The Platform: a Michigan High School Powerlifting Association Podcast

The episode features Christian Lopez, a scholarship winner and powerlifting enthusiast, discussing his high school powerlifting journey, future plans, and favorite aspects of powerlifting. The conversation covers Christian's introduction to powerlifting, his experience in high school powerlifting, fond memories, and plans for collegiate powerlifting. Christian also shares his favorite lifts and accessories, offering advice for those considering powerlifting for the first time.TakeawaysPowerlifting journeyCollegiate powerliftingFavorite lifts and accessoriesChapters00:00 Christian's Future Plans and Advice

In this episode, Chris Whittaker and Chris Gilliam interview Coach Dalton Neitzel, the head powerlifting coach at Northwood University. They discuss the program, recruitment, financial assistance, and the university's offerings. Coach Neitzel also shares insights into the programming and training for the powerlifting team. The conversation covers the recruitment efforts and gender split of the powerlifting team, Dalton's academic failure and career shift, the challenges of coaching powerlifting, and a rapid-fire Q&A about lifting preferences and accessories.TakeawaysPowerlifting Program at Northwood UniversityFinancial Assistance and ScholarshipsTraining and Programming for Powerlifting Recruitment efforts for the powerlifting team at Northwood University are focused on building a diverse and dedicated group of athletes.Dalton's academic failure led to a valuable lesson about pursuing a career that brings fulfillment and passion.Chapters00:00 Programming and Training27:33 Rapid-Fire Q&A

The podcast episode features an interview with Jeanne Park, a high school powerlifter and scholarship winner. Jeanne shares insights about her powerlifting journey, future plans, and the impact of powerlifting on her life. The conversation also covers the challenges and rewards of powerlifting, as well as the importance of community and support within the sport.TakeawaysPowerlifting offers valuable lessons in leadership and teamwork.The powerlifting community provides support and encouragement for new lifters.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Podcast Promotion05:44 Participation in Powerlifting at West Point11:04 Recognition of Jeanne's Accomplishments17:34 Rapid Fire Speed Set Questions23:27 Social Media and Future Plans

The conversation covers the introduction and overview of the Davenport University powerlifting program, Connor's background and introduction to powerlifting, the collegiate powerlifting experience, recruiting and retaining high school athletes, and the future of powerlifting and the role of high school programs. The discussion emphasizes the importance of recruiting and retaining high school athletes for the growth of the sport and the collegiate powerlifting experience.TakeawaysCollegiate powerlifting programs offer scholarships and a comprehensive athletic experience.Recruiting and retaining high school athletes is crucial for the growth of the sport.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Program Overview29:01 The Future of Powerlifting and the Role of High School Programs

The episode features an interview with Celeste Hallett, a scholarship winner and powerlifting athlete from Mesick High School. The conversation covers topics such as family, hobbies, post-high school plans, the impact of powerlifting, mental toughness, fond memories, advice for new powerlifters, powerlifting as a school sport, and the growth of powerlifting at Mesick High School. The conversation delves into the importance of consistency in training and the value of overcoming failure in the sport of powerlifting. Celeste shares her experiences and insights on these key aspects of the sport, highlighting the significance of showing up, working hard, and pushing past limits.TakeawaysPowerlifting as a SportImpact of PowerliftingMental Toughness Consistency in trainingOvercoming failureChapters00:00 Introduction to Scholarship Winners07:18 Competing in Powerlifting12:31 Advice for New Powerlifters

The conversation covers the introduction and setup of the podcast, Coach Lusk's journey into powerlifting, the process of building a successful powerlifting program, and advice for coaches along with personal reflections on failures and lessons learned. The conversation covers the importance of leaving ego at the door in powerlifting, the significance of continuous learning and mentorship, reflections on coaching and mentors, encouraging participation, acknowledging support, and sustaining success in powerlifting.TakeawaysBuilding a successful powerlifting programThe importance of coaching and mentorship Leave your ego at the doorContinuous learning and mentorship are key to successChapters00:00 Introduction and Podcast Setup06:40 Building a Successful Powerlifting Program26:18 Ego and Humility in Powerlifting36:04 Encouraging Participation and Acknowledging Support

The episode features Nick Lundquist, the head coach for the 2025-2026 JV boys state championship team from Lakeville Community Schools. The conversation covers Nick's background, coaching philosophy, program success, and the challenges of powerlifting as a sport. It also delves into training methods, mentorship, and the growth of the Lakeville powerlifting program.TakeawaysPowerlifting as a sport requires dedication, hard work, and a strong sense of camaraderie among the athletes.The conjugate method of training is a preferred approach for developing strength and performance in powerlifting.Chapters00:00 Rapid Fire Speed Set Questions and Closing Remarks

The first episode of The Platform podcast features an introduction to the podcast and an interview with Garrett Skurnit, discussing powerlifting, coaching, and life lessons. The conversation delves into the importance of patience in powerlifting, the future of the sport, and the impact of coaching on young athletes.TakeawaysImportance of patience in powerliftingThe future of powerlifting and its growthChapters00:00 Introduction to The Platform Podcast19:12 Favorite Failure and Life Lessons24:48 Speed Set Questions33:14 The Future of Powerlifting