Teen Olympic Style Weightlifting
Lily Weightlifting • 3660 Plaza Dr, #1A Ann Arbor, MI 48108 Organized by Ann Arbor Public School SystemAbout this event
Description
We're sorry, but this activity is over. The last meeting was Tuesday, December 3, 2024.
Grades 6th - 12th. Join a safe, dynamic Olympic-style weightlifting program designed to nurture young athletes, improve abilities and physical confidence, and emphasize the multitude of benefits that extend to other sports and fitness. Learn how to master the snatch and clean and jerk (the two core Olympic weightlifting movements) while discovering the intricacies of these lifts and developing explosive power, speed, agility, and flexibility, which are essential components for success in various sports like wrestling, track and field, and football. Gain a competitive edge by improving your strength, balance, and coordination. Our certified instructors are experienced in teaching Olympic weightlifting techniques tailored for young participants and will prioritize proper form, technique, and equipment usage. Classes are open to aspiring athletes of all levels, providing an inclusive and supportive environment. Instructors: Joelle Emery and Jeff Pillars. 6 classes. No class 11/28.
Meet Our Instructors:
Jeff is a USA Weightlifting National Coach, a USA Weightlifting Level 1 Coaching Instructor, and has been coaching weightlifting since 2008. He holds a masters degree in exercise physiology from Eastern Michigan University. With over 10,000 hours of Group and Private training under his belt, Jeff enjoys finding the path to success for each individual ranging from those who begin with extreme limitations to competitive athletes.
Joelle is a USA Weightlifting National Coach and a nationally competitive lifter. She has a BA in Psychology and Child Development and a MA in Mental Health Counseling and Behavioral Medicine. She loves sharing her passion for weightlifting with all ages, and takes pride in watching the transformation people experience when they discover their own strength.
Online registration closes at 12 noon two days before the class begins. To register after online registration has closed (depending on class availability), please call 734-994-2300 ext. 0.
Grades
6th Grade - 12th Grade
Location
Lily Weightlifting at Lily Weightlifting
Instructor
Joelle Emery