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Andy Coggins

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Founder / Head Coach @allsouthbarbell
USAW National Coach
USAW Grassroots Director
“The courageous tenacious bulldog”

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For the past four years, I’ve had the privilege of serving on the USA Weightlifting Board of Directors as a Grassroots Director. I’m seeking another term because I believe the voices of our clubs, coaches, athletes, meet directors, technical officials, and volunteers must be heard in decisions that shape our sport.

My perspective comes from a career spent at the grassroots level. As owner and head coach of Allsouth Barbell Club, I’ve spent more than a decade building a club, developing athletes and coaches, hosting meets, and growing weightlifting in my community. I’ve coached athletes from their first lifts to national and international competition across Youth, Junior, Senior, and Masters divisions.

One of the things I value most about my Board service is the opportunity to consider issues from every angle. A decision that benefits one group may create challenges for another. A policy that works for a major event may affect a small local meet very differently. As Grassroots Director, I believe it’s my responsibility to ask those questions and bring those perspectives into the room.

Four years on the Board have deepened my understanding of national sport governance and reinforced one belief: healthy clubs are the foundation of a healthy USA Weightlifting. Behind every athlete are coaches, officials, meet directors, volunteers, parents, and club owners who give their time to make this sport possible.

If reelected, I’ll continue advocating for clubs and coaches, athlete development at every level, and stronger communication between USA Weightlifting and its members. I’ll keep asking how our decisions affect the entire weightlifting community.

I’m proud to have served these past four years and would be honored to continue representing you as Grassroots Director. I welcome any questions or conversation prior to election. by @coach.andyc

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We will be open tomorrow normal hours for training! Be safe but if you need to train come see us. 9a-1p. DM us if you plan to come by.

6075 Atlantic Blvd Norcross Ga 30071 by @coach.andyc

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@the_ttrella is IMWA M35 110kg World Champion! Coming up on 10 years with Allsouth and one of the OGs. Bringing back a gold medal from Greece and a Fiancé @moricourt

Time to get back on the bar! Vacation is over. 😢 by @coach.andyc

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Let’s go lift some weights across the pond. by @coach.andyc

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ALLSOUTH, ALL IN ‼️ by @coach.andyc

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Competition cranks up tomorrow! Good luck to team Allsouth athletes and coaches! taken in Fort Worth Convention Center by @coach.andyc

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See you in the DFW! by @coach.andyc

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A journey of 1000 steps miles begins with a single step.

Don’t know where to start in your journey with the barbell? Message me. I’ll help. by @coach.andyc

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The barbell is cheaper than therapy but you gotta go more often. Let’s get it! by @coach.andyc

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You need a coach. The facial expressions are character development at its finest! We’re taking on remote and in person clients right now @allsouthbarbell and there’s plenty of these faces to go around in a supportive environment. Come learn the lifts, learn to compete, train for strength or sports performance, general fitness or just fun. We have room for it all.

Shoot us a DM or fill out the remote inquiry in our bio. by @coach.andyc

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Tag a real one you trained with! by @coach.andyc

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Have rack will squat.

No matter what you have going on…if you can squat, you can make progress. by @coach.andyc

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