Converting From Glide to Rotational Shot-put with TJ Crater
by Wisconsin Track Coaches Association
Description
Coach TJ Crater’s course, Converting From Glide to Rotational Shot-put, is an essential resource for athletes and coaches looking to transition from the traditional glide technique to the more dynamic and powerful rotational style in shot put. This comprehensive program dives into the key biomechanical differences between the two styles, helping throwers understand why and how the rotational technique can generate greater force and improve performance. Crater methodically breaks down critical elements, including body positioning, footwork, balance, and sequencing, ensuring a smooth transition for those accustomed to the glide. He also emphasizes the importance of lower body engagement, core stability, and hip rotation in maximizing throw distance, providing valuable drills and coaching strategies to reinforce these fundamentals.
This course is a must-buy for shot put athletes, coaches, and anyone looking to refine their technique with expert guidance. Crater covers essential topics such as entry mechanics, power position adjustments, common mistakes and corrections, and drills for rotational development, making it an all-encompassing guide to mastering the rotational shot put. His experience and insights provide a clear roadmap for success, addressing both technical and mental aspects of the transition. Whether you’re a high school athlete, a collegiate competitor, or a coach striving to elevate your team’s performance, this course delivers actionable knowledge that can make an immediate impact.
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The Coach
With over two decades of experience coaching elite throwers, TJ Crater has established himself as one of the premier throws coaches in collegiate track and field. His expertise spans shot put, hammer throw, discus, and javelin, making a lasting impact on multiple programs at the NCAA Division I and II levels.
Coaching Achievements
🔹 University of Arizona (Current Role)
- Coached 4 school records in 2021, along with 3 First Team All-Americans and 3 U.S. Olympic Trials qualifiers.
- Guided Jordan Geist to the 2021 Pac-12 Men’s Field Athlete of the Year award, a Pac-12 shot put title, and a top-10 finish at the U.S. Olympic Trials.
- Led Israel Oloyede to an NCAA Indoor Runner-Up finish and school records in both the weight throw and hammer throw.
- Developed Samantha Noennig, who swept the Pac-12 shot put title and earned First Team All-America honors in 2021.
🔹 Penn State University (2009–2011)
- Coached Ryan Whiting, a future World Champion and Olympic finalist in the shot put.
- Helped develop Joe Kovacs, who went on to become a World Champion and Olympic silver medalist.
- Coached 11 All-Americans and 5 Big Ten Champions.
🔹 University of Washington (2011–2016)
- Coached multiple NCAA Championship qualifiers in the javelin, including Curtis Clauson (9th place) and Quinn Hale (5th place) at the NCAA Championships.
- Developed Gina Flint, Washington’s first female shot put and discus scorer at the Pac-12 Championships in over a decade.
🔹 Nevada & Central Washington
- Named 2007 USTFCCCA Division II National Men’s Assistant Coach of the Year.
- Coached 10 NCAA qualifiers and 9 All-Americans at the Division II level.
- Helped Nevada’s Inger Appanaitis achieve the best NCAA javelin finish in school history and win a WAC Championship.
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This Course Includes
| 24 hours on-demand video |
| Streaming from mobile and TV |
| Lifetime access |
| Certificate of completion |
| 100% money back guarantee |
Course Info
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| Caterory: | Track and Field/Shot Put |
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| Videos: | 15 |
