ROCK ISLAND, Ill. – Augustana College will host a USA Weightlifting Level 1 Certification Course on June 13-14.

The course provides coaches, athletes and fitness professionals the opportunity to earn their USA Weightlifting Level 1 certification while learning the foundational principles of coaching Olympic weightlifting.

The two-day course is designed for individuals at all experience levels, including aspiring weightlifting coaches, current strength and conditioning professionals, sport coaches, tactical coaches and athletes interested in improving their understanding of technique and coaching mechanics. Students age 16 and older interested in beginning a career in fitness are also encouraged to attend.

Participants will receive instruction in the mechanics of the snatch and clean and jerk, teaching progressions, program design and athlete safety from certified USA Weightlifting instructors.

The certification course will take place at the Carver P.E. Center, located at 3500 5th Avenue in Rock Island, Illinois.

Registration is open through June 12, 2026 and can be accessed HERE.

For additional information, contact Augustana strength and conditioning coach Chad Gunnelson at chadgunnelson@augustana.edu.