RYFT throws coaching for shot put discus javelin hammer and weight throw athletes
Throws Coaching Denver

Build the throw.
Not just the thrower.

Shot put, discus, javelin, hammer, and weight throw coaching built around positions, rhythm, force transfer, release mechanics, and the technical limiter that actually matters most.

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Shot PutDiscusJavelinHammerWeight Throw
Events5 ThrowsShot · discus · javelin · hammer · weight
Core FocusTechniquePositions · rhythm · release · transfer
Training PathsClub + PrivateOr hybrid support when appropriate
LocationEnglewoodServing throwers across Denver metro
Why Throws Training Is Different

A bigger lift does not automatically create a bigger throw.

Strength matters. But throwing performance depends on whether the athlete can organize the body and implement well enough to apply force in the right direction at the right time.

01PositionsEntry shapes, posture, power position, block side, orbit, delivery setup, and the positions that make the next movement possible.
02RhythmFlow and acceleration through the implement instead of trying to muscle every phase of the throw.
03TransferUsing strength through the ground, body, implement path, block, and release instead of leaving it in the weight room.
04ConsistencyRepeatable positions and controlled aggression that still hold together when the athlete gets into a meet.
Throws Event Coaching

Five implements.
Five different problems.

RYFT does not coach every throw as if it were the same movement with a different object. Each event has its own technical model, rhythm, physical demands, and competition problems.

SP

Shot Put

Glide or rotational technique, power position, block mechanics, delivery timing, release direction, and applying force without losing position.

Glide + Rotation
DT

Discus

Entry rhythm, balance, orbit, separation, middle position, block, release mechanics, and building a throw that stays connected from start to finish.

Rhythm + Orbit + Block
JV

Javelin

Approach rhythm, withdrawal, impulse stride, posture, block leg, shoulder/hip separation, safe release mechanics, and competition rhythm.

Approach + Block + Release
HT

Hammer

Turns, orbit, connection, posture, low-point control, acceleration, release direction, and hammer-specific timing.

Turns + Connection + Orbit
WT

Weight Throw

Indoor weight-throw rhythm, turns, balance, implement path, connection, and transferring force into a controlled release.

Indoor Throws Development
RYFT Throws Method

Find the limiter.
Then choose the drill.

Random drills create random progress. RYFT starts by understanding the athlete, the implement, the season, the technical model, and what is actually limiting the next step.

01
EvaluateEvent, goals, training history, technical background, strength, current season, and competition needs.
02
DiagnoseEntry, rhythm, balance, sequencing, power position, block, release, transfer, or meet-day consistency.
03
PrioritizeChoose the correction most likely to change the throw instead of giving the athlete ten cues at once.
04
CoachUse drills, throws, cues, progressions, video, and feedback that match the implement and current limiter.
05
ConnectTechnical work, strength, school training, club practice, private sessions, and competition demands should not fight each other.
Training Options

Choose the throws environment that fits the actual need.

Private coaching and Track Club solve different problems. Some throwers use one. Some use both.

1-on-1 ThrowsPrivate Throws CoachingBest when the athlete needs direct technical feedback, focused correction, flexible scheduling, or more individual attention than a group setting allows.
  • Technical diagnosis and video feedback
  • Implement-specific progressions
  • Meet prep and technical tune-ups
  • Single sessions or development blocks
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Weekly StructureTrack Club ThrowsBest when the athlete needs consistent weekly training, ongoing technical development, a team environment, and throws work connected to broader physical preparation.
  • Monday / Wednesday / Thursday club rhythm
  • Shot, discus and seasonal throws work
  • Strength integration when appropriate
  • Long-term seasonal development
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Throws Staff

Technical coaching with event-specific depth.

RYFT’s throws program is not built around one generic strength model. Coaching responsibilities can be matched to the athlete’s implement and technical needs.

Meet The Coaching Staff →
Head Throws CoachJeremy BubbLeads the throws program with a focus on technical development, athlete evaluation, training integration, and long-term progression across the throwing events.
Hammer + Weight ThrowAlyssa WatkinsSupports the throws program with a focus on hammer and weight throw development, while also contributing across shot put, discus, and javelin.
Throws Results

Throws coaching backed by serious results.

Athletes Jeremy has coached include state champions, state record holders, nationally ranked throwers, and one of the best high school girls discus throwers in U.S. history.

#6 All-Time U.S. High School Girls Discus Jeremy coached an athlete who produced the sixth-farthest high school girls discus throw in U.S. history.
#8 Boys Shot Put Group in the U.S. A boys throws group Jeremy coached at one school ranked #8 nationally in the shot put.
6 State Champions Six state champions developed within Jeremy’s throws coaching history.
4 State Records Four state records produced by throwers Jeremy has coached.
+10 FT
Shot Put PR One RYFT athlete added ten feet to his personal best in a single season.
2ND
National Meet · Masters Javelin A masters javelin athlete working with RYFT finished second at his national meet.

Championship, record, and national-ranking figures include athletes Jeremy coached across school, collegiate, private, and other coaching environments. Current RYFT examples are identified separately above.

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RYFT Athletics indoor training facility in Englewood Colorado
RYFT Training Base · Englewood
Denver Metro Throws

Based in Englewood.
Training environments vary by implement.

RYFT serves throwers across Denver, Aurora, Centennial, Littleton, Greenwood Village, Highlands Ranch, Parker, and surrounding communities. Exact training locations can vary by season, weather, facility access, implement needs, and athlete level.

Indoor DevelopmentTechnical drills, strength, weight throw, and other work when the environment fits.
Outdoor ThrowsImplement-specific throwing when season, weather, and facility access allow.
Weight RoomStrength work connected to technical needs rather than separated from them.
Meet PreparationAttempt strategy, technical cues, confidence, and competition readiness.
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Throws FAQ

What families usually need to know.

If the right path is not obvious, start with the athlete evaluation rather than guessing between private coaching and club training.

What throwing events does RYFT coach?
RYFT supports shot put, discus, javelin, hammer, weight throw, and general throwing-event development depending on coaching fit, facility access, and athlete needs.
Do throwers need experience before starting?
No. RYFT can work with beginners through advanced competitors, including youth, high school, college, masters, adult, and adaptive athletes when the training fit is appropriate.
Can athletes train privately or through Track Club?
Yes. Private coaching is useful for focused one-on-one technical work. Track Club is useful for consistent weekly structure and longer-term development. Some athletes use both.
Does RYFT coach hammer and weight throw?
Yes, when equipment, facility access, athlete readiness, and coaching fit allow appropriate training. Alyssa Watkins supports RYFT’s hammer and weight throw development.
How does strength training fit into throws?
Strength is valuable when it supports the athlete’s event, training age, phase, technical needs, and ability to transfer force into the implement. RYFT does not treat weight-room numbers as the end goal.
What is the best first step?
Use the athlete evaluation if you want RYFT to help choose the best path. If the athlete already knows they need focused technical work, private coaching may be the simplest place to start.
Build A Better Throws Plan

Stop guessing at drills.
Coach the actual limiter.

Tell us the athlete’s event, experience, goals, current training, and biggest technical problem. We’ll help determine whether private coaching, Track Club, or another throws path makes the most sense.

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