USA Weightlifting

Course Description: The Level 2 Senior Coach Course is the second formalized education course within USA Weightlifting's Coaching Education curriculum. The course accommodates the needs of coaches who have already qualified as Level 1 Weightlifting Coach (Club Coach) and is generally scheduled over four consecutive days or two 2-day segments.

The aim of this course is geared toward the developing Level 1 Weightlifting Coach graduate who has progressed beyond coaching beginners. The course offers an expanding education for coaches, introducing many Sports Science elements. Instructors will provide candidates with a body of knowledge and practical expertise so that they can develop their lifters from Club standard to National standard and beyond. More emphasis is on programming of training and preparing athletes to compete on the international platform. A more comprehensive biomechanics chapter is included and a number of new topics are introduced such as anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, nutrition, strength and power principles and general physical preparation.

Prerequisites to taking the course:
  1. Level 1 Weightlifting Coach, Sport Performance Coach, or Level 1 Sport Performance Coach certification
  2. Current USAW membership and certification at the time of the course
*Candidates seeking promotion to Level 2 Coach status can attend and pass the course if they have not fullfilled the athlete requirements listed below. However, they are given a two (2) year period to complete these requirements. Only then will the Level 2 Coach certification be awarded.
Materials:
Senior Coach Manual
Senior Coach Video
USAW Level 2 Senior Coach Certification is contingent on the following:
  1. Successful completion of the Level 2 Senior Coach Course
  2. Receive a passing score on the Level 2 Senior Coach Course Test and the LWC Referee Test
  3. Provide proof of current (accredited) CPR certification (USAW is not responsible for applicable fees) Certification accepted from the American Red Cross, the American Heart Association, and the National Safety Council.
  4. Pass a background check (USAW is not responsible for applicable fees)
  5. You must coach at least
    • Four (4) individual USAW-registered athletes at the National School Age Weightlifting Championships OR
    • Two (2) individual USAW-registered athletes at any of the following:
      • the National Junior Weightlifting Championships
      • National Collegiate Weightlifting Championships
      • American Open Weightlifting Championships
      • National Weightlifting Championships
      The athletes you coach must have you listed as their coach on their respective USAW membership accounts.
  6. Active, continued USAW membership and certification at the current level.
Coaching Assignment:
May assist with Level 1 Sport Performance Coach Courses
Registration Price:
  • $495 - If held at a location other than the Olympic Training Center. Cost does not include airfare, hotel, meals, or membership fees. 
  • $720- If held at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. Cost includes room & board at the USOTC for the duration of the course. It does not include membership fees.
WAIVER OF LIABILITY:
In consideration of my participation in any USA Weightlifting program, I acknowledge that I understand the nature of the activity, and that I, and/or my minor child, am qualified, in good health, and in proper physical condition to participate in such activity. I fully understand that weightlifting involves risk of serious bodily injury, including permanent disability, paralysis, and death, and that these and other risks may be caused by my own actions, or inaction, those of others participating in the event, the conditions in which the event takes place, or the negligence of the Releasers named below, and that there may be other risks either not known to me or not foreseen at this time and I fully accept and assume all such risks and all responsibility for losses, costs and damages I incur as a result of my participation in the activity. I hereby release, discharge and covenant not to sue USA Weightlifting, their respective administrators, directors, agents, officers, volunteers and employees and any sponsors and advertisers of any USAW sanctioned event in which I participate (each considered on of the Releasers herein) from all liability, claims, demands, losses or damages on my account caused or alleged to be caused whole or in part by the negligence of the Releasers. This release, waiver of liability and express assumption of risk agreement does not apply to any liability, claims demands, losses or damages arising out of the gross negligence of or intentional, willful or wanton misconduct of Releasers. If I or anyone on my and/or my minor child's behalf makes a claim against any of the Releasers, I will indemnify, defend, save and hold harmless each of the Releasers from any loss, liability damage or cost which may incur as a result of such claim.
Please note the following critical information:
  • You MUST be present for the ENTIRE course and exam in order to be eligible for certification.
  • The deadline to register for any course is 5 business days prior to the beginning of the course.
  • In the event a course is cancelled, USA Weightlifting is not responsible for any hotel, travel or other costs incurred by people who have registered for that course.