The 2020 track & field season sure was a bust!
Just when things got started, everything stopped on a dime and was closed.
No meets, no district championships, no state or national titles given…
… however, did you ever think that the closures due to COVID-19 just gave you a competitive advantage?
Of course it’s not your fault you couldn’t go out and throw,
but don’t let this stop you from achieving your goals.
Instead, take advantage of this time to learn the #1 part of throwing that crushes everyone- TECHNIQUE!

Summer throws camps have closed all across the country… heck even around the world!
Well, as the saying goes….
When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade…
Or a killer vodka collins (no judging here)
After long nights at the drawing table, and maybe a few tears,
we believe we have developed a throws camp experience that’ll forever change how you learn the shot put, glide shot and the discus throw.
Right now, Arete Throws Nation ® presents – TCR® Online Throws Camps…. and the crowd goes wild!
Throws camps are a great way to keep training, but TCR® Throws Camps are the only way to truly improve and throw farther.
Why?
Because at a TCR® Throws Camp you’ll learn a proven Shot Put and Discus Throws system! Each event is broken down into the 6 Pillars of the Throw, which makes it much easier to understand, retain, and continue to build on.
If you’ve ever attended a throwing camp where you received several different throwing ideas & coaching cues…
then you know that trying to put all the different coaching styles together can, and usually does, lead to confusion- in some cases backwards results!
Hundreds of athletes & coaches who attended a TCR Throws Camp have ….

Learn how to throw wherever & whenever you want.
Attend the online throws camp from anywhere in the world!
The TCR Online Camp is a global throws camp & is available to you via
- your phone,
- laptop,
- desktop
- or share your screen on your TV….
… that’s right old timers, you can do that!
Unlike a traditional throws camp, now you can see the whole day’s throws lesson over and over. You can pause it, rewind and hear it all over again allowing you TO LEARN AT YOUR OWN PACE!!!
If you can’t attend the live throws coaching sessions due to time zones or your schedule, FEAR NOT…
You can simply go to your TCR Throws Camp dashboard. This is where all your throws camp sessions will be held, along with all the camp bonuses, handouts and templates….
EVERYTHING you need at your fingertips.
Training for shot put and the discus throws is data driven.
Each time you go out to train, you should be outcome based, and results motivated.
It’s pretty pointless to work this hard if you are not writing down your progress and analyzing the numbers. Elite level athletes are always asking one simple question- did anything I just do actually work?
… why not have that same question at a throws camp?
Throwing is not about going out to the ring, smashing the crap out of yourself and then magic happens.
Besides, fatigue is a slippery slope to technical breakdown, and you most definitely don’t want that!
At the TCR throws camp you will be provided with a comprehensive throws training plan
and a path showing you HOW to train in the most efficient and effective way possible.
MOST athletes who attend a TCR throws camp, PR at the camp
…. it’s a positive side effect. 😉
This is what separates a TCR online throws camp from the rest!
You will be tracking your progress through the camp….
… and don’t worry, we will provide you with the templates so all you need is a trusty pencil.
After each live throws coaching lesson, and if the weather is clear and optimal for throwing, you get out there and practice what you’ve learned!!!
Once you are all signed up, I’ll walk you through how to maximize every day’s throws lessons.
The 2020 track season may have sunk into a black hole…
… but the 2021 track season will be your year to crush it and start dropping bombs.
Each day you’ll be engaged through real-time throws coaching sessions from Coach Johnson with video based curriculum and “Throw Work” to do after each day of the camp.
The TCR Online Camp’s goal is to develop your throwing skills by providing you with a lot of training content, virtual coaching, and interactive throws analysis… it’s like having Coach Johnson in the palm of your hand… or on your knee if you’re reading this on your lap top.
Usually a throws camp is limited, so a lot of throws training details can be omitted due to time constraints.
NOT THIS TIME!
The TCR Online Throws Camp will be VERY DETAILED and
THIS CAMP IS A TOTAL THROWS CAMP EXPERIENCE…..
think of it as your own THROW-Stock…. your THROW-lapalooza…. or your THROW-chella
Did I cover all the age groups?
PRE-CAMP CONTENT: BUILDING THE MACHINE
Killer throws coaching content before we begin 😉

THE BLUEPRINT OF SUCCESS
Get your hands on exclusive TCR® Pillar handouts…. this is your roadmap …. um, sorry I mean GSP to training & how to pull the MOST out of this throw camp. You will learn how to TRAIN LIKE A THROWER at all levels and how mind set plays a huge role in your throws training & in competition…. consider it your pillar 7!
Say What?
Get ahead of the learning curve by understanding the terminology of throwing- like stretch reflex or block arm… and if you really want to see FAST RESULTS, master the TCR terminology. You can’t build a throws program for training champions if no one knows what you’re saying.
The NUTS & BOLTS
This prequel of the camp is the key to throwing farther! If you skip over the fundamentals, you will be leaving a lot of big numbers behind, NO MATTER HOW LONG YOU’VE BEEN THROWING! Learn how to hold the discus, the key difference of how to hold the shot between rotational & glide shot. Throwing drills for beginners & tools for success.
These aren’t your usual skips and hops.
The last day of the camp you will be learning how to warm up specific areas that are thrower-centric: hip actions, shoulder & ankle mobility and movement preparation. This is a day not to miss… it’s the secret formula of the TCR System and why ATN® athletes dominate each track season.
Discus Throw Camp
Oct 17th & 18th / 9am-11:30am (PST)

THE START DETERMINES THE FINISH
Pillar 1… Setting up the chain reaction- Learn how it applies to the throw and how the start of the throw will determine how much power will be at the finish. In other word, if you miss setting up the throw correctly, then the throw is over before it begins.
The Good, The Bad & The Don’t Do That!
Knowing what throwing drills to use to address specific technical issues is key to producing BIG throws. Not all throwing drills are created equal… in fact. some drills out there are just plain wrong and will destroy your technique. Learn which drills are legit and which are not.
GET X-RAY VISION!
Having the ability to CORRECTLY identify technical errors in a throw is key to a successful throws training program. However, you can’t see what you don’t know. Learn proper discus throws technique and you’ll be seeing a throw like Neo from the Matrix movies.
PULL IT TOGETHER, MAN!
Ok, so now you got the 6 pillars of the throw, next learn how to put them all together for a monster throw. Pillar connection has its own set of separate TCR drills so you move throughout the throw without a hitch 😉
Rotational Shot Put Camp
Oct 24 & 25 / 9am-11:30am (PST)

THE START DETERMINES THE FINISH
Pillar 1… Setting up the chain reaction- Learn how it applies to the throw and how the start of the throw will determine how much power will be at the finish. In other word, if you miss setting up the throw correctly, then the throw is over before it begins.
Throws Drills THAT DON’T SUCK
At the end of every rainbow, is a pot of throws coaching gold…. Coach Johnson will show you exactly what drills to use to address specific technical issues is key to producing BIG throws. Learn which drills are legit and which are not.
The Good, The Bad & The Don’t Do That!
Knowing what throwing drills to use to address specific technical issues is key to producing BIG throws. Not all throwing drills are created equal… in fact. some drills out there are just plain wrong and will destroy your technique. Learn which drills are legit and which are not.
APPLES AND ORANGES
Learn the key differences between rotational shot put and the discus throw. One of the most common mistakes I see athletes do in the shot put and the discus is rotating the same…. you can’t get Chinese food at a french restaurant, and you can’t get a drop a bomb throw in the shot rotating the same as the discus.

When does enrollment close for The TCR Virtual Throws Camp?
Registration for the TCR Virtual Throws Camp for live throws training ends on Oct 16th @ 11:59pm (PST)
We don’t have the next virtual throws camp in the calendar, so if you want to work on your throws technique and learn how to throw far, now is the time!
What if I am technology challenged?
Don’t worry, you don’t have to have to have a computer science degree to attend this camp. If you have a smart device:
- cell phone
- Tablet/ iPad
- Laptop
- Desktop
- Smart TV
Then you can attend this camp live and view all the pre-record content too! We are offering a set up session so you can prepare for the camp and be ready to learn, burn and turn out a monster throws by the end of the camp.
Who exactly is this virtual camp for?
The TCR Virtual Throws Camp has been designed to teach all throwers & coaches who are wanting real results!
When it comes to youth throwers, we find about 10yr old is the youngest that can stay engaged and follow along with the instruction when it is online.
ATHLETES:
- Youth & Middle School (10yr – 13yr old)
- High School (14yr – 18yr old)
- Collegiate
- Post Collegiate
- Master Thrower (35yr & up)
COACHES:
- All levels of throws coach
- Awesome parents who volunteer to coach
How much time will it take to go through the content?
This is up to you, however, the live throws training sessions will be starting at 9:00am (PST) and run up to 90 min.
You may consume any pre-recorded content when you can .
If you live in a time zone that prohibits you from attending live, you can view any of the camp’s content at your nearest convenience on the TCR Virtual Throws Camp dashboard.
We will also have live Q&A sessions, where you may submit questions in the camp forum, and we will do our best to answer your questions on the live sessions.
Otherwise, you can always reach out to Coach Johnson and he will get back to you as soon as he can…. we are here to help you reach your throws goals!
Is this Virtual Throws Camp good for athletes who have never thrown before?
ABSOLUTELY! Learning how to throw the right way the first time saves years of struggling and fast tracks results. Nothing is more frustrating for an athlete than to train hard for months (or even years) and make tiny little improvements or worse…. have their progress go backwards!
The TCR system breaks down the throw into 6 pillars making learning how to throw easier and that is MOTIVATING!
Will there be plenty of examples to illustrate the points & lessons being taught?
Yes, not only are you getting lots of support material and handouts, but we are also providing you with bonus materials, video lessons and live feedback. Our goal is to set you up for success!