Monica Harrison-Maples
Coach Anthony Stockton has been working with my son for less than a year and has made a tremendous difference for him as an athlete and student. Coach Stockton is so knowledgeable about the different throwing events and has been able to teach what he knows while making sure the athletes understand the details of the sport. He is relatable and approachable, so his athletes stay in contact knowing they can ask anytime they have questions about throwing. I have been very impressed at meets to see him speaking and giving tips to all the competitors in the sport. He is generous with his time. Coach can trust these young athletes enough that he adapts to what they need rather than trying to fit them all into a one-size mold. Finally, Coach understands that my primary concern as a mother is my son’s physical well-being. Throwing is a physically demanding sport that can do damage to a young body if one isn’t mindful. I feel comfortable saying he always has his athletes’ physical well-being in mind and is doing his best to keep them healthy.
Marta & Nathan Salyer
My son did not have a Throws coach on his high school team so we were lucky enough to find Coach Stockton to help coach him on weekends. By the end of his senior year, my son ended up breaking the school records in Shot Put, Discus and Hammer Throw. He also got a Throwing Track scholarship to a great private university! Coach Stockton is a wonderfully skilled, kind and patient coach who helped my son to achieve excellence in his sport! We are so thankful to have found him.
Derek Nave
“After watching the first practice held by Coach Stockton, I knew my daughter was in good hands. In addition to having a hall of fame collegiate resume, national championship, and professional throws experience, Coach Stockton is able to connect with all different levels of thrower - from beginner to advanced. His ability to understand and adapt to each his athletes’ physical and emotional conditions makes an invaluable difference for all ages and levels of thrower. Additionally, he has the capacity to handle multiple throwers of different skill levels during the same practice sessions, which is no easy feat. Coach Stockton’s positive impact on my daughter will last for the rest of her throwing career. As a former NAIA collegiate thrower and throws coach myself, I would strongly recommend Coach Stockton to any aspiring thrower or parent looking for an outstanding throws coach.
I started my collegiate throwing career at William Woods University in 2018. In the gymnasium hung a banner with Coach Anthony Stockton as the NAIA National Champion in the Hammer. I was inspired by this, and even more blessed to have the opportunity to work with him. Coach Stockton was able to push me to become a greater athlete, a greater student and a greater person. His coaching methods not only brought out the best in my throws, but the best in my character and personal coaching philosophy going forward. I am so thankful for everything that the Onyx Storm Throws program has taught me, and can truly say that without them my collegiate career would have taken a greatly different path.
Tucker Coleman
When I started my collegiate throwing career at Williams Baptist University, we did not have a coach. I took it upon myself to coach myself, and help the other throwers on my team as much as I could. At first I was able to achieve personal records, but by my sophomore year, I was approaching becoming stagnant in all my events, and was becoming undisciplined and without motivation. When the indoor conference came around, I was anything but satisfied with how I was competing, knowing I could do more, but not having the resources or knowledge to get myself there. That was the day Anthony Stockton Approached me and asked "Where is your coach?" That day was the first time all season I achieved a personal best, which resulted from about 30 seconds of talking to Stockton before my name was called to throw. Ever since then Stockton has taken me and my team under his wing and helped us achieve our goals and set bigger ones than we ever imagined. Working with Stockton has supplied me with the knowledge I was needing, reinstated my motivation, and helped me to become a disciplined athlete.
Coach Anthony Stockton has been an integral part of both of my son’s track and field success. I
can confidently say that my sons performance in both shot put and discus improved significantly
under his guidance. Coach Stockton possesses a deep understanding of the technical aspects
of throwing and has a keen eye for identifying areas of improvement.
Coach Stockton is highly knowledgeable and skilled in his field, and he is also supportive,
encouraging, and dedicated to the success of his athletes. His passion for coaching is evident
in every session and his enthusiasm is contagious, making training both enjoyable and
rewarding.
We are grateful for the time that we had with him and would highly recommend him to any
athlete looking to improve their shot put, discus, hammer and weight throw skills!
Anna Dark
