POWER & PERFORMANCE
Dane Roach
Dane Roach has been a powerlifting coach for over 8 years. His previous experience as a college athlete and a strength and conditioning coach at the collegiate level led him to compete in USA Powerlifting and soon after beginning to coach powerlifters. Dane is a USA Powerlifting Senior National Coach and Category II Referee. With experience at all levels of powerlifting, from IPF worlds to the local level, Dane is able to help lifters of all levels reach their goals. Dane is also a highly skilled gameday coach, specializing in attempt selection and strategy, and has helped numerous lifters to personal bests, championships, and 9/9 performances.
Coaching Achievements
Dane has coached many successful lifters, including:
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88% success rate on all attempts called since 2015
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21 first time competitors
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Bronze Medalist Overall, Gold Medalist in Deadlift for 83kg Jrs at 2023 NAPF Regional Championships
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Silver Medalist in 83kg Jr at 2023 Powerlfting Federation of Mexico (IPF Affiliate) National Championship
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Silver medalist in 84kg Junior Division at 2018 IPF Classic Worlds
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84kg Gold Medalist and Best Overall Lifter at A7 Pro Raw Challenge 2020
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2023 USA Powerlifing United Ladies of Iron Masters 1 60kg Champion
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2023 Powerlfiting America Raw Masters 2 84kg+ Bronze Medalist
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2023 USA Powerlifting Raw Masters 1 125kg Silver Medalist
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2023 WRPF Drug Tested 100kg Open National Champion
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2022 USA Powerlifting Raw Masters 2 100kg+ National Champion
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2022 USA Powerlifting Raw Masters 1 125kg Bronze Medalist
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5th place finisher for Men's 125kg weight class at 2022 USA Powerlifting Collegiate Nationals
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2021 USA Powerlifting Raw Masters 4 63kg National Champion
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2021 USA Powerlifting Raw Masters 4 120kg National Champion
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2021 USA Powerlifting Raw Masters 1 120kg Silver Medalist
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5th place finisher in 84kg Open at 2021 USA Powerlifting Raw Nationals
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16 lifters qualified for USA Powerlifting National Championships
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18 USA Powerlifting Michigan State Champions
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38 Top three finishers in USA Powerlifting State Championships
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Best Overall Female Masters Lifter at 2023 USA Powerlifting Michigan State Championship
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Best Overall Male Masters Lifter at 2022 USA Powerifting Michigan State Championship
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Open Women's Team Champions at 2021 USA Powerlifting Michigan State Championship
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Best Overall Male Masters Lifter at 2022 USA Powerifting Michigan State Championship
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Powerlifting Federation of Mexico (IPF Affiliate) 83kg Jr National Record Holder in deadlift (295g/649lbs)
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IPL Drug Tested 100kg Junior World Record holder in the deadlift
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2021 USPA 100kg Junior Drug Tested National Champion
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4th place finisher in 84kg Open Division and 3rd place finisher in 84kg Junior Division at 2019 USA Powerlifting Raw Nationals
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5th place finisher in 74kg Teen II Division at 2019 USA Powerlifting Raw Nationals
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National Champion in 72kg Junior Division at 2017 and 2018 USA Powerlifting Raw Nationals
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Bronze Medalist in Junior 100kg Class at 2022 USPA Drug Tested Nationals
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5th place finisher in 72kg Open Division at 2018 USA Powerlifting Raw Nationals
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National Champion in 74kg Teen I Division at 2018 USA Powerlifting Raw Nationals
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5th place finisher in 72kg Junior Division at 2016 USA Powerlifting Raw Nationals
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2017 & 2018 Arnold Sports Festival Pro Raw Challenge Silver Medalist
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Assistant Coach for Midland University Raw Men’s and Women’s 2019 Collegiate National Championship teams
Education
Master of Science in Exercise Science- Oakland University 2015
Bachelor of Arts in Exercise Science and Psychology- Hope College 2013
Certifications & Accomplishments
USA Powerlifting Senior National Coach
USA Powerlifting Category II Referee
Member of USA Powerlifting Technical Committee
Technical Secretary for 2024 USA Powerlifting Masters World Cup
Technical Secretary for 2023 USA Powerlifting Olympia International Meet
Co-Technical Secretary for 2023 USA Powerlifting Equipped Nationals
NASM Performance Enhancement Specialist
