Kevin is a former Division I javelin thrower for the University of Connecticut. He is currently training to compete post-collegiately while working as a personal trainer and javelin coach in Southeastern Connecticut.
He runs the Javelin Anatomy Instagram page whose mission is to break down and simplify the anatomy and physics that go into the javelin throw in a logical, critical, and holistic manner. Follow the page @javelin.anatomy to learn more about the science of javelin throwing and training. For any questions or feedback, email javelin.anatomy@gmail.com.
Athletic Background: Javelin thrower at the University of Connecticut. PR of 72.09 meters and still training to compete post-collegiately.
Hardest Job You Ever Had: Internship at College Works Painting
Biggest Influences/Mentors: Eric Cressey, Just Fly Sports, Daniel Back (Jump Science), Mark Manson, Nate Green, Tim Ferriss
Favorite Books: Infinite Jest, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck, Tuesdays with Morrie
Favorite Podcasts: The Tim Ferriss Show, Just Fly Sports Performance Podcast
What’s your favorite or “go-to” workout for athletes: Can’t go wrong with squats/swings, skips/bounds, sprints
What’s your favorite workout (for you personally?): Can’t go wrong with squats/swings, skips/bounds, sprints…
…or really heavy deadlifts
Personality Type (Or Neurotype!): INFJ, Acetylcholine Dominant (1B)
Proudest Moment as a Coach: Trained my sister for a season and she won the state title for shotput.
Advice for Young Coaches: Since I am a young coach, I’ll defer this question to a favorite author of mine:
“The really important kind of freedom involves attention and awareness and discipline and effort.” – David Foster Wallace, This is Water
What would you do if you didn’t coach for a living: I would pursue a career in the fitness industry!