steve zeigman:
Name: Steven R. Zeigman Age: 57 Gender: Male Occupation: Self Employed Semi Retired Location: Pompano Beach FL Team: York Barbell How did you get started/involved in weightlifting?: Mike Cady from Silver Springs Barbell Club came to me when they heard I was pressing and curling 135 lb. bodyweight for 8 sets of 8 three times per week with 4 months training, York Barbell send Bednarski to invite me into York when I went from official 165 lb Press to 245 lb. Press and from 190 C & J to 265 C & J at 135 lb. in under 12 months. Years involved in weightlifting: 39 on and off Athletic achievements: Many National Championships and Meet Records Role in weightlifting: Athlete Coaching/educational credentials: None mostly Self Coached Favorite weightlifter: Who's on top with World Records Interests other than weightlifting: Recovery Pointing out that the Kings new cloths are invisible Other information you would like to share: point and counterpoint debate, educated discourse, how to produce consistant and dependable progress in training.
Jerry Lee Morales:
Name: Jerry L. Morales Age: 38 Gender: Male Occupation: Police Officer/Detective Location: Western Maryland Team: East Coast Gold/Central Maryland Gold How did you get started/involved in weightlifting?: I had sustained a near career ending injury on the job and needed something that would rehab my legs. There was a demonstration announcement in the paper and the rest is history. Years involved in weightlifting: Since 1998 Athletic achievements: Most notable was qualifing for the American Open on two occasions at age 33 and 35. Also picked up a few medals at the National Masters, American Masters and the Pan American Masters. Role in weightlifting: Lifter/Coach Coaching/educational credentials: Club Coach Favorite weightlifter: My daughter Sarah (a heart of gold) Interests other than weightlifting: Coaching my other daughter Rebekah at soccer (most competitive kid I've ever seen) Other information you would like to share: I'm part of the best little team in America. Central Maryland Gold is located about 70 miles West of Baltimore, MD. and comprised of roughly a dozen or so members. We are headed up by the one and only Jamie Willette-Brown and Monterio "Tiger" Woodson who's tireless efforts enable us to enjoy the sport so much. If your ever in the neighborhood, stop in and grab a session. or=darkblue][/color][/b]
Dean Redzic:
Name: Dean Redzic Age: 25 Gender: Male Occupation: Student Location: Canberra. Australia Team: Capital weightlifting How did you get started/involved in weightlifting?: Fell in love with the sport after seeing it on TV. Found a club and started training Years involved in weightlifting: 1.5 Athletic achievements: None as of yet (except 105/75 at first comp) Coaching/educational credentials: Level 1 strength and conditioning (in australia), Studying Coaching science at University Favorite weightlifter: Stefan Botev Interests other than weightlifting: Loud music
Pierre Suter:
Name: Pierre Suter Age: 31 Gender: M Occupation: Actuary Location: North Georgia Team: Unattached How did you get started/involved in weightlifting?: Enjoyed power cleans in high school. College gym had a platform and bumpers (probably thanks to Bryan Jacob) so I took it from there. No coach. Years involved in weightlifting: 12 Athletic achievements: nothing beyond the local level. 125/142.5 @94 Role in weightlifting: athlete and fan Coaching/educational credentials: none, just read stuff Favorite weightlifter: Jaber, Weller, Kakishvillis Interests other than weightlifting: food, sleep, air, and my two kids Other information you would like to share: My boys ages 6 and 8 already love working out: OHS and HPC&PP three times a week.
Monterio Woodson:
Name: Monterio S. Woodson Age: 37 Gender: M Occupation: Director, Technology Integration Location: Ashburn, VA (near Washington, D.C.)
Team: East Coast Gold/Central Maryland Gold
How did you get started/involved in weightlifting?: I was a wrestler and football player through college, and I had been a champion powerlifter for too many years to count (retiring, unretiring, retiring again) and sought a new challenge. USAW put me in touch with Mike Cady in 1998, and I gave weightlifting a try (I figured my power would catapult me to instant fame and fortune... WRONG!) Though I have since parted company with Mr. Cady, I haven't looked back. I only wish I had stumbled upon o-lifting 10 years earlier!
Years involved in weightlifting: since 1998
Athletic achievements: 85/120 @ 69kg. Masters National Champion; Masters PanAm Champion; American Open appearance at 36 years old!
Role in weightlifting: Athlete, Coach, President and Board Chairman of Central Maryland Gold Olympic Weightlifting Club (ECG affiliate); Meet director
Coaching/educational credentials: Club Coach Certified, LWC Referee
Favorite weightlifter: All! I'm a fan of any man, woman, or child with the guts to get on that platform and throw heavy things over their head for no apparent reason! But if I had to pick one, it would be Lance Frye! Not only is he my friend and teammate, but he is amazing to watch.
Interests other than weightlifting: Golf! They don't call me "Tiger" Woodson for nothing! (SHANE -- If you're reading this, my challenge still stands!)
Other information you would like to share: Married, 3 daughters (21, 4, 22-months), and 1 on the way (PLEASE be a BOY!)