This week I got the chance to catch up with Olympic Weightlifter Noel Leka. Noel is a certified USAW-Level 2 coach as well as a CrossFit L1 coach. He is also one of the top Olympic weightlifters in the United States, having competed at the previous two Arnold Classics. In 2019, Noel earned the silver medal in the Snatch at the US Championships.
In this episode, Noel and I discussed:
1. His introduction to Olympic Weightlifting
2. Moving to the United States at an early age
3. Playing high school sports
4. When he began taking Olympic Weightlifting seriously
5. How coaching has helped him become a better lifter
6. Competing at the Arnold Classic
7. Expectations vs. the realities of Olympic Weightlifting
8. Advice for new lifters and coaches
9. The goal-setting process for each competition
10. How to pick the right competition for you
11. What he is focused on for the remainder of 2020
