4 Step Approach to Discus with Emily Webb

by Wisconsin Track Coaches Association

Description

Coach Emily Webb's lecture on the '4 Step Approach to Discus' in track and field offers a comprehensive guide to coaching throwers with a focus on technique refinement and athlete development. Throughout the course, Coach Webb emphasizes the importance of providing each athlete with the opportunity to learn and improve, regardless of their initial skill level. She advocates against making cuts based solely on performance, instead opting for a patient and supportive approach that allows athletes to grow over time. By sharing her own experiences and insights, Coach Webb underscores the value of dedication and hard work in achieving success in the throwing events.

The lecture covers a range of topics essential to coaching throwers effectively, including techniques for mobility and flexibility enhancement, drills for refining throwing skills, and strategies for overcoming mental blocks or hesitation in athletes. Coach Webb's emphasis on the '4 Step Approach to Discuss' provides a structured framework for teaching and practicing throwing techniques, with a focus on driving through the ring and sprinting for optimal performance. By blending practical advice with motivational anecdotes, Coach Webb inspires coaches to adopt a holistic approach to athlete development that prioritizes skill refinement, patience, and encouragement.

Lessons

1 Building a Championship Throws Program Free 3:29 2 The Power of Body Positioning 7:23 3 The Backwards Seat Technique 6:25 4 The Half Wheel 3:08 5 The Step-In Turn 4:55 6 The South African Drill 4:33 7 Adapting to Athletes' Strengths and Conditions 6:15 8 Focal Points 7:34 9 Nurturing Potential: Why Cutting Kids Isn't the Solution 8:17

The Coach

Wisconsin Track Coaches Association

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Coach Emily Webb has risen from underdog to State Champion coach, leading the throwers at Niceville High School in Destin, Florida, for seven years and guiding approximately 20 young athletes to collegiate track and field teams. With three state champions and 15 state medals among 12 throwers last year, Emily's coaching philosophy emphasizes preparation for the pinnacle event—the state championships—while instilling a culture of dedication and leadership among her 60-strong team, with nine upperclassmen committed to Division 1 collegiate programs.

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