Stronger Together Coaching Conference 2025

British Weight Lifting is delighted to launch a coaching conference dedicated to helping coaches cultivate their ability to develop competitive athletes and foster their passion for lifting.

In a world where knowledge is freely accessible online, we bring you the opportunity
to gain wisdom in person from champions and those who have coached them and also to have enriching discussions face-to-face with other coaches.

Places are limited to 130. Book early to avoid dissapointment.

The first Stronger Together Conference was a massive success, with coaches moving away
from arguments about technique to instead focus on how to coach for long-term performance development. Our speakers Danny Lennon, Spencer Arnold, Zoe Smith Chris Murray and Giles Greenwood stole the show. The second one is going to be even better as we again bring some of the most experienced people on the planet and ask hard questions about performance.

Speakers for the 18th of January, 2025, from 9:00 to 18:00 are:

Emily Campbell (Oly), Adam Bishop, Dr Meghan Bentley, Dr Sinead Roberts and Aimee
Anaya Everett.

Spreakers Biography

Aimee Anaya Everett is a Senior International Coach, co-owner of ,
and Head Lifting Coach for Mat Fraser's HWPO Training.

After a standout career on the platform, including time at the Olympic Training Center,
Aimee retired as an athlete to coach for and operate Catalyst Athletics. Aimee
has devoted the last 29 years to the sport of Olympic Weightlifting as an
athlete and a coach. In her time as a coach, Anaya Everett became the second
female International Coaches, and the first American female to coach at the
Olympics in USA Weightlifting — a very prestigious accomplishment.

Aimee coaches Olympic Weightlifting across all levels — she has youth athletes, national level athletes, masters athletes, and has coached athletes to multiple American and Pan Am records, as well as Youth World, Pan Am, and World Championship medals. She has coachedathletes to the Youth World Championships, Junior World Championships, World
Championships, Pan Am Championships and Olympics. She also loves coaching
beginners and garage lifters with no desire to compete.

Aimee has a passion for mental training and toughness, and coaching the person, not just the athlete. She loves coaching and believes the mental side is what separates the elite from the true champions. Aimee dedicates her life to helping others achieve their goals, and welcomes all levels — whether it be a grandmother wanting to have the strength and energy to chase her grandchildren, an individual who never wants to compete and only trains for fun, an aspiring Olympian, someone who wants to be mentally stronger, or an athlete with dreams to podium at National Championships. Aimee’s goal is to help people become better in life and sport through mental work, strength, fitness & health, and happiness — in and outside of the gym. “Those who master themselves find strength”.

instagram- @aimeeanayaeverett

Sinead is a SENR registered Performance Nutritionist and Lecturer in Sport Nutrition
& Exercise Physiology (University of Westminster), specialising in weight
making and strength-power sports.

Dr Sinead Roberts joined British Weightlifting (BWL) in 2024 as their nutritionist, quickly making herself an invaluable part of the multidisciplinary team, travelling to competitions. Her podcast and is an archive of invaluable information on nutrition and she has contributed to the wider development of coaches on the BWL Coach development program through her work.

Sinead graduated from the University of Nottingham with a degree in Biology, before undertaking a PhD (UCL) where she focused on understanding how cells regulate the addition of mass and volume, in response to growth factor signals, stress signals and nutrient availability. From here she ultimately transitioned to Sport Nutrition and Exercise Physiology. She is now a SENR registered Performance Nutritionist and Lecturer in Sport Nutrition & Exercise Physiology (University of Westminster), specialising in weight making and strength-power sports. Her research is focussed on weight-cutting strategies and performance in combat sports, and intra- and inter- individual variability in energetic and cell signalling responses to training.

Meghan is a research fellow in sports nutrition and psychology, and sports nutritionist for BWL para-powerlifting. She graduated from Sheffield Hallam University with a BSc (Hons) in Nutrition, Health, and Lifestyles, for which she was awarded the Yakult Award for outstanding academic achievement.

Following this, Meghan completed her MSc in Sport and Exercise Nutrition at Leeds Beckett University, where she was awarded the Dean's prize for outstanding achievement.
She then went on to complete her PhD in partnership with Leeds Beckett University and the English Institute of Sport. Her PhD applied behavioural science to understanding the dietary behaviour of elite athletes in order to advance the professional practice of sports and exercise nutritionists. Meghan is a Practitioner Registrant of the Sport and Exercise Nutrition Register (SENR) and Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA).

Adam Bishop is a renowned strongman competitor known for his impressive performances on the international stage, including the World’s Strongest Man competition. With a background in sports science and a career in professional rugby, Adam transitioned to strongman events, quickly rising through the ranks to become one of the best in the world.

Adam’s dedication to strength training and his meticulous approach to fitness have earned him numerous titles and accolades. His achievements include being crowned Britain’s Strongest Man twice (2020 and 2023) and multiple top 10 finishes at the World’s Strongest Man competition. Known for his exceptional work ethic and strategic approach to events, Adam consistently showcases his prowess in feats of strength, endurance, and power.

In addition to his competitive success, Adam is also a respected coach and fitness expert, sharing his knowledge and passion for strength sports with aspiring athletes. His contributions to the strongman community, both as a competitor and mentor, have solidified his reputation as a key figure in the world of strength athletics.

Social Media Links:

IG:
@adambishopstrongman

FB:
AdamBishopSC

Emily Campbell, from Nottingham, England, is a prominent British weightlifter renowned for her exceptional strength and achievements in the sport. Specialising in the +87 kg weight category, Campbell has become a significant figure in the world of weightlifting, making history with her performances on the international stage.

Campbell’s journey in weightlifting began relatively late; she initially pursued a career in track and field before discovering her passion for lifting weights. Her dedication and talent quickly shone through, leading her to make rapid progress in the sport. Emily’s hard work and determination paid off when she won her first major international medal at the 2018 Commonwealth Games, securing a bronze in the +90 kg category.

Emily’s career reached a new pinnacle at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics (held in 2021 due to the pandemic), where she made history by winning a silver medal in the women’s +87 kg weightlifting category. This achievement made her the first British female weightlifter to win an Olympic medal, earning her widespread recognition and admiration.

In addition to her Olympic success, Campbell has also excelled in European competitions. She clinched gold at the 2021 European Weightlifting Championships, further establishing herself as a leading contender in her weight class. Her consistent performances and remarkable strength have made her a role model for aspiring athletes, particularly women in weightlifting.

Emily Campbell continues to train and compete at the highest level, aiming for further success in the Paris 2024 Olympics. Her legacy as a trailblazer in British weightlifting and her contributions to the sport make her a celebrated and influential figure in the athletic world.

Discount Ticket codes for BWL members and Accommodation.

If you are a BWL member please enter BWLMEMBER in the discount code box.

Please note you must be a BWL member both at the point of purchase and on the day of the conference. (Otherwise, full price will need to be paid to gain entry).

Accessing this discount without BWL membership will result in no ticket and non-refund of any payment. If you are purchasing for a group of coaches, they must all be members of BWL for the discount to be honoured.

Discount for accommodation at the venue

Book your stay using the following link

Date(s): 17th & 18th Jan 2025

Location: Scarman

Event title: British Weight Lifting Conference for National Coaches

Promo code: BWLCBB25

Rates: Single occupancy £75 per room per night including VAT and breakfast.

Rooms will be held for conference attendees until 4-weeks prior to the event start date so please book in time to ensure that you can secure a accommodation if you wish to stay at the venue. 20.12.2024

Should you have any queries about the conference please contact Hugh Gilmore:

hugh.gilmore@britishweightlifting