News Letter 8/6/07

A Tribute to a Legend:
When Ed Coan pulls his final deadlift at the USPF Nationals this coming weekend in Los Vegas, it will bring a career in powerlifting to a close for one whose name has become synonymous with the sport. No one can talk about lifters or powerlifting without Coan's name being brought into the discussion as a measurement of any one accomplishment. For it is he who set the standard that others attempt to achieve. There have been articles and interviews, to numerous to list, that have been published and yet despite the plaintive approach Coan had towards training and competing, no one has come close to achieving the results he displayed in piling up championship after championship over his 25 plus year career. Still, in a sport where each who have been successful has learned to find the approach that works best for them, curious seekers will continue to interview and analyze Coan for years to come.

So it will be with that quiet and calm determination, that all have observed at some point during his career, Ed Coan will mount the platform for his final battle for a championship on Saturday, August 11, 2007. It will be with that same quite and calm in the aftermath of yet another explosive attempt, that all who are there to see this legend compete for one last time, Coan will leave the platform when the last pull is done.

Good luck Ed Coan and thank you.














From Matt and Sioux-z Gary:
On Saturday, September 29, 2007, in Lanham, MD, 2003 IPF World Powerlifting Champion Sioux-z Hartwig-Gary and Matt Gary, CSCS will be conducting a powerlifting and strength training seminar.

The seminar is from 10:00AM - 5:00PM with a one hour break for lunch. This seminar is geared towards lifters and strength athletes of all abilities. Topics will include: technique discussion with demonstration and participation, raw vs. geared lifting, advanced training modalities and techniques, exercise selection, designing training cycles, warm-ups and attempt selection, contest day nutrition and weigh-ins, winning mental approach, and much more. The information presented has excellent crossover application for the athlete, personal trainer, performance enhancement specialist, and strength coach looking to apply and implement the foundational strength movements into their programs. (You do NOT have to be a competitive powerlifter to attend this seminar. We welcome all those interested in strength.)

Additionally, we are proud to announce that Garage Ink, will be sponsoring this event. Garage Ink's own Dennis "Niko" Hulslander will be on hand with a booth featuring Titan Powerlifting apparel and Quest Nutrition products to help take your strength to the next level.

We will also have a special guest appearance by six-time IPF World Champion and powerlifting legend, Captain Kirk Karwoski. Kirk will have training DVD's and posters available for purchase.

This is an event you surely don't want to miss! Please forward this email to any athlete, coach, powerlifter, strength coach, performance enhancement specialist, trainer, or anyone else you may know that wants to get stronger.

Please stay tuned for more details and check for updates on the following websites:

Maryland Powerlifting
USAPL Maryland

For additional information on registration, hotel or travel please see the attached flyer and/or contact myself at Matt Gary, 240-463-0795 or Suzanne "Sioux-z" Hartwig-Gary at Sioux-z Hartwig-Gary, 240-401-1403.

Thank you, have a great summer, and we look forward to seeing you in September.

Best regards,
Matt Gary
Flyer

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USPF News:
USPF National Bench Press/Deadlift & Powerlifting Championships August 11 & 12, 2007, Los Vegas, Nevada Binions Hotel & Casino
Roster Powerlifting Championships, Roster Deadlift Championships,
Roster Bench Press Championships, NGB Meeting



Local News:


Sunday, September 16, 2007
Colosseum Gym
Vic Salvaggi






The Special Olympics Maryland State Fall Festival
October 27- Mount Saint Mary's
Emmitsburg, MD

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