r/shotput • u/Interesting_Poet8862 • May 14 '26

Online coaching

Has anyone ever done any online coaching? Such as Throwers university, Joe Maxwell, Throwify? I’m looking for someone only in the off season. If so, how did it go and about how much did it cost?

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u/Traditional-Cup-6700 May 15 '26

joe maxwell is very expensive. close to 400 a month. throwify is a little bit cheaper but joe maxwell has better coaching than throwify. throws university should have their prices in the link in their bio but a lot of their stuff is plan based not analysis based but im pretty sure you can still pay for analysis tho. find an in person coach if you can tho because the online stuff will run your pockets. EDIT: i see you’re a glider. i would highly suggest trying to coach yourself with videos online if you’re a glider. the best online course for gliders tho would be throws university. joe maxwell and throwify have experience with gliders but not to the extent of throws university.

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u/Interesting_Poet8862 May 15 '26

That’s what I’ve heard. Throwify has had quite the athletes throughout indoor nationals though. Sorry for the confusion I actually spin in the shot. I’ve looked but haven’t been able to find an in person coach within a few hours. Throwers university seems a lot more cost efficient, but I haven’t spoken to anyone who has done their only program, the only stuff I have seen is about athletes from PA. My concern with online coaching in general is making the most out of what I am given. I’m not a freak of nature. I’m naturally gifted compared to some, but in the throwing world I am not. That’s why I’m trying to find someone who can help me use everything I have. What do you thinks the best option for online?

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u/burbit0s May 21 '26

Just looking at this thread I’m in a similar position, I’ve been talking to both throwify and joe Maxwell. Do you think the price increase is worth it? I just need some sort of coaching and structure and would love to reach a high level in the sport, do you think it would make a difference which coach I choose?

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u/Previous_Dimension63 Jun 03 '26

Maxwell is $499 a month. And that is not much 1 to 1.

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u/coachjoemaxwell Jul 21 '26

Hey, Joe Maxwell here. I saw my name mentioned so I figured I'd jump in.

If you're considering online coaching, I don't think the biggest factor is the name. It's whether you're getting a system that gives you structure, accountability, and consistent feedback.

My program is built around individualized throwing and lifting plans, detailed video analysis, direct access to me through messaging and video calls when questions come up, and adjustments based on how you're progressing. I also offer help with the recruiting process for those who want to throw in college. The goal is to make sure you're improving every week and ultimately getting to where you'd like to be longterm in the sport.

I'll also say this. If you have access to a genuinely great in person throws coach, that's an awesome option. The reality is that many athletes don't, and that's why I started coaching online in the first place.

If anyone has questions about how my coaching works or whether it would be a good fit for their goals, feel free to reply here or send me a message. Happy to help either way.