On Sunday, May 3rd, the day after the Somers Lions Club Meet we had two special visitors at Somers High School. Adam Nelson and Augie Wolf put on a shot put clinic in our high school gym for twenty area high school throwers. We had twelve Somers throwers attend.
A local USATF club, the U.S. Athletic Trust Elite Track brought Adam Nelson to Somers. They were looking for a site to host Adam Nelson and we jumped at the chance!
Adam Nelson was the Silver Medalist in the 2000 Olympics and has been among the top five in the world in the shot put for the past ten years. Nelson has thrown over 72’ for his best throw.
He is a regular at the Millrose Games and has won at least five times at Millrose. Adam Nelson is a master of the rotational style of shot put. He is an excellent coach with an easy communication style. He emphasizes drills, technique and of course, hard work.
Augie Wolf was the second place finisher in the 1984 Olympic Trials and placed fourth at the Olympics Games in Los Angeles in 1984. Augie’s best throw was 69’ 9” with the glide style.
Augie is the head of the U.S. Athletic Trust Elite Track Club.
All of the clinic participants were mesmerized by Adam Nelson and Augie Wolf. Adam is very down to earth and is an excellent communicator. He has a tremendous depth of knowledge about the shot put and throwing techniques in general. Adam shared some great stories and at times showed glimpses of the intensity he brings to competitions. Everyone learned a great deal and were inspired by the session.
