USA Weightlifting authorizes five National Championships in all age groups, giving athletes a chance to evaluate their competition nationwide.
The CEO coordinates affairs with the US Olympic Committee (USOC), oversees national competitions and team selections, and supervises sponsorship and fundraising activities.
Open to registered USAW athletes (US citizens only) of all ages that reach the qualifying total in their weight class.
Open to registered USAW athletes of all ages that reach the qualifying total in their weight class.
Open to registered USAW athletes (US citizens only) that reach the qualifying total in their weight class.
Open to registered USAW athletes (US citizens only) that reach the qualifying total in their weight class.
The facilitation of this course is over four days and may take place at USAW Headquarters, the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs or at a club location.
A more comprehensive biomechanics chapter is included and a number of new topics are introduced such as anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, nutrition, strength and power principles and general physical preparation.
The Sports Performance Coach course focuses on the utilization and application of the Olympic lifts and their assistance exercises, plyometrics and medicine ball training to the realm of sport specific training, power development and injury prevention.