Adam P.

I’ve coached shot put and discus for over 20 years, working with athletes from junior high to masters. Most of my experience is at the high school level, coaching all levels from beginners to state qualifiers and college-bound throwers. I’ve also led clinics and trained athletes privately in and out of season.

I primarily coach ages 14–18 but also work with younger athletes and adult competitors. My focus is on long-term development—technical skill, strength, and mental toughness.

I competed in shot put and discus for 2 years at Santana High School and continued for 2 more years at the junior college level at Cuyamaca College, gaining valuable experience in both training and competition.

In a typical session, clients can expect a focused, structured, and high-energy environment designed to develop both technical skill and overall athletic performance. Each session begins with a dynamic warm-up tailored to throwers, followed by mobility and activation drills to ensure proper movement mechanics.

From there, we move into specific throwing drills based on the athlete’s level and current needs. I emphasize fundamentals like proper positioning in the ring, footwork patterns, balance, and timing. Depending on the phase of training, we might focus on stand throws, South African drills, full throws, or rhythm drills to refine technique.

Each session is individualized to the athlete’s goals and competition schedule, but the constant is attention to detail, consistent feedback, and building confidence in the ring