ThrowsCoach
Manoa, HI
Male, 52
I am a track and field coach and my specialties are in the throwing events namely, the shot, the discus the hammer and the javelin. The training involves a lot of strength training as well as technical development. My other responsibility is in recruiting men and women (in this case women only as I am with an all female team), to represent the university in various collegiate competitions.
The shot put is based on the ability to throw. There are 2 types of technique, the spin technique and the glide technique. Both are highly effective, depending on the skill of the athlete. it can be argued that the spin suits the "smaller" athlete as compared to the glide which, favors the bigger bulkier athlete. But irregardless of the style the ability to throw well is based on technique.
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I start recruiting high school athletes based on the NCAA rules and regulations that govern the NCAA college sports and coaches. The current rule is that we can begin phone calls following the completion of a prospective student's junior year or July1.
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Hammer followed by Javelin followed by Discus and then, Shot.
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The students have a set schedule, where they are encouraged to alert their professors that they are student-athletes and provide the professors with their travel schedule before going on the road. Regarding time to handle school work, the internet has become a great source of allowing the students to maintain their classes as well as provide the ability to submit their papers and homework. As for energy concerns, athletes have to pass a physical before they are allowed to participate with the team. if there are any health problems the Athletic department has a medical staff to address any concerns.
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Special Education Teacher
How come it often takes years to figure out that a kid is dyslexic?
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What kind of “primping” is required for competitions?
Track and Field Coach
How often are your athletes tested for PEDs and is it easy to beat?
Steroids are no longer a big problem in college track and field. There is testing for performance enhancing drugs during the competition season especially at the NCAA championships. There is also drug testing during the off season and if any national records are set, the athlete has to undergo a drug test in order for the record to be ratified.
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The admissions standards are in general the same for students as it is for student-athletes. The NCAA does have requirements for student-athletes to be eligible to participate in college sports and meeting the minimum requirements is a combination of g.p.a and SAT/ACT.
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I do not prescribe a diet for the athletes as the university has a nutritionist who will assist the athletes in designing a meal plan.
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