Mark Mirabelli Track and Field Dicscus | Javelin

Mark,
I was really excited that Josh threw so well at the sectionals. I figured he might get 46 or maybe 47', but to hear he threw almost 49' was really great. Thank you so much for giving him the coaching tips at the meet. I'm sure there is no way he would have thrown that far without your help. That has been a problem for us in that Josh gets training through your clinics and sessions but has no daily coaching and may not be technically sound on meet day. He has still done pretty well with what we have been able to afford for him in time and money but probably not as good as if he had a HS coach who could tweak his technique on a more regular basis.
Thanks again for your help and his coach was thrilled with his performance and is grateful for your coaching of Josh. I'm hoping to get to the Group 4 meet and hope to see you there.
- Ken Suttmier

You had more than a little to do with his success. Your energy, knowledge and passion were infectious. Sam left your sessions pumped up and ready to do damage each of the two times that we saw you. I have no doubt that we'll connect with you again for some tweaking. As I said before, I know that I have enough knowledge to get him to 200 and maybe a little over. But I really think he has the ability to throw over 230 and I will need someone like you to get him there. Thanks Mark.

Marlon Mattis

Personal Testimonial: What's the value of a single Mirabelli session for a coach or an athlete? Well, I have been coaching my son Sam since he caught the throwing bug in eight grade, Sam is now a Freshman at East Brunswick HS in NJ. and has gone from throwing 137' with the 1K discus last year, to throwing over 153 with the 1.6K after folowing Mark's methods religiously. As a former thrower and coach myself, I know what to look for and how to tweak my son's maturing skills. However,after spending one session with Mark, I was able pick up critical insight on how to nurture my son's abilities and my son was able to hear from one of the best in the game on how to coach himself in the circle. In rain or shine,snow and cold, Sam has spent countless hours using Mark's techniques over the 2008/2009 winter and it has borne early fruit. After throwing over 153 in just his first meet of the 2009 season, we are adjusting our goals upwards. Recession or no recession, a few sessions with Mark is an invaluable investment for any thrower's improvement. Mark, thanks for your support and we'll see you soon.

Regards,
Marlon and Sam Mattis

Mark,
I was really excited that Josh threw so well at the sectionals. I figured he might get 46 or maybe 47', but to hear he threw almost 49' was really great. Thank you so much for giving him the coaching tips at the meet. I'm sure there is no way he would have thrown that far without your help. That has been a problem for us in that Josh gets training through your clinics and sessions but has no daily coaching and may not be technically sound on meet day. He has still done pretty well with what we have been able to afford for him in time and money but probably not as good as if he had a HS coach who could tweak his technique on a more regular basis.
Thanks again for your help and his coach was thrilled with his performance and is grateful for your coaching of Josh. I'm hoping to get to the Group 4 meet and hope to see you there.
- Ken Stuttmier (father)

Mark
I am very sorry to say my son Matt McMurdo and I won't be able to attend this year. He is a college freshman at Salisbury University. He did played football in the fall and started 8 plus games for them at middle linebacker. He now is competing in indoor where they have him putting the shot. His specialty of course is the javelin, and that of course will have to wait for outdoor season.

I wanted you to know that in no small part to your clinics which Matt attended the last two years that he accomplished what not too many school boy athletes have accomplished and if they have I don't think it happens too often. The enthusiasm Matt exhibited after learning the correct techniques made him work harder to excel in the three throwing events. Matt qualified for states in all three throwing events at PA States. Although he did not place in the discus. He was very close in shot, (I think his nerves got the best of him. He only threw 51 something and was throwing 53, 54 and had thrown 56.6" at his district meet for CB WEST) He did however finishe 4th in the State in Javelin, but again fell short of his best of 206' which got him third at Penn Relays.

I just wanted you to know that your clinics and the people you have there are first class like John Taylor, Brian Wethy and some other great throwers, had helped Matt a great, great deal. I wish we had known sooner before Matt got to high school. I think he could have possibly medaled in all three at States if we had received good training earlier on. (Paul Poiesz our good friend gave us your info after Matt's sophmore year)

We wish you and your family the best and hope are paths will cross at one of the many meets we will attend in the future.

Mike McMurdo

After finishing my junior season I was only a halfway decent javelin thrower with a personal best at 151 and some change, I didn't even make it past the state sectional meet. My coach told me that if i wanted to take my throwing to the next level I would need a personal coach. So he reccomended Coach Mirabelli. I started training in the summer with Coach Mirabelli, and after only a few sessions my throws went from an occasional 150 to a consistent high 160 even a few at 170. During the season I came in first in every dual meet, and came in 1st in the Somerset County Championships. I came in third at the state group meet with a personal best ,and a school record throw of 180 feet 6 inches.

I refuse to believe that there is a coach more passionate about the throwing events than Coach Mirabelli, his passion and technical coaching style, are what makes him the best coach around !

Matt Tholis, Montgomery High School '08

Mark,

We just want to thank you again for all the help that you have given Bridget. She attained her goal of earning All Catholic Honorable Mention (fifth place) in the Archdiocesan Finals for the javelin.She placed seventh in her discus throw in which she had never even placed before. Thank you again.

Eileen, Kevin, and Bridget Boyle

Mark,
Thanks so much for your javelin clinic! I learned so much and now consider myself an actual Jav coach. You break down the fundamentals into basics that the kids really absorbed. From stretching to drills our team now uses. We gain so much from your expertise and had a ball doing it!

Christie

My son Pete is fifteen years old and clearly needed some personal training in all three throws events. I read testimonials portion of Mark's website and was impressed, but skeptical-could anybody really be that good? Well, I'm here to tell you this guy's for real! After only two sessions my son increased his personal best in the javelin from 126' to 141' and the shot from 33' to 39'. It's a two hour trip for us but that won't stop us from continuing to train with Coach Mark. We love his energy, passion for the sport, and the fact that he genuinely wants his students to succeed.

Chuck Hafer

During my sophomore year in High School, I averaged in the 150's with the javelin. My best was a mere 160'. At the end of the track season, my coach announced to me that she taught me all that she knew about the javelin, and if wanted to further improve, to see Coach Mark Mirabelli. During my first session with him, I already saw improvements. During that lesson, I went from 160' to 165'. Through five lessons,Coach Mirabelli has brought me from 160' to 195'. He also helped me to place 5th in the Penn Relays with a throw of 194'. Besides increasing my throwing distance, he has helped me improved my consistency by greatly improving my confidence. Mark is a great coach and a phenomenal teacher. If you want to improve your throwing, I highly recommend Coach Mirabelli!
Cody Unger
Jefferson HS

It is unbelievable! We know he would not have gotten this far without You! You have been there and truly believed in him and gave him so much confidence in him self to follow his dreams and goals and accomplish them too! You gave him special attention and went way beyond what we ever expected of a coach. (Here we thought we were just sending him for a few little throwing lessons) What we got in return was more than we ever could have expected. You have been a wonderful Coach, Mentor, and friend to all of us! Pete, Cody and I are truly grateful for all you have done to get Cody where he is today!

Sue Cody's Mom

Mark,

Mr. Mark Mirabelli has helped me throw further in the shot put and the discus in many ways. Mark Mirabelli has ameliorated the development of my spin technique in these events. Another way he bolstered me was by improving my confidence. The final way Mr. Mirabelli has improved my throwing was by keeping me on a lifting routine that helps me gain muscle proficiently. Mr. Mark Mirabelli has inspired me to continue throwing and to reach my goals.

Kevin Roehrig
CBA, NJ

In 1994 I was stuck at 176' for 3 years. My mother worked at another HS and found out about Coach Mirabelli. In six weeks he changed my entire form and gradually I went from 176' to 231'5" in six weeks of training earning me a full scholarship to the University of Nebraska. I became a National Champion! Thanks to you Coach Mirabelli for all your hard work and knowledge in the throws!

Nick Kotovy
Steinert HS, NJ

Coach Mirabelli gave me very effective drills and stretching routines to work on. He has helped me improve to the type of thrower I always wanted to be. With his help I hope to compete with the best throwers in my state. I am from Lewisburg high school in Pennsylvania. I travel 4 hours to practice with coach Mirabelli and in the end it is definitely worth it.

Zach Scott
Lewisburg HS, PA

Coach Mirabelli's teaching methods with the javelin have helped me throw better. He encourages his throwers and gives time to everyone. He helped me out by working with my schedule. I used to have a pain in my side when I threw and after going to him only once times the pain subsided. I've was having trouble with getting my steps down and he set up my steps with me...I've tried other coaches and the way they approached the javelin wasn't as good to me as the way Coach Mirabelli does. Coach Mirabelli stresses quality of throws over quantity. He has fixed the way I hold the Jav, and changed the way I approach with the javelin. He is even coming down to me to set up a weight lifting program for me. I've seen a definite improvement of 10-12 feet after going to Coach Mirabelli Only 3 times.

Dan, Ocean Twp. HS
New Jersey

In my freshmen year I threw the discus 99' and the shot 38' which was not good in my eyes so I quit the team only to have coach Mirabelli encouraged me to stay on the team. Thank God I did! Coach Mirabelli gave me the confidence with informative progressive drills that enhanced my technique tremendously! I became a 3-time Meet of Champion, and won the National HS Title in the USA in the discus 196'7" and placed 3rd in the Shot with a 61'5" toss in 1998 and 1999! I got a full scholarship to Penn State. Thanks Coach for all your help!

Two-time National Champion

Terrence Glover
Hamilton West HS

I started taking my son Anthony to Coach Mirabelli in April of 2005. I only have positive words to say about his training and the way he has built self confidence in my son in his throwing ability. Besides the improvement my son has shown in this short time, Mark had a way about him that brought out the best in my son. My son who is a quiet individual always had such great things to say about coach Mirabelli and always looked forward to his workouts. My son trained to throw the discus, and now this summer he will be trained to throw the Javelin and just can't wait to start. We owe much Thanks to Mark Mirabelli for all he has done for Anthony and for all I know he will continue to do. Thank you Mark for all your time and effort in making Anthony a better track athlete!

Patti Appezzato (Mother)
Somerville HS

I was an inconsistent 170 foot javelin thrower who couldn't keep the javelin in the vector. Now I am one of the best in New Jersey throwing over 192 feet within the vector. Coach Mirabelli also played a part in helping me achieve a scholarship to Monmouth University a Division 1 school. I improved from 172' to 192' this year. Thanks coach for your knowledge in the javelin and for all your support throughout the season!

Tim Raywood
Nottingham HS, NJ

I am 5'10", 160 lbs soaking wet! I am a multi-event athlete who went to Coach Mirabelli throwing the shot 38'. In approximately 8 sessions, my throws have increased to 47' 2" and I believe that during my junior year I will throw 50'. Coach Mirabelli's system of training works and I am living proof of it.

Sal Adamo, 16
Phillipsburg, NJ

I have been fortunate to have Coach Mirabelli as a full time coach for the past three years. I have won many Counties and State titles, and placed tenth last year at the Nike HS Championships held in NC. Coach Mirabelli has been the key factor to my HS success. When I first started I was only throwing 125'. Since my freshmen year I have improved to a consistent 188' thrower .In 2006 I placed 6th at the Nike Outdoors and 4th at the Penn Relays with a personal best of 194'. Thanks to Coach Mirabelli for all his informative sessions in the javelin!

Gary Johnson
Hamilton West HS

Coming out of a very successful high school javelin career, I was looking forward to continued success in college. Yet, last spring, I was extremely disappointed with my regression, throwing seasonal bests that were about 15’ less than what I threw in high school. However, after working with Coach Mirabelli all last summer, I noticed instant results. Not only was I throwing farther in all of his lessons than I did all of my spring season, but I also felt strong and faster than I had before. He provided me with great drills to work on, a very helpful lifting schedule, and excellent coaching. I’m looking forward to my continued success this coming season, and I owe it all to Coach Mirabelli.

Laura Nadelberg