Westchester County, NY
In-Person Coaching
Individual and small-group shot put and discus instruction with direct technical feedback and purposeful progressions.
Middle school, high school, collegiate & masters throwers
MIKE PELLETBETTER THROWSBuild the athlete. Refine the throw.
Shot put · discus · athlete development
Throw with
purpose.
Technical coaching for throwers who want clear direction, stronger movement, and a repeatable path to better performance.
In person across Westchester County, NY
Online coaching available anywhere
Online coaching available anywhere
25+Years in
track & field
track & field
NCAA D1National
qualifier
qualifier
2×Conference
champion
champion
US #1Masters
ranking
ranking
14National qualifiers
coached
coached
01Choose the support
Coaching services
Choose the support
that fits your next step.
Coaching should make the throw clearer. Every option begins with the athlete’s current level, the demands of the event, and the most useful next improvement.
Train from anywhere
Online Coaching
Ongoing remote coaching that connects technical video feedback with clear training priorities and next steps.
Athletes who want consistent guidance between sessions
Focused technical review
Video Analysis
A detailed review of your throw that identifies the most important technical issue and how to address it.
Athletes and coaches who need a clear starting point
Programs, teams & camps
Clinics
Practical instruction for athletes and coaches, built around teachable progressions rather than information overload.
School teams, coaching staffs and training groups
02Choose your level
Coaching rates
Choose your level
of support.
Start with one focused session or build momentum through a multi-session progression. Every session is athlete-specific and centered on the highest-value technical change.
Clear pricing · no guessworkNew-Athlete Technical Assessment
60 minutes · in person
$95first session- Athlete-specific technical assessment
- One primary correction priority
- Video feedback, drills, cues, and clear next steps
Individual Coaching
60 minutes · Westchester County
$110single session3 sessions $3005 sessions $475
- A focused technical priority for each session
- Immediate feedback when appropriate
- Practice cues and next steps
Monthly Online Coaching
Ongoing support · cancel monthly
$139per month- One 60-minute live online session
- Two clip analyses and written priorities
- Email check-ins between reviews
Live-session packages also available: $70 single · $195 for 3 · $300 for 5.
Small-group training
$40per athleteTrain together. Get individual feedback.
Three or more throwers · 75 minutes · ideal for teammates and training partners.
Clip analysis
$35per reviewA clear diagnosis and next drill.
Up to three throws reviewed with voice-over feedback and a focused drill prescription.
Prices shown are coaching fees. Any facility, travel or special-location fee will be disclosed before you schedule or pay.
Complex movement.
Clear instruction.
Clear instruction.
03A system behind
The Pellet Coaching Framework
A system behind
every cue.
Diagnose the cause. Build the athlete. Trust the process. Mike’s approach brings technique, physical preparation, and competitive mindset into one clear coaching system.
01
Diagnose
Look beyond the visible mistake and identify what is actually causing it.
02
Prioritize
Direct the athlete’s time and energy toward the change with the greatest return.
03
Individualize
Match the progression, drill, and cue to the athlete—not an imitation of someone else.
04
Prepare
Connect technique, physical training, and mental readiness to competition performance.
04Experience that
Coaching results
Experience that
shows up in outcomes.
Athletes developed across the throws, jumps, and combined events—from first-time competitors to national finalists.
14National Qualifiers
16State Qualifiers
18Sectional Champions
12County Champions
01State Champion
11Top-20 State Rankings
Coaching recordsMarks developed
Marks developed
through the program.
Top performances coached across high school and collegiate throwers.
Shot Put
Boys52′11″
Girls41′1″
Collegiate Women50′0″
Discus
Boys164′4″
Girls128′1″
Collegiate Women140′9″
National & international reach
National championship runner-up in the discus
+Pan Am Junior Games representative
Championship depth
Results built across athletes, events, and seasons.
The record reflects sustained development—not one athlete or one year.
3Team state
championships
championships
2Team county
championships
championships
Major-meet finalists
Penn RelaysYale Track ClassicDartmouth RelaysLoucks GamesHispanic Games
Athlete & family feedback
Clear coaching.
Growing confidence.
What families and athletes value most: understandable instruction, individual attention, and technical priorities they can carry into practice.
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Parent perspective
Development they can see.
“Coach Mike has made a huge difference in her development. She understands the throws better, has more confidence, and looks forward to training.”
Parent feedback
“Working with Coach Mike gave her the technical foundation she was missing. The improvement in both her confidence and consistency has been incredible to watch.”
Parent feedback
“Coach Mike doesn’t just tell athletes what to do—he helps them understand why they’re doing it. That has made such a difference in her development.”
Parent feedback
“We saw a noticeable change once she started working with Coach Mike. Her technique became more consistent, and she became much more confident in herself.”
Parent feedback
“The individual attention and feedback have been invaluable. Coach Mike finds what each athlete needs and gives them clear, understandable ways to improve.”
Parent feedback
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Athlete perspective
Coaching they can use.
“Coach Mike helped me understand my technique instead of just trying to throw harder. I’m more confident and much more consistent now.”
Athlete feedback
“The biggest difference is that I finally understand what I’m supposed to feel during the throw. The cues are simple, and they actually make sense.”
Athlete feedback
“Coach Mike helped me fix things I had struggled with for a long time. Every session gives me something specific I can take into practice.”
Athlete feedback
“I’ve become a much smarter thrower since working with Coach Mike. I understand my technique better and know what to work on when something feels off.”
Athlete feedback
Feedback is presented anonymously to protect athlete and family privacy.
05Elite experience.
Meet Coach Pellet
Elite experience.
Teacher’s mindset.
Mike Pellet is a former NCAA Division I national qualifier, conference champion, nationally ranked masters athlete, educator, and throws coach.
He combines championship-level experience with the instructional skill of an educator: break the movement down, adapt it to the athlete, and communicate only what helps them improve.
NCAA Division I scholarship athlete and team captain
Three-time Millrose Games finalist
Seven-time IC4A qualifier
New York All-State shot put athlete
View full career highlights +
High School
Croton-Harmon indoor and outdoor shot put record holder at 53′0.5″ and 55′4″; third at the 1999 outdoor state championships; sixth indoors; top-20 national ranking; national qualifier; team captain and MVP.
Collegiate
NCAA Division I athlete at Central Connecticut State and scholarship athlete at Manhattan College; conference champion in indoor shot put and outdoor discus; NCAA Division I national qualifier in the discus.
Masters
US #1 in masters shot put in 2012; US #1 in the 35-pound weight, 56-pound weight, and throws pentathlon in 2016; world #3 in the masters 56-pound weight in 2016.
Competition experience informs every coaching decision.
School records53′0.5″Indoor shot put55′4″Outdoor shot put
Both records still stand.
06Resources for athletes
Learn the throws
Resources for athletes
and coaches.
Practical teaching content built to transfer from the screen to the circle.
Drill library
Purpose before variety.
Shot put · foundational drill
Standing Throw Series
Use the standing throw to teach ground pressure, hip-to-shoulder sequencing, a firm block, and a balanced finish before adding movement across the circle.
- Set a stable power position with the chest tall and both feet grounded.
- Turn the hip into the throw while keeping the non-throwing side firm.
- Finish through the implement, then hold the landing for two seconds.
Coach cuesGround first.Hip before shoulder.Finish against the block.
Suggested dose: 4–6 controlled, high-quality repetitions before transferring the same feeling into the athlete's full technique. Always use a clear sector and qualified adult supervision.
Explore the drill libraryCoaching blog
From the circle.
Articles on throws technique, strength and power, motor learning, athlete communication, program building, and championship mindset.
Newest · Athlete development
Read: Consistency Before Intensity: Build a Throw That Holds Up 
Free throwing resource
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Get five foundational drills, a complete 60-minute practice plan, and a technique checklist—built from 25+ years of track and field experience.
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Frequently asked questions
Know what to expect.
Clear answers before you request coaching. If your question is not covered, include it in the request form.
Start the conversation
Your next throw
starts with clarity.
Share the athlete’s event, experience level, location, and what you want help improving.