PFP Barbell: The Newest Member Of East Coast Gold Weightlifting!

Recently PFP Barbell became part of East Coast Gold Weightlifting. We were invited to join with them a few weeks ago and we were pumped . East Coast Gold has a long tradition of success over the last 30 or so years in USAW. They have an amazing group of gyms, coaches, and athletes that all train and compete as representatives of ECG. The character of the people attracted me to ECG. Phil Sabatini has been coaching me as an athlete since the January of 2018. During that time I have nothing but wonderful things to say about my experience. We had been discussing the possibility of PFP Barbell becoming part of ECG and I was 99% sold on the idea.  After Nationals Camps I was 110% sold on it. Every coach and athlete I met that weekend confirmed what I already believed about the group.  ECG is a group of smart, experienced, high character,  and just overall good folks. Their(our) approach to weightlifting and training perfectly lined up with our values as a gym . We are honored to be part of this awesome group of people and cannot wait to grow with them.

So what is ECG Weightlifting all about?
DOING THE RIGHT THINGS FOR THE RIGHT REASONS
IN OUR PURSUIT OF WEIGHTLIFTING

OBJECTIVES
1. PROVIDE ALL AGES AND SKILL LEVELS WITH HIGH LEVEL INSTRUCTION, COACHING, MENTORING, AND OPPORTUNITIES TO GROW THROUGH THE SPORT OF WEIGHTLIFTING.
2. DEFINE OUR ORGANIZATION THROUGH CHARACTER, CLASS, PROFESSIONALISM, AND KNOWLEDGE.
3. SUPPORT OUR ATHLETES AND COACHES PHYSICALLY, FINANCIALLY, AND PROFESSIONALLY.
4. WIN NATIONAL TEAM TITLES
5. DEVELOP NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL MEDAL WINNERS.
Head over to their website: eastcoastgold.org/ to find out more. 

What does this mean for PFP Barbell?
Athletes: When you join PFP Barbell you become part of 15 time National Champion East Coast Gold  Weightlifting 

1. Community: Our group of 15-20 lifters has just grown exponentially ! We have joined one of the largest and most successful teams of gyms and athletes in the country. Be prepared to train with , learn from , and be inspired by a new group of amazing teammates and coaches. 
2. Coaching Support : At weightlifting meets , you will be able to use any ECG Coach . So no matter when or where you compete you can ensure one of our awesome coaches will be there to help . 
3. National Event Support: ECG provides qualifying athletes with 2 nights at select National events for both the athlete and their coach.
4. Performance Incentives:  ECG provides cash performance bonuses for national athletes for hitting PR's in the Snatch, Clean and Jerk , and total. They also bonus 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers at national events . 
5. Learning Opportunities : East Coast Gold holds a variety of training camps and seminars though out the year. Attend and continue to grow and develop as an athlete and a person. 
6. Better Coaching: Now that we have become part of the East Coast Gold Weightlifting Family , our coaches have access to mentorship and guidance from the most experienced and successful group of coaches in the country . This means your in house coaching will only continue to grow and get better! 

If you are interest in  becoming part of the PFP Barbell/ECG team , we have two options.

1.) PFP Barbell Membership ($75/mo) : Programming, unlimited gym access, unlimited barbell coaching during coaching hours, and access to the PFP Barbell team private Facebook group. 
Sign up here: 
 clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=219143&stype=40&prodId=229

2.) NEW PFP Remote Athlete Membership ($50/mo) : Programming, 1/week Team Coaching , and access to the PFP Barbell team private Facebook group. 
Sign up here : 
clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=219143&stype=40&prodId=260

If you want to give weightlifting a try email : 
​tom@pittsburghfitnessproject.com

Links: 

1. eastcoastgold.org/
2. www.teamusa.org/USA-Weightlifting
3. www.thirdpullapparel.com/