I was asked to write a little about my past and how I got involved in the strength sports and in Olympic weightlifting. Also when the club started and I will touch on our training philosophy as well.
USAW: How did you get started in coaching Olympic style weightlifting? Swords: I actually started coaching weightlifting at East Carolina University in 1981 as a Strength Coach.
New Martinsville native Tim Swords has made a name for himself nationally and soon internationally as a coach in the Olympic sport of weightlifting. Tim is a former Magnolia High School graduate who went on to be a 4 year letterman in football at East Carolina University.