27/05/2026
I wanted to follow on from my last post with the theme of important 3rd attempts.
For .sr.championships2026 I had requests from 3 additional lifters for assistance with coaching on top of 2 of my own. Given the importance of the competition as qualifying event, and that there was no official team coaches I was happy to oblige and determined to make sure they got the best support possible.
Firstly in this series, just missed 100kg on her final jerk. In qualifying we've been great at getting the reps we needed, but not the 'gravy rep' that just added to the completeness of a competition. Clearly we will get it when we really need it.
shannon went to the competition in true 'swing for the fences' mindset in an 88kg class that may not really suit him. Given the huge PB's needed, it was was the only valid strategy. Ironically, the missed 140kg 3rd attempt sn**ch was the closest of his 3 reps on the platform. As discussed with Coach Getting there was character building and he will be better for the challenge.
needed to improving his ranking at 79kg following a bomb out just 2 weeks prior. Discussing the plan with Coach I was very confident the goals could be achieved. Rory did the rest. 3 for 3 on the sn**ch, and strategically, followed the close 2nd attempt C&J at 168kg on 2nd attempt, I determined it was better to go up 1kg and grab a few extra minutes rest, Rory made the technical improvement with the jerk, and nailed the rep. That was an example of a 3rd attempt where everything clicked.
If you follow .lisha then you know that she's had a tumultuous few months with injury. Coach had a clear plan though and clear goals. Real time strategic decisions suit this lifter, and by the time we got to this 3rd attempt C&J we knew a massive PB attempt needed to go on the bar, and it was worth a try. She went out on her shield.
5 different lifters over the weekend, all in different scenarios, the call of the big 3rd attempt having varying degrees of meaning for their lifting life. I appreciate all the lifters and coaches putting their trust in me.
