Vaughn Weightlifting is led by Jodi and Chad Vaughn. They both have an unwavering love for Olympic Weightlifting and are passionate about helping others achieve their highest potential.
Our goal is to provide information on all things weightlifting. Whether you’re an athlete wanting to improve your technique, or a coach looking to add to your toolbox, there’s something here for everyone.
An Introduction to Our Methodology
Jodi runs the Kilo Cave and coaches all of the weekly weightlifting classes. She has an extreme talent for molding the movement and mindset of athletes from all walks of life.
Athletic Accomplishments:
2-Time Senior National Champion
2015 National Masters Champion
2015 Masters World Cup Champion
2004 Olympic Team Alternate
World Team Member
Pan American Games Team Member
University World Team Member
Former Junior American Record Holder
Coaching Credentials:
USA Weightlifting Level 1 Coach
USA Weightlifting Level 2 Coach
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
Power Monkey Fitness Coach
10 Years of Full-Time Coaching Experience
Chad is a teacher at heart, bearing the curiosity and confidence to continually experiment, innovate, and invent. Using these characteristics he most enjoys creating content through writing, videos, podcasts, and programming. Chad also stays busy leading clinics throughout the world where he’s been able to translate his experience, knowledge, and instincts as an athlete into coaching others.
Athletic Accomplishments:
*As a Senior Athlete
2-Time Olympian (2004 and 2008)
9-Time Senior National Champion
2003 Pan American Games Gold Medalist
3-Time Pan American Games Team Member
6-Time Pan American Team Member
6-Time World Team Member
Former Senior American Record Holder
*As a Master Athlete (35 Years and Older)
2019 Masters World Champion
3-Time National Masters Champion
Masters American Record Holder
Masters World Record Holder
Coaching Credentials:
USA Weightlifting Level 1 Coach
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
CrossFit Level 2 Trainer
Power Monkey Fitness Coach
20 Years Programming Experience
11 Years of Full-Time Coaching Experience
11 Years of Seminar Lead Experience
Developed/led CrossFit Weightlifting Advanced Course
Highlighted Content:
CrossFit Journal (Author)
- Oly Optimization
- Going Heavy at Regionals
- The Split Jerk: Start to Finish
- Want to Be Good at Oly
- Level Up!
BarBend (Author)
- The Clean Deadlift
- How to Master the Clean Pull Under
- Is it OK to “Bounce” Out of Your Squats?
- When (and Why) You Should Slow Down the Olympic Lifts
FloElite Documentary (Featured)
USA Weightlifting Podcast (Co-Host)
Slow Motion Snatch Video by CrossFit (Featured)
Slow Motion C&J Video by CrossFit (Featured)
Snatch Analysis with CrossFit (Narrator)
Clean and Jerk Analysis with CrossFit (Narrator)
Olympic Lifting Affiliate/Weightlifting Class Programming (Creator)
Questions? Don’t hesitate to text or email:
512-565-2828
vaughnweightlifting@gmail.com
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