Providing the Education you need to become a successful Weightlifting Coach.

We’ve combined over 30 years of coaching experience, formal exercise science education, trial and error, failures, and successes to bring you a world-class educational experience.  


The Oly Institute was designed to elevate coaches. We’re covering the basics and going beyond the scope of a weekend class.


You’ll find in-depth topics such as: competition preparedness, counting cards, programming for large groups, competition strategies, and more.  These aspects of coaching can take years to fully understand and master. It can take even longer for those unable to work directly under an experienced coach or mentor.


Our interactive online courses are accessible to anyone, anywhere, anytime.


Go beyond what you’ve learned in weekend courses, ebooks, and articles!  Test your knowledge, join a community of like-minded coaches, and accelerate your Coaching journey.


Your athletes will thank you!

Instructors

Senior Instructor

Daniel Camargo

Daniel Camargo, author of the book “Olympic Weightlifting: Cues & Corrections”, is a 30-year veteran of Olympic Weightlifting. He learned the Snatch and Clean+Jerk at age 12 and has never left the sport. As an athlete, Camargo represented the United States of America in nine international competitions and set three American Records (Junior). Having been trained by some of the very best U.S. Coaches, Camargo is now, himself, a highly-regarded and sought-after coach. As a head coach, he has produced several State, Collegiate and National Champions. Camargo is currently a U.S. Senior International Level Coach. Owed not only to his experience and education but also his personality and style of coaching, Camargo is one of the most well-known coaches in the sport of Olympic Weightlifting. He is also the owner of Oly Concepts out of the Orlando, FL area. Camargo travels frequently, conducting Seminars as an extension of his philosophies, which can be found on his website www.olyconcepts.com. The breadth and depth of his knowledge of the sport are only eclipsed by his enthusiasm for it.

Assistant Instructor

Carl Penney

Carl Penney is a USAW National Level 2 Coach who has been coaching weightlifting for the past 5 years. Founder and Head Coach of Palm Beach Weightlifting, located in West Palm Beach Florida, he has produced Youth National Championship medalists, Collegiate Medalists, and Champions, as well as lifters of all age categories to National Championship levels. Beginning his coaching career as a self-taught he has spent time working with and under some of the best coaches in the country including, Glenn Pendlay, Don McCauley, Travis Cooper, Daniel Camargo, and Dr. Mike Stone, even interning with the Olympic Training Site located at East Tennesee University. His passion for coaching is mirrored by his passion for learning, teaching, and sharing knowledge about weightlifting.

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