Head coach Tom Duer started his athletic journey in football and track and field from middle school though NCAA Level . After college Tom tried his hand at drug tested bodybuilding where he was runner up in the 2009 Musclemania Universe contest and was published in several fitness publications including Musclemag. In 2014 after running the Pittsburgh Half Marathon ,Tom discovered Crossfit and Olympic Style Weightlifting .
In 2015 , at age 27 , Tom began pursuing weightlifting seriously . In the past 7 years Tom has participated 30+ weightlifting meets, some of his accomplishments include :
Coach Tom Duer balances being a gym owner, head coach of a barbell club, being a father of two children, a husband, and an elite weightlifter . He wants to help other busy adults pursue their passion no matter where they live through the PFP Remote Program .
Coach Tom Duer is no stranger to coaching and has been a full time professional coach since 2010. Tom got his start as a strength coach for tennis while also doing 1-on-1 personal training. In 2011 Tom started working full time in a commercial gym training over 35 hours a week until he founded TD Fitness in 2015 then Pittsburgh Fitness Project in 2016 . Coach Duer brings over 20,000 hours hands on training experience to each athlete session he coaches.
In 2016 Coach Tom Duer and his wife Coach Maggie Duer founded PFP Barbell , a brick and mortar barbell club in the Lawrenceville Neighborhood in Pittsburgh, PA. Coach Tom Duer, along with his staff have coached over 100 lifters through their first meets. He has coached at every USAW National Championship , the LVIO, and 100s of sessions at National meets with our national team East Coast Gold .
Coach Duer got into coaching because he loves helping people. Growing up Tom was passionate about sports and self improvement but couldn't find coaches who believed in him until he started performing well in sports. Coach Duer believes that every single person has much more potential then they realize and they need someone who believes in them to bring it out.
Coach Tom Duer’s ideal client :
You are not too old or too busy to get started or to be GREAT. You just haven't figured out a plan yet! Let me help you develop a plan and take action to become your best self!
In 2015 , at age 27 , Tom began pursuing weightlifting seriously . In the past 7 years Tom has participated 30+ weightlifting meets, some of his accomplishments include :
- 17th 2016 USAW Nationals
- 7th 2017 USAW Nationals
- 7th 2018 USAW Nationals
- 5th 2018 American Open Finals
- 5th 2019 USAW Nationals
- 2nd Place IWF Las Vegas International Open
- National Champion 2020 USAW Nationals
- 2021 IWF Masters World Champion
- 3rd 2021 USAW National
- 2nd 2021 USAW North American Open Final
Coach Tom Duer balances being a gym owner, head coach of a barbell club, being a father of two children, a husband, and an elite weightlifter . He wants to help other busy adults pursue their passion no matter where they live through the PFP Remote Program .
Coach Tom Duer is no stranger to coaching and has been a full time professional coach since 2010. Tom got his start as a strength coach for tennis while also doing 1-on-1 personal training. In 2011 Tom started working full time in a commercial gym training over 35 hours a week until he founded TD Fitness in 2015 then Pittsburgh Fitness Project in 2016 . Coach Duer brings over 20,000 hours hands on training experience to each athlete session he coaches.
In 2016 Coach Tom Duer and his wife Coach Maggie Duer founded PFP Barbell , a brick and mortar barbell club in the Lawrenceville Neighborhood in Pittsburgh, PA. Coach Tom Duer, along with his staff have coached over 100 lifters through their first meets. He has coached at every USAW National Championship , the LVIO, and 100s of sessions at National meets with our national team East Coast Gold .
Coach Duer got into coaching because he loves helping people. Growing up Tom was passionate about sports and self improvement but couldn't find coaches who believed in him until he started performing well in sports. Coach Duer believes that every single person has much more potential then they realize and they need someone who believes in them to bring it out.
Coach Tom Duer’s ideal client :
- Busy Parent and/or Professional
- Wants to maximize their potential in weightlifting
- Needs to balance a busy adult life with being a competitive athlete.
You are not too old or too busy to get started or to be GREAT. You just haven't figured out a plan yet! Let me help you develop a plan and take action to become your best self!