Coach David Parker’s Blog
Tips for Choosing the Best Javelin
Getting the right javelin can help you achieve your goals. Choosing one that fits your needs can be challenging, as the selection criteria change depending on your skills. Before you buy one, it's essential to consider various factors, such as the design and...
What Makes a Good Coach?
There is no single way to coach an athlete, as each individual has their own unique way of doing things. No matter how you apply these traits, great coaches will still have some common characteristics. This article contains attributes that make a good coach. Sports...
Tips for Staying on Top of Your Game on the Off Season
The season has already ended for every sport, race, or competition. The off-season refers to the period between competitive play. Although it's easy to think of it as leisure time, it is a crucial time of year for training. It's also an excellent opportunity to...
How to Train For the Javelin Throw
The throwing of the javelin can engage your entire body, from your fingers to your toes. A good training program for javelin involves performing half-hour aerobic exercises six days a week. Here's how to train for the javelin throw. Stretching Stand with your feet...
Today’s Best Javelin Throwers
While great javelin throwers need to possess significant amounts of strength, it is their ability to master the technique and perfect their throws that separates them from the rest. There are thousands of javelin athletes worldwide, but this list presents six of...
Tips for Improving Your Javelin Throw
The sport of throwing the javelin has been around since the beginning of humankind. In ancient times, people used to hunt and kill animals using spears. Due to evolution, this skill has been transformed into a sport that is played by millions worldwide. Javelin is...
How to Be a Better Coach
As a coach, you embody a teacher, a strategist, and a counselor for athletes. You are for your team and ensuring they are successful. Taking time for self-development can significantly impact your leadership, no matter what sport you coach. Here are five ways to...
The Importance of Sportsmanship
Education is incomplete without sports, and it is also safe to say sports are incomplete without proper sportsmanship education. Nevertheless, the choice made by athletes to engage in sportsmanlike behavior depends mainly on how the sport is organized by everyone from...
Iconic Javelin Throwers Throughout History
The javelin throw is one of the oldest recognized sports on the Olympic field. It was incorporated into the Ancient Greek Olympic Games in early 700BC and has been around ever since. Naturally, that’s a lot of time to gather accolades and historical moments. Despite...
The History and Modern Makeup of the Javelin Throw
The javelin throw is one of the more unique sports to grace the fields at the Olympics. This sport, which is not normally celebrated as other more mainstream athletics are, stems from an interesting history, making it one of the earliest sports in the world. In ancient times, the javelin throw was a popular event inviting spectators to cheer on the strong and mighty athletes.