THROWS

The Shot Put and Discus Throw

Check out our new Thower's storage box! Thanks coach Richardson!

Kent Richardson has RETIRED! and moved to Colorado Springs!
Kent taught math for over 30 years and coached the throwers at Canyon
from 2005 to 2019. He enjoyed watching his throwers improve and succeed in their sport. Kent said, "Coaching track is no different than teaching in the classroom, you break the skill down, practice its parts, then put it back together again". Kent also taught part time at The Masters College. Kent will be missed.

Thaddeus Kline
Thaddeus, hopefully, will return as our head Throw Coach, however he is currently searching for a full time job, and can not yet commit to coaching. Thaddeus was coached in high school by John Quam while he was the head coach at Golden Valley. Thaddeus threw in the high 40s in the shot and 130s in the Discus Throw while at GV.

Wikimedia Photos
Wikipedia Definition, rules, history, records.Websites Dedicated to the THROWS:
MACTHROW.com PrimalAthlete.com Instruction video on how to do the Spin Technique with drills.
Men's world record holder: USA's Randy Barnes 75-10 1/4 (16 lb shot)

youtube video 75' 10 1/4" Randy Barnes at UCLA 1990
youtube video 71' 5 1/2" (21.78 m) 1967 Randy Matson
youtube video Michael Carter High School Record holder 81' 3" (12 lb shot) 1979 at Golden West Invitational
youtube video Brian Oldfield - first to throw over 75 with the spin. He slam dunks a 16 lb shot, and
rumor has it he threw a 12 lb shot 100 feet! - watch the tribute that follows.
Also, please note that Brian high jumped 6' 6", ran the 100M in 10.5; and ran the 40 yard dash in 4.3 seconds.
Video (spin technique) Nathan Bultman of West Ranch - Video of his 64-5 throw