Catching Up With Hillsdale College Throwing Coach Jessica Bridenthal - a podcast by Charles J. Infurna, EdD

This week I got the chance to catch up with Hillsdale College throwing coach Jessica Bridenthal.  Jessica competed at Ashland University during her throwing career, racking up an incredible 12 All-American awards and a National Championship in the 20lb. weight throw.  After her collegiate throwing career ended, Jess set her sights on the Highland Games.  During her career as a Highland athlete, Jess won multiple world championships.  

In this interview, Jess and I discussed;  

1. How she got into throwing at Ashland 

2. Her transition from Basketball to thrower 

3. Competing for Ashland University 

4. Calling Adriane Blewitt Wilson 

5. Taking advantage of opportunities 

6. Throwing in the Highland Games 

7. Coaching and throwing 

8. Traveling around the world 

9. How Highland Games competition have helped with coaching throwers 

10. Coaching at the collegiate level 

11. Next endeavors

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