Coach Certification
The goal of the Catalyst Athletics Certification Program is to educate coaches and trainers and provide a way for these individuals to distinguish themselves based on their abilities and methodology. Catalyst Athletics certified coaches can be relied on by athletes to provide quality coaching at their level of certification and in line with Catalyst Athletics philosophy and methodology.Seminars
Just want to attend a seminar to learn and train? We do that too. Learn more about our seminars here.Level 1
Level 1 coaches have demonstrated the ability to coach beginning to intermediate weightlifters, teach the lifts, design beginner to intermediate programming, are familiar with a wide range of accessory exercises and their proper implementation, and are able to help athletes develop weightlifting-specific mobility in accordance to the Catalyst Athletics methodology.Seminar Only: Individuals may attend the Level 1 seminar strictly for educational purposes with no certification for $500. There are no pre-requisites for eligibility.
Pre-Requisites for Eligibility for Certification:
- Minimum 1 year experience training the Olympic lifts as an athlete
- Familiarity with the book Olympic Weightlifting: A Complete Guide for Coaches & Athletes (2nd Ed.)
- Attendence of Level 1 certification seminar
- Passing of Level 1 certification seminar exam (in-person)
- Passing of Level 1 online exam
- REQUIRED: Olympic Weightlifting: A Complete Guide for Coaches & Athletes (2nd Ed.)
- See the Level 1 Study Guide
- Take the Level 1 Practice Test
Testing for the certification is very difficult and there is an approximately 60% pass rate. Candidates will be allowed to retake a test one time following a failing score at no additional cost. If the candidate fails this retest, a waiting period will be strongly recommended before retaking the test to allow the candidate to study and gain more experience, and the $500 certification fee will need to be paid again in order to retest. Candidates are expected to study and prepare prior to attendence of a seminar and exams—candidates WILL NOT PASS the exams without studying the course materials. See the Level 1 Study Guide and Practice Test.
Registration
- $1000 for seminar with certification testing
- $500 seminar only
- 10% off for groups of 3 or more
- View Certification Schedule
Level 2
In addition to the abilities of the Level 1 certification, Level 2 coaches have demonstrated the ability to produce and coach competitive weightlifters to an advanced level and are adept at more advanced program design and technique error correction.Seminar Only: Individuals may attend the Level 2 seminar strictly for educational purposes with no certification testing.
Pre-Requisites for Certification Eligibility (does not apply to attendance of seminar only):
- Current Catalyst Athletics Level 1 Certification
- Attendence of Level 2 certification seminar
- Passing of Level 2 certification seminar exam (in-person)
- Passing of Level 2 online exam
- REQUIRED: Olympic Weightlifting: A Complete Guide for Coaches & Athletes (2nd Ed.)
- See the Level 2 Study Guide
Testing for the certification is difficult and there is an approximately 60% pass rate. Candidates will be allowed to retake a test one time following a failing score at no additional cost. If the candidate fails this retest, a waiting period will be strongly recommended before retaking the test to allow the candidate to study and gain more experience, and a $500 certification fee will need to be paid again in order to retest. Candidates are expected to study and prepare prior to attendence of a seminar and exams—candidates WILL NOT PASS the exams without studying the course materials.
Registration
- $1000
- 10% off for groups of 3 or more
- View Certification Schedule
