Mohamad Saatara

Mohamad Saatara is a seasoned coach based at the University of California, Berkeley, with over 28 years of experience training athletes in various throwing disciplines, including discus, javelin, and shot put. He has guided numerous world and Olympic champions, and recently gained attention for coaching Lithuanian discus thrower Mykolas Alekna, who broke the world record in 2024. Saatara is known for his strategic approach to training and his ability to foster the physical and mental development of his athletes.