Candace F.

I have coached the throwing events in track and field for over 10 years at the NCAA Division I level. I have worked at Cal State University Northridge, Syracuse University and currently at UC Riverside. I have coached throwers to Team USA as well as over a dozen NCAA Division I All-Americans and dozens of conference champions. I typically work with college age athletes but I also coach privately with high school throwers who are seeking athletic scholarships to Division I and II universities. I have multiple USATF certifications as well as strength & conditioning.

As an athlete I attended UCLA on a full track & field scholarship. I was a Pac-10 Champion in the discus and was ranked 4th in the nation my senior year. Our UCLA Bruins won the Pac-10 Women's Championships my last two years on the roster and I have pursued a professional career post-graduation prior to starting my coaching career.

Typical sessions with me last 60-90 minutes and cover technique development, drills and throwing progressions. In addition we discuss weight lifting and nutrition along with flexibility demands of the sport for injury prevention and high performance practices/competitions. We also work on mindset and meet preparation during season. Sessions usually occur on Sundays.