We are two weeks away from hosting our first USAW Level 2 course. Harvey Newton, 1984 USA Olympic Weightlifting Team head coach, and Dr. Mike Young, Fitness Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps (MLS) and co-owner of Athletic Lab, will be instructing throughout the weekend. Below is the course information and a link to register:

You can register for the Level 2 course here: REGISTER

Athletic Lab is also hosting a USAW Level 1 course in April 2013. More information here

Level 2 Course Information:

Successful completion of this comprehensive introductory course will result in a Level 2 Senior Weightlifting Coach Certification

Course Location:
Athletic Lab
1823 North West Maynard Rd.
Cary, NC 27513

Date: December 14th-16th, 2012

Coordinator: Chris Garrett – 919-475-8777 – chris@athleticlab.com

Instructor: Harvey Newton – harveynewton@newton-sports.com

Hotel Accommodations: https://bit.ly/usawlevel2 (the special room rate has already been applied) If you are calling, please mention the USAW course at Athletic Lab.

Level 2 Registration Fee: $495.00

Course Description:

The Level 2 Senior Coach Course is the second formalized education course within USA Weightlifting’s Coaching Education curriculum. The course accommodates the needs of coaches who have already qualified as Level 1 Weightlifting Coach (Club Coach) and is generally scheduled over four consecutive days or two 2-day segments.

The aim of this course is geared toward the developing Level 1 Weightlifting Coach graduate who has progressed beyond coaching beginners. The course offers an expanding education for coaches, introducing many Sports Science elements. Instructors will provide candidates with a body of knowledge and practical expertise so that they can develop their lifters from Club standard to National standard and beyond. More emphasis is on programming of training and preparing athletes to compete on the international platform. 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.

Prerequisites to taking the course:

  • Level 1 Weightlifting Coach or Level 1 Sport Performance Coach certification
  • Current USAW membership and certification at the time of the course

*Candidates seeking promotion to Level 2 Coach status can attend and pass the course if they have not fulfilled the athlete requirements listed below. However, they are given a two (2) year period to complete these requirements. Only then will the Level 2 Coach certification be awarded.

USAW Level 2 Senior Coach Certification is contingent on the following:

  • Successful completion of the Level 2 Senior Coach Course
  • Receive a passing score on the Level 2 Senior Coach Course Test and the LWC Referee Test
  • Provide proof of current (accredited) CPR certification (USAW is not responsible for applicable fees) Certification accepted from the American Red Cross, the American Heart Association, and the National Safety Council.
  • Pass a background check(USAW is not responsible for applicable fees)
  • You must coach at least
    • Four (4) individual USAW-registered athletes at the National School Age Weightlifting Championships OR
    • Two (2) individual USAW-registered athletes at any of the following:
      • the National Junior Weightlifting Championships
      • National Collegiate Weightlifting Championships
      • American Open Weightlifting Championships
      • National Weightlifting Championships
    • The athletes you coach must have you listed as their coach on their respective USAW membership accounts.
  • Active, continued USAW membership and certification at the current level.

Please note the following critical information:

  • You MUST be present for the ENTIRE course and exam in order to be eligible for certification.
  • The deadline to register for any course is 5 business days prior to the beginning of the course.
  • In the event a course is cancelled, USA Weightlifting is not responsible for any hotel, travel or other costs incurred by people who have registered for that course.
  • To maintain certification, annual USA Weightlifting membership renewal and bi-annual background checks are required.