In 2014, my journey in the sport of weightlifting began with training and competing in local meets. Seeking to expand my knowledge of the sport and its lifts, I obtained my USAW Level 1 Certification in 2015, which led me to start coaching at 262 Barbell Club. As my passion for coaching grew, I assumed the role of running the club the following year. After a couple years of coaching experience, I furthered my qualifications by receiving my USAW Level 2 Certification in 2017. In 2020, we relocated the club from our initial location at CrossFit 262 to St. John’s Military Academy where I had the opportunity to coach the school’s weightlifting club for three years. In June 2023, I proudly opened 262 Barbell Club’s first independent space in Hartland, WI.