The Core Values of Conqueror Weightlifting are Effort, Attitude, Trust and Respect. Effort: Daily effort is the primary determinant of success for our team. It is the one thing we all have complete control over and everyone, regardless of ability level, can devote their very best effort towards mastering any task or challenge set before… Continue reading October 2022 Athlete of the Month
In Part 1 of this series, we discussed the importance of teaching sound technique as a foundational component of building a successful youth weightlifting program. Part 2 addressed the topic of making the sport fun and this post will discuss the importance of creating a positive training environment and team culture. A vital component of… Continue reading Youth Weightlifting Program Development – Part 3
The Core Values of Conqueror Weightlifting are Effort, Attitude, Trust and Respect. Effort: The primary determinant of success for our team is effort. It is one thing we all have complete control over and everyone, regardless of ability level, can devote their very best effort towards mastering any task or challenge set before them.Attitude: Daily… Continue reading November 2022 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 December 2022 Athlete of Month is Ellen Ellis Ellen is a local Crossfit athlete who came to came to us seeking to refine her technique on… Continue reading December 2022 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 January 2023 Athlete of Month is Hank” “The Tank” Thompson. Hank is an incredibly hard working young athlete (age 10) with a strong desire to develop… Continue reading January 2023 Athlete of the Month
When working with groups of athletes in the weight room, it is important to get them organized and warmed up as efficiently as possible because time is always limited. A simple, quick and effective warm-up that we use with all of our athletes is one you may want to try. This warm-up is easy to… Continue reading Simple & Effective Warm-Up for Weightlifting
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 February 2023 Athlete of Month is Aidan Perez. Aidan has only been a part of our program for 3 1/2 months but has already proven himself… Continue reading February 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 March 2023 Athlete of Month is Noah Blair. Noah is a high school wrestler who started training with us back in August in an effort to… Continue reading March 2023 Athlete of the Month
As someone who has worked with youth athletes (ages 8-17) daily since 2001, the most frequent question I receive involves the issue of whether or not it is safe for kids to lift weights. Despite a wealth of helpful information readily available on the subject, myths and misconceptions around the topic persist. My overall goal… Continue reading Youth Weightlifting Safety – Part 1
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 April 2023 Athlete of Month is Bode Bratsburg. Bode is a 10-year-old multi-sport athlete who started training with us back in August to improve his overall… Continue reading April 2023 Athlete of the Month
