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Coach Mike (Level 3 National Weightlifting/Sports Power Coach) has a long history in weightlifting including competing twice in the Commonwealth Games, working at the elite level of the Australian Weightlifting Federation, and coaching athletes through to the Olympic and Commonwealth games.

 

Mike teaches the Australian Weightlifting Federation sports power coach courses and draws from a wealth of other experience. For a full list of Mike's experience, see https://www.awf.com.au/education/coaches/course-presenters/michael-keelan

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See Mike's coaching schedule here. 

Coach Brandon (Level 1 National Weightlifting/Sports Power Coach) has recently joined the coaching staff with Milton Weightlifting. Brandon has a long history with weightlifting, competing at the Tokyo Olympics and two Commonwealth Games, amongst many other international appearances since 2017.

 

His coaching career began in 2018 after his first Commonwealth Games appearance. He now helps athletes of all skill levels and backgrounds from all over the world through his online coaching service, as well as now offering his expertise at Milton Weightlifting.

 

Brandon leverages his extensive experience as an elite athlete and learning from highly renowned coaches in the country to provide a strong, fundamentals based coaching service.

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See Brandon's coaching schedule here.

Coach Scott (Level 3 National Weightlifting/Sports Power Coach) first tried weightlifting in 1996, coached by Mike Keelan, as a way to improve strength and speed for boxing.

 

Scott’s coaching career began in 1998 when he became QLD Weightlifting’s development officer. Scott identified talent in schools and youths, and coached soon-to-be elite weightlifters. Scott’s coaching career has included a diverse range of sports, from Rowing, to AFL, and sprint cycling.
 

Scott enjoys coaching driven athletes who have a desire to improve, and goals to reach.

 

See Scott's coaching schedule here. 

Coach Aldous (Level 1 National Weightlifting/Sports Power Coach) started coaching with Milton Weightlifting as a keen coach intern with Mike Keelan. A few years later and he is now coaching his own group of Milton lifters.

Aldous is studying Exercise Science at uni and hopes to be researching & developing the sport of weightlifting for future generations.

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See Aldous' coaching schedule here. 

Coach David (Level 2 National Weightlifting/Sports Power Coach) is an avid enthusiast of weightlifting and a passionate educator.

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David firmly believes that the most effective way to prepare athletes and broaden perspectives is by enhancing their understanding of weightlifting's core principles.

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David's coaching sessions focus on bridging the gap in knowledge and experience, with a focus on overcoming individual limitations through targeted efforts.

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See David's coaching schedule here.