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Expert Profile: Byron Collyer

Expertise:  I can help athletes and or coaches with javelin training and technique, core training, shot put training, functional fitness, explosiveness and injury prevention.

Experience in the area
I'm an X-National Level Javelin Thrower and provicial level decathlete and am employed as a Private Sector Certified Personal Trainer with a degree in Human Kinetics and I'm a Certified High Performance Core Specialist. I've trained numerous clients and athletes regarding sports conditioning and have trained many track and field athletes especially javelin throwers with great success over the past 10 years.

Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Science Human Kinetics (UBC). National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT). C.H.E.K. Certified High Performance Core Specialist. Extensive Biomechanics & Movement Analysis knowledge. Past Experience as a Certified Sports Aider.

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Knowledge   9.50   Best of the best
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User Comments
thank you!
(Justin on 08/12/08)
Thank you, I will use your advise!
(Justin on 08/11/08)
Thank you very much for all your help and for replying so quickly.
(Olivia Birkin-Hewitt on 06/13/08)
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Recent Answers from Byron Collyer
2008-11-25  Discus Throw Here are a few things to work on Tomasz. First, I would definitely video tape yourself and compare your personal footage to a slightly more advanced discus thrower such as a college level thrower. (you...
2008-10-26  track Hi Chris, You're probably best off to get some formal coaching. It sounds like you've got some speed and it's really important that you develop your technique properly early on so you don't pick up any...
2008-10-22  Improvement from Static to Glide Throw Tough to say exactly how far she would be able to throw but, you are right in questioning why she's not getting more from her glide. There are a variety of things you can look at to help her improve...
2008-10-20  Javelin Throwing I've got great news Jerrod! You can definitely still become a great javelin thrower. On top of that, I have a site that should meet all your javelin needs. Javelin was my best track and field event and...
2008-10-13  Improving speed, form, and endurance There's a whole bunch of great stuff you could start doing Adriana. I'd suggest starting a strength and power program at this point. Try and get in touch with an athletic trainer or personal trainer...
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