CSU SUMMER Throws Camp
The CSU Summer Throws Camp is designed for coaches and athletes to learn new techniques and drills for the high school level athlete and beyond. The camp features throwing technique material, drills, and demonstrations to assist both the coaches, and athletes. The camp will also feature throwing drills and technical presentations given by collegiate athletes, world-class throwers, and top regional high school and collegiate coaches. Camp director, Brian Bedard has 33 years of experience coaching at the NCAA Division I level. He has developed a proven methodology for technique development in the throwing events culminating in his "Throwing Smarter, Throwing Farther" program. Bedard will share the secrets from this program at his camps!
High School coaches can attend for free!
| July 12th -13th, 2025 |
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Grades: 9th - 12th July 12th: 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. July 13th: 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Cost: $263.13 ($250 + $13.13 Fee) REGISTER |
Location: Jack Christiansen Outdoor Track facility on Colorado State University campus. Check in at JC track
Parking: Available at North end of track parking lot.
Housing: Not provided. Campers are responsible for booking housing at local hotels.
Best Western University Inn is the closest to the track facility.
What to bring:
- Throwing shoes
- Implements
- Chair
- Good attitude
Additional Information: Make your own lodging arrangements at a local hotel. Best Western University Inn is the best location
Logistics: Lightning Protocol / Indoor Track option / Medical Staff / Bathrooms
Safety First – Retrieve Command / Lunch Break 12:30 /
Parking /bug spray / water / sunscreen / chairs
| Saturday | |
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| Session I | |
| 9:30 a.m. | Check-in/Medical Waivers |
| 9:45 a.m. | Camp staff introductions and Instructions |
| 10:00 a.m. | Lecture & demo: shot / discus – power position / standing throws |
| 10:15 a.m. | Active Warm-up **Split campers into 2 groups |
| 10:15-11:00 a.m. | Throwing session / Coaching |
| 11:00-11:15 a.m. | Lecture & demo: shot / discus |
| 11:15-12:30 p.m. | Throwing session / Coaching |
| 12:30-1:30 p.m. | Lunch Break (not be provided). Several restaurants are located near CSU. |
| Session II | |
| 1:30-1:45 p.m. | Technique Breakdown stand throw review |
| 1:45-2:00 p.m. | Active Warm-up / separate into groups |
| 2:00-3:00 p.m. | Drill Work – standing throws / pivots etc. |
| 3:00-3:15 p.m. | Complete Throw Breakdown: Shot / Discus: entry mechanics |
| 3:15-5:00 p.m. | Throwing Session / Coaching |
| 5:00 p.m. | Day 1 Camp ends |
| Sunday | |
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| Session I | |
| 9:30-9:40 a.m. | Warm-up / flexibility work |
| 9:40-10:30 a.m. | Lecture & demo: review / ½ turns / South Africans / full throw / reverse |
| 10:30-11:00 a.m. | Throwing session / Coaching |
| 11:00-11:15 a.m. | Lecture & demo: complete shot / discus |
| 11:15-12:00 p.m. | Throwing session / Coaching |
| 12:00-1:30 p.m. | Lunch Break (not be provided). Several restaurants are located near CSU. |
| Session II | |
| 1:30-2:00 p.m. |
Technique Breakdown / Drill Work / review Mental training: confidence, consistency, relaxation Winter weather training ideas / med balls / specific strength / plates / drills |
| 2:00-2:15 p.m. | Active Warm-up |
| 2:15-4:00 p.m. | Throwing Session / Coaching |
| 4:00-4:30 p.m. | Final words / Questions / Camp Ends |
| 4:30 p.m. | Camp photo |