The Shot Put Handbook added to HPC Store

Mike Young helped me set and reach challenging personal fitness goals. With the help of his expertise in the weight room and on the track, I learned new events, set new personal bests, and returned to compete in track and field at a high level after a substantial absence from the sport.

Kelly Furr, Post-Collegiate Track Athlete


The Shot Put Handbook added to HPC Store

The latest book by Mike Young, PhD - The Shot Put Handbook, is now available in the HPC Company Store. The Shot Put Handbook, written with master throws coach Dr. Larry Judge is the most comprehensive book on the event ever written. The book contains 340 pages of research and applied coaching information that is a 'must have' for any throws coach.

Mike Young and Andrew Allden instruct USATF Level 1 course in Charlotte, NC

HPC's Mike Young and Andrew Allden instructed a USA Track & Field Coaches Education school in Charlotte, NC at Queens College. Allden taught the Philosophy & Ethics; and Endurance events curriculum. Young instructed the Biomechanics; Exercise Physiology; Biomotor Development for Speed-Power Athletes; Sprints, Hurdles & Relays; and the Jumping Events curriculums.

Mike Young to speak at first ever USTFCCCA Coaches Academy

HPC's Mike Young will be instructing the very first Coaches Academy held by the USTFCCCA on Dec 3-4. The Track & Field Academy is a 15 hour course in the coaching of Track & Field. Certification by the USTFCCCA is granted for successfully completing the course and evaluation. The curriculum covers all key aspects of technical coaching. Each section is illustrated with pertinent, specific, animated video created specifically for this course, to enhance clarity and understanding. Topics included in the course are workout planning, administration of training, techniques, and teaching progressions for all commonly contested Track & Field events. Find out more information HERE.

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