Powerlifting is an incredible sport that is accessible to ANYONE!  Powerlifting consists of the barbell back squat, barbell bench press, and barbell deadlift.  The powerlifting community is incredibly supportive to all athletes, no matter what weight you are lifting.  It is truly a "Me vs. Me" sport where you are always just trying to be better than you were yesterday.  At a meet, you are placed into age groups and weight classes so that you compete against others of similar age and weight. No worries about trying to lift as much as the 300lb men if you're a 100lb woman!

I am a PLU state level referee. I have earned the USPA Powerlifting Coach certification as well as the ISSA certification as "Certified Powerlifting Instructor" in addition to the ISSA Strength and Conditioning Specialist certification. One of my favorite certifications is from Barbell Rehab called "Unique Considerations for Female Barbell Athletes" and it positions me uniquely to understand women working with barbells at all stages of life from puberty through menopause.​ I am also certified in the Barbell Rehab Method and Strength Systems, Levels 1 & 2.

In addition to my education, I have personally held dozens of Tennessee State USPA and WRPF records, 12 National USPA records, and 2 IPL World Records (deadlift and total). I have also earned a USPA Elite Total for my age/weight class. I have coached several athletes to earn records for themselves as well.