Javelin - Tom Pukstys

• Former US National Jav. Record Holder (288’ Javelin)

• U.S. National Javelin Dev. Coach & 2012 Olympic Coach

• 35+ years of elite and professional experience as an athlete and coach

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Javelin – Dr. Robert Woosley

• US National & Olympic Trials; USA Development Javelin Team

• Former LSU Volunteer Coach – Throws

• 25+ years of elite and professional experience as an athlete and coach

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Shot Put & Discus – Dr. John Woosley

• Former LSU Assistant Coach - Throws

• Former LSU All-SEC performer

• 25+ years of elite and professional experience as an athlete and coach

 

Long & Triple Jump – Lynnika Pitts 

• Former LSU All-American in the Long and Triple Jump

 

High Jump – Kelli O’Donoghue & Abby O’Donoghue

• Former LSU All-Americans

• Mother & Daughter duo

 

Sprint / Hurdles & Speed – Corey Mistretta

• Retired Southeastern Louisiana University Head Coach 

• 30+ years as a sprints and jumps coach at the university level

 

Featured Olympic Instructors:

• Curtis Thompson & Mike Shuey (2020 US Olympians)

• Others possible Olympic and Professional athletes and coaches

 

Featured Presenters:

• Dr. Mark Fletcher, MD – 

  • Orthopedic Surgeon and Olympic Trial Javelin Finalist  

• Dr. Brandon Racca, DC

  • Doctor of Chiropractics and LSU All-SEC Javelin Performer

 

Staff Instructors:

• Barry Kammes

• Capers Williamson

• Donavan Banks

• Jacob Moran

• Rebecca Wales

• Ethan Shalaway

• Amanda Woosley

 

 

Many other current and retired professional and collegiate coaches and athletes will be in attendance as instructors and presenters.