Forza Athletics

05/12/2026

I shared this video with a friend yesterday. She asked me what I was doing with my right hand. Nobody had ever asked me before. I told her that movement helps me focus and brings clarity to what I’m about to attempt. Same mannerisms for 20 years (entering the circle).

Cue✅
Finding the right rhythm✅
Deep breath✅

Before entering the circle, pick one or two simple cues to focus on, not ten. The body performs best when the mind is calm, clear, and committed. Too many thoughts create hesitation. Too many corrections create tension.

Trust the training. Trust the process. Let your cues guide your rhythm, posture, patience, or finish. Whatever your throw needs most in that moment.

Great throws rarely come from overthinking.
They come from presence, trust, and commitment to the moment in front of you. 🎯

What is your go to trick to bring calmness before you enter the circle. Leave your thoughts in the comments below.

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05/10/2026

May 17, 2026
Author Book Signing
Barnes and Noble
Webster, NY
1pm

05/09/2026

Forza Athletics Throwing Club is back!!!

Group training and private training will be offered at Alfred State College.

More information to follow.

05/02/2026

What Does It Mean to Chase Ghosts?

In sport, ghosts take many forms.
They are:
The perfect throw you’ve never quite replicated
The PR that feels within reach but hasn’t arrived yet
The version of yourself you know you can become

For elite Highland Games World Champion Dan McKim, this idea lived at the core of his journey. Despite standing on top of the world, winning multiple championships, he often described a feeling that might surprise many:
“I don’t belong here… I’m not as athletic as these guys.”

And yet, instead of letting that belief limit him, he used it as fuel.

Because chasing ghosts isn’t about proving you’ve arrived.

It’s about refusing to believe you ever fully have.

04/30/2026

Forza Athletics Throwing Club is back!

More information upcoming-USATF Niagara Region

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We’ll explore how:
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