Athletic Lab is proud to announce our first USA Weightlifting Level 2 certification course and our third USA Weightlifting Level 1 certification course. Coach Harvey Newton, 1984 USA Olympic Weightlifting Team head coach, will be instructing the Level 1 and Level 2 courses.

Coaches can register for the LEVEL 1 course here: REGISTER

Coaches can register for the LEVEL 2 course here: REGISTER

Level 1 Course Information:

Successful completion of this comprehensive introductory course will result in a Level 1 Sport Performance Coach Certification.

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

Date: April 13th-14th, 2013

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

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

Hotel Accommodations: https://bit.ly/usawlevel1 (the special room rate has already been applied) If you are calling, please mention the USAW course at Athletic Lab.

Course Itinerary:

Registration fee is $495.00 and includes the following:

  • Course registration and materials
  • One (1) year of USA Weightlifting membership

Note: Travel, hotel and meals are not included in registration fee.

Upon successful passing of the course, the attendee will receive the following:

  • One (1) year of Level 1 certification
  • Level 1 Certified polo shirt.

Please note the following critical information:

  • You must be present for the entire course and exam in order to be eligible for certification.
  • The registration deadline is 5 business days prior to the course; no late registrations allowed.
  • Pre-registration is required for all courses. No walk-ins allowed.
  • In the event a course is cancelled, USA Weightlifting is not responsible for pre-paid hotel, travel or other costs incurred by registrants.
  • To maintain certification, annual USA Weightlifting membership renewal, submission of completed recertification test and payment of renewal/recertification fee are required.
  • Courses may be closed at any time prior to the deadline without notice. Please do not make travel arrangements before registering for the course.
  • For questions about a specific course, contact the course coordinator.
  • If you are not a current member, a membership will automatically be created for you. Your membership start date will be the first day of the course.
  • If you are a current member, your membership will be prorated to include the 1 year membership paid for in the course fee upon completion of the course.
  • Certificates are not mailed after completion of the course. Once the course is processed, you will receive an email with your score and instructions to log on to your membership account to print your membership card and coaching certificate. You can expect your information 4-6 weeks following the course.
  • The NSCA gives 1.2 Continuing Education Units for NSCA members who take this course.

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.