Online Olympic Weightlifting Coach

How does it work?

Lionel (Leo) Isaac, Coach and Author
  • Online coaching is offered personally by Leo Isaac in the English language only.
  • Candidates for online coaching must have access to good Internet and home/gym WiFi.
  • Skype is the preferred communication platform but others are possible.
  • Video conferencing can be used for direct coaching and/or to discuss any matter related to training.
  • Candidates do not have to be advanced athletes. Happy to coach beginners or athletes in early learning.
  • Athletes coached through online service will have access to suitable training programs and array of other unique learning resources developed by Leo Isaac including videos, illustrations, books and articles.
  • Currently coaching athletes in North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Australia.
  • A free 30 minute video is available to assist candidates make a decision whether the service is right for them.
  • This is a genuine service. You can cancel at any time.

Coaching Credentials

  • Leo Isaac has 32 years of coaching experience in the sport of Olympic Weightlifting.
  • Former head coach of the Australian Weightlifting team.
  • Coached more than 500 athletes at different levels from beginner to national team member.
  • Masters degree in Sports Coaching (University of Queensland)
  • Bachelor of Sports Science (with honours)
  • A principal coach educator in Australia with the Australian Weightlifting Federation.
  • Former elite athlete (Olympic Games, World Championships, European Championships and Commonwealth Games)
  • Author of the book “Coaching Weightlifting Illustrated“, the best book on coaching Weightlifting!
Leo Isaac with Kaitlyn Fassina
Leo Isaac (team coach) and Kaitlyn Fassina (silver medallist) at the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

Difficulty Finding a Coach?

These days there are gyms everywhere, and more and more people are taking up Olympic Weightlifting. However, the trouble for many athletes is finding a coach who can provide quality advice, help you get the best out of your training and avoid the mistakes that so many make.

If you want to make progress in Olympic Weightlifting, you need highly specific training to develop the physical and mental skills that the sport requires. Take an important step now and request an 30 minute video consultation with me. I coach athletes at all levels.

My coaching services

I can offer you regular advice and guidance on how to:

  • Implement and modify your training program,
  • Fine-tune your Weightlifting technique,
  • Manage injury risks,
  • Maintain health and well-being,
  • Monitor and manage body weight,
  • Keep a training diary,
  • Prepare for competitions, and
  • Develop a competition strategy.

Online Coaching Service Options

Standard Online Coaching Service

The Standard Online Coaching Service provides:

  • An expertly written training program to meet your planned weekly schedule.
  • One 60-minute video meeting per fortnight via Skype, Facetime or a similar communication platform of your choosing. This video meeting can be used for live coaching or to discuss training, competition planning and athlete health related issues.
  • Feedback on up to 8 videos per week that you send for analysis. The feedback will be in written form and often includes illustrations and access to visual materials. Feedback can be further discussed in the video meetings.
  • Opportunity to ask questions or seek clarification on any matter related to candidate’s personal training via email.
  • Access to Leo’s online course “Exercises and Skill Drills” which provides video, illustrations and textual content to help athlete’s learn key coaching points and fundamental concepts of technique.

Price: AUD $80.00 per month (see payment button at bottom of page)

Premium Online Coaching Service

The Premium Online Coaching Service provides:

  • A expertly written training program to meet your planned weekly schedule.
  • One 60-minute video meeting per fortnight via Skype, Facetime or a similar communication platform of your choosing. This video meeting can be used for live coaching or to discuss training, competition planning and athlete related health issues.
  • An initial assessment of your technique in the Olympic lifts using videos that you supply. The videos are processed and returned to you with a critique of your technique from start to finish. You will find out what you do well and where there are opportunities for improvement.
  • Feedback on up to 16 videos per week that you send for analysis. The feedback will be in written form and often includes illustrations and access to vidual materials. Feedback can be further discussed in the weekly video meeting.
  • A written performance improvement plan at the start and every 6 months consisting of technique improvement goals, training process goals, competition strategy, recommended skill drills, personal strength development exercises and advice on self-monitoring of training and body weight.
  • Access to Leo’s online course “Exercises and Skill Drills” which provides video, illustrations and textual content to help athlete’s learn key coaching points and fundamental concepts of technique.

Price: AUD $115.00 per month (see payment button at bottom of page)

Basic Online Coaching Service

The Basic Online Coaching Service provides:

  • A training program that meets your needs.
  • One 30-minute video meeting per month.
  • Feedback on up to 5 videos per week (after the initial assessment) that you send for analysis. The feedback will be in written form and can be further discussed in the weekly video meeting.
  • Opportunity to ask unlimited questions by email on exercises and training methods.
  • Access to online course “Exercises and Skill Drills”.

Price: AUD $40.00 per month (see payment button below).

Please apply to Leo Isaac, email: leo@trainingweightlifting.com before committing to payment. Not all applicants will be accepted as the number of clients must be limited to ensure a high-quality service.

You can cancel at any time.

Online Coaching Service Options

Special Book Deal

Image of front cover of book

Click the above picture for more information on the 406 page book "Coaching Weightlifting Illustrated", ISBN-13: 9780646850634

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