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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (NY)
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13 years
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Qualified Private Coach
Passed Coach Course

Ja'Mar Watson
Track & Field
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Dr. Watson specializes in individualized technique and training for the throwing events. 1-on-1 coaching in javelin, hammer, shot put, discus, and weight throws. View all coaching experience
Training Locations
Coach is willing to travel up to 50 miles
Packages
1 online throws consultation with Dr. Watson.
Session Length: 5 minutes
$1 1 session + applicable fees
1 online technical analysis of a throwing events video with Dr. Watson.
Session Length: 5 minutes
$15 1 session + applicable fees
1 virtual session with Dr. Watson. 60 minute session length.
Session Length: 1 hour
$110 1 session + applicable fees
1 in-person session with Dr. Watson. 60 minute session length
Session Length: 1 hour
$123 1 session + applicable fees
1 in-person group session with Dr. Watson. 90 minute session length
Session Length: 90 minutes
$173 1 session + applicable fees
1 in-person group session with Dr. Watson. 120 minute session length
Session Length: 2 hours
$229 1 session + applicable fees
Complete personalized training program (throwing + lifting + nutrition) with Dr. Watson. Online coaching by video analyses.
Session Length: 1 minute
$275 1 session + applicable fees
Complete personalized training program (throws + lifting + nutrition) with Dr. Watson. Hybrid: Mostly video analyses with some virtual coaching sessions.
Session Length: 1 minute
$520 1 session + applicable fees
Complete personalized training program (throws + lifting + nutrition) with Dr. Watson. Hybrid: Mostly virtual coaching and video analyses with some in-person sessions.
Session Length: 1 hour
$590 4 sessions ($148/ea) + applicable fees
Complete personalized training program (throwing + lifting + nutrition) with Dr. Watson. In-person sessions supplemented with virtual coaching and video analyses.
Session Length: 1 minute
$730 1 session + applicable fees
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Adults, Teenagers
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Throws
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Shot Put, Javelin, Hammer Throw, Discus
Credentials
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (NY)
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13 years
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Qualified Private Coach
Passed Coach Course
Services
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Adults, Teenagers
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Throws
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Shot Put, Javelin, Hammer Throw, Discus
More About Coach Ja'Mar
USATF Certified coach on the National Coaches Registry coaching javelin, hammer, shot put, discus, and weight throws.
Head men’s and women’s throwing events coach and director of strength and conditioning for throwing events in NCAA Division II from 2012-2017. Coached 3 NCAA Championship participants (including 1st male and 1st female NCAA Championship participants in program history) and 16 USTFCCCA All-Region Honors. In 3 outdoor conference championships, coached 3 Conference Champions and 13 Conference Medalists.
Assistant throws coach in the NCAA Division I from 2017-2018. Assisted 9 Conference Championship finalists, including 2 Conference Champions, and 2 NCAA Championship participants.
Since 2019, private coaching and development of throws programs. Coaching youth, high school, collegiate, professional, and masters athletes to the olympics, as well as league, regional, state, national, and world championships. In 2019, honored by NAF with the 'Investing in the Next Generation Award' "for commitment to closing the skills gap and making a difference in the lives of young people."
Coaching javelin, hammer, shot put, discus, and weight throws. Expertise in holistic athletic coaching, including individualized/personalized training programs (throws + lifting + nutrition), recruiting, and student-athlete development, as well as post-collegiate training and job placement.
Former collegiate thrower: 1x USATF Championship participant. 3x NCAA Championship participant. NCAA Championship qualifier in 4 throwing events (shot put, discus, hammer throw, and weight throw). Holder of 6 collegiate school records and 2 championship records in the throws, as well as numerous other national, regional, conference, league, and academic honors/achievements, including student-athlete honor society inductee.
Also, former collegiate football player (starter and all-conference selection).
Each session is completely individualized and specialized to the athlete. Emphasis is placed on educating the athlete on the proficiencies of their respective throwing event(s). Coaching is directed at developing highly individualized technique by molding an athlete's inherent tendencies. Technical work focuses on leveraging the athlete's strengths while addressing his/her weaknesses. If the session is for complete training, throwing is typically followed by specific strength movements, and ends with a lifting session tailored to the athlete's physical, mental, and technical needs in their event.
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Client Reviews
Pat (CoachUp client)
No complaints from me. He is easy going, knowledgeable and takes his time to teach. Will continue to use him for my training for as long as I can.
Cedrick (CoachUp client)
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Jason (CoachUp client)
Coach Ja’Mar is an excellent coach who helped my son from the first session. Coach Ja’Mar not only helps with form, but also helps the athletes with understanding the “why” of the form and techniques. He is very personable, patient, and make the athletes feel comfortable. We look forward to working with him on an ongoing basis.
Tom (CoachUp client)
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Jennifer (CoachUp client)
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Michelle (CoachUp client)
Coach Ja'Mar was fantastic. He did a throwing clinic with a handful of athletes of varying skill and experience levels. He's a natural coach and quickly assessed where everyone was and provided tailored feedback for each of them. The kids raved about him after the session, and have already asked if they can have more time with him.
John (CoachUp client)
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Lulu (CoachUp client)
Very thorough and personable!
Antoinette (CoachUp client)
After his first session with Coach Ja’Mar, I asked my son, “how did it go?” He said, “AMAZING!!! He worked on EVERYTHING!” He was so impressed, as was I due to my son’s reaction. My son obtained immediate results by being taught appropriate technique. He did tell him he has work to do. So needless to say, I will be booking more sessions.
Heather (CoachUp client)
Coach Ja'Mar has been an outstanding coach for my daughter! He has already improved her shotput and discus techniques in just two sessions. We now meet with him weekly in order to continue to make changes as her season progresses. Highly recommend!
David (CoachUp client)
Coach Ja'Mar was exceptional! In the first lesson he identified a number of things that improved my son's discus throw. We intend to book more sessions with him. Great coach!
Jennifer (CoachUp client)
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Nicole (CoachUp client)
Coach Ja'Mar is fantastic; he's encouraging and patient with my daughter. I've seen significant improvement during her sessions with the coach.
Martin (CoachUp client)
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Steven (CoachUp client)
Coach Ja'Mar was exceptional. He provided a full evaluation of my son's ability and tailored his initial session to match his skills. He also got to know him motivations for the sport. The lesson was very well managed - got a lot more done then I imaged we would. Further, he provided some drills to perform at home prior to his next lesson. We will be back.
Moshe (CoachUp client)
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Euseekers (CoachUp client)
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Anna (CoachUp client)
Very knowledgeable and helpful!
Chrissy (CoachUp client)
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Curtis (CoachUp client)
I have been trying to throw various weights for 20 years. Ja'Mar is (with great patience) finally showing me the correct form for each throw. He just takes it one step at a time. I "age up" in a couple of months and will be taking aim at some records, thanks to Ja'Mar!
Arden (CoachUp client)
Great coach, patient, and teaches the technical aspects of throwing. Highly recommend.
Melissa (CoachUp client)
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Anne (CoachUp client)
After just 1 session, my son is raving about coach Ja'Mar. He is ready for his next session and looking forward to making a new PR at his next meet. Coach Ja'Mar was patient with my 16yo while teaching him the technical aspects of discus, I was excited to see my soon throw farther than ever before. The final seal of approval from my son was when he asked me to take a picture of him with coach Ja'Mar!! My son does NOT like to take pictures.
Jim (CoachUp client)
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Dana (CoachUp client)
Coach Ja’Mar was fantastic. He evaluated the throwing technique used and worked on the individual parts to provide immediate improvement. He made my daughter feel very comfortable and motivated!
Stephanie (CoachUp client)
Coach Ja'Mar was personable and approachable. He patiently went through the step by step process on how to successfully throw the shot put. My son thoroughly enjoyed the session and we are signing up for more!
Garrett (CoachUp client)
What a positive experience for my son. Coach Ja’Mar is a great role model, super knowledgeable and patient.
Chris (CoachUp client)
Coach Ja’Mar has been great with my son. He’s encouraging and patient. He knows his stuff. Pretty much everything you’d want in a Coach for your child.
Lj (CoachUp client)
Ja’Mar is an outstanding coach! In one session he was able to add 5 meters to my daughter’s discus throw distance. His extreme level of professionalism and ease in teaching is matched only by his unbelievably high level of experience.
What a great find!
Hr (Testimonial)
Coached my son for a session before his championship. He PRed by 1.5 feet in shot and took first at regionals. He did qualify for state in disc also. Thank you!!!
Cj (Testimonial)
Two years out of college I began my masters degree and started training again with Ja’Mar as my coach. I specialized in the hammer throw. In 3 years of undergraduate competition, I improved less than 4 meters. In 9 months he got me to improve 6 meters ON TOP of my best undergraduate PR (+13 meters from where I started having not trained in 2 years) and helped me qualify for my first nationals in the hammer throw. He is an incredible coach who is so knowledgeable, supportive, and knows when to push you.
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