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Coaching dedicated throwers through elite training, competitive events, and decades of championship-level experience.

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About Glenn Thompson

For more than 25 years, Glenn Thompson has helped develop throwers at every level through coaching, competition, and mentorship.

As co-founder of Long & Strong Throwers Club, he has built one of the most recognized throwing communities in Pennsylvania.

A Hall of Fame athlete and coach, Glenn has trained multiple PIAA champions, record holders, and future Olympians, including Ryan Whiting and Joe Kovacs.

His experience combines elite-level competition, athlete development, and decades of hands-on coaching

Explore Glenn’s Experience

  • Co-Founder of Long & Strong Throwers Club
  • Organizer of the Long & Strong Throwers Classic
  • Throws Clinic Director and Event Organizer
  • Hall of Fame Member at Shippensburg University
  • Former National-Level Competitor in Shot Put and Discus
  • Mentor to High School, Collegiate, and Master’s Athletes
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Where Throwers Get Better

Coaching Backed By Experience

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Built For Serious Throwers

Experience The Long & Strong Throwers Classic

Join throwers from across the region for one of Pennsylvania’s premier throwing competitions hosted at Shippensburg University.

Upcoming Event

Long & Strong Throwers Classic
July 11, 2026
Shippensburg University

Athletes from high school through the Master's divisions compete in a supportive, growth-focused environment.

Showcase Your Throw's Potential

Athletes of all levels come together for a high-energy competition built around skill development, competitive growth, and a passion for track and field throwing events.

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Develop Better Technique And Power

Long & Strong offers individual throws training designed for athletes who want to improve performance, sharpen mechanics, and compete with confidence.

Individual Throwers Training

2 Hour Session — $70

Each session focuses on technical development, movement efficiency, event-specific drills, and competitive preparation for shot put and discus throwers. Athletes receive hands-on coaching tailored to their experience level, goals, and throwing style

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Where Dedicated Throwers Rise

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Coaching Built On Proven Results

Why Choose Long & Strong

Train under a coaching system built from real competition, proven results, and years of hands-on experience in shot put and discus development.

Every athlete receives focused attention designed to improve technique, build strength, and translate training into measurable performance on the circle.

At Long & Strong, development isn’t generic; it’s built around the athlete, the event, and long-term competitive success at every level.

Personalized Throw Training

Every training plan is customized to the athlete's ability, focusing on technique, strength, and consistent improvement.

Elite Coaching Edge

Glenn brings decades of national-level throwing experience, coaching athletes through high-pressure championship environments.

Proven Athlete Results

Coaching history includes champions, record holders, and Olympians developed through structured, results-driven training methods.

Real Athletes Real Results

It is with immense pride that we celebrate Carter Green's induction into the Jerry Wolman, PA State Hall of Fame.

From her roots in the coal region of Schuylkill County, to her time in beautiful Charlottesville, Virginia at the University of Virginia, her journey has been truly inspiring.

Watching her grow, achieve, and pursue her dreams has been one of our greatest joys.

We are so proud of the remarkable young woman she has become.

Hear From Our Throwers

My son (c/o 2026) and daughter (c/o 2029) have been working with Glenn Thompson for about 16 months. They both have had significant technical improvements resulting in my son graduating as a state medalist with four school throwing records, and my daughter hitting the ground running as a freshman,  keeping pace with her upper class teammates and earning a varsity letter in her first track season.
More importantly,  the environment Glenn creates has contributed to the development of qualities that will serve them well in all of their future endeavors: work ethic, commitment,  accountability, confidence and resilience.
His coaching and influence have been invaluable, and we look forward to many more seasons to come.
Suzy Hopper

BEST OF THE BEST! All the hours spent in the ring was more than just becoming the best athletes we could bel You care about us as people and taught us so much about life! Wouldn’t trade those hours in the heat or cold. G-Unit for life! Grateful for all the time and love you gave to us all! Wouldn’t be where I am today without ya! Thank you for everything you have done for me!

Taylor Weiss

One of the BEST!!!

Jayne Beatty

Hey coach just wanted to tell you I threw an over 6ft pr today in disc with 130, ft 6 inch to take 6th at districts. I was seated 11th so it was a great way to end the season. Hey coach this is Jake from Jersey Shore. Not sure if you’ll see this but I district qualified in disc after working on a few things I learned at your clinic this year. Just wanted to say thanks!

Jake

You are simply the BEST! You have coached so many elite athletes and never bragged, never took credit for their success and always stayed humble! You will always be a legend in my eyes!

Judy Geist

Wissahickon High finest!! Still holds the Outdoor Discus record at our High School.

 

 

Lanupespr88

We were truly blessed to have ‘G’ in our lives – not only as a coach, but as one of the finiest human beings we have ever knowl if you ever had the privilege of meeting his father, you would understand why Glenn is the man he is today, His father was a strong spiritual man whose love for the Lord shined through everything he did. Glenn carries those same qualities in so many ways – his faith, integrity, kindness and genuine care for others.

Happy Father’s Day Glenn – and a Heavenly Father’s Day to your dad. Thank you for sharing so much of yourself – your knowledge, sacrifice, guidance encouragement, and unwavering support throughout the years The impact you’ve had on our lives goes far beyond coaching and for that we will be forever grateful.

Joanna Kovacs

Great Coach, better person. Incredible patience and selflessness. Taught a lot parents/coaches as well in the art of Socrates, asking the athlete what they thought instead of telling what they did or to do. In the meet, the ability to stay poised, focused and adjust in the moment is a gift Coach Thompson has given. THANK YOU!

Shawn Zimmerman

Throughout my time with Coach Glenn there was a lot of experiences to be covered. The countless throws, days in the blistering heat, bringing him snacks on his eight hour training days. There was one thing I took away from all of it. WORK. No matter what it is in life or how he connected it to throwing, hard work and dedication will get you through anything. In the short time we spent together he elevated my performance and mindset largely. He changed how I look at throwing and life overall.

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