Description
The USPA Coach Certification Course offers a comprehensive, expert-driven education designed to empower coaches at every level in powerlifting. Led by Kyle Young, Director of Education and Head Coach for Team USA under the USPA/IPL, this program provides you with 20 hours of deep, hands-on learning across nine chapters, each focused on critical elements of powerlifting coaching.
This course emphasizes data-driven coaching by teaching you how to analyze athletes’ lifestyle and injury histories and training availability to craft customized, impactful coaching strategies. You will gain a solid foundation in nutrition for powerlifting, from protein synthesis and body composition to cutting and refueling techniques, ensuring you can help athletes make weight safely and recover optimally.
Dive into the technical aspects of coaching the primary lifts: squat, bench press, and deadlift. Each lift is explored in depth, covering setup, key performance points, and corrections for common faults. You’ll master the techniques for both sumo and conventional deadlift styles, along with squat and bench press, to help your athletes enhance their form, reduce injury risks, and improve their overall performance.
Beyond technique, the course delves into advanced programming, covering periodization, exercise selection, and force vectors. You’ll learn to prioritize exercises, build effective training blocks, and tailor programs to lifters at various stages, including masters lifters, those recovering from injury, and top-level competitors. This approach to programming, informed by real-life examples, ensures you can support athletes at any level and optimize their training journey.
Meet-day coaching is another vital component, equipping you to lead athletes effectively in competition settings. From warm-up strategies to communication tips, you’ll be ready to create an environment that fosters athlete confidence and peak performance. Kyle’s insights into commonly missed details help you develop a comprehensive meet-day strategy, ensuring every athlete is prepared to succeed.
This certification isn’t just another credential; it’s a career-transforming program that gives you lifetime access to digital content and future updates, so your skills stay sharp and current. The journey doesn’t stop here. Completing Level 1 is only the beginning of your growth with USPA’s expanding the education pathway. Level 2 in person is available now and 3 on the horizon, along with additional specialized continuing education, you’ll have the chance to keep advancing. Enroll today, join a community of elite coaches, and gain insights that will set you apart. Seize this opportunity to become a USPA Level 1 Coach and position yourself above the current industry standard! Don’t miss your chance to invest in yourself, build credibility, and step into a future where you’re coaching alongside the very best.