Coach Joe sit down with long time strength and conditioning coach Leo Totten to talk coaching. Coach Totten has been involved in coaching athletes at the team, individual, and in strength and conditioning for going on 30 years. His Weightlifting Team, East Coast Gold, has also been one of the top performing groups for the last 20 years.

During this interview the two coaches spend much of their time discussing the personal qualities that make for a good coach.

For more on Leo visit Totten Training and East Coast Gold.

http://tottentraining.com/
https://eastcoastgold.org/

Leo’s Accomplishments

Leo Totten, MS, CAA
Recognized as one of the 65 most influential Strength Coaches of all time – kickbacklife.com
Senior International Coach for USA Weightlifting (Level 5)
Head Coach, East Coast Gold Weightlifting Team
8 time National Men’s Team
6 time National Women’s Team Champions
President, WerkSan Barbells, 2005-2012
Over 20 years as Olympic weightlifting coach
Over 20 years as clinician for USA Weightlifting
Over 20 years training High School / College elite athletes
Over 30 years in Physical Education and Athletic Administration
Two Olympic Teams
Three Pan Am Teams
Five World Championship Teams
USA Weightlifting Coaching Excellence Award, 2005