 63.81
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Big Frog of Colleyville
Handles all printing and embroidery.
FiberSport Discus
We are taking the guess work out of discus selection. It is not just about rim weight.
NTX Timing
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Talk'n Throws with Paige Low- Currently throwing at University of Oklahoma, '24 named All American at NCAA Indoor Championships in Shot Put, '23 NCAA Outdoor West Prelims Qualifier in Shot Put and Discus, SP PR 16.88, Discus PR 57.06, '20 graduated from Midland Lee HS with a HS PR of 47.6 SP and 162.6 Disucs, '19 6A Texas State HS Champion Shot Put and Discus
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ReadyUp Athletic Development
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Big Frog of Colleyville
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FiberSport Discus
We are taking the guess work out of discus selection. It is not just about rim weight.
NTX Timing
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Talk'n Throws with Lizzie Virgl- Currently the throws coach at Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas, Hammer PR 65'88, coached at Chadron State and Tiffin and Southwest Minnesota State, Graduated from Southern Ilinois where she broke 12 school records.
Texas Track and Field Association
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ReadyUp Athletic Development
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Big Frog of Colleyville
Handles all printing and embroidery.
FiberSport Discus
We are taking the guess work out of discus selection. It is not just about rim weight.
NTX Timing
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Talk'n Throws with Lizzie Virgl- Currently the throws coach at Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas, Hammer PR 65'88, coached at Chadron State and Tiffin and Southwest Minnesota State, Graduated from Southern Ilinois where she broke 12 school records.
Texas Track and Field Association
Informative website for all things Texas Track and Field
4Throws.com
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ReadyUp Athletic Development
ReadyUP offers team consulting, semi-private & private strength and conditioning in the Austin area.
Big Frog of Colleyville
Handles all printing and embroidery.
FiberSport Discus
We are taking the guess work out of discus selection. It is not just about rim weight.
NTX Timing
NTX Timing a professional timing group that can handle any level of event.
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Talk’N Throws with Darrel Harriman- Current president of Texas Throwers Club, 2021 Awarded the Ken Weinbel award from USATF for contributions to the Master’s throwing community, 2017 at the age of 70 won the Senior Games in hammer, And won USATF super weight throw and ultra weight pentathlon.
Texas Track and Field Association
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ReadyUp Athletic Development
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Big Frog of Colleyville
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FiberSport Discus
We are taking the guess work out of discus selection. It is not just about rim weight.
NTX Timing
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Talk’N Throws with Luke Bryant- Currently works at University of Texas as Director or Principal Gifts, 2016-2022 Associate Athletic Director at Texas State, 2015-2016 Assistant Director of Development in athletic administration at UTSA, 2012-2014 Grad Asst. at OU, 2016 & 2012 Olympic Trials Competitor, Discua PR 209’2, 2x Big 12 Champion in Discus at OU, 2007 Junior Pan America Games Champion, Nike Outdoor Nationals Champ, Kansas State High School Champion Discus
Texas Track and Field Association
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ReadyUp Athletic Development
ReadyUP offers team consulting, semi-private & private strength and conditioning in the Austin area.
Big Frog of Colleyville
Handles all printing and embroidery.
FiberSport Discus
We are taking the guess work out of discus selection. It is not just about rim weight.
NTX Timing
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Talk’N Throws with Luke Bryant- Currently works at University of Texas as Director or Principal Gifts, 2016-2022 Associate Athletic Director at Texas State, 2015-2016 Assistant Director of Development in athletic administration at UTSA, 2012-2014 Grad Asst. at OU, 2016 & 2012 Olympic Trials Competitor, Discua PR 209’2, 2x Big 12 Champion in Discus at OU, 2007 Junior Pan America Games Champion, Nike Outdoor Nationals Champ, Kansas State High School Champion Discus
Texas Track and Field Association
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4Throws.com
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ReadyUp Athletic Development
ReadyUP offers team consulting, semi-private & private strength and conditioning in the Austin area.
Big Frog of Colleyville
Handles all printing and embroidery.
FiberSport Discus
We are taking the guess work out of discus selection. It is not just about rim weight.
NTX Timing
NTX Timing a professional timing group that can handle any level of event.
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Talk'n Throws with Richard Garrett Jr.- Currently a Border Patrol agent working in Texas, 2016 US Olympic Trials training with Art Venegas, 2011-2014 Attended UTSA, 4X Shot Put All American, 2013 Indoor First Team All-American, 9X All Conference Honoree, 2011 & 2012 Indoor & Outdoor Southland Conference Champion Shot Put, Conference USA Athlete of the Year 2014, Shot Put PR 20.35, Discus 57.44, Hammer 61.90 and Javelin 52.05
Texas Track and Field Association
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4Throws.com
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ReadyUp Athletic Development
ReadyUP offers team consulting, semi-private & private strength and conditioning in the Austin area.
Big Frog of Colleyville
Handles all printing and embroidery.
FiberSport Discus
We are taking the guess work out of discus selection. It is not just about rim weight.
NTX Timing
NTX Timing a professional timing group that can handle any level of event.
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Talk'n Throws with Nora Monie-2023 represented Cameroon in the World Championships, Cameroon National Record holder in the Discus 58.53, 2015-2021 threw at the University of Houston where she was 2X Conference Champion in discus and school record holder, 2015 Texas State champion in discus 150'2 and shot put 45'4.
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Texas Track and Field Association
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ReadyUp Athletic Development
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Big Frog of Colleyville
Handles all printing and embroidery.
FiberSport Discus
We are taking the guess work out of discus selection. It is not just about rim weight.
NTX Timing
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Talk'n Throws with Matthew Kosecki- Currently lives in Illinois where he is teaching and coaching track and field, 2016 Qualified for Olympic Trials in the Discus, Threw for UCLA 2009-2012 where he was the 2012 PAC 12 Champion in Discus , 59.95, 2009 Pan America Junior Games 4th in discus, 2008 & 2009 Texas High School State Champion in Discus from Humble High School.
Texas Track and Field Association
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ReadyUp Athletic Development
ReadyUP offers team consulting, semi-private & private strength and conditioning in the Austin area.
Big Frog of Colleyville
Handles all printing and embroidery.
FiberSport Discus
We are taking the guess work out of discus selection. It is not just about rim weight.
NTX Timing
NTX Timing a professional timing group that can handle any level of event.
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Talk'n Throws with Blake Jakobsson- Current throws coach at Trinity University in San Antonio, 2010-2015 Competed for University of Texas where he was 2x National Qualifier in the Discus, 2011 & 2013 Icelandic National Champion in Discus, 2009 & 2010 Qualfied for state in Shot Put and Discus for Burleson High School
Texas Track and Field Association
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4Throws.com
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ReadyUp Athletic Development
ReadyUP offers team consulting, semi-private & private strength and conditioning in the Austin area.
Big Frog of Colleyville
Handles all printing and embroidery.
FiberSport Discus
We are taking the guess work out of discus selection. It is not just about rim weight.
NTX Timing
NTX Timing a professional timing group that can handle any level of event.
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Talk'n Throws with Terry Hughes- 2023 name Throws coach at TCU, 2018-2023 Throws coach at The University of Louisiana where he coached 4 Sun Belt Conference Champions, Volunteer Coach at LSU, 2012-2016 Competed for LSU Tigers throwing 5 implements, 2016 Qualified for NCAA Championship in Javelin
Texas Track and Field Association
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4Throws.com
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ReadyUp Athletic Development
ReadyUP offers team consulting, semi-private & private strength and conditioning in the Austin area.
Big Frog of Colleyville
Handles all printing and embroidery.
FiberSport Discus
We are taking the guess work out of discus selection. It is not just about rim weight.
NTX Timing
NTX Timing a professional timing group that can handle any level of event.
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Talk'n Throws with Ken Stadel- 2023 Inducted in the Southwest Conference Hall of Fame, 1980 finished 6th in discus in US Olympic Trials, Held a top 10 US Ranking in the Discus with a throw of 227'03, Attended Rice University 1970-74 where he was 4X SWC discus champion, 2nd in NCAA's 1972 & 1973.
Texas Track and Field Association
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4Throws.com
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ReadyUp Athletic Development
ReadyUP offers team consulting, semi-private & private strength and conditioning in the Austin area.
Big Frog of Colleyville
Handles all printing and embroidery.
FiberSport Discus
We are taking the guess work out of discus selection. It is not just about rim weight.
NTX Timing
NTX Timing a professional timing group that can handle any level of event.
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Talk'n Throws with Marsha French- Current Elementary art teacher at Ft Worth ISD, 2000 Qualified for the US Olympic Trials, 1999-2000 Threw at University of Texas at Arlington where she qualified for the NCAA championship and placed 7th in the shot put, 2nd All Time Record at UTA in shot put 51'11 1/2, 1st ALL Time Record in the discus at UTA with a throw of 166'08, 2000 Southland Champion in Shot Put, 1995 Graduated from Texas High and won state in the discus with a 140'6.
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ReadyUp Athletic Development
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Big Frog of Colleyville
Handles all printing and embroidery.
FiberSport Discus
We are taking the guess work out of discus selection. It is not just about rim weight.
NTX Timing
NTX Timing a professional timing group that can handle any level of event.
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Talk'n Throws with Lianna Davidson & Katelyn Fairchild- Current Javelin throwers at Texas A&M University where they placed 2nd & 3rd in Javelin at the 2023 NCAA Championships. Lianna placed 2nd with a throw of 192'10 and Katelyn 3rd with a throw of 190'2.
Texas Track and Field Association
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4Throws.com
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ReadyUp Athletic Development
ReadyUP offers team consulting, semi-private & private strength and conditioning in the Austin area.
Big Frog of Colleyville
Handles all printing and embroidery.
FiberSport Discus
We are taking the guess work out of discus selection. It is not just about rim weight.
NTX Timing
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Talk'n Throws with Skylar White- 2023 inducted in Baylor Legends for Track and Field, 2012 Qualified for the Olympic Trials and finished in the top 20, 2010-2013 attended Baylor University had a PR 17.42 indoor Shot Put, 55.49 Discus and 16.99 outdoor Shot Put, 4 Time All American at Baylor, 2006-2009 attended Desoto High School where she had a PR of 46.9ft. in Shot Put and 163'11 in Discus and was a 4time Texas State Champion.
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ReadyUp Athletic Development
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Big Frog of Colleyville
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FiberSport Discus
We are taking the guess work out of discus selection. It is not just about rim weight.
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Talk'n Throws with Garrett Garza- Currently teaching and coaching in Odessa Texas, 2016-2020 Threw and played football at Texas Lutheran, 2019 All American Football and silver medalist in Shot Put at Division 3 National Championships, 4 Time Shot Put Champion in SCAC at Texas Lutheran and school record holder in Shot Put with 17.81 indoor and 17.67 outdoor.
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ReadyUp Athletic Development
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Big Frog of Colleyville
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FiberSport Discus
We are taking the guess work out of discus selection. It is not just about rim weight.
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Talk'n Throws with Erich Sullins- Currently ranked 56th in the world in hammer, Velassa sponsored athlete, made the top 7 at USATF 2023 Championship with a mark of 72.29, PR in Hammer 74.56, Graduate of University of Arkansas 2021, Graduate of Arlington Lamar High School in Arlington Texas.
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Big Frog of Colleyville
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Talk'n Throws with Darian Brown- Currently throwing professionally and hit a PB in shot put of 63.02m and placed 12th at US Championships, 2021 made the US Olympic Trials in Eugene, 2012-2015 threw at Texas State University where he holds 4 school records and was a 2X All American, 2012 Graduate of Killeen EllisonHigh School
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ReadyUp Athletic Development
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Porta-Circle
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Big Frog of Colleyville
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FiberSport Discus
We are taking the guess work out of discus selection. It is not just about rim weight.
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Talk'n Throws with Elena Bruckner- Current Volunteer Coach at UC Berkeley, 2017-2021 Attended University of Texas where she was one of the top women's throwers, UT school record holder in Hammer, Weight Throw and Discus, #4 All time in Outdoor Shot Put, 2X All American, 2016 & 2021 competed at the USA Olympic Trials in Discus, 2016 Competed in U20's in Shot Put and Discus, Attended Valley Christian HS in California where she had a Shot Put PR 54'7, Discus 186'10
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ReadyUp Athletic Development
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Porta-Circle
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Big Frog of Colleyville
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FiberSport Discus
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Talk'n Throws Zoom of Champions- Sr. Mason Hill Wichita Fall City View 3A Shot Put 58'6 3/4, Sr. Praiyer Jones Marlin 2A Shot Put 61'10, Sr. Paris Kimble Houston Atascocita 6A Shot Put 45'6 3/4, Jr. Cade Reagan Goliad 3A Discus 177'11
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Texas Track and Field Association
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ReadyUp Athletic Development
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Porta-Circle
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Big Frog of Colleyville
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FiberSport Discus
We are taking the guess work out of discus selection. It is not just about rim weight.
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Talk'n Throws with Samantha Hall- 2022 represented Jamaica at World Championships, 2021 PR Discus 206.6, Attended University of Texas El Paso 2014-2016, 2015 All American & set school discus record 191'11, 2015 Conference USA Discus Champion, Finished 13th at NCAA Championships in Discus
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ReadyUp Athletic Development
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Talk'n Throws with Erna Gunnarsdottir- Currently throws at Rice University, 2X All American '21 & '22, 5X Conference USA title in Shot Put, Placed 7th at NCAA Indoor Championship '23, Bronze medalists European U 20 Championships, 4X Icelandic National Champion Shot Put, Holds the Icelandic National Record in SP Indoor 17.92 & Outdoor 17.39.
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Talk'n Throws with Gabe Olidapo- Recently invited to Pittsburg Steelers mini Rookie Camp, Attended Texas Tech University 2020-2022 ,3X All American at TTU, Record holder in Weight & Hammer at TTU, College PR's Discus 59.07, Shot Put 18.88, Hammer 64.33 & Weight 22.84, Attended Texas A&M 2018-2019, Weight Record Holder at Texas A&M, 2017 Graduate of Fort Bend Hightower, Texas State Champion Discus, Texas Record Holder in Discus 215'2.5, Shot Put, 2017 Breaks AAU Shot Put National Record that stood for 28 years with a throw of 73'8.75
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Talk'n Throws with Sara Ramos- Currently teaching in Uvalde ISD, 2021 Graduate of Angelo State University, As a walk on athlete threw ALL 5 implements at Angelo State University, Indoor Weight Throw Record Holder at ASU with 63'7.75, Hammer Record Holder at ASU with 195'8, All-American Hammer, Shot Put PR 42'7.5, Discus 119'3, Javelin 113'10, 3X Conference Champ in Hammer
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Talk'n Throws with Michelle Gregovich
www.presentmomentmindset.com2023: Applied Experience Cordinator, University of St. Thomas Collaborate between Athletics Department and Sport Psychology graduate students to assess and support mental performance needs of UST athletes and teams; supervise and mentor graduate students in applied practice.
2021-present: Assessed client needs and abilities in various settings, ages and sports. Developed strategies to deliver performance enhancement techniques to groups and individuals to overcome setbacks, improve performance and maximize potential. Clients include the following:
- Individual consultations, grade school, college and pro-athletes.
- Rice University Women’s Cross Country
- University of St. Thomas, Houston, TX
- Support teams and individuals: volleyball, track and field, tennis, dance, esports
- St. John’s High School, Houston, TX
- 2021/22 - track and field: team and athlete support
- Westbury Christian School, Houston, TX – middle and high school
- ReVision UPSL Men’s Soccer Team, Houston, TX
- Houston Ballet Academy
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Talk'n Throws with Don Randell- Currently retired living in San Antonio, 1971-72 played Football at SMU, 1969 Texas State Champion in Shot Put 67'11.5, HS PR of 68'10 which is the 10th All time in Texas, 1968 Dallas City Champions with a throw of 65'1, Discus PR 175
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Talk'n Throws with Dave Ryer- Currently a Realtor in Flower Mound and coaches Master Throwers in the Hammer, 2021-2022 Volunteer throws coach at University of North Texas, 1989-91 throws coach at North Arizona University, 1985-1986 attended Arizona State University and broke the school hammer record with a 65.83m, 1984 NJCAA National Champion in hammer for Mesa Community College in Arizona.
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Talk'n Throws with Larry Howell- Inducted into Rio Grande Valley Sports Hall of Fame 2020, Texas High School Track coach for more than 40 years, Coached 4 Texas state champions in discus and shot put, Coached a US Top 25 Thrower in Rachel Garcia, 2000-2007 developed 8 All Americans at Texas A&M University-Kingsville, Coached Olympian Stephen Saenz, Directed All-American Throwers Camp for many years, Graduate of Purdue University 1965
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Current owner of Champion Fire Arms, 2004 Inducted into Texas A&M Hall of Fame, 1993 World Indoor Shot Put Champion, 1992 Olympic Gold Medalist in Shot Put, 3 time NCAA Champion in Shot Put at Texas A&M, 3rd All time Shot Put record at Texas A&M, Graduate of Houston St. Pius High School
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Talk'n Throws Texas Style with Stephen Saenz- 2009 Nike Shot Put Indoor National Champion 71.5, 2009 Texas Shot Put State Champion and 2nd in Discus from Rio Grande City HS, 5X All American at Auburn University, Multiple time SEC National Champion in Shot Put, 2012 NCAA Runner-up in Shot Put, 2012 represented Mexico in London Olympics, 2021 Current Track and Field Coach at Reagan HS in San Antonio
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Talk'n Throws with-Stuart Kantor- 2023 Inducted into Texas Track and Field Coaches Association Hall of Fame, Co-Founder and Executive Director of TTFCA, Teacher and Coach at Bishop Lynch High School
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Talk'n Throws with Robert Weir- Recently inducted into the SMU Hall of Fame where he attended from 1981-94, 30 years of being a college throws coach and currently at University of Missouri, 3 Time NCAA National Champion at SMU, 10 Time All American, 1981 NCAA Champ Weight Throw, 1983 NCAA Champ Hammer Throw, 3Time Olympian for his home country Great Britain 1984, 1996 and 2000, father of Jillian Weir 2020 Tokoyo Olympics Hammer thrower for Canada
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Talk'n Throws with Robert Weir- Recently inducted into the SMU Hall of Fame where he attended from 1981-84, 30 years of being a college throws coach and currently at University of Missouri, 3 Time NCAA National Champion at SMU, 10 Time All American, 1981 NCAA Champ Weight Throw, 1983 NCAA Champ Hammer Throw, 3Time Olympian for his home country Great Britain 1984, 1996 and 2000, father of Jillian Weir 2020 Tokoyo Olympics Hammer thrower for Canada
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Talk'n Throws with Alyssa Wilson- Currently competing professionally and in graduate school at Texas State University, 12X NCAA All American at UCLA, 2021 Qualified for Olympic Trials in Hammer and Discus, 2018 first woman to qualify for World Championships in 3 events, National Record Holder in Indoor Shot Put 57'5.5 and Outdoor Shot Put 58'01, 2018 Silver in Shot Put in the U20 Championships, 2016 Bronze in Shot Put in U20 Championships
Personal Records
Weight Throw: 22.98 in 2020
Shot Put: 18.02 in 2019
Hammer: 74.78 in 2022
Discus: 60.76 in 2019
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Talk'n Throws with Brea Garrett Page- Currently an expectant mom living in Houston, 2012-2015 Texas A&M University Throws and Hurdles, 2015 Shot Put PR 16.03 2nd All Time Outdoor, Indoor PR 16.31 2nd All Time, 2014 NCAA Indoor Champion Weight Throw PR 22.15, 2011 5A State Texas State Champion from Arlington Martin in 100 M Hurdles & Shot Put, 2010 5A Shot Put State Champion, High School PR in Shot Put 48'4.5
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Talk'n Throws with Jenny Dahlgren- Current Throws coach at University of Houston, 4x Olympian Hammer Throw for Argentina, Lift time PR of 73.74, Attended University of Georgia where was 8X All American, 2003 Texas State Champion in Discus and Shot Put for Klein High School, 2002 Pan American U20 Hammer Champion
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Talk'n Throws with Tripp Piperi- Attended The Woodlands High School where he was a 4time Texas State Champion in the Shot Put, 2015 Texas High School Gatorade Male Track/Field Athlete of the Year
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• 2022 NCAA Outdoor Shot Put Champion
• NCAA Team Champion - 2022 Indoor
• Two-time NCAA Champion
• Eight-time USTFCCCA All-American
• Nine-time Big 12 Champion Two-time Academic All-Big 12 Second Team (2019-20)
• No. 1 performer in UT History - Outdoor Shot Put (2022)
• No. 1 performer in UT history – Indoor Shot Put (2021)
• USTFCCCA National Player of the Week - March, 2022
• 2022 Big 12 Outdoor Championships Champion - Shot Put
• 2022 USTFCCCA First Team All-American - Shot Put
• 2022 NCAA Runner-Up - shot put
• 2022 Big 12 Indoor Champion - Shot Put
• 2021 USTFCCCA All-American - Shot Put
• 2021 Big 12 Outdoor Champion - Shot Put
• 2021 Big 12 Indoor Champion - Shot Put
• 2020 USTFCCCA All-American – Shot Put
• 2020 Big 12 Men’s Indoor Champion – Shot Put
• 2019 NCAA Champion – Shot Put
• 2019 USTFCCCA Outdoor All-American – Shot Put (First Team)
• 2019 Big 12 Men’s Outdoor Champion – Shot Put
• 2019 USTFCCCA Indoor All-American – Shot Put (First Team)
• 2019 Big 12 Men’s Indoor Champion – Shot Put
• 2018 USTFCCCA Outdoor All-American – Shot Put (First Team)
• 2018 Big 12 Men’s Outdoor Champion – Shot Put
• 2018 USTFCCCA Indoor All-American – Shot Put (First Team)
• 2018 Big 12 Men’s Indoor Champion – Shot Put
• 2018 USATF Junior Outdoor Championships Gold Medalist – Shot Put
• 2018 IAAF U20 World Championships Qualifier – Shot Put
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Talk'n Throws with Jon Tipton- Current throws coach at North Texas University, throws coach at Sam Houston State University from 2014-2009 where he coached :
-7 USTFCCCA Academic All-American honors
-4 All-American performances
-6 NCAA Championships qualifiers
-24 NCAA Preliminary Championships qualifiers
-16 Southland Conference champions,
-34 All-Conference performers
-5 current SHSU School Records
-Tipton’s athletes have helped contribute to 12 Southland Conference Team Championships
Tipton worked with SHSU school record holder Chris Cralle (2012 Olympic Trials Silver Medalist) who earned All-American honors in 2011 and won the NACAC U-23 Championships in 2010 in the hammer throw.
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Talk'n Throws with GF Watkins - Current author and founder of Texas Throwers Camp, Throws coach at New Braunfels HS 2015-17, Head track coach at Texas City 1990-1991, Coached at Brazoswood HS 1985-1989, All American Shot Put at SFA 1985, All State Shot Put at Humble High School 1980
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Talk'n Throws with Cion HIcks- Currently coaching and teaching at Killeen Shoemaker HS in Killeen, Texas her alma mater, attended Baylor University where she was All-Big 12 Outdoors in Shot Put in 2016, 2015, and 2014, All Big 12 Outdoors in Discus in 2015 & 2015, Academic All Big 12 first team in 2016, 3X Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll Selection in 2016, Baylor Record holder in Shot Put with a 56'11 and discus with a 187'6, 5A State Champion in Shot Put and Discus in 2013 at Killeen Shoemaker
Talk'n Throws with Cleopatra Borel- Current throws coach at University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, 4 time Olympian 2004, 2008, 2012 & 2016 competed in Shot Put for Trindad and Tobago, 2004 & 2016 Olympic Finalist Shot Put, 3 time NCAA Division 1 All American, 5 time Trindad and Tobago Olympic Sport Committee Woman of the Year
Talk'n Throws with Phil Olson- Currently retired from 30+ years in coaching, 22 years at Stephen F. Austin as the Head Coach/Director of Track & Field where he had
40 Team Championships
1 WAC Outdoor Championship
10 Southland Conference Cross Country Team Championships
29 Southland Conference Track and Field Championships
1 WAC Coach of the Year
29 Southland Conference Coach of the Year Awards
1 NCAA South Region Coach of the Year 2003
2 NCAA Top 25 finishes
2 NCAA National Champions
36 NCAA All-Americans
226 Southland Conference Champions
Graduate of SFA 1986
Graduate of Fort Worth Country Day High School
Talk'n Throws with Bruce Caldwell Founder and Owner of FiberSport
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Talk'n Throws with Leilyn Miles- Current law student at University of Oregon, Attended TCU Shot Put PR of 47'6, 2016 Texas State Champion Shot Put at Byron Nelson High School, 2015 National Junior Olympics Shot Put Champion 48'6, Qualified for Texas State Track Meet in Shot Put all 4 years of high school.
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Talk'n Throws with Alex Garza- Currently a father working in the oil field industry, 2016-2017 University of Houston Shot Put PR 18.03m, Hammer PR 47.68,m,Discus PR 39.98m , 3 Time All American at Coffeyville Community College in Kansas 2014-2015, Attended Rio Grande City High School where he was the 2010 & 2012 Texas State Shot Put Champion, Qualified to the Texas State meet all 4 y ears of High School. HS PR 64'6 feet in the Shot Put and 167.5 in the discus.
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Talk'n Throws 2022 Zoom of Champions- Lucas Williams 5A Discus Champ 191'2, Emma Sralla 6A Discus Champion 174'3, Mia Goicoechea 3A Discus Champion 141'5, Praiyer Jones 2A Shot Put Champion 56'8
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Talk'n Throws with Joe Brown- Current owner of HF Customs Solutions, President Elect for the National Alumni Board for TCU, 3 time Academic All American at TCU, 2008 All American in Javelin at TCU, 2008 WAC Male Athlete of the year, 2008 Conference Champion Javelin, Set TCU Javelin record of 224 feet.
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Talk'n Throws with Annina Brandenburg-Currently throws at Abilene Christian University and recently hit a Discus PR of 58.29 at Mt. Sac Relays, Shot Put PR 16.55. 2021 Qualified for NCAA D1 Championship, 2021 Field Athlete MVP, Member of German Youth Track and Field Team, Placed 2nd at German Youth National Championship, Hometown of Dusseldorf, Germany
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Talk'n Throws with Glen Sefcik- Currently the throws coach at Texas A&M Commerce, served as head coach for the Saudi Arabian Federation, Served as head coach for Wayland Baptist, Texas A&M Kingsville and Stephen F, Austin, 1972 graduate of University of Texas where he served as a student assistant coach.
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Talk'n Throws with Robbie Robinson- 2016 retired from over 30 years of teaching and coaching in Texas making stops at Mesquite High School 1989-2016, TCU 1984-1989,Plano East 1983-84, Grad Assistant at University of Texas 1981-83, 1980 placed 7th in Shot Put at NCAA meet from University of Texas, 1979 Shot Put PR 62', District Shot Put Champion from Mesquite High School 1973,74 & 75.
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Talk'n Throws Texas Style with KeAyla Dove- 2022 1st Team All American with a 5th place finish in Shot Put at NCAA Indoor, WAC Indoor Champion Shot Put 2022, 2021 Southland Indoor Freshman of the Year, College PR 17.38 Indoor and 16.93 Outdoor, Cypress Lakes HS Shot Put PR 47'9 & Discus PR 140'7
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Talk'n Throws with Tolga Koseoglu- Currently lives in Santa Fe, NM. with is wife and 2 daughters, 2015 inducted into the Texas A&M Hall of Fame, 2001 NCAA Discus Champion 203.14, 2000 & 2001, BIGXII Discus Champion from Texas A&M, came to A&M in 2000 from Germany with 2 years of eligibility.
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Talk'n Throws with Seasons Usual- 2021 9th Place at US Olympic Trials in Discus, 2021 3rd place NCAA Championships in Discus for Texas Tech University, 2021 Big 12 Champion in Weight Throw, 2x Maryland State Champion in Discus & Shot Put, 3x All American in Discus at Frederick High School
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Talk'n Throws with Sadey Rodriquez- Currently throws at the University of Virginia, 3x Texas state qualifier in Discus and 2x Texas State qualifier in the shot put from Laredo United HS in Laredo, Texas, 3x Laredo Athlete of the Year, 2x State Champion in B.E.S.T Robotics Competition
Texas Track and Field Association
Informative website for all things Texas Track and Field
ReadyUp Athletic Development
ReadyUP offers team consulting, semi-private & private strength and conditioning in the Austin area.
4Throws.com
Family owned business offering all quality implements at reasonable prices. Code Talkinthrows10
Porta-Circle
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Big Frog of Colleyville
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FiberSport Discus
We are taking the guess work out of discus selection. It is not just about rim weight.
Association/Coaching Qualifications
- Clinician for members of the association at various meets
- Lead instructor and organizer for Coaches Education Level I schools in Texas
- Member of the original Coaches Ed curriculum program in 1980 in Long Beach, CA
- Began the women’s track & field program at Arizona State University, 1975
- Have coached over 200 AIAW/NCAA Division I All-American athletes
- Member of The University of Texas staff whose teams won 4 NCAA National Team Championships in five years
- Member of The University of Texas staff whose 1986 Women’s TF Team won the First NCAA Women’s Triple crown (Indoor, Outdoor, Cross Country)
- South Texas Association President, 2010-2014, 2016-2018
- South Texas Association Secretary, 2014-2016
- South Texas Association Vice-President, 2006-2010
- Co-chair of organizing committee for USATF 2013 Youth National Cross Country Championships hosted in San Antonio
- Representative of South Texas at USATF National Association Workshops, 2009-2018
- Master Official registered in South Texas, Southern California, & Arizona
- Committee to update Association Bylaws and Governance
- Member of South Texas Association since 1984
- Member of Southern California Association, 1981-1984
- Member of Arizona Association, 1973-1981
- President of Arizona USATF Association, 1978-1980
- President of Arizona Women’s Track Coaches Association, 1975-1980
National Qualifications
- Chairman of Women’s Track & Field National Committee, 2008-2016
- Co-meet director of the 2012 & 2016 USA Olympic Trials in Eugene, OR
- Co-meet director of the USA National Championships, 2009-2015
- Member of USATF’s Women’s Meet Management 1990-2019
- Member of USATF’s Law & Legislation Committee since 2018
- Member of USATF’s Coaching Education Committee since 2018
- Member of International Competition Committee for USATF, 1980-2000
- USATF/TAC/AAU National Convention attendance, 1973-current
- Head Women’s USA Olympic Coach, 2004
- Assistant Coach for Women’s USA Olympic Team, 1996
- Coach of Olympic Gold Medalist, Charles Austin, in the 1996 High Jump
- Head Manager for the USA Women’s Olympic Team, 1992
- Field Event Referee at USATF National Championships/Olympic Trials, 1996-2003
Texas Track and Field Association
Informative website for all things Texas Track and Field
4Throws.com
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ReadyUp Athletic Development
ReadyUP offers team consulting, semi-private & private strength and conditioning in the Austin area.
Porta-Circle
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Big Frog of Colleyville
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FiberSport Discus
We are taking the guess work out of discus selection. It is not just about rim weight.
Talk'n Throws Texas Style with John Frazier- Current Director of Track and Field at Texas State University, has over 30 years of coaching experience at UCLA, Tennessee, Arizona &
Florida, 1985-86 NCAA Indoor/Outdoor Shot Put Champ, Recruited in 1982 by Art Venegas at UCLA
Texas Track and Field Association
Informative website for all things Texas Track and Field
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ReadyUp Athletic Development
ReadyUP offers team consulting, semi-private & private strength and conditioning in the Austin area.
Porta-Circle
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Big Frog of Colleyville
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FiberSport Discus
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Talk'n Throws with Matt Tholis- 2021 Current throws coach at Lamar University, Last 5 years coached at Southeastern Louisiana and LSU 2012-2013 7th & 2nd in D2 Nationals in Javelin from East Stroudsburg Univ., Javelin PR 232'
Follow Coach Tholis
Instagram lamarxctf.coachtholis
Twitter @LamarU_Throws
https://www.lamar.edu/
Texas Track and Field Association
Informative website for all things Texas Track and Field
4Throws.com
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ReadyUp Athletic Development
ReadyUP offers team consulting, semi-private & private strength and conditioning in the Austin area.
Porta-Circle
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Big Frog of Colleyville
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FiberSport Discus
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Talk'n Throws with Kai Schmidt- 2021 Current coach of West@ The Throwing Factory, 2019 Student Athlete of the year at Abilene Christian, Southland Conference Champion Shot Put & Discus, PR Discus 198 2nd all time at ACU, Indoor shot put record holder at ACU 63'5, 2018 Southland Conference Athlete of the Year Track and Field
Texas Track and Field Association
Informative website for all things Texas Track and Field
4Throws.com
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ReadyUp Athletic Development
ReadyUP offers team consulting, semi-private & private strength and conditioning in the Austin area.
Porta-Circle
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Big Frog of Colleyville
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FiberSport Discus
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Talk'n Throws with Cody Brotherton- 2021 Inducted into McMurry University Hall of Fame and current throws coach at McMurry University, 2018 USA Masters National Champion in Shot Put 59'1, 5 time National Champion in Shot Put- 6 time All American at McMurry University, 2000 graduate of Stratford HS where he was a 2X state qualifier in Shot Put and Discus. Shot Put PR 60 and Discus PR 163
Texas Track and Field Association
Informative website for all things Texas Track and Field
4Throws.com
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ReadyUp Athletic Development
ReadyUP offers team consulting, semi-private & private strength and conditioning in the Austin area.
Porta-Circle
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Talk'n Throws with Cody Brotherton- 2021 Inducted into McMurry University Hall of Fame and current throws coach at McMurry University, 2018 USA Masters National Champion in Shot Put 59'1, 5 time National Champion in Shot Put- 6 time All American at McMurry University, 2000 graduate of Stratford HS where he was a 2X state qualifier in Shot Put and Discus. Shot Put PR 60 and Discus PR 163
Texas Track and Field Association
Informative website for all things Texas Track and Field
4Throws.com
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ReadyUp Athletic Development
ReadyUP offers team consulting, semi-private & private strength and conditioning in the Austin area.
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Talk'n Throws Texas Style with Stephen Saenz- 2009 Nike Shot Put Indoor National Champion 71.5, 2009 Texas Shot Put State Champion and 2nd in Discus from Rio Grande City HS, 5X All American at Auburn University, Multiple time SEC National Champion in Shot Put, 2012 NCAA Runner-up in Shot Put, 2012 represented Mexico in London Olympics, 2021 Current Track and Field Coach at Reagan HS in San Antonio
Texas Track and Field Association
Informative website for all things Texas Track and Field
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ReadyUp Athletic Development
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Talk'n Throws with Shelbi Vaughn-Walley- 2016 Rio Olympics in Discus, 2016 Placed 2nd at US Olympic Trials, 2015 & 2014 NCAA National Champion for Texas A&M in Discus, 2012 Placed 7th in US Olympic Trials, 2012 Track & Field HS Athlete of the Year
Texas Track and Field Association
Informative website for all things Texas Track and Field
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ReadyUp Athletic Development
ReadyUP offers team consulting, semi-private & private strength and conditioning in the Austin area.
Porta-Circle
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Big Frog of Colleyville
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Talk'n Throws with Shelbi Vaughn-Walley- 2016 Rio Olympics in Discus, 2016 Placed 2nd at US Olympic Trials, 2015 & 2014 NCAA National Champion for Texas A&M in Discus, 2012 Placed 7th in US Olympic Trials, 2012 Track & Field HS Athlete of the Year
Texas Track and Field Association
Informative website for all things Texas Track and Field
4Throws.com
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ReadyUp Athletic Development
ReadyUP offers team consulting, semi-private & private strength and conditioning in the Austin area.
Porta-Circle
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Big Frog of Colleyville
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Talk'n Throws with Cord Neal- 2021 Qualified for US Olympic Trials in Javelin, 2021 Finished 17th at NCAA National Championships, 2021 Finished 4th at NCAA Western Prelims, PR 72.78 which is Stephen F, Austin school record, Graduate of 1A Chester High School.
Texas Track and Field Association
Informative website for all things Texas Track and Field
4Throws.com
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ReadyUp Athletic Development
ReadyUP offers team consulting, semi-private & private strength and conditioning in the Austin area.
Porta-Circle
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Big Frog of Colleyville
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FiberSport Discus
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Talk'n Throws with Daisy Osakue Part 2- 2021 placed 12th in the Tokyo Olympics represeting Italy, 2018 represented Italy in the European Championships where she placed 5th in the Discus, NCAA Div. II Record Holder in Discus 201'4, 7 time All American in Shot Put & Discus at Angelo State University, 2nd Team All American in High Jump
Texas Track and Field Association
Informative website for all things Texas Track and Field
4Throws.com
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ReadyUp Athletic Development
ReadyUP offers team consulting, semi-private & private strength and conditioning in the Austin area.
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Big Frog of Colleyville
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FiberSport Discus
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Talk'n Throws with Desirea Buerge- 2021 competed in the US Olympic Trials in Discus, 2021 PR of 58'90 which set record at University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley, 2021 WAC Discus Champion, Attended Webb City HS in Missouri where she set records in discus and shot put and earned All State honors in both
Texas Track and Field Association
Informative website for all things Texas Track and Field
ReadyUp Athletic Development
ReadyUP offers team consulting, semi-private & private strength and conditioning in the Austin area.
4Throws.com
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Porta-Circle
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Talk'n Throws with Ariana Ince- 2021 competed in Javelin at Tokyo Olympics, 2021 finished 7th at US Olympic Trials 57'19m, 2011 Graduate of Rice University where she was Conference USA Indoor & Outdoor Champion in the Pole Vault and placed 2nd in Javelin, 2007 Graduate of Gonzales High School where she was a 4X State Champion in Pole Vault
Texas Track and Field Association
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Talk'n Throws with USATF Masters Officials-Michael Sementelli & Mickey Gerloff talk about misconceptions in the rules governing throwing, the differences between the governing bodies of divisions (high school, AAU, USATF, NCAA, etc.) and share their many years of experience and fun stories officiating meets.
Get a copy of the side by side rules handbook Mickey and Michael talk about
http://jim.hanley.cc/
Texas Track and Field Association
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Big Frog of Colleyville
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Talk'n Throws with Simone du Toit Brown- 2005 World Youth Shot Put Champion, All African Jr. Record Holder in Shot Put & Discus, 3X All American at SMU, 2001 Sports Woman of the Year SMU, 2011 qualified for IAAF World Championships in Shot Put, 17.13m PB in SP, 53.07m PB in Discus
Texas Track and Field Association
Informative website for all things Texas Track and Field
4Throws.com
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ReadyUp Athletic Development
ReadyUP offers team consulting, semi-private & private strength and conditioning in the Austin area.
Porta-Circle
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Big Frog of Colleyville
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Talk'n Throws Texas Style with Joe Brown-2021 made the US Olympic Trials in Discus, 2019 Div. II National Champ in Discus at Texas A&M Commerce, 2x All American, 6X All Conference Selection, 2014 Graduate of Mansfield High School
Texas Track and Field Association
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Talk'n Throws with Zada Swoopes-2021 DII National Champion Shot Put & Discus, Lifetime PR 184'11 D, 58'1 SP, 2021 DII Female Field Athlete of the Year, 3x State Champion Whitewright High School, HS PR 46'5 SP, 175 D
Texas Track and Field Association
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ReadyUp Athletic Development
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Talk'n Throws with Stevanie Wadsworth Ferguson- 2013 TCU Hall of Fame Inductee, Six- time All American in Shot Put at TCU, 1993 won Silver at NCAA Outdoor Championships, Two-Time State Champion in Shot Put at LD Bell High School, 1990 threw a Texas best of 52'11.5
Texas Track and Field Association
Informative website for all things Texas Track and Field
ReadyUp Athletic Development
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Big Frog of Colleyville
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Thanks to everyone that was on Season 3. We are so honored and blessed to have such great individuals to spotlight on our podcast and to have so many listeners that love Talk'n Throws
Texas Track and Field Association
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Talk'n Throws Zoom of Champions- Bella Mahone 1A State Champion Discus 145'8, Carlie Weiser 4A State Champion Discus 153'6 & Shot Put 47'7, Colt Cooper 4A State Champion Discus 183'10 & Shot Put 61'3.5, Kevin Grubbs 6A State Champion Discus 207'1
Texas Track and Field Association
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ReadyUp Athletic Development
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Talk'n Throws with Hayden Baillio-Elite Level Highland Games athlete, 7 time All American at University of Texas 2009-20013, 2009 USA Today All American Team, 3A State Record holder from Whitesboro High School in Shot put 75'4 3/4 & Discus 205'10, 2010 competed at the World Junior Championships
Highland Games Facebook Groups
TCAA- Texas Celtic Athletic Association
NAGSA-North American Scottish Games
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Talk'n Throws with Steve Stewart- Currently retired after 20+years of coaching in Texas, Coached Adam Setliff & Stevanie Wadsworth, SWC Discus Champion 1977- 189'2, USATF All American 1975, Texas State Champion Discus at Richland High School 1975- 192'5, High School All American
Texas Track and Field Association
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Talk'n Throws with Josh Boateng- 2016 Caribbean Champion, 2018 Won National Junior college Championship in Discus 55.97M from Central Arizona College, Current record holder in Shot Put & Discus for Texas A&M Commerce, Currently National Record Holder for the Country of Grenada in Shot Put- 18.70, Discus 61. & Hammer 44.25
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Talk'n Throws with Erich Sullins- 2021 Qualifying Standard for Olympic Trials in Hammer 72'10, 2020 placed 10th in Weight Throw at USATF Indoor Championships, 2019 Sr. @ University of Arkansas PR 67.82, 2018 & 2017 set University of Arkansas program record in Hammer at 209 and Weight at 63'11, Graduate of Arlington Lamar PR in Discus 183'11.
Texas Track and Field Association
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Talk'n Throws with Nick Jones- Currently lives in Taos, NM with his family, 2012 Olympic Trials Qualifier in Shot Put & Discus, 2011 & 2012 USTFCCCA Division II Outdoor Men's Field Athlete of the Year ,4 Time NCAA Division II Discus Champion from Abilene Christian University, Shot Put PR 64'2, Discus PR 203'3, Shot Put Record Holder at Amarillo Tascosa HS of 62'10, 2007 UIL State Champion Shot Put
Texas Track and Field Association
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Talk'n Throws with Daisy Osakue- 2018 represented Italy in the European Championships where she placed 5th in the Discus, NCAA Div. II Record Holder in Discus 201'4, 7 time All American in Shot Put & Discus at Angelo State University, 2nd Team All American in High Jump,
Texas Track and Field Association
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Talk'n Throws with Bill Schmidt-1998 & 96 Named by Sporting News among The 100 Most Powerful People in Sports, Named Track and Field Men's Javelin Thrower of the Decade in the '70's, Bronze Medalist in Javelin at the 1972 Olympics, Threw 280'7 as a senior at North Texas State University, Finished 2nd in Javelin at NCAA Championships 1970, Walk on Javelin thrower to North Texas State University
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Talk'n Throws with Hannes Hopley- 2004 Collegiate Record Discus throw at SMU of 220', 2004 Olympian Discus thrower for South Africa, 2003 & 2004 NCAA Discus Champion from SMU, 2000 1st Place World Jr. Championship in Chile
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Talk'n Throws with Adam Setliff- Currently a lawyer in the Dallas Area, 2000 & 1996 Olympic Discus Thrower, 2000, 2001 & 2002 Won the USA Discus Championship, Graduated Rice University 2002, Graduate of LD Bell High School 1988 Discus throw of 198'7, Only American to throw over 66m in both the Olympics and World Championships.
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Talk'n Throws with Pam Dukes- Currently lives in North Texas, host Overcoming Podcast and Showing up with Pam YouTube channel, 2004 Stanford Hall of Fame, 1992 Shot Put Olympic Team, 6 Time Collegiate All-American, 1987 NCAA Indoor Shot Put Champion.
Twitter:
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Podcasts: Overcoming...
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Talk'n Throws with Randy Matson
- Texas High School State Champion Shot Put ( 66'10.5) and Discus (190'1) Junior & Senior year
- First Texan to throw 16lb. shot 60 feet
- All District defensive end in football as a senior
- All District 2 years in basketball
- All State basketball senior year
- Two years All-State and All-American in track
- Played basketball 1965-66 at Texas A&M
- Conference Sophomore of the year by Dallas Morning News
- 1964- Silver Medal Olympic Games Shot Put
- 1968- Gold Medal Olympic Games Shot Put
- 1965, '66, '67 Southwest Conference Champion in shot and discus
- 1964, '66, '67, '68, '79, '72 Nation AAU Nation Champion
- 71'5.5 Shot
- 213'9 Discus
- Texas A&M Hall of Fame in 1972
- Texas Sports Hall of Fame 1974
- Panhandle Sports Hall of Fame 1979
- National Sports Hall of Fame 1981
- National Track and Field Hall of Fame 1984
- National High School Sports Hall of Fame 1988
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Talk'n Throws with Randy Matson
- Texas High School State Champion Shot Put ( 66'10.5) and Discus (190'1) Junior & Senior year
- First Texan to throw 16lb. shot 60 feet
- All District defensive end in football as a senior
- All District 2 years in basketball
- All State basketball senior year
- Two years All-State and All-American in track
- Played basketball 1965-66 at Texas A&M
- Conference Sophomore of the year by Dallas Morning News
- 1964- Silver Medal Olympic Games Shot Put
- 1968- Gold Medal Olympic Games Shot Put
- 1965, '66, '67 Southwest Conference Champion in shot and discus
- 1964, '66, '67, '68, '79, '72 Nation AAU Nation Champion
- 71'5.5 Shot
- 213'9 Discus
- Texas A&M Hall of Fame in 1972
- Texas Sports Hall of Fame 1974
- Panhandle Sports Hall of Fame 1979
- National Sports Hall of Fame 1981
- National Track and Field Hall of Fame 1984
- National High School Sports Hall of Fame 1988
Texas Track and Field Association
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Talk'n Throws with Trecey Rew Hoover- Current throws coach at Frisco Heritage HS, 2016 & 2010 Olympic Trials, 2011 NCAA Champion in Discus, NSU Record holder in Shot Put- 57.25 & Discus- 192'4, 2006 Garland High School Graduate.
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Talk'n Throws with Trecey Rew Hoover- Current throws coach at Frisco Heritage HS, 2016 & 2010 Olympic Trials, 2011 NCAA Champion in Discus, NSU Record holder in Shot Put- 57.25 & Discus- 192'4, 2006 Garland High School Graduate.
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Talk'n Throws with Taylor Scaife-Talk'n Throws with Taylor Scaife- 2019 NCAA Indoor National Championships 3rd place in Weight throw, University of Houston school record holder in Weight Throw & Hammer Throw, 2018 USA Team member in the World University Games in Hammer Throw, 2015 USATF All- American in Shot Put and Hammer Throw
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RYAN CROUSER: A four-time NCAA champion and nine-time All-American at the University of Texas, Crouser captured Olympic Gold in the 2016 Rio Olympics with a personal best of 73-10.50. From a family of notable throwers, Crouser is a threetime National Outdoor Shot Put Champion and captured gold (shot put) and silver (discus) in the 2009 IAAF World Youth Championships. He is ranked #2 all-time in high school shot put (77-02.75i) and #1 all-time in the high school discus (237-06.)
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Talk'n Throws with Sam Humphreys
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Talk'n Throws with Janus Robberts- Current Shot Put record holder for South Africa and all of Africa, Olympian in Shot Put 2000 & 2004, 6 time NCAA Div. 1 Shot Put Champ at SMU, 11 time All American, Owns 2nd longest throw in NCAA shot put history, 1998 World Record Holder Shot Put- 20.39
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Talk'n Throws with Dr. Regina Cavanaugh Part 2- 2014 Southwest Conference Hall of Fame Inductee, 1992 Rice University Athletic Hall of Fame Inductee, Considered the greatest female athlete in the history Rice University. First ever recipient of the Walter Byers NCAA Post Graduate Scholarship, Shot Put PR 58'1 @ Rice University, 1982 Graduate of Kileen High School, 5A State Champion Shot Put 45'4 & Discus 146
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Talk'n Throws with Dr. Regina Cavanaugh- 2014 Southwest Conference Hall of Fame Inductee, 1992 Rice University Athletic Hall of Fame Inductee, Considered the greatest female athlete in the history Rice University. First ever recipient of the Walter Byers NCAA Post Graduate Scholarship, Shot Put PR 58'1 @ Rice University, 1982 Graduate of Kileen High School, 5A State Champion Shot Put 45'4 & Discus 146
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2020 Texas Tech Hall of Fame Inductee, 2009 NCAA Discus Champion, 2009, Texas Tech School Record Holder in Discus at 189'5, 2005 Red Oak HS graduate and 4 time State Champion.
Listen to DD Carter talk about her exceptional throwing career, the support her family and overcoming injury to compete at what you love. She overcame injuries to continue to compete and throw far, but eventually the injuries forced her to step away from the sport she loved.
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High School
1974 Minnesota State Champion in Discus 121'9
1975 Minnesota State Champion in Discus 136'8
1975 2nd Place Minnesota State Meet in Shot Put 42'6.5
1976 NJCAA National Champion Discus 148'10
1976 NJCAA 3rd Place Shot Put- 43'1.5
1977 NJCAA National Champion Discus 154'10
University of Texas1978 University of Texas first female discus thrower with Laura Messner
1979 AIAW Nationals 6th Place Discus-161' with the University of Texas
Post Collegiate/Masters Career1988- Discus PR 172'3
1991- 6th place TAC Nationals Discus- 181'7
1992- Qualified for Olympic Trials- Placed 13th
1993- Outdoors Masters Nationals
1995-Outdoor Masters World Championships- 185'3
1996- Qualified for Olympic Trials
2000- Qualified for Olympic Trials
Competed in 26 consecutive Masters Outdoor Nationals
Competed in 13 consecutive World Championships
54 World Medals- 32 Gold
Set several American and World records over the years, that have since been broken.
Currently holds the American Record in the Discus for the age groups: 40, 45, 50, 55 and 60
Held the World Discus Record at one time in the 50-54 age group
Currently holds the World Discus Record for age 60-64
First and only 60 year old or older who has thrown over 40 meters.
Currently holds the World Throws Pentathlon Record for age 60-64
Currently holds the American Ultra Throws Pentathlon record for 60-64
Inducted into the Masters Track and Field Hall of Fame in 2007
Lad Pataki Award (Life time achievement award in throwing) by the Masters Throws Committee
Twice awarded the Vanessa Hilliard Award (female thrower of the year) by the Masters Throws Committee
Masters Age Group Athlete of the Year- too many times to count!!
Runs Atlas Field with her husband/coach/trainer of 42 years, Mike Graham
Member of Texas Throwers Club
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High School
1974 Minnesota State Champion in Discus 121'9
1975 Minnesota State Champion in Discus 136'8
1975 2nd Place Minnesota State Meet in Shot Put 42'6.5
1976 NJCAA National Champion Discus 148'10
1976 NJCAA 3rd Place Shot Put- 43'1.5
1977 NJCAA National Champion Discus 154'10
University of Texas1978 University of Texas first female discus thrower with Laura Messner
1979 AIAW Nationals 6th Place Discus-161' with the University of Texas
Post Collegiate/Masters Career1988- Discus PR 172'3
1991- 6th place TAC Nationals Discus- 181'7
1992- Qualified for Olympic Trials- Placed 13th
1993- Outdoors Masters Nationals
1995-Outdoor Masters World Championships- 185'3
1996- Qualified for Olympic Trials
2000- Qualified for Olympic Trials
Competed in 26 consecutive Masters Outdoor Nationals
Competed in 13 consecutive World Championships
54 World Medals- 32 Gold
Set several American and World records over the years, that have since been broken.
Currently holds the American Record in the Discus for the age groups: 40, 45, 50, 55 and 60
Held the World Discus Record at one time in the 50-54 age group
Currently holds the World Discus Record for age 60-64
First and only 60 year old or older who has thrown over 40 meters.
Currently holds the World Throws Pentathlon Record for age 60-64
Currently holds the American Ultra Throws Pentathlon record for 60-64
Inducted into the Masters Track and Field Hall of Fame in 2007
Lad Pataki Award (Life time achievement award in throwing) by the Masters Throws Committee
Twice awarded the Vanessa Hilliard Award (female thrower of the year) by the Masters Throws Committee
Masters Age Group Athlete of the Year- too many times to count!!
Runs Atlas Field with her husband/coach/trainer of 42 years, Mike Graham
Member of Texas Throwers Club
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Talk'n Throws with T'Mond Johnson- Currently a trainer/thrower for Garage Strength, Shot Put PR- 19.93m, Texas State Shot Put Record Holder- 19.54m, 2 Time NCAA All American in Shot Put, 2015 Killeen High School Graduate
Listen To T'Mond talk about how he went from being an average thrower in high school to a 2X NCAA All American to currently training for the Olympics. T'Mond has a great story of how putting in the extra work can lead to great achievements.
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Talk'n Throws with Dana LeDuc- 2019 Texas Track & Field Hall of Fame Inductee, 30 years of being a strength & conditioning coach, 1976 NCAA D 1 Champion in Shot Put for Texas, Shot Put PR of 67'25. Listen to Coach LeDuc talk about his olympic lifting programs and his throwing career.
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Talk'n Throws with Whitney Simmons- Currently training at Throws1Deep, Hammer PR of 67.60 meters, 3x Hammer National Champion at UT Tyler, D3 National Record Holder in Hammer at 64.03 meters.
Listen to Whitney talk about how she is currently training in Georgia at Throws1Deep working hard towards to making the Olympics.
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Talk'n Throws with Jason Young 2012 Olympian, 2004 Runner -Up NCAA Outdoor Championships, 1999 Samuel High School Discus PR- 200'1, Author of the Book- Discus Dynamics
Listen to Jason Young talk about throwing discus in his football cleats and getting kicked out of the shot put ring in middle school to being an Olympian in 2012. Jason was a two time All American at Texas Tech where he was coached by Cliff Felkins. Coach Felkins also coached Jason as a post collegiate athlete where he has a PR of 229 feet in the discus Jason also spent some time training with Mac Wilkins. He is the author of the book Discus Dynamics that you can find at jayofit.com. Jason currently runs Zach's Club in Lubbock, Texas. zachsclub.com
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The Throwing Factory coaches are dedicated to providing every throwing an opportunity to achieve their goals. Whether it is throwing in college, making it to the state or regional meets or mastering their techniques in Shot Put, Discus, Hammer Throw or Javelin. The coaches at The Throwing Factory specialize in studying each thrower to maximize their skill.
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- Division 2 - Angelo State University – San Angelo Texas
- 4 time Lone Star Conference Champion - Discus
- 4 time Lone Star Conference Champion - Hammer
- 3 time All American - Discus
- 4 time All American - Hammer
- 1991 National DII Champion - Discus
- 1993 National DII Champion - Hammer
- US Olympic Festival – Team South Member – Hammer: 1991, 1992, 1993
- 2009 Induction into the NCAA DII Track & Field Hall of Fame
- 2012: National Champion M40 Discus, Hammer, Weight
- 2013: National Champion M40 Discus, Hammer, Weight, Shot
- 2014: National Champion M40 Discus, Hammer, Weight
- 2015: National Champion M45 Discus, Hammer, Weight, Shot, Super Weight, Ultra Pent
- Set new American record for M45 Throws Pentathlon
- 2016: National Champion M45 Discus, Hammer, Weight, Shot, Super Weight, Throws Pent, Ultra Pent
- Set new American record for M45 Ultra-weight Pentathlon USATF Age Group Athlete of The Year
- 2017: National Indoor Champion M45 Shot, Weight, Super-weight Set new American record for M45 Indoor Super Weight
- National Champion M45 Discus, Hammer, Weight, Shot, Super Weight, Throws Pent, Ultra Pent
- Set new American record for M45 Ultra-weight Pentathlon
- 2018: National Champion M45 Discus, Hammer, Weight, Super Weight, Throws Pent, Ultra Pent
- USATF Age Group Athlete of The Year
- 2019: National Indoor Champion M45 Weight, Super-weight National Champion M45 Discus, Hammer, Weight, Shot, Super Weight, Throws Pent, Ultra Pent
- NCCWMA (North America, Central America, Caribbean) Champion M45 Discus, Hammer, Weight, Shot, Throws Pent
- USATF Age Group Athlete of The Year
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Talk'n Throws with David Winkler- 2020 Inductee Mesquite ISD Hall of Honor, 1997 USA Nationals Bronze Medalists in Weightlifting,1990 HS All-American and member of Junior World Team. Shot put PR in HS 65'2, 3 Time Texas HS State Champion in Shot Put at North Mesquite HS.
David's father passed down his love of throwing to David by putting a shot put in his hand at an early age. That love and passion for throwing led them to seek out Olympian Sammy Walker who coached and mentored David throughout his career.. along with bribing him with BBQ. Sammy introduced David to weightlifting during Junior High and David goes on to have successful weightlifting career after graduating from SMU.
Talk'n Throws with Tim Swords-USAW International Level Coach, Coached Sarah Robles in 2016 Olympic Games, Currently runs a non-profit weightlifting club in Houston called Team Houston Weightlifting.
Tim was a multi-sport athlete that loved to hit people on the football field, but Tim's favorite sport is Track and Field. His passion for coaching and kids has led him to start a non-profit weightlifting program for At-Risk kids out of his garage. Tim talks about the importance of Olympic lifting for throwers and all athletes. He has coached numerous professional weightlifters including the Bronze Medal winner of the 2016 Olympics in Olympic Lifting in Sarah Robles who was also collegiate thrower at Arizona State.
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2010 University of Texas Hall of Fame Inductee, 1994 & 1991 NCAA Indoor and Outdoor Gold Medalists in Shot Put, 1990 USA Today HS All- American in Track and Field
Eileen Vanisi is truly a Texas Legend. A young lady that spent her extra time working and taking care of her family all while perfecting her craft of throwing. Her story of not having a clue about anything related to athletics, much less track and field, to becoming an All-American, Hall of Fame Honore and competing in the 1996 Olympic Trials... is a story of hard work and perseverance. Eileen has a tough road ahead of her with her health issues, yet she is ready to just take care of business and do what needs to be done.
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Talk'n Throws with Matt Spears current throws coach at Canyon High in Canyon, Texas. Former All American thrower at Wyoming, Canyon High School Shot Put State Champion and Alumni
Matt Spears story is one of a young man having throwing success in high school, going off to college and having more throwing success to paying it forward to the current Canyon High School student athletes and specifically throwers. Matt has turned Canyon High School into one of the top throwing programs in the big state of Texas.
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Talk'n Throws with Dave Wollman Part 2
Dave Wollman Master Coach, 28 years as head coach at SMU. Has coached numerous Olympic and National Champions. Check him out on Twitter @DoWollman Second Eye Consulting and follow him on Facebook at DaveWollman.
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Talk'n Throws with Dave Wollman Part 1
Dave Wollman Master Coach, 28 years as head coach at SMU. Has coached numerous Olympic and National Champions. Check him out on Twitter @DoWollman Second Eye Consulting and follow him on Facebook at DaveWollman. Listen next week for Part 2
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Talk'n Throws with Haley Teel.
Haley Teel was a 2018 All American at Alabama, 2014 Texas High School Athlete of the Year, Qualified for the Texas State Track Meet all 4 years of High school, 2013 Shot Put State Champion, 2014 Shot Put and Discus State Champion. Haley is currently training with Throw1Deep in Georgia.
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Talk'n Throws with Chris and Chandra Cralle
Chris was a Texas High School State Champion discus throw, All American Hammer thrower at Sam Houston State and Runner-up in the 2012 Olympic Trials in Hammer.
Chandra made it to the Kansas State meet in all three throwing events (discus, shot put and javelin) her junior and senior year of high school. She was outstanding thrower at Wichita State, where she threw all 5 implements.
Their love for throwing the hammer allowed them to cross paths several times before they finally met and got married in a hammer circle.
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Maggie Malone 2016 Olympian in the Javelin at the Rio Games, 2016 US Olympic Trials 1st Place, 2016 NCAA Div. 1 National Champion Javelin, American Collegiate Record Holder in the Javelin. Maggie talks about her growing up in Nebraska, attending the University of Nebraska, following in her parents footsteps, to begin and develop her javelin career. She took a leap of faith in following God's path that took her to Texas A&M and to one of the greatest javelin coaches. That led her to the 2016 Olympics. She currently is training for the 2021 Olympics and has started the USA Javelin Project.
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Darren and Amelia Flynt are a daddy/daughter, coach/thrower team that has helped Amelia hit big marks in shot and discus over her throwing career. Darren was a former college national champion and his beliefs through his throwing experience and research for velocity based training has developed Amelia to be one of the best high school throwers in the country with goals to break state and national records.
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Sammy Walker shared some great stories of his time competing in high school at SMU and being a professional thrower trying to make the Olympic team.
He is a proud Texan through and through from attending college at SMU to working in the oil fields to currently owning a Whataburger.
Texas Track and Field Hall of Fame
4 time US Olympic trial participant
1976 Olympian in weight lifting
1968 National Record holder in the shot put as a senior in high school, a record that held for 11 years until it was broken by Michael Carter.
Duke Kicinski currently training at Desert High Performance with the aspirations of making the 2021 Olympics. In 2019 he was the D1 National Champion in Discus while at Texas Tech. In 2016 he was the D2 National Champion in Discus while at West Texas A&M.
Listen to Duke explain how perseverance and hard work led him to have Olympic aspirations and how those aspirations started back when he was a two sport athlete trying to make a name for himself.
Steve McBride is the general manager for FasTrax Athletix and the co-Executive Director of the Texas Track and Field Coaches Association. With his 33 years of experience in track and field in the state of Texas he has tremendous knowledge on the history of track and field in the state of Texas and a great perspective of what the future holds for track and field in regards to indoor and outdoor meets during these trying, pandemic times.
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Talk'N Throws Texas Style-
Get to know Coach Jayson and Coach Janale and the purpose of this podcast, to highlight throwers in the Big state of Texas.
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