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This week, Coach Frontier's guest is Dr. Charles Infurna.  Coach Infurna works with the throwers at Alfred State University as well as his club Forza Athletics. www.throwbigthrowfar.com www.madisonthrowsclub.com www.porta-circle.com CODE: TBTF2020 - 10% OFF  on all circles TBTFGYM - 15% OFF on Gym friendly weight throw training implement www.rodhesport.com CODE: TBTF - %15 OFF on all products www.everythingtrackandfield.com  MFAthletic has everything you need - shoes to implements &amp; more www.walshot.com TRAIN TO WIN INSTAGRAM TWITTER YouTUBE This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

This week, Coach Frontier's guest is Dr. Charles Infurna. Coach Infurna works with the throwers at Alfred State University as well as his club Forza Athletics. <a href="http://www.throwbigthrowfar.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.throwbigthrowfar.com</a> <a href="http://www.madisonthrowsclub.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.madisonthrowsclub.com</a> <a href="http://www.porta-circle.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.porta-circle.com</a> CODE: TBTF2020 - 10% OFF on all circles TBTFGYM - 15% OFF on Gym friendly weight throw training implement <a href="http://www.rodhesport.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.rodhesport.com</a> CODE: TBTF - %15 OFF on all products <a href="http://www.everythingtrackandfield.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.everythingtrackandfield.com</a> MFAthletic has everything you need - shoes to implements &amp; more <a href="http://www.walshot.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.walshot.com</a> TRAIN TO WIN <a href="https://www.instagram.com/throwbigthrowfar/?hl=en" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">INSTAGRAM</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/mtcthrowers?lang=en" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">TWITTER</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVY_vd0JmpXF95JBBdo5AgA?sub_confirmation=1" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">YouTUBE</a> This podcast is powered by <a href="https://zencast.fm" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">ZenCast.fm</a>

Ep. 67: Dr. Charles Infurna - Goal Setting

Dr. Charles Infurna has 10 years of coaching experience at the Division III level, he has had the great pleasure and privilege to have coached and mentored two Division III National Champion Weight Throwers, 10 All-Americans, multiple ECAC champions, and numerous SUNYAC and Empire 8 Conference Champions in the Hammer, Weight Throw, Discus, and Shot-Put. He writes a blog at forzathletics.com  Before completing his dissertation he wrote a lot about programming, workouts, overviews of meets, and even included some vlogs.  Since finishing his doctorate, he has focused more on how environment and support systems play roles in athlete successes.Website and blog: forzathletics.comPodcast: soundcloud.com/charles-infurnaTwitter: @CharlesInfurna; @forzathleticsFacebook: /forzathletics/Thank you to our sponsors! - Lead 'Em Up - Save 10% using discount code 'wyccoaches' at leademup.com-Listen Now:Listen on iTunes: iTunes linkListen on Stitcher: Stitcher linkListen on Google Play Music: Google Play link-Quote'You never know who is going to walk through the door'First role model 	Charles' first coaching opportunity was when he was 22 years old. He didn't really know what to do - so he reached out to a head coach at a local university (who happened to be a 4x Olympian) and asked if he could come watch a practice and hang out with his coaching staff for a day, which the coach willingly didCringe Moment 	The players Charles was coaching talked to him and addressed concerns that he didn't seem like he was as engaged - a very healthy sign that the players were comfortable enough to be honest with himTeaching skills 	Start with the basics like body awareness. 	Don't try to fix everything at once. Focus on one thing at a time. It's like a puzzle - put together one piece at a time.Long Term Athlete Development 	Some of Charles' best college athletes did not play that sport in high schoolPeak performance 	Kids often respond best to a coach that is calm and confident. 	It's usually best to not give coaching advice right before a competition - just pick up on the kid's body language whether they need you to just be quiet, or tell a joke to lighten the mood.Building Culture 	You are always representing the program 	Team building and trust activities are always great 	Magnet awards - they recognize each other's accomplishments on the bus ride homeConnecting with kids 	Luis Rivera - Was given some bad information and was ineligible for the upcoming season. He could have easily quit and given up, but instead he worked hard and came back and went on to be one of the best track and field athletes in their college's history. He had grit.The one that got away 	It wasn't a tough loss - it was a team where Kate had let the culture get away from herBest stolen/borrowed idea 	'You never know who is going to walk through the door' - One of Charles' mentors would take in any athlete that was willing, and if they would put in the work, you never know which one could turn out to be a national champion.Favorite Resources 	PDF - The mundanity of excellence - Developing Olympic Swimmers by Dan ChamblissParting Advice 	Be in the moment. Put your cell phone away. Enjoy it.--Reviews are the lifeblood of the podcast!- If you like the podcast- please take 2 minutes to write a review! Click here-Ready to be an Awesome Youth Coach? Sign up for our free weekly newsletter:

Dr. Charles Infurna has 10 years of coaching experience at the Division III level, he has had the great pleasure and privilege to have coached and mentored two Division III National Champion Weight Throwers, 10 All-Americans, multiple ECAC champions, and numerous SUNYAC and Empire 8 Conference Champions in the Hammer, Weight Throw, Discus, and Shot-Put. He writes a blog at <a href="http://forzathletics.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">forzathletics.com</a>  Before completing his dissertation he wrote a lot about programming, workouts, overviews of meets, and even included some vlogs.  Since finishing his doctorate, he has focused more on how environment and support systems play roles in athlete successes. Website and blog: <a href="http://forzathletics.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">forzathletics.com</a> Podcast: <a href="http://soundcloud.com/charles-infurna" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">soundcloud.com/charles-infurna</a> Twitter: @CharlesInfurna; @forzathletics Facebook: /forzathletics/ Thank you to our sponsors! - Lead 'Em Up - Save 10% using discount code 'wyccoaches' at <a href="http://leademup.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">leademup.com</a> - Listen Now: Listen on iTunes: iTunes link Listen on Stitcher: Stitcher link Listen on Google Play Music: Google Play link - Quote 'You never know who is going to walk through the door' First role model 	Charles' first coaching opportunity was when he was 22 years old. He didn't really know what to do - so he reached out to a head coach at a local university (who happened to be a 4x Olympian) and asked if he could come watch a practice and hang out with his coaching staff for a day, which the coach willingly did Cringe Moment 	The players Charles was coaching talked to him and addressed concerns that he didn't seem like he was as engaged - a very healthy sign that the players were comfortable enough to be honest with him Teaching skills 	Start with the basics like body awareness. 	Don't try to fix everything at once. Focus on one thing at a time. It's like a puzzle - put together one piece at a time. Long Term Athlete Development 	Some of Charles' best college athletes did not play that sport in high school Peak performance 	Kids often respond best to a coach that is calm and confident. 	It's usually best to not give coaching advice right before a competition - just pick up on the kid's body language whether they need you to just be quiet, or tell a joke to lighten the mood. Building Culture 	You are always representing the program 	Team building and trust activities are always great 	Magnet awards - they recognize each other's accomplishments on the bus ride home Connecting with kids 	Luis Rivera - Was given some bad information and was ineligible for the upcoming season. He could have easily quit and given up, but instead he worked hard and came back and went on to be one of the best track and field athletes in their college's history. He had grit. The one that got away 	It wasn't a tough loss - it was a team where Kate had let the culture get away from her Best stolen/borrowed idea 	'You never know who is going to walk through the door' - One of Charles' mentors would take in any athlete that was willing, and if they would put in the work, you never know which one could turn out to be a national champion. Favorite Resources 	PDF - The mundanity of excellence - Developing Olympic Swimmers by Dan Chambliss Parting Advice 	Be in the moment. Put your cell phone away. Enjoy it. -- Reviews are the lifeblood of the podcast!- If you like the podcast- please take 2 minutes to write a review! Click here - Ready to be an Awesome Youth Coach? Sign up for our free weekly newsletter:

WYC 124 – College track athletes – Dr. Charles Infurna talks the Mundanity of Excellence