I don't think it's any secret that in this country and around the world there are multiple styles of lifting. Each style has their advantages and disadvantages and each style is claimed by world-renowned coaches. There's a more traditional style that … [Read more...]

So here in the last week or so I have seen some pretty awesome PR work that is worth mentioning.  Below are some videos of clients or friends of mine that have seen some significant gains as of late.  Proud of you guys!Cherisse Kellemen 25# Backsquat … [Read more...]

I have long been a proponent that the Olympic lifts are one the best developers of athleticism available to us.  Explosive power.  Agility.  Balance.  Coordination.  Speed.  Strength.  All of these things are developed through the lifts.  Often the … [Read more...]

After a long weekend of biomechanics, video analysis, competition preparation discussion, camaraderie amongst coaches, and 2 exams we are leaving Marietta with some solid information and new pieces of knowledge to put to work. Eric, John, Mike, and … [Read more...]

A little while back Donny Shankle and Jon North published a reading of the reality of weightlifting called "The Old Show." The meat of the message was that weightlifting is often times monotonous and extremely hard to love. That's the beauty of the … [Read more...]

"I don't know half the s*** yall are talking about on that screen. All I got is consistency and luck."~ John Coffee Yesterday was a day filled with video analysis and discussion on the importance of GPP. As we were analyzing lifts and looking at … [Read more...]

All my life I've heard the essence of sports is found in your mental game. I love the "Little Giants" movie quote that states that "football is 20% physical and 80% mental." As jovial as that movie is there's some truth to the saying. Often times in … [Read more...]

To say that our USAW Level 2 seminar is a rare exception to the normal levels 2 would be a massive understatement. We have 3 of the country's top coaches in Harvey Newton, John Garhammer, and John Coffee. Attending our level 2 seminar is Robin Goad … [Read more...]

After posting Jason's videos from this weekend, one of our coaches (Eric) noticed a interesting fact about Hoggan's snatch PR.  Ironically, Eric hit the same PR that same day but Eric's look much different.  In fact, Eric's was nearly perfect and he … [Read more...]

"But I will sing of your strength;I will sing aloud of your steadfast love in the morning.For you have been to me a fortressand a refuge in the day of my distress.O my Strength, I will sing praises to you,for you, O God, are my fortress,the God who … [Read more...]

"Direction, not intention determines your destination."This quote above is from Andy Stanley.  He is one of the most foundational pastors of my college years. I love this quote because he hits on the reality that having good intentions and even … [Read more...]

Well 14 hours later camp is over. This was one of the most incredible training camps I have ever been a part of. Watching stud individuals and two sick teams go at it was awesome. Last night we went after some PR lifts and lo and behold we ended … [Read more...]

This weekend Team Deep decided to team up with Crossfit Central's Team in a regional prep camp.  The best part of the first day… PR Food.I want to take a second from my regularly scheduled programming to inform the world of God's greatest gift to the … [Read more...]

After the post I put up about developing the squat I got a couple requests telling me their squat looked like this:And they didn't know how to fix and desired to.I have always been the biggest believer that the best developer of the squat is the … [Read more...]

"Pride goes before destruction and a haughty spirit before a fall." Proverbs 16:18I often struggle with the fine line between being egotistical and taking pride in the work I complete or the competitions I win.  There is a sense in which a good … [Read more...]