Phoenix AZ
All Arete Athletes receive a full analysis of their strength levels & throwing abilities. Based on this data, a training program is then designed for optimal athletic performance.
BONUS : All ATN Athletes also receive access to the TCR System for Club athletes for additional throws coaching lessons, technical drills & FASTER RESULTS!
$299/ mo
$160/ mo
PERFECT PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT.
Arete Throws Nation® is the leading Shot Put and Discus Throws Club in the USA. Each year, ATN® produces consistent and measurable results for throwers in shot put, glide shot, and discus throws.
With over 1000+ Championship titles since 2013, and just as many Championship medalists in League, Division, State and National competitions…
… the ATN® Shot Put and Discus Throws Club of Phoenix, Arizona is where you need to be if you want to truly THROW FAR!
Most noteworthy, all throwers in the ATN® program are developed and coached using the Throwing Chain Reaction® System (TCR). Created by founder, head coach, and “technique obsessed”, Coach Erik Johnson, this 6 Pillar Training System® for Shot Put, Glide Shot and the Discus throws teaches athletes to:
The TCR® has developed many throwers across the Nation & around the world. Here in the US, hundreds of ATN coached athletes have trained hard & received promising collegiate careers in some of the most sought out Universities in the country, and consequently, many post collegiate throwers to National & Olympic level Championship meets, and Master throwers to dominate in their age groups.
I’m Coach Erik Johnson, and I thought I’d take a moment to tell you a little about myself.
I started competing in Track and Field at 10yrs old. It was field day Aire Libre Middle School in Phoenix, AZ and I had to run in a race. As I ran, a bigger and faster kid, pushed me down and I fell. Determined to kick this kid’s a$$, I got up and ran as fast as my legs could carry me and won the race! (I believe there were a few choice words spoken on the winner’s block between him and me)
A woman, by the name of Illene Molinski, saw my grit on the track and approached my father and me. She suggested I join a track and field club her husband ran called- Paradise Valley Athletic Track Club- Go PVAC! read more…
THROWER STRONGEach athlete that joins ATN is coached as an individual, and not a number! We assess and analyze each thrower’s strength and ability levels and design a program specifically structured to achieve the goals desired. Coach Johnson is always available to any thrower’s -and parents of the athlete- questions concerning training, requirements for a college entry, pro level programs, or master level program design.
IT TAKES GRITATN is a no-fluff throws coaching program. Everything we do is about getting our athletes to be the best. From the weight room to the ring, ATN throws training program is 100% designed and structured for throwers; from an elite level thrower who’s been there! The Throwing Chain Reaction system is NOT for everyone! If you want to just “get by”, you are at the wrong place. You gotta LOVE THE GRIND in the weight room, in the ring, and especially at practice….. to be the best takes hard work, perseverance, and repetition!
WE SUPPORT COACHESSchool throwing programs are far and few between across the country. That’s why at Arete Throws Nation we are dedicated to assisting each & every throws coach who’s looking for help. We’ve supported & assisted hundreds of throws coaches across the country- from middle school, to high school and the volunteer parent coach ( you are rockstars!) If it takes a village to raise a kid, then it takes a nation to develop an athlete in the throwing events- AN Arete NATION!
Without spending hours and hours searching for some guidance online…
Then keep reading.
Did you know that the average young thrower gives up their attempts at throwing the rotational shot, glide shot and/ or the discus after 2 years?
It’s not that they got bored or they don’t have the talent, work ethic, or drive.
It’s because finding information on HOW to throw is as tough as the sport itself
Throws coaches are few in numbers, and in many areas they are nonexistent.
and when you add those 2 factors together, your progress can look like this…
Because this page holds the key to exactly what to do …
Well, first… contrary to what the haters will say, we do not offer a factory method, unless by factory they mean
and they’re kicking a$$ and taking names….
then YES, you bet we’re a factory that delivers results & excellence!
You see,
→ we’ve spent over 10+yrs perfecting this throws education system through
→ countless hours of coaching athletes and coaches from all over the country & the world.
→ studying an obnoxious volume of technical materials, throws videos & the actual science of the throw
→ not to mention, I’m obsessed with mastering proper throws technique
You’re more than welcome to take on this mountain of information I have collected, tested in the real world, and applied for
over 30 years as a competitive thrower to present day as a throws coach.
But simply becoming a TCR Member and accessing all the solid throws coaching content is a lot easier.
I’ve personally experienced every road block as an athlete AND as a coach…
so when I say ” I get it”.
Most throws coaches & self coaching athletes get to a point where they:
X Are struggling to understand exactly how to learn the highly technical world of throwing technique
X Spending time on things that aren’t delivering fast results and demotivating everyone
X Staying up late trying to find legit info on how to throw & wondering if it is right?
X Hit a throwing plateau
X Wonder how can one person develop athletes that are all at different levels all at once
X Need someone who’s been where they want to go to coach THEM & hold them accountable for following through on their goals
Imagine running a throws program using a proven throws training system that empowers you with day to say operations & you get to wake up every day doing the things that give your athletes results
TCR System will help you:
✔ Massive throws coaching system with over 300+ step-by-step throws coaching video lessons teaching you proper technical positions & techniques
✔ Learn proper throwing technique, how to use throw drills & make your training efforts more successful
✔. Throws Training Downloads, Guides & Templates- everything you need to support your throws training program & build UNSTOPPABLE results.
✔. Monthly LIVE member only online workshops- exclusive workshops where YOU get to ask questions & work on what’s important to YOU. Real Time Training!
✔. FULL ACCESS to all Tech Lab workshop library of live workshops of the past.
✔. Access to all TCR camps, events and online courses at a Members Only discounted rate! Membership has its privileges. 🙂
In The USA & Around The World
The TCR® system contains hours of step-by-step throws coaching tutorial videos for rotational shot put, glide shot & the discus throw. By breaking down each throwing event into 6 pillars, you will easily learn each technical position and how to move throughout the throw. Once you start seeing the throw correctly, you will bust through any technical obstacles standing in your way.
Let’s face it, ya can’t teach, or do what you don’t know. Let the TCR® system guide you through all the stages of throwing success. Whether you’re a coach or a thrower who needs to coach yourself, the TCR® system was built to give you all the tools you need to finally break through those technical roadblocks and bring you the BIG throws you’re working so hard to achieve.
” My husband and I have been coaching for 30+ yrs. We have always been about proper mechanics & drills, so we love the TCR system. It has all played a major factor in getting us re-focused.” ★★★★★
” I purchased the TCR system & my athlete PR’d 30′ and got a scholarship! One of the most amazing moments in my coaching career & I owe it all to ATN – Thanks for all you do!” ★★★★★
I found the TCR system just in time! So much better than fishing through 20 different sources from YouTube. My athletes saw results in days and PRs in just a week! ★★★★★
The TCR system is legit! There is a lot of videos, drills and the hand outs and downloadable tools are a game changer. It takes a lot of work to get good in throwing and this system has made it all so much easier. Thanks Arete! ★★★★★
The amount of time and energy I saved from endlessly searching for help off of the internet makes the TCR system worth EVERY CENT! I saw results immediately. ★★★★★
ROTATIONAL SHOT PUT • GLIDE SHOT • DISCUS THROW
Over 300+ step by step video lessons teaching you proper technical positions & the biomechanics behind throwing. ($1254 value)
Each Event- Rotational Shot Put, Glide Shot & Discus Throw- contain 4 Modules LOADED with hours of throws coaching lessons & tutorials!
*Actual downloads not pictured here… the ones inside the TCR system are even BETTER!
In order to build the ultimate throws coaching program, you’ll need some solid tools to get you there. Included inside the TCR system are downloadable
everything you need to support your coaching program & build an unstoppable throws training program! ($250 value)
TCR members get exclusive online workshops where you can take a deep dive into throws technique training to further technical development.
These 90 min throws training workshops are key to mastering the technical details behind a successful throws training program- for your team or yourself!
Since these workshops are online & LIVE, you get an opportunity to ask questions & learn how to train for FASTER results. ($300/ month value)
TECH LAB: Strength Training for Throwers – TCR members get exclusive online workshops in strength training for throwers. Strength training is as important to the throws as technique, therefore, knowing what to do in the weight room & when is key to throwing far.
These workshops go beyond just elite level strength training, but also shows crucial lifts & exercises that are targeted for the throws!
The strength training workshops are online & live, giving you the opportunity to ask questions & take deeper dives into how to train for FASTER results. (12- 90 min monthly workshops @ $20/mo = $240 value)
TCR TECH LAB WORKSHOPS LIBRARY-
Just when you thought the TCR system can’t get any better, we go and do this! All TCR members get access to 2 separate video libraries of all TCR TECH LAB online throws training and strength training workshops.
This way you’ll be able to watch and rewatch any workshop you want at your own leisure and on your schedule.
This constantly growing library of throws coaching & strength training content continues to build to further your knowledge & help you catch up on past workshops.
( The value of this extra bonus is… priceless!)
TCR Alpha members have an additional bonus! All TCR system Alpha members get early notification & discounted rates to all TCR Throws Camps & events; including online throws camps.
This bonus is worth it when it comes to the TCR Throws camps which tend to sell out in just a few days!
You will also get exclusive promotions for discounts on gear & goodies inside the ATN store before we let everyone else know.. in other words, you get first dibs 😉
Many athletes who have been trained using the TCR® system, now attend some of the top universities in the country! Congrats to them & the coaches who worked hard to get them there!
I purchased the TCR system & my athlete PR’d 30′ and got a scholarship! One of the most amazing moments in my coaching career & I owe it all to ATN- Thanks for all you do! ★★★★★
This system really works. I can’t believe how fast I saw results- worth every penny! ★★★★★
This is a must for all coaches and throwers looking for real throwing success… I learned some things I didn’t even know! ★★★★★
Arete Throws Nation has produced for Champions in the 4-5 yrs than anyone else in the country! ★★★★★
I found the TCR system just in time! So much better than fishing through 20 different sources from YouTube. My athletes saw results in days and PRs in just a week! ★★★★★
My husband and I have been coaching for 30+ yrs. We have always been about proper mechanics & drills, so we love the TCR system. It has all played a major factor in getting us re-focused. ★★★★★
The amount of time and energy I saved from endlessly searching for help off of the internet makes the TCR system worth EVERY CENT! I saw results immediately. ★★★★★
The TCR system is legit! There is a lot of videos, drills and the hand outs and downloadable tools are a game changer. It takes a lot of work to get good in throwing and this system has made it all so much easier. Thanks Arete! ★★★★★
Only throw one event? No problem- we got you! The TCR system à la carte is a great option for athletes who only throw one event.
Well, as killer as our throws content is on YouTube, we don’t give you the blueprint of the TCR® system. There’s a lot more good stuff inside the system! Detailed, step-by-step tutorials of throws drills, coaching cues, valuable handouts & guides and top secret coaching content we save for TCR® members only.
Did you know that the TCR® system is an educational system for coaches, and many schools across the country will pay for your continuing education. Contact Jennifer Johnson for details and let’s get you digging into the TCR® system lessons today!
Yes, the membership subscription begins on the day you sign up and will auto-renew 1 year from your sign up day. If you choose to cancel your membership, you can do so inside the membership, but I highly doubt you’ll want to… there’s just so much to learn and making big gains & winning is kinda addictive 😉
Monthly… sometimes weekly! But don’t feel like you have to consume it all at once. Everything we create is put into the membership dashboard, so there is no rush or pressure. It’s kinda like the Netflix of throws coaching content.
Only the willingness to learn. The TCR® system content and Arete-Nation Community was designed to be your #1 resource to learn. So whether you are a beginner or advanced, we firmly believe there is always more to learn as the sport evolves with technology, and how athletes learn in this very fast paced world.
Not at all. The TCR® system is available on any smart phone, newer model tablets, laptops or desk top computer. If you can get on the internet, then you can access the TCR® system
