So the summer is upon us, and we are wondering what to do after a long track and field season? Well the first part of the answer is simple, rest. Your body needs rest, after a long and grueling season in which you workout almost everyday and built muscle and improved your technique, your body needs rest to repair your muscles as well as your mind. Sports can be challenging for both the body and the mind, so why not take two weeks off, you were practicing for 10 months, 2 weeks will not harm you. After those two weeks, begin to enjoy your time again, start up by playing a favorite game, maybe basketball, football, going for a leisure run, these types of activities will get you back into the right mind set but will allow you to be free and enjoy some off time.

After your 4 week rest period it is time to get active again. So what should this intale? Well you will will have to comeback to find out how to train for your off season. So far now, enjoy your rest and comeback to this site for more information about your summer workout!

-Mike Pellet

The Training "Syllabus"

Track and Field

Throwing Events

Coach: Mike Pellet

Contact Info: Mikejpellet@aol.com

Certifications/ USATF Level-1 Coach

Memberships: AAU Level-1 Club Coach

New York State Coaches Association

US Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association

Background:

Hunter College Track and Field Asst. Coach (2008 to present)

Schenectady High School Track and Field Head Coach (2006 to 2007)

Croton Harmon HS Track and Field Asst. Coach (2005 to 2006)

Fordham Prep School Track and Field Asst. Coach (2003 to 2005)

Manhattan College Track and Field Team, NCAA Div. 1 (2000 to 2003)

Croton Harmon High Track and Field Team (1996 to 1999)

Personal Bests:

Discus- 151-8, Shot Put- 59-10, Weight Throw 53-1/2

Required Text/sites:

Pellet, M. (2009). Track and Field Made Understandable: The Throwing Events (1st ed.). Raleigh, NC: Lulu Press. (www.lulu.com/coachpellet)

www.TheThrowersBlog.blogspot.com

www.MacThrowVideo.com Username: Steel Password: Tape

http://www.articlesbase.com/track-and-field-articles/how-to-compete-at-a-track-and-field-meet-throwing-events-2028087.html

http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Qualities-Make-Up-a-Good-Thrower?&id=2362543

Practice/Class:

Under Coach Mike Pellet, athletes will become students of the sport. Being a student of the sport will be enable the athlete to understand the key concepts of the throw, and understand what it takes in order to improve. Each practice will be similar to that of a physical education class, in which, practice will have a weekly and daily focus. There will be assessments (video and verbal) and the ability to interact with questions and reflections through “The Throwing Blog” website. By understanding and using the techniques and resources provided above in the syllabus, the athlete will succeed.

Practices are mandatory as these are class periods in which learning and skill refinement take place. Also meets are counted as quizzes with the conference championship at the end of each season will count as a final. It is important not to miss any of these, as meets are a form of assessment and will help the athlete throughout the season to improve.

Welcome to The Throwers Blog

Hey Everyone,

Welcome to "The Throwers Blog", throughout your season I would encourage you to take time each day to view the latest blog post, for practice ideas, podcasts, videos, and instruction. This blog is created for you the thrower. If you have a question feel free to post a comment to that days blog, and it will be answered as soon as possible. This site is here for you, the thrower, for you to improve, and get the most out of the sport.

Hope you all enjoy and good luck with your season

Coach Pellet