Author Topic: College Athletics & Weightlifting (Read 854 times)

buck.blackwood · « **on:** Jan 31, 2006, 02:20 PM »

I'm interested in the beginning application of weightlifting in college athletics for improved performance. I would guess Body Epley at Nebraska may be one of the pioneers. Any resources or direction would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Paul LaDuke · « **Reply #1 on:** Feb 01, 2006, 04:08 PM »

I notice that your location is listed as the AFA in Colorado Springs, CO. The Springs is also the national HQ for the NSCA. I would contact them (www.nsca-lift.com) about the history of strength and conditioning at the collegiate level. They were founded by a few college strength coaches who wanted to form a network of college strength coaches.

Bull Ternus · « **Reply #2 on:** Feb 01, 2006, 05:58 PM »

Buck,

On a slightly different note...I'd sure love to know about any AFA athlete that shows promise or is interested in Olympic lifting; I'm the Air Force Weightlifting "Coach" (since we really don't have one, and there's only 2 of us in the AF competing), and I'm trying quite hard to get us more recognition, et. al., from the AF.

Thanks,

Maj Bull Ternus, USAF

NatalieFriend · « **Reply #3 on:** Feb 01, 2006, 06:17 PM »

A guy who used to lift on my team is at the AFA now (a freshman). His name is Sam McKenzie, and he might be interested. I can try to track down a contact if you'd like.