All throwing events are different. But more importantly all athletes are different. When we devise training we have to remember we're coaching people, not machines. This is central to the philosophy of throws coach Debbie Strange. On this week's GAINcast she joins us to discuss her coaching philosophy, the unique demands of the javelin throw, training plan design, and more. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2022/02/gaincast-episode-237-coach-the-person-with-debbie-strange/ The following links were referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: GAIN 2022 will take place from June 14 to 18 in Houston Texas. You can learn more about GAIN 2022 and send in your application on the GAIN website. The GAINcast is also sponsored by HMMR Media. Join HMMR Media to get access to a vast library of online training resources, video, articles, podcasts, and more. A HMMR membership is also included with GAIN 2022 registration. More content about throwing technique and training can be found on the HMMR Media throws archive page. For a bit more about Strange's current activities, you can read this recent article from Locker Room. We've had New Zealand coaches featured on this site, including head New Zealand throws coach Dale Stevenson on HMMR Podcast 61 and HMMR Podcast 121, as well as Angus Ross who supports the throwers on GAINcast 83. We've also had javelin coach Mike Barber on GAINcast 175, European javelin champion Steve Backley on GAINcast 156 and Olympic medalist Goldie Sayers on GAINcast 106.