JACKIE BERUBE COMPLETES A 97KG CLEAN AND JERK AT THE AMERICAN OPEN


12.Understand the mission. We are


trying to help THEM develop high school athletes through the sport of weightlifting. Weightlifting is not and probably never will be their main concern. We have to realize and accept this. BUT, we can get a tremendous amount of athletes doing weightlifting and from that talent pool, we will be able to identify weightlifting talent. 13. We have to always remember to


RESPECT the coaches and programs that are bringing the athletes. If USAW clubs and/or coaches recruit


football


players away from a football coach, that coach will probably not support our program and will probably not be back. Conversely, if we work with these coach-


es, I believe we can keep them satisfied, help them develop better athletes and gain quality weightlifters for USAW. I think a great example is the impact Crossfit has had on the exposure to weightlifting. I believe something similar could happen with a national high school program; maybe even bigger. 14. Start the season after football season


finishes. Wrap up before spring sports. Ex. Dec – March.


15. Have a wrap up meeting after


season is completed. Vote on a for- mal committee to head up the new- ly formed USAW State High School Weightlifting Association. 16. Also set at least a rough


schedule for the next year’s season. 17. Schedule a Level I Coaching


Course for later in the year. Get this info out to all interested parties!! I have been kicking this idea


around and felt this may be a good way to get the ideas out on the ta- ble for other coaches to consider. We are looking for feedback at this point. We have also talked about some type of incentive program for states that initiate a program. We know everybody needs barbell sets;. keep in mind local colleges that have the equipment and may be willing to host a meet or two. Great publicity for the college and great for the state association to get started. We’re excited to hear your comments and possibly start mov- ing forward with this program.


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