Paddy McGrath

About

McGrath represented his native Ireland in the Sydney Olympics in 2000 and was a six-time Irish National Champion in the hammer throw, earning a top 50 IAAF world ranking (2004) and a USATF second place finish (2003) in the event. He also participated in the 1999 World Track and Field Championships and the 1998 European Championships. A three-time Division I All-American, McGrath was a threat in both the hammer and 35-pound weight events, earning All-East recognition eight times, four in each category.

McGrath first served on the Manhattan staff as a volunteer assistant coach from 1995-99, before joining Iona as an assistant coach for six years. He served as head track and field coach at Briarcliff High School from 2010-2017, while also working as a physical education teacher in the Bronx. In 2016, McGrath coached U.S. team member Rudy Winkler in the hammer throw at the Rio Olympics.In 2019 he returned to the Jaspers' coaching staff, overseeing the throwing contingent.

Athlete Development: How Rudy Winkler Went From Beginner to American Record
by Paddy McGrath

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In this course Coach Paddy McGrath takes coaches through his extensive background and influences and then walks through the development of Rudy Winkler over the course of 3 years in High School. The overall focus of this course is how building the house starts with a foundation and a consistent dedication to the technical work needed to be great.

Technical aspects covered include swings, entry, turns, and the release. Following the technical aspects Coach McGrath explains different aspects of weightroom and throwing workouts necessary to develop a champion.

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