Coaches' Course

PROGRAMMING

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GYM MEMBERSHIP

Personalized instruction, coaching and training tailored just for you
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CLASSES/COURSES

NEW: Learn to snatch, clean, and jerk in our BASICS class.
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Improve your Olympic lifts in our weekly TECHNIQUE class.
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Coaches Only: Learn about the Art and Science of Coaching Weightlifting.
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EVENTS/SEMINARS

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June 1
Gym weightlifting meet #1 (members-only)

June 22
Empire weightlifting meet w/ Legendary Competitor
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July 12-14
The Art and Science of Coaching Weightlifting, Pt. II, at Waxman's Gym
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July 20-21
Cal State Games (San Diego, CA)
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July 26-28
Weightlifting National Championships (Westchester, OH)
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August 25
Special Clinic:
Mobility for Weightlifting
Details coming...

September 14-15
USAW Level 1 Sport Performance Coach Certification
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September 22
Women's-Only Olympic Lifting Seminar
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September 29
The Art and Science of Coaching Weightlifting, Pt. I, at Waxman's Gym
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November 2
Special Event at Waxman's Gym -- Details coming

November 9
Gym weightlifting meet #2 (members-only)

December 14-15
USAW Level 1 Sport Performance Coach Certification
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The Art and Science of
Coaching Weightlifting
For coaches only, this three-part course combines the best available science with coaching methods we've tested and refined through decades of experience. Upon completion of the course, you will understand how to better coach the Olympic lifts with athletes of all experience levels.

The course will be conducted in three parts, each part offered separately (see "Schedule/Pricing/Registration" below):

Part I: Biomechanics of the Lifts
Learn the science of efficient technique in the snatch, clean, and jerk. Gain a detailed understanding of the forces that affect the body and the bar at each phase of each lift. Better understand common errors and why they occur.
Part II: Coaching Methodology
Learn a proven method for coaching the snatch, clean, and jerk, including our most effective drills, progressions and cues. Our method will give you a strategy for teaching technique to beginners and improving technique of developing lifters.
Part III: Coaching Lab
Apply your knowledge and gain experience evaluating and coaching athletes in a live setting.

General requirements: To ensure meaningful interaction during the course, registration is only available to active coaches who provide evidence of current coaching activity along with a verifiable reference.

Schedule/Pricing/Registration:

Part I: Biomechanics of the Lifts (6 hours)
Date(s):

September 29 (9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)

Price: Standard Registration: $199 (early and late registration options available)
Prerequisite: See "General Requirements" above
CEUs: 0.6 units via NSCA
Registration: Open now, click here

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Part II: Coaching Methodology (12 hours)
Date(s):

July 12-14 (10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day)

Price: Standard Registration: $275
Prerequisites: Previous attendance at Part I, Biomechanics of the Lifts.
CEUs: TBD via NSCA
Registration: Open now, click here.

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Part III: Coaching Lab (~12 hours)
Date/Time: TBD
Price: TBD
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Part II, Coaching Methodology.
CEUs: TBD via NSCA
Registration: TBA

Questions?
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