BTK 020 The Art of Coaching Weightlifting in CrossFit | Cody Looney

In this episode of Behind the Knowledge, Pat Barber and Todd Occhiuto sit down with Burgener Strength Coach Cody Looney. Cody shares his journey from coaching kids’ soccer to becoming a CrossFit Affiliate Owner, military veteran, and weightlifting educator. He dives into the art of teaching Olympic lifts in CrossFit gyms, the importance of meeting athletes where they are, and how Burgener Strength is shaping the next generation of Coaches and athletes. -- With over 600 videos (and new ones daily) plus guided mentorship from L4 coaches, we’re here to help you grow. Are you ready to be more awesome? Click HERE to get started. -- FREE WORLD-CLASS COACH EVALUATION -- 0:00 Introduction 1:00 Cody’s First Coaching Experience 3:00 From Military Service to Fitness Coaching 6:00 Discovering CrossFit and the Olympic Lifts 9:00 Lessons from Burgener Strength 12:00 Teaching Olympic Lifts in CrossFit Gyms 16:00 Building a Culture of Coaching Excellence 20:00 Balancing Beginners and Advanced Lifters 25:00 Challenges and Solutions in Weightlifting Programs 30:00 The Impact of Team and Athlete Development