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3I spent time in Buffalo Grove IL., this past weekend. There I was refining my weightlifting technique and coaching skills while testing for a USA Weightlifting certification. The seminar was a great learning experience as it was part lecture and part hands on practical lifting.

While the content of the lecture was first rate, it was the hands on coaching I received on my lifting and coaching techniques that taught me the most. The certification was run by Mike Gattone and Roger Nielsen. Mike and Roger are Senior International Coaches for the USA Weightlifting team. Yes, I was learning from some of the best.

Mike Gattone, C.S.C.S, Director of Sports Performance, has more than 20 years of experience in the strength and conditioning field. Mike trained the 2000 Olympic Gold Medalist in women’s weightlifting and has served as the Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Chicago Bulls, as well as Manager of Coaching Development for the US Olympic Committee.

Roger Nielsen is currently the Head Coach of the USA Junior National Weightlifting Team and has served as the Head Coach for the 1992 US Olympic Weightlifting Team as well as numerous other international teams. Roger was also was the Head Coach for Team USA Weightlifting for the recently held 2007 Pan-American Games in Rio de Janeiro.

Workout:
3 Mile Run
25 Push-ups
25 Sit-ups
25 Push-ups
25 Sit-ups