The USAW Weightlifting Sports Performance Workshop is a dynamic, 4-hour professional development experience created specifically for High School Coaches and Educators who want to safely and effectively integrate Olympic-style weightlifting into their programs—but aren’t sure where to start or how to do it right. We get it—coaching lifts like the power snatch and power clean can feel overwhelming without the right guidance. You're responsible for athlete safety, skill development, and performance—and you can’t afford to guess your way through it. That’s why this learn-by-doing workshop is focused on real-world coaching solutions. You’ll walk away with practical skills to:
Teach major lifts safely and confidently—in both team and one-on-one settings
Assess athlete readiness and avoid common programming mistakes
Progress or scale movements for athletes at all levels
Design training plans that build strength, reduce injury risk, and deliver results
Led by USA Weightlifting—the gold standard in weightlifting education for over 40 years—this workshop gives you proven techniques and coaching systems trusted by elite programs across the country. You'll also earn a certificate of participation and receive an exclusive discount toward the official USAW Level 1 Course.
If you are a school or athletic organization interested in bringing USA Weightlifting Coaching Education to your teachers and coaches, you can request to host a Sports Performance Workshop. Workshops can be held at schools, in gyms or at conferences. Our Coach Development staff will reach out to coordinate logistics and staff your workshop with one of our vetted instructors.
