Joseph Blue

Long Beach City College — Throws Coach | 2026–Present
Coach and develop student-athletes in the throwing events, including shot put, discus, hammer, and javelin. Design individualized technical training, strength and power development, and competition preparation. Focus on developing explosive athletes while improving throwing mechanics, consistency, confidence, and performance.

Portland State University — Director/Head Coach, Track & Field & Cross Country | 2025–2026
Served as the Director and Head Coach of an NCAA Division I Track & Field and Cross Country program. Oversaw the overall development of the program, including coaching, recruiting, training, staff leadership, athlete development, and competition preparation. Worked with student-athletes competing at the Division I and Big Sky Conference level.

Louisiana Tech University — Throws Coach | 2024–2025
Coached NCAA Division I throwers in the shot put, discus, hammer, weight throw, and javelin. Developed technical and strength programs designed to improve power, speed, throwing efficiency, and competitive performance. Assisted with recruiting and the overall development of student-athletes.

Cal State Northridge (CSUN) — Assistant Track & Field Coach
Coached and developed collegiate throwers while assisting with technical instruction, strength development, recruiting, and meet preparation. Worked with athletes competing at the NCAA Division I level.

Cal Poly Pomona — Assistant Track & Field Coach, Throws
Developed men’s and women’s throwers through event-specific technical training and strength and conditioning programs. Assisted with recruiting, athlete development, program operations, and fundraising.

Southern Arkansas University — Assistant Track & Field Coach | 2016–2018
Coached throwers, multis, pole vault, and high jump athletes. Designed technical and strength programs, assisted with recruiting, managed equipment, and contributed to student-athlete development and team-building initiatives.

UCLA Elite Throws Camp — Throws Instructor | Summers 2017, 2018 & 2019
Instructed high school athletes in shot put, discus, and hammer technique. Led drills, technical teaching sessions, and athlete development throughout the camp.

Athletic & Coaching Highlights

Former NCAA Division I Track & Field and Football Student-Athlete — Fresno State

Experienced collegiate coach with a background spanning NCAA Division I, Division II, and junior college athletics.

Coaching experience includes:

* NCAA Division I Head Coach/Director experience
* NCAA Division I throws coaching experience
* Conference champions, All-Conference performers, and championship-level athletes
* Development of beginner through advanced throwers
* Shot Put • Discus • Hammer • Weight Throw • Javelin
* Strength, power, speed, and explosive-development programming
* Collegiate recruiting and college-preparation guidance

Division 1 Track & Football Player at Fresno State

• 31 All -GAC Conference Honors
• 14- All -CCAA Honors Men and Women
• 4 Top 3 finishes at CCAA Conference Championships

• 6 Great American Conference Champions

• 4 NCAA Division II Provisional Qualifiers

• 1 NCAA Division II Qualifier

• 3 CCAA Conference-Athlete of the Week

• 1 Conference and Meet Record

• 7 Cal Poly Pomona All Time top 10 performers

1 USATF U20 Championship Qualifier

FALL TRAINING TEMPLATE

FALL TRAINING 9/12 - 9/17
NAME

MONDAY
1. WARM-UP
2. LIFTING (SEE SHEET)
3. STATIC STRETCH/RECOVERY

TUESDAY
1. WARM- UP 3. STADIUM HOPS 4. HILL RUNS 5X100M
2. DISCUS DRILLS A. DOUBLE LEG 2XWHOLE 5. RECOVERY
A. STAND THROW B. SINGLE LEG 2XWHOLE
B. STEP-IN/WALKING PIVOTS

WEDNESDAY
1. WARM-UP
2. SHOT PUT 3. LIFT (SEE SHEET)
A. STAND THROW DRILLS 4. RECOVERY
B. STEP-IN/ WALKING PIVOTS

THURSDAY
1. WARM-UP 3. STADIUM HOPS 4. HILL RUNS 5X100M
2. DISCUS DRILLS A. DOUBLE LEG 2XWHOLE 5. RECOVERY
A. STAND THROW DRILLS B. SINGLE LEG 2XWHOLE
B. STEP-IN/WALKING PIVOTS

FRIDAY
1. WARM UP
2. LIFTING (SEE SHEET)
3. RECOVERY

SATURDAY REST