Current Weightlifting Coach at LSUS
Currently, is a Professor in the Kinesiology and Health Science Department at Louisiana State University in Shreveport (LSUS) and serves as the Coach of the LSUS Weightlifting Center; a USA Weightlifting Community Development Training Site.
His work has provided the opportunity to publish articles and make presentations on Weightlifting and strength training throughout the world.
In 2005 received the United States Olympic Committee’s "Doc" Counselman Science Award for a coach that utilizes scientific techniques and equipment as an integral part of his or her coaching methods or has created innovative ways to use sport science. Received the United States Olympic Committee’s Weightlifting Coach of the Year Award in 2006, 2007, and 2010.In 2016 received the Ghana Sports Fans Awards “Sports Coach of the Year” and two coaching awards from USA Weightlifting. In 2017 was inducted into the USA Weightlifting Hall of Fame.
Has been a member of the International Weightlifting Federation Coaching and Research Committee since 2000. Has been a Vice President of the Pan American Weightlifting Federation and currently a member of their Coaching and Research Committee.
Involved with coaching education for the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association, USA Weightlifting, and the International Weightlifting Federation.
