State Champion Spotlight: Garrett Graham (Brewer)



State Champion Spotlight: Garrett Graham (Brewer)


What were your preparations leading up to the state meet?

My preparations for the state meet were the same for any meet. I didn't treat it any different. 

What was one thing that you focused on this winter that made a difference in your performance?

The biggest thing I focused on this winter season was my form. I spent a lot of time doing shadow glides and fixing every small detail that needed to be fixed.

You won your first individual state title in the shot put throwing over 50 feet, what went right for you at the state meet? What has it meant to be a part of the strong throwing tradition at Brewer?

 To be honest nothing went right for me during the state meet. I didn't throw what I wanted, but I listened to my coach and threw the best I could. It means a lot to be apart of the throwing tradition at Brewer. 
Even though I moved to Maine my sophomore year I still feel the pride as if I've always attended Brewer. 

Coming into the season what were your goals and did you achieve them?

Coming into the season I didn't have a specific goal distance in mind, because I missed a year of throwing due to my surgery Junior year. So I wasn't expecting anything crazy. 


What have your coaches meant to your success?

I give all my success to my coaches because without them I wouldn't be where I am today. My throwing coach Adam Lufkin has had a tremendous affect on my throwing this season. Last but not least, my strength and conditioning Coach/ Sprinters Coach Chris Miller has had the biggest impact on my success through football and Track over the years. I've spent countless hours in the weight room and Field perfecting my craft with Coach Miller.



Graham's Shot Put Progression


INDOOR Graph
201852-11
201646-4.5



2017-18 Performances


2018SEASONEVENTMEETDATEPLACEROUND
52-0.75IndoorSNew England Indoor Championships6thFinals>
50-1.5IndoorSClass B Indoor State Championship1stFinals>
52-0IndoorSPVC-EMITL Championship1stFinals>
52-11IndoorSPVC: BRW, BUC, CEN, GSA, MAT, MDI, OT, ORO1stFinals>
51-4.5IndoorSPVC: BAN, BRW, ELL, HER, MAT, OT, SUM1stFinals>
52-2.25IndoorSPVC: BAN, BRW, GSA, MDI, OT1stFinals>
46-11IndoorSEMITL Relays1stFinals>
2017SEASONEVENTMEETDATEPLACEROUND
50-0.25IndoorSPVC: BRW, CEN, FOX, HAM, HER, JB, OT, SUM2ndFinals>
48-8IndoorSPVC: BRW, CEN, ELL, HAM, JB ORO, SUM2ndFinals>