Weightlifting 102 Seminar

This seminar is designed for the "experienced-novice" to intermediate weightlifter. If you have been lifting for awhile and want to take your Olympic lifts to that next level, this seminar is for you. Class size will be kept small so you will have the opportunity for exceptional hands-on coaching and guidance specific to your needs.

Seminar contents will include:

• An evaluation of your strengths and weaknesses.
• Constructive coaching on how your lifts could be improved/enhanced.
• Video analysis of your lifts during the seminar.
• Coaching techniques, and tips with how to troubleshoot some of the more common errors.
• Weightlifting competition discussion and preparation.

Pre-requisite:

• Attended CFMSP Weightlifting 101 Seminar, CrossFit Olympic Certification, or have equivalent lifting experience.
• Have been training the lifts for a minimum of 3+ months.

Scheduling a Seminar:

Interested in scheduling a Weightlifting 102 Seminar at your facility? CONTACT US to request available dates and details.

Seminar Coaches:

Brian Derwin - A member of the 1980 United States Olympic Weightlifting team, National Champion, and USA Weightlifting President (1996-2000), Brian has been lifting and coaching champions for over 35 years. He was a 100kg athlete, Snatching 155kg and Clean/Jerk 207.5kg. He tied the National Record, winning the National Title in 1980. He started lifting in 1972, and finished competing in 1981. He lifted overseas for two years in countries such as East Germany, Soviet Union, New Zealand, Australia, and China. He has been coaching since 1984 and has coached several National, National Junior Champions, and other athletes to the World, and Jr. World level. Under Brian's leadership as USAW president, the United States had its first-ever junior world champion as well as bringing home the gold and bronze medals in the Sydney Olympic games.

Michael Pilhofer - Co-Founder and Head Coach at CrossFit MSP, a premier Strength and Condition facility in the Twin Cities. Michael initially obtained his Olympic Weight Lifting training under Coach Mike Burgener, receiving his CrossFit Olympic Lifting Certification in 2008. He since has been training with Coach Brian Derwin, is a USAW Senior Coach, USAW Sports Performance Coach, and is President and Head Coach of CrossFit MSP's Weightlifing Club. Overall, he has 20+ years of teaching/coaching experience and has an amazing ability to break the most complex movements down to their simplest form to help any athlete improve their lifts.