2009 Youth Hammer Throw Training Grants

Recently, the USATF Youth Hammer Throw Fund awarded $6,300 in training grants to some of the nation's outstanding male and female youth hammer throwers. Fourteen girls and eight boys applied for the training grants. Seven girls and seven boys were awarded grants. The grants will help youth throwers pay for equipment, travel to competitions, and other costs of training. Click below to learn more about this year's winners and how you can donate to help the USATF Youth Hammer Throw Fund.

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Recommended Readings NewsLinks

» Hammer Throw Coach's Manual - After helping many coaches and athletes over the past several years, Harold Connolly has released an updated version of his guide to help coach beginners in the hammer throw. The manual also has an accompanying handbook for beginning throwers.

» Hammer Notes - This magazine from the early 1980s shows how Americans explored new training methods. It includes articles by the world's most renouned coaches and scientists and is an invaluable source of information for inquisitive minds.

» "Evolution of Improvement in the System of Periodization" by Boris Zaitchouk - This outline of a presentation by the world's first 80-meter throw contains a great look into Soviet training methodology.

» The Hungary Report - After a long time spent compiling all the information obtained by Boldi Kocsor and Nate Rolfe during their trip to Szombathely, Hungary this summer, we are proud to present the completed report. We have posted several files containing information about the training program, philosophy, and athletes in Hungary.
» Zhang Wenxiu wins hammer gold at Chinese National Games (21 Oct 2009)
» Anita Wlodarczyk has new coach (14 Oct 2009)
» Kozmus retires but might return (8 Oct 2009)
» Montebrun wins at Francophone Games (5 Oct 2009)
» Wlodarczyk's world record is ratified (30 Sept 2009)
» Ed Burke still competing as a master (26 Sept 2009)

Rankings/Lists

IAAF Performance Lists (Men | Women)