The Coaching Network You've Been Missing
Have you ever felt like coaching can be isolating? You’re out there trying to solve problems, improve your athletes, and refine your craft—but there’s rarely anyone to bounce ideas off, learn from, or share in the wins (and struggles).
That's why we're expanding our SoCal Coaching Academy. This isn’t just another course; it’s a community—a place where coaches like you come together to learn, collaborate, and support each other.
These initiatives are more than just education; they’re an investment in your growth and your ability to make a lasting impact in weightlifting.
Weightlifting Forum
The Weightlifting Forum is our “inch deep, mile wide” approach—designed to spark ideas, foster discussions, and introduce you to expert guest speakers.
This is an opportunity as coaches to connect, collaborate, and grow.
Weightlifting Series
The Weightlifting Series is our "inch wide, mile deep" approach to give you an understanding on subjects you want to nerd out on and learn a ton about.
Check out the dates and topics below.
Professional Coaching Track
The Professional Coaching Track is developed to build you up as a coach and uses both lecture and application calls where you will be an active participant in applying the content discussed.
This Track includes the Forum & Series.
PRICING
Choose Your Option
Weightlifting forum
$99/mo
Two, 60-min group Zoom calls per month
Online platform to stay connected 24/7 with your peers
Second & fourth Tuesday at 11am PST
Guest speakers and guided topics
No contracts - sign up anytime, cancel anytime Billed monthly.
weightlifting series 1 - EXPANDED programming toolkit
$300
Includes Forum calls during the Series
Four, 90-min Zoom calls
Online platform to stay connected 24/7 with your peers
Jan 22, 29, Feb 5, 12 @ 10am PST
Single Payment - non-refundable, must be made the day prior to the first Series call
professional Coaching track
$288/mo
Includes all Forum & Series calls
Additional weekly calls for application of Series & Forum content as a coach
Online platform to stay connected 24/7 with your peers
1 year commitment, billed monthly
Weightlifting Forum
Weightlifting coaching can feel isolating sometimes, can’t it?
You’re constantly seeking answers and solutions—but wouldn’t it be better to discuss them with people who truly understand your challenges? That’s where the Weightlifting Forum comes in.
Twice a month, you’ll join live Zoom calls with other coaches just like you.
Together, we’ll:
• Explore meaningful coaching topics.
• Learn from elite guest speakers.
• Build relationships that make you a better coach—and a better leader.
Second & fourth Tuesday of the month starting January 14, 2025
60 minute Zoom calls
11am PST / 2pm EST
And it doesn’t end there. You’ll also gain access to our Skool platform, where the collaboration continues between calls. If this is something you've been looking for in your professional development, sign up above and join a community of coaches looking to advance their knowledge and network like you.
Is this for me?
The Forum is ideal for ALL coaches looking to expand their network, join a community, and increase their Weightlifting IQ.
Payment is $99 monthly with 48 hour cancellation notice - no contracts.
Weightlifting Series
Series 1: Expanded Programming Toolkit
Last year, in our Associate & Professional Coaching Course, we dove into programming concepts. But we found that we didn't have enough time to dive into the coaches favorite subject matter: The Programming Toolkit. So it was an easy decision to make our first Series of 2025 expanding on this subject to transform how you plan and deliver results to your athletes.
• Week 1: Foundations of Strength & Periodization
• Week 2: Loading Patterns & Long-Term Athlete Development
• Week 3: Exercise Classification & Data-Driven Training
• Week 4: Advanced Periodization & Athlete-Specific Programming
Wednesdays, January 22, 29, February 5, 12, 2025
90 minute Zoom calls
10am PST / 1pm EST
Like the Forum, you’ll also gain access to our Skool platform, where the questions, collaboration, and discussion are welcome between calls.
Is this for me?
The Series is ideal for any coach looking to expand their knowledge in a specific subject matter, whether you are an experienced or new coach. If you've ever felt stuck with your same programming ideas and habits, this series is ideal for you.
Payment is a single payment of $300 for each Series.
Curious about our Series 2 starting in March? Scroll to the bottom of the page to learn more.
Professional Coaching Track
Everything you read above is yours with the Professional Coaching Track - and not just the Forum & Series calls, but additional calls where you'll apply the knowledge discussed.
The course will focus on the development and application of your skills in 5 different areas of coaching: Programming, Athlete Development, Athlete/Coach Relationship, Coaching Development and Mechanics of the Lifts.
The Professional Coaching Track is developed to build you up as a coach and uses both lecture and application calls where you will be an active participant in applying the content discussed.
Included:
• All Forum calls (Second & Fourth Tuesday of the month at 11am PST / 2pm EST)
• All Series workshops for the entire year
• Professional development and application calls on the off-weeks of the Forum calls at the same time (Tuesdays at 11am PST / 2pm EST)
• Skool platform for 24/7 access to others in the community, as well as instructors
Essentially you will have a Tuesday call each week, plus an additional Wednesday call when Series are being run.
Is this for me?
If you're looking to invest in your coaching knowledge and take the next step in your professional journey as a coach, this is for you. Whether you're about to start coaching, new to coaching, or have been coaching for a while but would like some structured professional support, the track is for you.
Cohort 4: Starts February 11, 2025 - Sign up prior to the start of our January Forum and/or Series 1 and participate in those for FREE!
This is a year long commitment and monthly payment of $288 billed every month for 12 months.
TESTIMONIALS
What coaches are saying
"Loved everything so far."
"What have I enjoyed? The community aspect of sharing information, asking questions and mulling ideas, the extra time the instructors take afterwards to allow the conversation to lead where it will.
Also the honesty of the instructors about mistakes they've made and how they went about doing better or what they did right."
- Jennifer P. Cohort 2
"The MOST valuable information that I've taken from the course is, EVERYTHING!"
"Honestly, this course fills all the holes and expands on growing into a better, more confident coach and things to look for with the business side of things."
- Jay M. Cohort 2
"One of the best decisions."
"Taking this course was one of the best decisions I have made for my coaching. I'm a newer coach and I learned so much about things I never even considered a factor in coaching weightlifting. Getting to be a part of this community built around sharing information between coaches all around the country has been a privilege and made me a better coach
- Jake H. Cohort 1
"Highly recommend this."
"The professional development and networking alone has been valuable in conjunction with the content that was presented. It was clear that the information was obtained through arduous means and years of research."
- Marie S. Cohort 2
PRICING
Choose Your Option
Weightlifting forum
$99/mo
Two, 60-min group Zoom calls per month
Online platform to stay connected 24/7 with your peers
Second & fourth Tuesday at 11am PST
Guest speakers and guided topics
No contracts - sign up anytime, cancel anytime Billed monthly.
weightlifting series 1 - EXPANDED programming toolkit
$300
Includes Forum calls during the Series
Four, 90-min Zoom calls
Online platform to stay connected 24/7 with your peers
Jan 22, 29, Feb 5, 12 @ 10am PST
Single Payment - non-refundable, must be made the day prior to the first Series call
professional Coaching track
$288/mo
Includes all Forum & Series calls
Additional weekly calls for application of Series & Forum content as a coach
Online platform to stay connected 24/7 with your peers
1 year commitment, billed monthly
STILL NOT SURE?
Frequently Asked Questions
Let's clarify your questions so you feel confident joining our community.
Question 1: I might need to miss a call...
Not a problem, we know life happens! Recordings and tools/pdf/presentations for all calls (Forum, Series & Professional Course) will be available within 24 hours on our Skool platform if you miss a call.
Question 2: When will I be billed?
For the Weightlifting Forum and Professional Course, you will be billed on the same day as your sign up date in future months. For the Series, it is a single payment so there will be no future bills.
Question 3: How quickly do I get access to the online platform?
Please allow 24-36 hours to be added to our online platform. You will receive an email with the invite where all the Zoom call, content, and platform information will be available to you.
Question 4: I'm not sure which option is best for me?
Read through each section and find the 'Is this for me?' paragraph. Feel free to reach out to chris@socalwlc.com if you're still uncertain.
Question 5: What am I committing to?
For our Forum, there is no contract. Cancel anytime and you'll be able to complete the month you've paid for. For the Series, you are committing to joining us for 4 Zoom calls. For the Professional Course, you are committing to 12 months of professional development and a 12 month payment plan. Recordings for all calls (Forum, Series & Professional Course) will be available within 24 hours on our Skool platform if you miss a call.
Still haven't answered your question?
Email sarah@socalwlc.com and she can get your question answered within 24 hours.
GET A SNEAK PEEK AT WEIGHTLIFTING SERIES 2 STARTING MARCH 5, 2025
Series 2 - Advanced Strength Training, co-hosted with Dr. Antonio Squillante
As coaches, we thrive on challenges—and the best ones come from pushing ourselves to learn and apply advanced techniques. That’s exactly what Weightlifting Series 2 is all about: Advanced Strength Training will take you deep into methods that redefine what’s possible in your programming.
Week 1: The Shock Method
Week 2: Eccentric Training
Week 3: Velocity-Based Training
Week 4: Post-Activation Potentiation
Wednesdays, March 12 - April 2, 2025
90 minute Zoom calls
10am PST / 1pm EST
You’ll learn not just the science behind these methods, but also how to program and apply them to weightlifters. Even better? This course will be co-hosted by the incredible Dr. Antonio Squillante, giving you access to world-class expertise.
Ps. If you register for Series 2 before February 1, you'll get $30 off Weightlifting Series 2 using code 'EARLYBIRD'
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