In the women’s 44kg Youth Division class Micala Brunell and Jessie Meier took the state champion and state champion runner up honors respectively,  Both posted personal best lifts.   Melissa Villanueva lifted in the 48kg Junior division class and took the state champion runner up honors with a 111KG total!  Savannah Braud took 4th place at the 53 Kilo Youth division with a 85KG total.  2010 State Champion Victoria Gillooly took her second state championship at in the 58kg youth division with a 133kg total 27kilos higher than her 2010 total.  Brandy Boettner took 5th place in the 58kg youth division.  Madeline Burgio competed in the 63kg youth division and placed 2nd.  2011 School Age National Champion Lauren Snyder competed in her first state championship posting personal best snatch and totaling 104 kilos, placing second in the 69kg youth Division.  Stephanie Finnigan and Gabriella Milazzo placed 4th and 5th in the  69kilo division with 99 and 94kilo totals respectively .

Stefania Maresca and Hannah Crowe wrapped up the lifting for the women’s sessions both taking state championships in the Junior (Maresca) and Senior (Crowe) divisions.  Crowe posted a 154kg total.  Stefania Maresca was “Last on the Platform” on her last two lifts.  Stefania completed 96kilos on her second clean and jerk, just a kilo shy of the 75+ kilogram state record.  For just the first time in 2011 the Florida Weightlifting Federation women’s bar went to 100 kilos (220lbs)  Stefania took the platform with determination completing the clean at 100kilos but could not complete the jerk.  Stefania finished with a 166kilo total breaking the state record!!

On the mens platform Nick Augustino lifted in the senior 62kilo class and took the state championship title posting a 214 kilo total.  Zachary Karlins lifted in his first state championship hitting personal bests on both the snatch and clean and jerk finishing with a 123kilo total 24 kilos higher than his last competition 3 months earlier.  Brett Silvers competed in the 69kilo class posting a 197kilo total qualifying him for the Junior National Championship.  In the 105 Junior division class Troy Boettner posted a 255kilo total and took the state championship honors!

Overall the girls team took second place 2 points shy of first place, Team Florida Volusia took first place.

The mens team took third place overall!!  Altamonte Weightlifting and Accel Sports took first and second respectively.

I wanted to thank all of the lifters and supporters of TFO for their dedication and support throughout the year.  The coaching staff is very proud of everyones accomplishments.

Thank you all!

Congratulations

This program is for GIRLS and BOYS. If youth are strictly weightlifter or they are using weightlifting to help them in another sport BOYS and GIRLS alike will see great benefits to include increased FLEXIBILITY, SPEED, STRENGTH, EXPLOSIVENESS, and MUSCLE ENDURANCE.

Our program implements key essentials to ensure youth are successful in the program.
-Close supervision by trained and certified coaches
-A strong emphasis on speed and technique
-Low emphasis on lifting as much weight as possible
-Providing a competitive program so youth can see improvement by the numbers
-Implementing a well designed workout program which is completed by the
-A safe non aggressive environment

Please see the information document for the remainder of the program details CLICK HERE.

On Friday September 2, 2011 the Team Florida Orlando staff met with a local Maximized Living representative Dr. Mathew Herba.  ”Maximized Living has embarked on a global initiative to educate and change the way healthcare is viewed and delivered.  They have developed a scientifically based holistic process founded on 5 core, essential principles of health:

Mind

Nerve Supply

Quality Nutrition

Maximized Oxygen & Lean Muscle

Minimized Toxins (very commonly overlooked and under educated)

Maximized living is offering the above trainings to our competitive weightlifting team members as well as optional chiropractic care to the athletes during practices as part of our partnership free of cost as part of their sponsorship of USA Weightlifting.   

Maximized livings principals, visions, and goals are consistent with the mission of TFO. 

Click here to check out Maximized livings mission from their website.

Please see the below posting  for more information.

09/06/2011

Team Florida Orlando Inc

Job Vacancy Posting

Position Title: Head Men’s Weightlifting Coach (1 position), Assistant Men’s/Women’s Weightlifting Coach (3 positions), Volunteer Coaches (3 positions with incentives).

About Team Florida Orlando: Team Florida Orlando (TFO) is a fairly new program established in 2008.  TFO is a rapidly growing program and is one of the largest in the state.  TFO is very active at local competitions and active at national competitions.  Our goal is consistent with that of the Florida Weightlifting Federation to promote the sport of Olympic Weightlifting.

Job Type: Part Time/ Seasonal/Yearly Contract  & Volunteer positions also available with possible incentives.

Number of Positions: 4

Location: Main training location is Timber Creek High School/Team Florida Orlando training location-1001 Avalon Park Blvd, Orlando Florida 32828.

Secondary training location 1101 Bear Crossing Road, Orlando Florida 32824.

As the program needs change selected applicants may be assigned to other training locations in the Orlando/Orange County area.

Position Description & Responsibilities

Strength and conditioning program implementation and program design, organizing of practices, maintaining practice schedule, program design, travel planning, supervision of practices, work well with youth and young adults.                              

Minimum Qualifications:

 -20 Years of age.

-Must hold a USAW Level 1 Certification, or be willing to obtain one within 60 days of job contract.

-CPR/AED/First Aid certified or be willing to become certified upon acceptance of position.

-Maintain a current USA Weightlifting membership.

-Complete a drug test.

-Complete a background check.

-Valid driver’s license.

-Must enjoy working with youth (as young as 9-years old) as well as young adults.

-Must be willing to drive to local competitions by vehicle.

-Must be willing to travel with team.

Travel: All practices occur at1001 Avalon Park Blvd,Orlando Florida.  Travel to local competitions is by vehicle within Florida.  National competitions may be out of state and the team would make other travel arraignments.  Out of state travel will be paid for.

Hours: Flexible from 3pm-7:30pm, Monday through Friday

Salary:

Volunteer position are available and can also carry funding for expenses incurred.  Paid positions are available and are paid by a small stipend. The amounts are negotiable and will depend on the number of positions filled and qualifications of the applicants. 

Relocation Assistance: None Available

Additional Information: This Job Description reflects Team Florida Orlando Inc’s best effort to describe the essential functions and qualifications of the job described. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation. This job posting is not intended to be a contract. 

Interested applicants please send resume or any questions to Tyrone Harvey Jr at:

Tharvey@Teamfloridaorlando.org

 There were 22 lifters with 15 representing Team Florida Orlando.

 First place honors went to:

 48kg Melissa Villanueva posting a 106 kilogram total at 48kg class.  10kg over body weight total!

 53kg Savannah Braud lifted a 36kg snatch a new PR (Personal Record) and finished with a 81kg total after posting a 45kg  CJ.

 58kg Victoria Gillooly posted a 122kg total with a 49 snatch and 73kg CJ.

 63kg Madeline Burgio hit a PR clean and jerk at 46kg finishing with a 83kg total.

 75kg+ Shayla Felder tied her PR on CJ posting 60kgs and posted a 4kg PR on Snatch finishing at 45kgs and a 105KG total!

MEN:

 50kg Damian Milazzo lifting in his first competition went 6 for 6 finishing with a 17 snatch and 22 clean and jerk 37kg total!

62kg Nick Augustino lifting in his first competition since taking time off came back with a fury, Nick posted a 91kg snatch and 115kg total and a 260.64 Sinclair total 22 points higher than any other lifter in the competition.  His total 206 kilos at 62kilo class was the second highest only to a 85kg class lifter.  Great job Nick.

 77kg Anthony Villanueva posted a 73kg snatch and a 111kg clean and jerk BOTH PR’s for him.  Anthony finished with a 183kg total. 

105kg Jean Gomez lifting in his first Olympic competition posted 85 snatch and 120kg CJ finishing with a 205 KG total. 

 TFO girls’ team took 1st place team honors as well as the TFO Mens Team

 Congrats to all of the TFO lifters for a great competition.

On June 24,25,26 of 2011 Team Florida Orlando traveled to Flowery Branch Georgia where they competed in the U.S.A Weightlifting School Age National Championship. The girls team consisted of 16 young ladies ranging from 12 years old through 17. The lifters were as follows Emily Brunell (35kilo 13U), Micala Brunell (39kg 13U), Claudia Alicea (39kg 13U), Jessie Meier (44kg 13U), Rebecca Miller (48kg 16-17), Amanda Brunell (53kg 16-17), Savannah Braud (53kg 14-15), Brandy Boettner (58kg16-17), Victoria Gillooly (58kg 16-17), Lauren Snyder (58+ 13U), Natalie Alicea (63kg 16-17), Madeline Burgio (69kg 16-17), Kjayla Martin (69+ 14-15), Gabriella Milazzo (69kg 16-17), Tina Lanni (75kg+ 16-17), Taytiana Figueroa (75kg+ 16-17).

DAY 1:

The weekend started off to a great start with the 13U team taking National Championship honors. The team was led by Lauren Snyder who led who was National Champion in her weight class. Lauren Snyder posted huge PR (Personal Record) lifts on both the snatch and Clean and Jerk, finishing with a 43kg Snatch and 57kg Clean and Jerk for a 100kg (220lbs) total at just 12 years old.  Micala Brunell finished 7th in the nation with a 24kg snatch and a 37kg Clean and jerk 61kg Total. Claudia Alicea finished 8th in the nation with a 18kg Snatch 32kg Clean and Jerk. Jessie Meier finished 8th in the nation with a 19kg Snatch and a 25kg Clean and Jerk 44kg total. Each girl was lifting in their first National competition and all posted PR lifts and totals.

DAY 2:

Day two started off with 14-15 year old division lifting. Savannah Braud started off the day posting personal best lifts and taking the podium at 3rd place in the nation with 35kg Snatch and 46kg Clean and Jerk lifts. Madeline Burgio also posted PR lifts 40kg Snatch and 45kg Clean and Jerk finishing 7th in the nation. Kjayla Martin wrapped up the day with a 44kg Snatch and a 67kg for a 111kg total all PR’s for Martin. Martin finished 4th in the nation. TFO did not enter a 14-15year old division team but these lifters contributed to the overall team outcome.

Day 3:

Day three was action packed with lifting from 8 TFO lifters. Rebecca Miller lifted off the day on the right foot with a 34kg Snatch and 48kg Clean and Jerk for a 82kg total finishing 5th in the nation! Amanda Brunell completed a 38kg Snatch and a 54kg Clean and Jerk for a 92kg total a PR for her. Victoria Gillooly battled with a lifter from Georgia and California for National Championship honors but Gillooly fell just 4kg shy and finished as a National Champion runner-up with a 57kg Snatch and a 76kg Clean and Jerk 133kg Total. Brandy Boettner posted a 47kg Snatch and 57kg Clean and Jerk and a 104kg total for a 5th place in the nation finish. Natalie Alicea snatched 35kg and Clean and Jerked 60kg for a 95kg total and a 10th place finished in the nation. Gabriella Milazzo placed 5th in the nation after snatching 40kg’s and clean and Jerking 60kg’s, 100kg total. Taytiana Figueroa snatched 41kg’s and Clean and Jerked 65kg’s for a 106kg total finishing 5th in her class. Tina Lanni wrapped up the day and the competition with a podium finish after coming back from a injury a couple weeks earlier to place 3rd in the nation 53kg snatch and 71kg clean and jerk 124kg total.

To add to the National champion runner up award the 13u team earned on day one TFO 16-17 division team also earned National Champion Runner-Up honors.

The TFO overall team was announced as 2011 National School Age champions.

Congratulations to the TFO team for all of their hard work and dedication going in to this competition.

The coaching staff was led by Senior USA Weightlifting Coach Tyrone Harvey Jr, he was assisted by Club Coach Shirley Rojas, and Sports Performance Specialist Hannah Crowe. The coaches were supported throughout the weekend by Junior Coaches Tina Lanni, Stefania Maresca, Stephanie Finnigan, Alexis Sanchez, and Melissa Villanueva.

What an amazing accomplishment NATIONAL CHAMPIONS!!