National Team Program
Designed by Senior Director of Sport Performance Mike Gattone and based on lessons learned as USA Weightlifting has ascended to become a world power in the sport, the new National Team Program represents the next step in USAW’s commitment to developing and supporting the best weightlifters in the world.
The NTP is designed to support the most competitive athletes at the senior international level while simultaneously developing a strong pipeline of promising athletes for the future. The program is open to youth, junior, and senior-aged U.S. weightlifters and offers numerous developmental opportunities, including regular training camps, biomechanical analysis, and consultations with National Team coaches and performance experts, along with the opportunity to receive performance-based funding and bonuses.
Full rankings for the USA Weightlifting National Team Program.
Period 1 (Jan. 1-June 30, 2026) — Current National Team
2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games
View the road to LA28IWF, IOC Publish Olympic Qualifying Procedures
readWeightlifting’s qualification period runs July 27, 2026-May 7 2028, athletes must record five totals across two periods to reach LA28
Jasha Faye Hired as National Team Coach
READMulti-Time National Champion, USA World Team Member & Residential Athlete Brings Over 30 Years of Experience to NTP Coaching Staff
2026 National Team Program Policy Released
READUpdated policy defines a performance-managed, compliance-defined system designed to support medal outcomes, athlete accountability, and long-term development.
2026 USAW Sport Performance Selection Procedures Released
READFISU 2026 World Championships Added to USA Weightlifting Sport Performance Calendar
ReadIWF Adjusts Bodyweight Categories, Sets Categories for LA2028
ReadOlivia Reeves Sets Trio of World Records, Mattie Rogers Makes History with Medal at Sixth Senior World Championship
READUSA Weightlifting Announces Launch of National Team Program
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National Team Program Eligibility and Participation Policy
View, opens in a new tabFull policy for the USAW NTP | Posted Dec. 31, 2025
National Team Program Coaches
ViewMeet the leaders of the National Team Program.
A/B Standards | Selection Procedures
ViewSenior, Junior, and Youth A/B standards athletes will need to hit for the National Team Program
NTP Q&A Recording 1
Watch, opens in a new tabSenior Director of Sport Performance Mike Gattone gives an overview of the new National Team Program and answers questions from USAW members.
NTP Q&A Recording 2
Watch, opens in a new tabSenior Director of Sport Performance Mike Gattone gives a second overview of the new National Team Program and answers questions from USAW members.
International Team Rankings
ViewAmerican Records
ViewMedical Volunteer Application & Requirements
View, opens in a new tabInterested in being considered as a medical volunteer with USA Weightlifting? Please view the attached form and submit your application to Dr. Alex Hu, Director of Sports Medicine.