T C R  S y s t e m®  

DON'T JUST PRACTICE,

TRAIN TO THROW FAR 

LEARN how to train, MASTER technique, BUILD Explosive strength, THROW Farther ...then repeat.

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A Complete Throws Framework

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The TCR System turns science into distance. Our throws-specific framework-refined over decades-drives consistent PRs. Powered by decades of throws research and on-field results, the TCR System is a full throws training ecosystem designed to accelerate progress & deliver FAST results.

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NICE TO MEET YOU

I'm Coach Johnson

Meet Your Head Throws Coach, Erik “Coach Johnson” Johnson

Coach Johnson is the creator of the Throwing Chain Reaction (TCR) System and founder of Arete Throws Nation. Over the past decade, 10,000+ athletes and coaches have trained under the TCR system, resulting in hundreds of championship titles, millions in scholarship dollars, and 110+ collegiate commitments nationwide. His athletes include California State Champion and USC School Record Holder Matt Katnick (Shot Put 72’3”), Arizona State Champion and State Record Holder Tyson Jones (71’8¾”), and World Standard Discus Thrower, 6× U.S. Championship competitor, and Olympic Trials finalist Jason Harrell (214’10”). Coach Johnson has developed dozens of  All-State and All-American athletes, with proven results across the U.S. and internationally.

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"Working online with Coach Johnson in the Method program has changed everything for the better. After 3 weeks, I hit a PR in shot and discus!"

"Luke got a new Pr first meet of season with a sprained ankle…goal is 56…50 last year as junior( 2nd year throwing)- he looks soooo much better thanks to your camp and him putting what he learned to practice-also plans throwing with Shawnee State University next year we have shared TCR with everyone!"

" I emailed last week about Ryan Pr'ing.... well in total we had 3 meets and 3 Pr's. YAY .... by 2 ft each time. He's super proud as he should be."

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