Category Coaching

The British Weight Lifting Foundation is delighted to announce funding for another round of coaching scholarships, to help more people become qualified in weightlifting.The trustees and staff behind the Foundation are committed to ensuring the charity’s fundraising, programmes, projects and day to day running is as effective and efficient as possible to maximise the benefits available and transform people’s lives.The Foundation is offering a limited number of FREE places on selected BWL Coaching courses for eligible candidates.Rebecca Wainwright, Chair/Trustee of the BWL Foundation said “we’re committed to helping to remove barriers and giving more people involved in weightlifting the opportunity and encouragement to develop as coaches, and this round is focussed on supporting young people and deprived areas in the UK”.

Master the reverse chain method and take your coaching to the next level.

Welcome to our Weightlifting blog series: Lifting the Bar! We’re speaking with four individuals who are each at different stages of their Weightlifting coaching journey.Each week we’ll uncover their stories, challenges and triumphs – unveiling how determination can overcome anything. Whether you’re a seasoned coach, or just curious about how to take the plunge into the world of coaching, this series is for you.

Wherever you are on your weightlifting coaching journey, the Level 1 Award in Olympic Weightlifting Coaching could provide the springboard you need to really progress your knowledge of the sport.

The British Weight Lifting (BWL) Foundation has announced 138 people have received a fully funded place on a British Weight Lifting (BWL) education course, as part of an initiative to develop coaches and grow the sport across the UK.

British Weight Lifting (BWL) has been advised the new IWF International Coach Licence programme will become mandatory from 01 July 2025.

The British Weight Lifting Foundation is delighted to announce significant funding for a new coaching scholarship scheme to encourage more people to become qualified in weightlifting or strength training.

Supported by the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) Development Programme, British Weight Lifting (BWL) held its ‘Stronger Together’ Coaching Conference on Saturday 18 January 2025 in Coventry.

We are excited to announce that tickets are now available for the second Stronger Together Coaching Conference, taking place on January 18, 2025, at The Slate | Warwick Conferences, Coventry. This event is a must-attend for coaches eager to enhance their skills and cultivate a new generation of competitive athletes passionate about weightlifting.