Colorado State University - Track

Summer Throws Camp

Location Fort Collins, CO

Event Date(s) Jul 13, 2024 to Jul 14, 2024

Grades 9th to 12th

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Event Description

CSU SUMMER Throws Camp

The CSU Summer Throws Camp is designed for coaches and athletes to learn new techniques and drills for the high school level athlete and beyond. The camp features throwing technique material, drills, and demonstrations to assist both the coaches, and athletes. The camp will also feature throwing drills and technical presentations given by collegiate athletes, world-class throwers, and top regional high school and collegiate coaches. Camp director, Brian Bedard has 33 years of experience coaching at the NCAA Division I level. He has developed a proven methodology for technique development in the throwing events culminating in his "Throwing Smarter, Throwing Farther" program. Bedard will share the secrets from this program at his camps!

High School coaches can attend for free!

July 13th -14th, 2024

Grades: 9th - 12th
July 13th: 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
July 14th: 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Cost: $231.55
($220 + $11.55 Fee)

Location: Jack Christiansen Outdoor Track facility on Colorado State University campus. Check in at JC track

Parking: Available at North end of track parking lot.
Housing: Not provided. Campers are responsible for booking housing at local hotels.
Best Western University Inn is the closest to the track facility.

What to bring:

Throwing shoes
Implements
Chair
Good attitude

Additional Information: Make your own lodging arrangements at a local hotel. Best Western University Inn is the best location

Logistics: Lightning Protocol / Indoor Track option / Medical Staff / Bathrooms
Safety First – Retrieve Command / Lunch Break 12:30 /
Parking /bug spray / water / sunscreen / chairs

Saturday
Session I
9:30 a.m.	Check-in/Medical Waivers
9:45 a.m.	Camp staff introductions and Instructions
10:00 a.m.	Lecture & demonstrations for shot / discus – power position / standing throws
10:15 a.m.	Active Warm-up **Split campers into 2 groups
10:15-11:00 a.m.	Throwing session / Coaching
11:00-11:15 a.m.	Lecture & demo: shot / discus
11:15-12:30 p.m.	Throwing session / Coaching
12:30-1:30 p.m.	Lunch Break (not be provided). Several restaurants are located near CSU.
Session II
1:30-1:45 p.m.	Technique Breakdown stand throw review
1:45-2:00 p.m.	Active Warm-up / separate into groups
2:00-3:00 p.m.	Drill Work – standing throws / pivots etc.
3:00-3:15 p.m.	Complete Throw Breakdown: Shot / Discus: entry mechanics
3:15-4:30 p.m.	Throwing Session / Coaching
4:30 p.m.	Day 1 Camp ends

Sunday
Session I
9:30-9:45 a.m.	Lecture & demo: review power position / pivots / full throw
9:45-10:00 a.m.	Warm-up / flexibility work / ***Split campers into 2 groups
10:00-10:30 a.m.	Throwing session / Technique breakdown / Coaching
10:30-11:00 a.m.	Lecture & demo: complete shot / discus
11:00-12:00 p.m.	Throwing session / Coaching
12:00-1:30 p.m.	Lunch Break (not be provided). Several restaurants are located near CSU.
Session II
1:30-2:00 p.m.	Technique Breakdown / Drill Work / review Winter weather training ideas / med balls / specific strength / plates / drills
2:00-2:15 p.m.	Active Warm-up
2:15-4:15 p.m.	Throwing Session / Coaching
4:00-4:30 p.m.	Final Words / Camp ends
4:45 p.m.	Camp photo