The Process and Purpose of Coaching w/Danny Camargo

This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast, we’re interviewing Elite coach, Danny Camargo. Danny is one of the few honored Senior International Level Coaches for USAW, a title of which he obtained through many years of work after transitioning from being a high level competitor. In this episode we’ll be getting into Danny’s coaching career, what it’s like getting back into competition after an eighteen year hiatus, and some tips for coaches looking to perfect their craft. Whether you're an athlete, or a coach, this episode has some take aways that can help you get on the right track. Enjoy the show!

Topics:

02:00 - Competing in the Masters
04:00 - Becoming a Sr. International Coach for USAW
12:45 - A message for coaches
22:10 - Best resource for coaches who want to get better
32:15 - CrossFit & Weightlifting
38:00 - Common misconceptions
43:30 - Weaknesses as an athlete

Honorable mentions:

OLY Concepts
“Olympic Weightlifting Cues & Corrections” - Camargo