Author Archives: hoofgripwl

I had my first experience as a ref at a local meet a week ago. On one hand, I wanted to see all lifters succeed. It’s heartbreaking to watch someone fall flat on their face. On the other hand, I had an obligation to honor and follow the rules of the sport. Reality is itContinue reading “I’m Officially a Referee”

Meet Brittany. She entered her second meet in August of this year. She’s a badass. Be more like Brittany.

Coaching young athletes fell on my lap by accident over 15 years ago. I saw the opportunity as a calling. I have coached competitive Olympic weightlifters to national level. I have coached competitive powerlifters who have set state and national records. I have strength trained many young lifters from different sports who have become CollegiateContinue reading “About Me”