Biography: EDUCATION:
- B.S. Health and Physical Education, West Chester University 1973
- M.S. Physical Education, Western Maryland College 1986
- Certification for Principal / Supervisor, Western Maryland College 1993
- Certified Athletic Administrator (C.A.A.) 2003
- Certified Instructor for American Coaches Education Program (ACEP) 2003
- Teacher, Carroll County Schools (MD) 1973-2006
- Athletic Director, Francis Scott Key High School 1996-2006
- Department Chairperson, Francis Scott Key High School 1988-1998
COACHING EXPERIENCE
- Team Leader Olympic Games 1996 and 2004
- Coach or Team Leader World Championships 1989, 1990, 1991, 1993, 2006
- Coach or Team Leader Pan Am Championships 1987, 95, 99, 2002, 03, 05, 06
- Head Coach World University Games 2002, 2003, 2007
- Head Coach East Coast Gold Weightlifting Team 1992 ? present
Men?s National Team Champions 2006-2012
Women?s National Team Champions 2005, 2006-2009, 2012
- IWF Referee Category II
- SAW Senior U.S. International Coach (Level 5)
MISCELLANEOUS
- Founder and Head Coach, ?Totten Training Systems, LLC? 2012-present
- President, WerkSan Barbells 2005-2012
- Head Clinician for USAW Club Coach, Senior and Regional Coach certification courses
- Head Clinician for USAW Sports Performance Coach certification courses
- Director and Head Clinician of numerous camps and clinics for the USAW
- Guest speaker at numerous strength and conditioning clinics and symposiums
(NSCA Convention, NATA Convention, Florida Football Coaches Convention, Pennsylvania Football Coaches Convention, Maryland State Athletic Directors Convention, Medical Aspects of Sport at the University of Delaware, etc.)
- Author of the USAW Volume II Coaching Series, General Physical Conditioning for the Weightlifter
- Author of numerous articles for the NSCA Journal, MAHPERD Journal, etc.
- Carroll County Outstanding Teacher nominee 1991, 1992, 1997
- Carroll County Outstanding Teacher winner 1992
- MSADA District 5 Athletic Director of the Year 2003
- Baltimore All-Metro Volleyball Coach of the Year 1995
- Volleyball State Champions Head Coach 1995
- Carroll County Sports Hall of Fame 2001
- USA Weightlifting Coaching Excellence Award 2005
- Named as one of 65 Most Influential Strength Coaches of All Time 2012
Competitive weightlifter, 1967-1984 - participated in two Olympic Trials, eight Nationals and four National Collegiate Championships
Presentation Summary: The Olympic lifts are a great way to develop strength and power that converts to peak performance on the field or on the court. Like the techniques learned in your sport, proper technique while performing the Olympic lifts is crucial for maximum benefit and safety. In this short, ?hands on? session, we will hit the highlights of ?doing it right?!
