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Coaching for the Shot Put & Discus Event (Only). I offer In-person & Zoom practice sessions (both Private & Group). After having the opportunity to be a part of the Olympic tryouts in Shot Put and Discus, I have used my experience to create a coaching strategy that works. During my private and group sessions, athletes will experience drills, exercises, and a lot of ring work to help them learn the techniques of shot put and discus events. I will also show them what a throwers’ workout should look like, provide a focus on their journey to becoming a great competitor and student athlete. I am looking for athletes and parents who understand that the shot put and discus are very difficult events to master. The technique is unique, so you must be willing to commit to practicing and training year-round. I believe mastery is a combination of 70% technique and 30% talent & desire to compete. As a part of my services, I will include a workout plan to enhance their bodies for all overall performance (power, speed, quickness and endurance) which will help them to master the techniques of both events. So, if you really believe in your athlete and want them to get to the next level, then I am the coach for you. I take my work very sincerely and I am willing to go over and beyond to get them to the next level. Winning is what I believe in. My ultimate goal is to assist your athlete with achieving a track & field athletic scholarship. Imagine being able to send your child to an institution of higher education without the financial burden of tuition. As a father myself, I want the best for my child and I know you do as well. Mastery of the shot put and discus could be a means to a wonderful end. Consistent training is required for mastery – extended gaps between sessions will delay success and movement to the next level. Consistency is the key!
Desoto, TX
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Monday
9:30 PM - 10:30 PM
10:30 PM - 11:30 PM
Tuesday
9:30 PM - 10:30 PM
10:30 PM - 11:30 PM
Wednesday
9:30 PM - 10:30 PM
10:30 PM - 11:30 PM
Thursday
9:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Friday
9:30 PM - 10:30 PM
10:30 PM - 11:30 PM
Saturday
9:30 PM - 10:30 PM
10:30 PM - 11:30 PM
Sunday
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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Get to know Coach Marvin
About Me:
Accomplishments:
• All American Football and Track and Field, high school
• Ranked #1 in the Nation - Shot Put event in 1982, high school
• Still ranked as the Texas All Time Top 10 Best in Shot Put event for over 50 years now
• Southwest Conference Champion Outdoor Shot Put, Baylor University
• Southwest Conference Outdoor Second Place Shot Put, Baylor University
• Southwest Conference Indoor Second Place Shot Put, Baylor University
• Southwest Conference Secord Place Discus, Baylor University
• NCAA Third Place Outdoor Shot Put, Baylor University
• Baylor University Field Athlete of the Year, Track & Field in 1987
• Baylor University Indoor and Outdoor Record Holder Shot Put, 37-year-old record
• Olympic Qualifier Outdoor Shot Put in 1988
How I can help you improve your game:
I help my athletes, with knowledge of my pass athletic experience/ career. So, they can understand the big picture of what it takes to become, and athlete, elite athlete, and overall person.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
I have created and 7 steps technique to try and make a difficult technique as easy as possible.
I breakdown each step and add a step until all 7 steps are completed. Once all 7 steps are understood, we then start the throwing process. Once we connect each step in the proper order / timing of the technique will begin to feel smooth or easier. Then the athlete will begin to build the confident in the new technique, and good things will begin to happen.
Effective Immediately:
A 24 hours' notice is required to cancel your practice session, or a charge will incur.
All practice sessions canceled prior to the 24-hour cut off will be rescheduled at no charge.
Moving forward, time. slots cannot be held without a paid session, (i.e., you must have a paid session available to book or hold and time slot).
Career summary and accomplishments:
I began Coaching the Shot put and Discus Events in 2018. Casey. G - Mesquite Texas Full Scholarship to University Arkansas at Pine Bluff Skylar. B - Carrollton Texas Full Scholarship to University North Carline Ryan. W - Desoto Texas Full Scholarship - Mary-Hadin Baylor Calvin. M - Tyler Texas Full Scholarship Lamar University Ryan. S - Frisco Texas Full Scholarship Texas A&M University Tia. M - Allen Texas Full Scholarship Arkansas Little Rock Jaycee. G - Whitney Texas Full Scholarship Southwestern University. My overall goal to help as many athletes as possible to get Scholarships!
Best coach I ever had:
Coach Clyde Hart: Head Coach Track Baylor University, 1982 to 1987
Coach Hart was always a straight shooter with me, and I respected that (the good and the bad).
What athletes and parents should know about me:
I believe in getting results:
A) I have coached and trained athletes for over 26 years.
B) I have coached and trained athletes on the high school, college & professional level.
C) Previous coaching and training experience was gained at 24 Hour Fitness gym, and through personal trai ning and coaching in Frisco, Burton, Lancaster, Mansfield, Midlothian, Rockwall, Denton, Anna, McKinney, Richardson, Little Elm, The Colony, Carrollton, Mesquite and Desoto, Tx (high school and middle school athletes).
D) Typical clients include athletes ages 12 and older.
E) Also, I Specialized and flexibility, core, conditioning, strength training and nutritional counseling.
Athlete's Success Stories Starting 2018, My first season on Coach Up
Season 2018
Casey. G - Mesquite Texas - Sophomore 6 –A
• Starting date December 15th, 2018
• Shot put (PR) 41.1 feet (December 2018)
• Shot put (PR) 47.3 feet (April 2019)
• Total of and 6.2 feet increase for the season (4 months)
• District Champion
• Area 3rd Place
• Qualified for Regional
• OUTSTANDING SEASON!
Season 2019
• Shot put (PR) 47.3 feet (April 2019)
• Shot put (PR) 48.11 feet (March 2020)
• Total of and 1.8 feet increase (after and shoulder injury from the fall football season)
• OUTSTADING START!
(Note: The Spring 2020 track season was cancelled due to Covid-19 in March)
Season 2021
• Shot put (PR) 57.11 feet (March 2021)
• Hammer Throw
• EXCELLENT SEASON!
Full Scholarship to University Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Season 2019
Skylar. B - Carrollton Texas - Freshman 6 –A
• Starting date February 6th, 2019
• Discus (PR) 106.2 feet (February 2019)
• Discus (PR) 121.3 feet (April 2019)
• Total of and 15.1 feet increase for the season (2 months)
• District 3rd Place
• Area 3rd Place
• Qualified for Regional
• OUTSTANDING SEASON!
Season 2019
• Starting date February 6th, 2019
• Shot put (PR) 32.2 feet (6lbs) 8th grade (February 2019)
• Shot put (PR) 35.3 feet (8lbs) 2 extra pounds freshman (April 2019)
• Total of and 3.1 feet increase for the season (2 months)
• OUTSTANDING SEASON!
Season 2020
Skylar. B - Carrollton Texas
• Discus (PR) 121.3 feet (April 2019)
• Discus (PR) 126.11 feet (March 2020)
• Total of and 5.8 feet increase (March)
• OUTSTADING START!
(Note: The Spring 2020 track season was cancelled due to Covid-19 in March)
Season 2020
• Shot put (PR) 35.3 feet (April 2019)
• Total of and 5.8 feet increase (March)
• OUTSTADING START!
(Note: The Spring 2020 track season was cancelled due to Covid-19 in March)
Season 2021
• Discus (PR) 121.3 feet (April 2020)
• Discus (PR) 148.7 feet (April 2021)
• Total of and 27.4 feet increase (April)
• EXCELLENT SEASON!
Season 2021
• Shot put (PR) 35.3 feet (April 2020)
• Shot put (PR) 39.11feet (April 2021)
• Total of and 4.8 feet increase (April 2021)
• EXCELLENT SEASON!
Season 2022
• Discus (PR) 168.9 feet (March 2022)
• Shot put (PR) 46.7 feet (April 2022)
Full Scholarship to University North Carline
Season 2019
Caitlyn. W - Frisco Texas - 8th Grade
• Starting date January 13th, 2019
• Discus (PR) 69.0 feet (January 2019)
• Discus (PR) 83.7 feet (April 2019)
• Total of and 14.7 feet increase for the season (3 months)
• District Champion
• OUTSTANDING SEASON!
Season 2019
• Starting date January 13th, 2019
• Shot put (PR) 27.0 feet (January 2018)
• Shot put (PR) 34.3 feet (April 2019)
• Total of and 7.3 feet increase for the season (3 months)
• District 2nd Place
• OUTSTANDING SEASON!
Season 2020 Caitlyn - Decided not to participate in track & field in high school but (Volleyball).
Season 2019
Ryan. W - Desoto Texas - 8th Grade (Summer Track)
• Starting date April 5th, 2019
• Shot put (PR) 36.4 feet (April 2018)
• Shot put (PR) 49.9 feet (July 2019)
• Total of and 13.5 feet increase for the season (3 months)
• District Champion
• Regional 12 Champion
• National Jr Olympics 6th Place!
• EXCELLENT SEASON!
Season 2020
• Shot put (PR) 49.9 feet 8 pounds (April 2019) 8th grade
• Shot put (PR) 47.9 feet 12 pounds (March 2020) Freshman
• Unbelievable start with an increase of 4 pounds a year later
• Only 2 feet different and at the beginning of the season (March)
• EXCELLENT SEASON!
Season 2020
• Starting date April 5th, 2019
• Discus (PR) 98.0 feet (April 2019)
• Discus (PR) 120.7 feet (July 2019)
• Total of and 22.7 feet increase for the season (3 months)
• EXCELLENT SEASON!
(Note: The Spring 2020 track season was cancelled due to Covid-19 in March)
Season 2021
• Shot put (PR) 47.9 feet 12 pounds (March 2020) Freshman
• Shot put (PR) 50.11 feet 12 pounds (March 2021) Southmore
• District Champion
• Area 3rd Place
• Regional 6th Place
• National Jr Olympics 2nd Place!
• EXCELLENT SEASON!
Season 2021
• Discus (PR) 120.7 feet (July 2020)
• Discus (PR) 137.9 feet (July 2021)
• District Champion
• Area 5th Place
• Regional
• OUTSTANDING!
Season 2122
• Shot put (PR) 50.11 feet 12 pounds (March 2020)
• Shot put (PR) 55.10 feet 12 pounds (March 2021)
• District 2nd Place
• Area Champion
• Regional 6th Place
• EXCELLENT SEASON!
Season 2022
• Discus (PR) 137.9 feet (July 2021)
• Discus (PR) 151.10 feet (July 2022)
• District 2nd Place
• Area 6th Place
• OUTSTANDING!
Season 2018
Landan. G - Anna Texas - 7th Grade
• Starting date February 9th, 2018
• Shot put (PR) 35.2 feet (February 2018)
• Shot put (PR) 38.6 feet (April 2018)
• Total of and 3.4 feet increase for the season (2 months)
• District 3rd Place
• OUTSTANDING SEASON!
Season 2019
Landan - Decided to focus on football.
Season 2020
Thomas .M – Frisco Tx – 8th Grade
• Starting date April 11th, 2019
• Shot put (PR) 41.8 feet (April 2019)
• Shot put (PR) 47.4 feet (Feb 2020)
• Total of and 6.4 feet increase
• Now hold his school record
• And now his eyes are set on the district record
• OUTSTADING START!
(Note: The Spring 2020 track season was cancelled due to Covid-19)
2021 Season Highlights
Casey
Full Scholarship
Arkansas Little Rock
District & Area Champion
Qualified for Regional & State Track Meet
Shot Put Event
Senior
Tia
Full Scholarship
Southern Arkansas University
Qualified for District, Area & Regional
Shot Put & Discus Events
Senior
Skylar
Qualified for State Track Meet
Discus Event
District & Area Champion
2nd Place
Discus & Shot-Put Events
Junior
Calvin
Qualified for State Track Meet
1st Place at District, Area & Regional
Shot Put Event
Sophomore
Ryan, W
Second Place in the Jr Olympic
Qualified for Regional Track Meet
District & Area Champion
Shot Put Event
Sophomore
Ryan. S
Qualified for Regional
2nd Place in District & Area
Discus Event
Sophomore
Riley
Qualified for Jr Olympic
3rd Place at District & Regional
Discus Event
Freshman
Thomas
District, Area & Texas State Champion
Shot put Event
Freshman
Emeri
Shot Put & Discus Events
7th Grade Champion
Samantha
Shot Put & Discus Events
6th Grade Champion
2022 Season Highlights
Skylar
Full Scholarship
University North Carline
Qualified for State Track Meet
Discus Event 2nd Place
Second Place District & Area
Discus & Shot-Put Events
Senior
Calvin
Qualified for State Track Meet
Shot put Event
3rd Place
1st Place at District, Area & Regional
Shot Put Event
Qualified for Jr Olympic
Shot put & Discus Events
Junior
Ryan, W
Second Place in the Jr Olympic
Qualified for Regional Track Meet
District & Area Champion
Shot Put Event
Junior
Ryan. S
Qualified for Regional {4th Place}
2nd Place in District & Area
Discus Event
Junior
Riley
Qualify for Junior Olympics
Discus Event
Southmore
Marley
Qualified for District, Regional & Texas State Track Meet Championships
Shot put event
Southmore
Edlen
District, Area & Regional Champion
Texas State Championship
2nd Place
Shot put event
Freshman
Kayce
District, Area & Regional Champion
Qualified for Junior Olympics
Shot put & Discus events
8th grade
RJ
District & Area Champion
Qualify for Regional
4th Place
Shot put event
8th grade
Samantha
District & Regional Champion
Shot put & Discus Event
Qualified for Junior Olympics (10th Place of 92 throwers}
Discus Event
7th Grade
Noah
District & Regional Champion
Texas State Championships
4th Place
Shot put event
7th Grade
Saydian
District & Area Champion
Texas State Championship
3rd Place
Shot put event
7th grade
Jason
Qualified for District, Area & Regional Track Meet
Junior Olympics
2nd Place
Shot put event
7th grade
Callum
Qualify for the District, Area & Regional Track Meet
6th Place Regional
Discus event
7th grade
2023 Season Highlights
Ryan, S
Full Scholarship
Texas A&M University
Discus Event
Ryan, W
Full Scholarship
Mary-Hadin Baylor
Shot put event & Football
Calvin
Full Scholarship
Lamar University
Shot put & Discus Event
Jaycee
Junor - 1st Place District
1st Place Area
1st Place Regional
5th Place State track meet
Maia
8th grade District Champion
Callum
8th grade 3rd Place District
Noah
6th grade Champion
2024 Season Highlights
Jaycee. G
Full Scholarship
Southwestern University
1st Place District
1st Place Area
1st Place Regional
4th Place State
Shot put Event
Braedon
Qualified District 3rd Place
Qualified for Area 3rd Place
Qualified for Regional
Willow
Junior - PR Season
Outstanding Improvement
Sam
Freshman - PR Season
Outstanding Improvement
Callum
Freshman - PR Season
Outstanding Improvement
Noah
Seventh Grade
District Champion
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