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September 2023 Athlete of the Month

The Core Values of Conqueror Weightlifting are Effort, Attitude, Trust and Respect.

Each month, we recognize one of our athletes who excels in consistently demonstrating these Core Values. Our September 2023 Athlete of Month is Gavin Hickle.

Gavin is an 11-year-old football and baseball player who came to us looking to get stronger for better performance in his sports. In his time training with us, he has discovered that he is quite strong for a young kid and a natural at the Olympic weightlifting movements.

Gavin’s selection as our Athlete of the Month reflects his excellent work ethic, attitude and integrity. He reliably attends training with a great attitude, and he always gives his very best effort. He trains with a level of intensity and attention to detail that is well beyond his young age.

Even more impressive is the character and integrity Gavin demonstrates on a daily basis. He is a young man whom you can count on to make good decisions both in and out of training. He carefully follows every detail of the training program and consistently implements the coaching feedback he receives. Gavin is also a straight-A student in school where he participates in student council along with the school’s reading club. Ultimately, he is the type of individual who elevates the performance of everyone around him through the positive example he demonstrates.

Gavin is a dynamite young man with a bright future ahead. His selection as our Athlete of the Month is a well-deserved honor. Congratulations Gavin!

CJ Del Balso, MS, CSCS, RSCC, USAW International Coach

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