ERIC has been involved in powerlifting since 2015. He drives long term progress via precise programming and effective communication, along with advanced spreadsheets and coaching tools.
erics coaching style is straightforward, rooted in both research and practical knowledge, with a background focus on mentality and approach. He thoughtfully caters his approach to the strengths and challenges of each athlete to draw out the best in them.
on meet day, Erics years of experience with game-day coaching and strategy helps athletes perform at their best and gain an edge over their competition.
to date He has worked with well over 100 athletes of all skill levels, many of which have developed into elite lifters on National AND INTERNATIONAL Platforms.
Communication is daily, PRIMARILY USING whatsapp AND google sheets.
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In 2008, shortly after leaving high school to start working, eric started lifting as a way to create structure while in a difficult environment. by age 18 he was out on his own, spending most of his time working and at the gym. From the start he has been committed to continuously learning and keeping up to date with strength research and its application. in 2013, he self-coached his way to winning his natural pro card, becoming the youngest pro in the ifpa at the time. in 2014 he started powerlifting. After winning best lifter at his first meet, he went on to place 5th at nationals two months later. during this period he began programming for others as a hobby to gain experience. since then he has competed at 10 consecutive national meets with many podium finishes, 6 arnold classic meets including a gold medal win, held american records in the deadlift as a jr and open lifter in the 75kg class, and won an open raw national title in 2022. His coaching success at nationals also earned him various “best team” awards in recent years.
in 2018 he opened odyssey barbell club. for the first 3 years he worked a full time job and coached a full roster of athletes while managing the gym as it gained traction. odyssey has since earned a reputation as a premier powerlifting gym, known for its clean-cut, respectful culture where members take pride in the space and each other, and for its energetic atmosphere.
eric also serves as a co- State chair for usa powerlifting and works to develop new referees and welcome new lifters to the sport in new hampshire.
since 2019 he also has regularly directed meets at odyssey, running over 20 successfull meets to date. since his first time directing and giving lifters their choice of walkout songs, he has consistently innovated and improved the lifters experience, playing a major role in raising the standard for local meet production around new england.
Eric lives in salem nh, nearby to his gym, with his wife amanda, and their cat, bub.
testimonials:
"Eric isn’t just a powerlifting coach who takes elite lifters to make them more elite. The impressive feat with his coaching was taking someone like me, who was at a novice level a couple of years ago, to a National level platform- one of the most commendable accolade with any successful powerlifting coaches. His programs are clearly well written, unique and very individualized. "
" working with eric i have made more progress in a year than in my previous seven of training and competing. he is professional, attentive, and responsive. eric has refined my approach to training, helping me to focus on the right movements and technique"
Grace Worobel
Grace is an experienced coach, holding several different certifications within the field. She is currently the President of the Springfield College Ironsports Lifting Club. She has experience coaching athletes in several strength sports. She currently competes in Olympic Weightlifing, qualifying and competing at National level meets. She has 15+ years of competition experience between martial arts and strength sports. She loves building a bond with each athlete and coaching them to achieve their goals.
Kyle Power
Kyle is an experienced coach as well as a lifter. He has provided coaching and guidance to athletes of all levels and competed in a number of National and International competitions. He has assisted lifters of all levels, both those new to powerlifting and those competing on National platforms. He enjoys the challenges associated with adapting and formulating the best possible approach to an athletes training and progress.
David Yeung
David is a USA Powerlifting Club Level Certified Coach, State Referee, and former member of the Ohio State Powerlifting Club. David has experience coaching and handling male and female athletes of different levels through training and meet day performance with the goal of combining established methods with an individually tailored approach to extract the best out of each lifter.
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MISSION: TO PROPEL DRUG FREE ATHLETES TOWARDS HIGHER LEVELS OF PERFORMANCE THROUGH PROGRESSIVE OVERLOAD, TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY, MINDFUL PROGRAMMING, AND DEPENDABLE COMMUNICATION.