Legendary US / NCAA (Georgia) Throws Coach Don Babbitt has a resume second to few in the throwing world. Coach of numerous NCAA, World & Olympic Medallists, he is perhaps best known as the guiding force behind Adam Nelson (Olympic & World Champion) & Reese Hoffa (World Champion, Olympic Bronze Medallist). This is an EvelChat for all coaches, regardless of event. Topics include: Captain Azimuth Don’s generalist background Charlie Sheen cheating off him in high school How a Polish Decathlete made a difference in Don’s life Western & Eastern European influences in his coaching Eastern European vs. Western athletes Where weight room strength fits into throwing training Assigning strength loads for athletes at different levels Hanging with Jurgen Schult, Udo Beyer & Ulf Timmerman Athleticism in throwing Differences in coaching Adam Nelson & Reese Hoffa Bondarchuk & strength for the shot put Developing max strength in a throwing program Strength and power vs execution Variable implement weight throwing Periodizing variable weight implements Separation of throwing weights Choosing implements for teaching technique