{"id":1055,"date":"2015-06-07T22:03:27","date_gmt":"2015-06-08T03:03:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mcthrows.com\/?p=1055"},"modified":"2026-01-08T10:41:02","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T16:41:02","slug":"peaking-for-the-big-meets-part-2-the-university-of-nebraska","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mcthrows.com\/?p=1055","title":{"rendered":"Peaking for the Big Meets Part 2: The University of Nebraska"},"content":{"rendered":"

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University of Nebraska throws coach Scott Cappos is more than just a pretty face.<\/p>\n

I’ve known him since his days coaching the throws at the University of Iowa where he combined passion and intelligence to produce a fine string of throwers. At the University of Nebraska, Scott has developed more outstanding \u00a0throwers, including 2015 NCAA qualifiers…<\/p>\n

Nick Percy<\/p>\n

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Will Lohman<\/p>\n

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and Sarah Firestone.<\/p>\n

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I asked Scott about his approach to peaking for the big meets, and he graciously shared the following information.<\/p>\n

First, some general guidelines…<\/p>\n

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Glide Shot Put and Discus Throw<\/strong><\/p>\n

Peak Training<\/strong><\/p>\n

Design the peak phase based on what works best for each athlete. Observe how each athlete reacts to different training methods during the season and use the style that works best for each individual during the peak phase. Look for patterns during various training sessions and competitions to see what works for each athlete.<\/p>\n

Basic Recommendation For Peaking<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep the training design consistent during the season<\/p>\n

Reduce the training volume by 30-50%<\/p>\n

Keep the intensity of training high for all the lifts except the squat<\/p>\n

Throw lighter implements for speed during the peak phase<\/p>\n

(30% of the total throws)<\/p>\n

Limit heavy implements during the peak phase<\/p>\n

(10% of the total throws)<\/p>\n

Follow the same format for the competition during practice. If an athlete has the shot put on day one, then the discus on day two, set up the practices the same way during the peak phase.<\/p>\n

Do not take off days, use low intensity medicine ball throws, easy throwing drills and dynamic warm up exercises focusing on range of motion to keep the athlete loose and active.<\/p>\n

Individualize each athletes peak program based on previous success and failures during the year.<\/p>\n


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…then a sample peak week for a glide shot putter…<\/p>\n

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Glide Shot Put Sample Peak Sessions<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sample #1 (early in the week)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stand Throw Series <\/strong><\/p>\n

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