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USA Weightlifting Level 1 Coaches Course — Richland, WADate and time
Saturday, November 7, 2026
8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Sunday, November 8, 2026
8:00 AM–2:00 PM
Location
Richland Strength
1113 Lee Blvd
Richland, WA 99352
Ticket price
$549
Event description
USA Weightlifting’s Level 1 Coaches Course is coming to Richland Strength on November 7–8, 2026.
This hands-on course is designed for weightlifting coaches, strength and conditioning coaches, functional fitness coaches, personal trainers, sport-performance professionals, athletes, and anyone interested in improving their ability to teach the Olympic lifts.
Led by Joe Beck, USAW National Coach, participants will learn how to:
• Teach and progress the snatch and clean & jerk
• Identify and correct common technique faults
• Assess mobility and physical readiness
• Coach foundational squats and presses
• Apply USA Weightlifting’s teaching progressions
• Build effective training plans for beginner and intermediate athletes
No previous coaching or weightlifting experience is required. The course is open to participants age 16 and older.
Course details
Duration: 1.5 days
Contact hours: 13
Price: $549
Instructor: Joe Beck
Host location: Richland Strength
Online learning materials will be made available before the in-person course. Participants must also complete the required online modules, SafeSport training, and certification exam to receive the USA Weightlifting Level 1 Coach certification.
Registration is completed directly through USA Weightlifting. Space is limited, and on-site registration is not available.
Register at USAWeightlifting.com
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Event venue
1113 Lee Blvd, Richland, WA, United States
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