Olympic Weightlifting

At Scenic Route Sports, we are excited to add Texas Surge Olympic Weightlifting to our sports lineup.

Olympic weightlifting is an explosive, highly technical strength sport where athletes lift a loaded barbell from the floor to overhead using two competition lifts:

• Snatch
• Clean & Jerk

These lifts require a combination of power, speed, mobility, coordination, and precision. Competition is based on the maximum weight an athlete can successfully lift in these two standardized movements. The score is determined by the total weight successfully lifted from both lifts added together.

Our goal is to help athletes develop proper technique, build strength, and prepare those who are interested in competing in local and regional competitions. While our primary competitive season will run from June through September, Olympic weightlifting is a year-round training opportunity.

---

Program Cost

$150 per athlete for the summer season June-September

This includes:

• Coaching/programming
• Scenic Route Sports T-shirt
• 24 – 33 Sessions (June-September)

Athletes who choose to compete should expect additional competition-related expenses such as meet entry fees and travel costs.

For the program to make, we will need 16 athletes (This covers all expenses related to administering the program, such as insurance, T-Shirts, and rental fees).

*The goal is to continue this year-round with planned rests for athletes that decided to participate year-round. We will charge in 3-month blocks due to facility booking.

---

Additional Membership Fees

Athletes 18 years old and younger will be required to purchase a membership through USAW if they compete in USAW-sanctioned meets.

Annual Membership Cost: $39.00/year for the first year or 6.99/month. For Adults/Masters, it is 89.00/year or 10.99/month. See USAW Prcing here.

Memberships run from January 1 to December 31, so athletes should register in January if they plan to compete during the year.

Athletes 19 and older may also purchase a membership for accident insurance coverage, but it is not required unless they plan to compete.

---

Who Can Participate?

Athletes ages 10–99 are welcome.

Younger athletes may be allowed on a case-by-case basis if a parent is also participating.

While athletes will learn Olympic lifts, the program will also include:

• Strength development
• Speed and power training
• Mobility work
• Accessory lifts
• General athletic performance development

This makes the program beneficial for both competitive lifters and athletes participating in other sports.

---

When & Where

Location: LCS Weight Room

Time: 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM

Days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Start Date: June 1

Please refer to the program calendar for specific training dates.

---

Program Purpose

This training program provides an excellent foundation for athletes participating in fall and spring sports through a focus on:

• Hypertrophy
• Strength development
• Power production
• Injury prevention
• Athletic performance

Athletes will learn proper lifting technique, build confidence in the weight room, spend time training with teammates and friends, and have direct access to qualified coaching for programming and training questions.

---

Coaching

Head Coach Brian Doss (BDoss) is a certified USA Weightlifting Level 2 coach and brings extensive experience in strength development and athletic performance training.

We’re excited to help athletes become stronger, faster, and more confident both in competition and in their primary sports. All of the coaches are qualified and certified.

Calender

Location: LCS Weight Room Monday and Thursday, 6:15 am to 7:30 am. A track workout will be available each Wednesday from 7-9 for weightlifting participants. The summer/winter program is an appropriate foundation for all fall/spring sports (hypertrophy and strength focus). We will be learning Olympic weightlifting and doing auxiliary lifts with a focus on sports performance, getting us ready for the spring season. Learn proper technique, injury-proof your body, stay in shape over the winter, spend time with your friends, and have unlimited access to qualified coaching for effective programming and training questions! Who: Any athletes, adults, and parents who were born on or before August 31, 2014. Winter Cost: $100 for November 3 – January 29 for the first athlete and $75 for each additional athlete/parent living under the same roof.  This fee covers the facility fee for 12 weeks of lifting. Pay via Venmo, Cash, or Check to Scenic Route Sports. Additional Fees: Participants aged 18 and younger will be required to complete a USATF membership.  This is for competitions and accident insurance coverage that LCS requires.  It is a yearly fee of $38.88/year. You will need to sign up in January as the membership runs from January 1 to December 31. Participants aged 19 and over can also optionally get a membership for the accident insurance coverage, but it is not required. https://www.usatf.org/home/top-utility-nav-content/membership Limited spots available.  Since we are limited on space, the expectation is that you will attend any time you are in town and not sick. Take a look at the calendar to see practice dates. This will also be posted on the team app for the people who join weightlifting.