Coaching Bio
Just Who is this Crazy Redhead Who Loves Weightlifting?
Jennifer is a Masters Weightlifter who competes nationally and internationally, and who coaches weightlifters, powerlifters, and regular folks who want general physical preparedness (GPP). As of October, 2020, she is also the Club Director for the JP Weightlifting USA Weightlifting affiliate.
She currently holds the USAW Advanced Sports Performance Coaching certification (Level 2 coach) and is a USAW National Technical Official. Jennifer began her weightlifting career as a CrossFitter in 2008, and at one point held certifications in CrossFit Level 1, CrossFit Kids, and CrossFit Olympic Weightlifting.
Switching exclusively to Weightlifting in 2015, Jennifer is a 3-time Pan American Masters champion (2016, 2018 and 2019) and has also won gold at the 2015 Masters World Cup and Bronze at the 2019 Masters World Championships.
Jennifer also believes that attending workshops helps athletes to develop their technique and to expand the weightlifting community. She loves to coordinate competitions and help coach workshops so that everyone can have a great experience and can learn as much as possible to further their weightlifting capabilities
Here's the bullet point list of certifications if paragraphs aren't your thing:
- USAW Level 2 Coach
- USAW National Technical Official
- Meet Director for 18+ USAW Local competitions
- USAW LWC Vice President (2020 - present) and Secretary (2016 - 2020) for Tennessee
- Tennessee State Record holder, 71kg weight class for 45-49 and 50-54 age groups
- National Record holder, snatch lift, 71kg weight class, 50-54 age group
And additionally:
- SafeSport Trained
- Background Checked
- USAW Coaching Insurance
