"No More Need Coach"-the RODHE SPORT Project

Selecting a Shot Put February 27, 2017 Justin Rodhe   Time and time again I meet with a new client and they pull out a shiny brass or stainless steel ball that resembles a marble more than a shot put. In the course of some discussion I learn that the implement was purchased in looking forward to training with me, the athlete wanting a “real” shot put to throw. I know how much these items cost and it takes all my patience to not be gruff about the waste of money. It seems the shoes we wear or the items...

“Oh yea, we do Bondarchuk training.” January 1, 2017 Justin Rodhe  The popularity of this statement, or something close to it, is increasing in our sport world. A fear looms over me that Bondarchuk’s work may go the way of “plyometrics” and “myofascial massage.” These concepts have been bastardized by popularity and laziness for exactness when applying parameters for these methods. Plyometric has taken the place of what is actually simple jump training and many therapists think they can alter myofascial material in less than 5 minutes.  To put this in plain terms, lazy coaches have taken the work of...

RODHE SPORT Featured Athlete: Alyssa Wilson, Class of  2017 ****Article written April 2016****     Not many adults can throw anything over 50’, let alone a shot put weighing 4kg. However, a high school Junior in New Jersey is doing just that, and she she continues to throw farther yet!     Alyssa Wilson is a Junior at Donovan Catholic School in Jackson, New Jersey. Even as a young athlete she has already seen lots of success, and is setting records, from her dedication to sport. Alyssa is a 2x All American, is the current 2016 National High School leader, and...

Spotlight Interview Curtis Durocher October 2015   The search for healthy competition outlets and fulfilling training regimes can be difficult for athletes post NCAA. Durocher wants to highlight the world of Highland Games and the opportunities available to throwing athletes after they graduate from school. This interview explores his journey through sport and the new strategy he has put in place to obtain his future goals. 1: Curtis, can you provide a brief introduction to your history in sport? A: I started throwing discus in High school, learned pretty quickly that I had a knack for it. I actually thru...