THROWS

The Shot Put and Discus Throw

Kent Richardson: Kent has been teaching math for 30 years and has been coaching track at Canyon
for the past 14 years. He enjoys watching athletes improve and succeed in their sport. Coaching in 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 teaches part time at The Masters College.

Thaddeus Kline
Thaddeus Kline is one of our Throw Coaches. It is his first coaching experience, having been coached in
high school by coach 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. He is currently attending COC and
will earn his AA next semester.

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