The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast31 Maalis 2025

#304: Caleb Seal-Throw Town Ramona

🔥 **“Building Throw Town: Caleb Seal’s Field of Dreams”** 🎯

This week on the Gill Connections podcast, host Mike Cunningham sits down with the visionary behind one of the most exciting throwing venues in the world — **Caleb Seal**, founder of **Seal Throwing Club** and the force behind **Throw Town Ramona**.

From humble beginnings in the Texas panhandle to building a world-class facility in the small town of Ramona, Oklahoma, Caleb shares his inspiring journey of passion, perseverance, and purpose. 🌾➡️🌎

He reflects on:

💥 His early throwing days and how a local mentor shaped his love for the sport

🏗️ The challenges (and triumphs) of transforming cow pastures into a world-record-worthy venue

🌪️ How Throw Town became a proving ground for national champions and Olympians

🌍 Hosting global talent and a WORLD RECORD discus throw in only the *third* year of the facility’s existence

🧠 And the core belief that guides his coaching: *“What you do after practice is what makes you good.”*

Whether you're a coach, athlete, or dreamer looking to leave your mark on the sport, this episode is packed with insight and inspiration. Don't miss this behind-the-scenes look at how one man's dream is changing the landscape of throwing in America.

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