On November 23rd, I had the privilege of being involved in the Portsmouth Javelin Masterclass — an event that left me feeling inspired, energised, and reminded of exactly why I love this sport so much.

Walking onto the track that morning, the atmosphere was different from a standard training day. There was a buzz, a mix of excitement, nerves, and pure curiosity from athletes eager to learn, improve, and push themselves further. It didn’t matter whether they were beginners just starting their journey or experienced throwers looking to sharpen their technique. Everyone showed up with the same hunger: to get better.

For me, being part of this masterclass wasn’t just about sharing knowledge. It was about connecting. Hearing the stories behind each athlete why they throw, what motivates them, what challenges they’ve faced.

That’s what makes these sessions so special. Javelin is a technical event, yes, but it’s also deeply personal. Every thrower has their own rhythm, strengths, habits, and hurdles. Helping even one athlete find clarity or feel a breakthrough in their movement is something I will never take for granted.

What stood out most was the collective willingness to learn. Whether we were breaking down run-ups, working on hip-to-shoulder separation, or simply discussing mindset, the athletes stayed switched on, asked smart questions, and genuinely wanted to absorb everything they could. Moments like that remind me how strong the javelin community really is supportive, passionate, and always pushing the event forward.

I also left with new insights of my own. These events aren’t one-way streets. I learn just as much from the athletes as they do from me. Different movement patterns, different cues that click for different people — seeing it all in action challenges me to keep improving how I teach and how I look at the event as a whole.

The Portsmouth Masterclass proved once again that the future of javelin in the UK is bright. There’s talent. There’s commitment. And most importantly, there’s community.

I’m grateful to everyone who attended, asked questions, worked hard, and made the day what it was. And I’m looking forward to supporting more events like this — all with the same goal: growing the sport, sharing knowledge, and giving throwers across the UK the opportunities they deserve.

If Portsmouth was anything to go by, this is only the beginning.

Throwshub.uk has no affiliation with the UK javelin throws association. but as a coach myself I was apart of the Lead coaches on the day.

I am not paid to promote but if you would like to find any upcoming classes follow their website http://www.ukjavelin.org

– Luke Angell