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Hall of fame Coach, Jim Aikens, has been coaching the throws since 1984. Currently he is coaching at Burlington Central HS by St. Charles, IL. He was the head coach at William Fremd High School in Palatine, Illinois from 1990 - 2017. During this time Jim’s throwers have medaled at national competitions, won four state championships and 20 other state medals. Jim's throwers have also won numerous sectional and conference championships.  Jim has had 5 throwers toss the shot 60 feet or better.  Jim has earned his USA Track &amp; Field Level 1 and Level 2 certification.  In 2014 Jim was chosen as one of the eight finalist for the National High School Coaches Association coach of the year.  He has also served as President for the Illinois Track and Cross-Country Coaches Association and is a member of their Hall of Fame. Jim is currently the Illinois representative for the National Throws Coaches Association.  Jim’s team’s have won nine conference championships, nine sectional championships, and five top 8 finishes at the Illinois state meet. Coach Aikens has published several articles and videos about the throws and training for the throws.  He is also a much sought after speaking clinician. You can reach Coach Aikens on Twitter @JimAikens or via email: CoachAikens@gmail.com--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast.  https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifeleadpg/support

Hall of fame Coach, Jim Aikens, has been coaching the throws since 1984. Currently he is coaching at Burlington Central HS by St. Charles, IL. He was the head coach at William Fremd High School in Palatine, Illinois from 1990 - 2017. During this time Jim’s throwers have medaled at national competitions, won four state championships and 20 other state medals. Jim's throwers have also won numerous sectional and conference championships.  Jim has had 5 throwers toss the shot 60 feet or better.  Jim has earned his USA Track &amp; Field Level 1 and Level 2 certification.  In 2014 Jim was chosen as one of the eight finalist for the National High School Coaches Association coach of the year.  He has also served as President for the Illinois Track and Cross-Country Coaches Association and is a member of their Hall of Fame. Jim is currently the Illinois representative for the National Throws Coaches Association.  Jim’s team’s have won nine conference championships, nine sectional championships, and five top 8 finishes at the Illinois state meet. Coach Aikens has published several articles and videos about the throws and training for the throws.  He is also a much sought after speaking clinician. You can reach Coach Aikens on Twitter @JimAikens or via email: CoachAikens@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/app" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/app</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/lifeleadpg/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/lifeleadpg/support</a>

28: Leading is Learning - Coach Jim Aikens

This week, Coach Frontier's guest on the show is Coach Jim Aikens.  JIm has coached 36 years of high school throws in the state of Illinois. He has had a state qualifier in 33 of them.  This episode is about how Jim approaches the start of the season, practice structure, drills, throwing, and weightlifting. What to do the first week at practice. Overplanning How much throwing, how much drilling making time for the weight room Everyone is a rotator until they aren't www.throwbigthrowfar.com www.madisonthrowsclub.com Jim Aikens Blog Mental Toughness Training: Commanding the Ideal Performance State at Will This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

This week, Coach Frontier's guest on the show is Coach Jim Aikens. JIm has coached 36 years of high school throws in the state of Illinois. He has had a state qualifier in 33 of them. This episode is about how Jim approaches the start of the season, practice structure, drills, throwing, and weightlifting. <ol><li>What to do the first week at practice.</li> <li>Overplanning</li> <li>How much throwing, how much drilling</li> <li>making time for the weight room</li> <li>Everyone is a rotator until they aren't</li> </ol><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://itccca.com/14018/2018/02/aikens-on-throws-week-1-the-best-place-to-start-is-at-the-beginning/" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Jim Aikens Blog</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Mental-Toughness-Training-Commanding-Performance/dp/B00OH7AJ1C" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Mental Toughness Training: Commanding the Ideal Performance State at Will</a> This podcast is powered by <a href="https://zencast.fm" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">ZenCast.fm</a>

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