Joe Woodhead - Throws Coach

Joe Woodhead is one of the most successful throwing coaches in the country. During his 14 years at Bates College he has sent 32 athletes to the national Championships in the throwing events and they brought back All-America Honors 18 times. Joe has produced a coaching video on the Weight Throw and has sold over 300 copies to coaches throughout the country. A resident of Lewiston, former football captain at Springfield College and a graduate of the University of Maine-Orono, he competed in the throwing events at the collegiate level, and was captain of the football team. His sense of pride and commitment to his athletes is unparalleled. The ultimate goal for each of his athletes is competing at the National Champion ship, and he instills the dream and desire of competing at that level. Hard work pays off, as far as Coach Woodhead is concerned, and his athletes are willing to put it all on the line for him. Coach Woodhead has coached the Bates men for over ten years has been part of the Bates women's coaching staff for 2 years.