Takano Athletics

This interview with John Thrush took place at the North American Open Championships in December, 2008.  A few months earlier John's best lifter ever, Melanie Roach had competed in the Beijing Olympics and finished in 6th place.  John talks about his team, his coaching and the difficulties of coaching Melanie after her back injury.

John, a former national competitor, speaks about his coaching, his current weightlifting program and his experience of coaching the National Junior Team for an extended period of time.  His insights are especially helpful to any and all prospective weightlifting or strength and conditioning coaches.

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