Today’s episode features Jordan Borges, head coach of Team Florida Gulf Coast Weightlifting. He has an extensive background in the sport of Olympic weightlifting and speaks about his transition from competing at the national level to coaching athletes who compete at that level.
Highlights include:
🎙 Originally from outside Boston area but moved to FL when he was young
🎙 Joined Team FL Gulf Coast at the age of 6 after his brother, Ryan, joined
🎙 Medaled at his first national meet at the age of 9 - this was when he realized that he had a promising athletic career in the sport of Olympic weightlifting
🎙 Trained with Team USA in college while attending Northern Michigan University (the same as Mat Fraser) Took a hiatus from Olympic weightlifting after tearing his hip labrum
🎙 Returned to Team Florida Gulf Coast as a coach and moved the team to CrossFit Bradenton
🎙 Dabbles as a stand up comedian in the Tampa/St. Pete area in addition to his work as a teacher
Coach Jordan also gives a heartfelt shout out to all of the assistant coaches!
Tideline Sports Performance is also a proud sponsor of Team Florida Gulf Coast Weightlifting!
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Instagram: @TeamFLGulfCoast
Website: CrossfitBradenton.com (Barbell Club)
