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Every registrant will receive a free week of Open Gym access to Austin Barbell the week prior or the week after the course. Please contact info@austinbarbell.com to schedule your first visit if you’d like to take advantage of this offer.

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USA Weightlifting Level 2
Course Description: In this course, participants will delve deeper into topics covered in the Level 1 course, as well as learn about essentials such as competition preparation, proper nutrition and mental training for weightlifters. Over the course of two days, expert USAW coaches will cover advanced strength and power development principles, scientifically based program design, national competition preparation and coaching strategies, as well as long-term development of weightlifters. Participants will have a chance to discuss how to approach programming through examples of training systems and real-world plans for the development of weightlifters and other athletes.
Course Materials:
Extensive course manual with videos of all exercise progressions and sample weightlifting programming.
Prerequisites:
To enroll in this course, participants must have obtained the USA Weightlifting Level 1 certification, be over the age of 17, and be a current member of USAW.
CEUs/CECs:
This course has a total of 13 contact hours and is eligible for CEUs and CECs through a variety of professional organizations. For exact reporting requirements, please see FAQs here
Course Schedule:
Day 1: 8:00am-5:00pm, and Day 2: 8:00am to 2:00pm
Requirements for Certification:
After completing the course, participants must pass the written course certification exam to earn the USAW Level 2 coach certification. For more information about the certification process, please visit our FAQs here.
Requirements for USAW National Coach Designation:
USAW Level 2 coaches who successfully complete the background check and athlete performance requirements will receive the USAW National Coach designation.
Who Should Take this Course?

• Weightlifting coaches

• Strength and conditioning coaches

• Personal trainers

• Sport performance coaches

• College and university students

• Functional fitness coaches

About Daniel Camargo

Daniel Camargo, author of the book “Olympic Weightlifting: Cues & Corrections”, is a 31-year veteran of Olympic Weightlifting.  He learned the Snatch and Clean+Jerk at age 12 and has never left the sport.  As an athlete Camargo represented the United States of America in nine international competitions and set three American Records (Junior).  Having been trained by some of the very best U.S. Coaches, Camargo is now, himself, a highly-regarded and sought-after coach. As a head coach, he has produced several State, Collegiate and National Champions. Having successfully passed all requisite levels of coaching certifications, and meeting the requirement of athlete production as stipulated in the guidelines of USA Weightlifting, Camargo is currently a U.S. Senior International Level Coach Camargo has been given several assignments by USA Weightlifting as a coach for Team USA one of which was the job of Head Coach for the 2015 World Championships, which also served as the Olympic Qualifier. Owed not only to his experience and education but also his personality and style of coaching, Camargo is one of the well-known coaches in the sport of Olympic Weightlifting.  He is also the owner of Oly Concepts out of the Orlando, FL area. Camargo’s passion for Olympic Weightlifting can be witnessed in every facet of his career: as aUSA Weightlifting Coaching Certification Instructor, at his seminars, as a business owner, at competitions, and throughout his daily programming of his athletes. The breadth and depth of his knowledge of the sport is only eclipsed by his enthusiasm for it.

Photos by @rafael.p.photography

Every registrant will receive a free week of Open Gym access to Austin Barbell the week prior or the week after the course. Please contact info@austinbarbell.com to schedule your first visit if you’d like to take advantage of this offer.

In this two-day course, participants will gain practical information from top-level coaches about weightlifting techniques, assessing movement, motor learning, biomechanics, effective coaching, and programming training. 
 
In addition to covering scientifically based concepts to optimize training and skill learning, a large portion of the course will be hands-on teaching and application of the complete technical progressions of the snatch, clean and jerk, and assistance lifts. Learn highly effective coaching tips and cues from our veteran weightlifting coaches, who will help you safely and effectively implement Olympic lifting movements in training weightlifters, clients, and athletes of all ages and abilities.  
 
This course balances hands-on learning, in-depth discussions of technical progressions, and science-based programming information. Gain access to proven training plans to get your athletes or clients started with Olympic lifting and enjoy the support of USAW to help you further your knowledge about training and coaching athletes. 
 
At the end of the course, participants should feel comfortable understanding and implementing a training plan, teaching beginner and intermediate athletes how to perform weightlifting movements, quickly correcting common technique errors, and employing best practices in coaching. Whether you are looking to get started coaching weightlifting, refine your coaching skills, or apply the weightlifting movements to other sports, this course is a valuable investment in your career. 

About Daniel Camargo

Daniel Camargo, author of the book “Olympic Weightlifting: Cues & Corrections”, is a 31-year veteran of Olympic Weightlifting.  He learned the Snatch and Clean+Jerk at age 12 and has never left the sport.  As an athlete Camargo represented the United States of America in nine international competitions and set three American Records (Junior).  Having been trained by some of the very best U.S. Coaches, Camargo is now, himself, a highly-regarded and sought-after coach. As a head coach, he has produced several State, Collegiate and National Champions. Having successfully passed all requisite levels of coaching certifications, and meeting the requirement of athlete production as stipulated in the guidelines of USA Weightlifting, Camargo is currently a U.S. Senior International Level Coach Camargo has been given several assignments by USA Weightlifting as a coach for Team USA one of which was the job of Head Coach for the 2015 World Championships, which also served as the Olympic Qualifier. Owed not only to his experience and education but also his personality and style of coaching, Camargo is one of the well-known coaches in the sport of Olympic Weightlifting.  He is also the owner of Oly Concepts out of the Orlando, FL area. Camargo’s passion for Olympic Weightlifting can be witnessed in every facet of his career: as aUSA Weightlifting Coaching Certification Instructor, at his seminars, as a business owner, at competitions, and throughout his daily programming of his athletes. The breadth and depth of his knowledge of the sport is only eclipsed by his enthusiasm for it.

Photos by @rafael.p.photography

The 2021 Austin City Weightlifting Invitational Cup

Final Start-List

• Youth, Junior, Masters, and Open divisions offered!

• Cup Award for Top Scoring Team

• Medals will be awarded to the winners (first through third place) for each division.

• The event will take place in our at our new facility

• Official IWF 4m x 4m competition platform

• Super LARGE 180" video scoreboard 

• Air Conditioning Y’all

• Live Stream

• USAW sanctioned meet:  Sanction #10668

• Spectator entry $5 (Cash / Card)