July 29, 2014

June 7th was the day I made the decision that I would not settle for mediocre or just any throw.  I was determined to hit a PR and improve my personal best because I knew...

June 2, 2014

Incorporating new fundamentals to the shot put throw can be difficult especially if it is done in the middle of the season. 
 

April 29, 2014

Now that I am past my second meet for outdoor season, I am starting to get a feel for the correct form and what it takes to throw the qualifying marks for USA Nationals. After my first meet at Sienna Heights where I went 17.01m...

April 19, 2014

Now that indoor season has come to an end it is time to get ready for outdoor. Scheduling outdoor meets in between work schedules and coaching can become overwhelming.

Competing with top athletes at competitions such as USA Nationals can be stressful, exciting, and a rush. Last year was my first year traveling to Albuquerque, New Mexico...

Strength and conditioning can be extremely important when it comes to any sport. In order to be a successful thrower there are many strength specifics that an athlete has to learn as well...

Now that indoor season has officially started I decided to take on a few meets at the University of Findlay this past month. After picking up the weight again in December I am now competing in the weight and shot put indoor season.

Deciding whether being an athlete can be beneficial to one's life is one of the greatest decisions an individual can make. I enjoyed sports as a little girl and started out wanting to be a gymnast and an ice skater. As I got older it changed to a basketball...