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 it wasn’t as black-and-white as I thought. 

All three white lights and all three red lights had one thing in common: Both were easy to judge. These were black-and-white.

Then there were some gray areas. There were some lifts where I white lighted the lifter and the other two refs red lighted (and vice versa). And there were some lifts where two of us white lighted while the third red lighted (and vice versa).

Now I understand why three refs are needed. There is no time to consult with one another as judgement is immediately required after the command ‘down’ is given.

I know one thing for sure: This experience gave me greater appreciation for the sport. And I hope it will only make me a better coach.

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 Collegiate Division 1 athletes.

Strength training is the foundation often neglected. All else being equal, the stronger and more explosive athlete will always beat the weaker one.

Hoof Grip Weightlifting

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