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4 coaches · 18 coached sessions a week

THE ROSTER

Everyone here competes or has competed. Certifications are listed in full because they are checkable, and bests are listed because in this sport they are the only credential that cannot be bought.

  • Coaching since 2017

    Dee Okonkwo

    Head Coach / Owner

    Opened Northside in a leaking unit with four barbells and a borrowed platform. Still coaches the 05:30 three days a week because nobody else wants it.

    Certifications

    • NSCA CSCS
    • USA Weightlifting L2
    • Starting Strength Coach

    Competition bests

    Squat
    215 kg
    Bench
    140 kg
    Deadlift
    250 kg
  • Coaching since 2019

    Marcus Hale

    Technique Coach

    Runs Technique Lab, the only class with an eight-person cap. Will happily spend forty minutes on your setup position and consider it time well spent.

    Certifications

    • NASM CPT
    • USA Weightlifting L1
    • FRCms

    Competition bests

    Snatch
    118 kg
    Clean & Jerk
    148 kg
    Front Squat
    180 kg
  • Coaching since 2020

    Ana Reyes

    Coach / Conditioning Lead

    Came in as a member who could not deadlift her bodyweight and now programmes every conditioning block in the gym. Teaches Beginner Barbell on Saturdays.

    Certifications

    • ACSM CPT
    • Precision Nutrition L1
    • Kettlebell SFG I

    Competition bests

    Squat
    152 kg
    Deadlift
    187 kg
    Strict Press
    62 kg
  • Coaching since 2022

    Vance Mbeki

    Competition Coach

    Handles anyone peaking for a meet. Writes the taper, books the warm-up room, and shouts exactly once per attempt.

    Certifications

    • IPF Technical Official
    • NSCA CSCS
    • Westside Certified

    Competition bests

    Squat
    272 kg
    Bench
    182 kg
    Deadlift
    295 kg
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