Coaching is about the client, not the coach.
Michael McKenna
Specializations
Weightlifting, Powerlifting, Strongman Sports Performance
Coaching Education
Strength Training Highland Games and Track and Field Throws
Degrees and Certifications B.A., University of Delaware USAW National Coach
Mike is the owner and founder of McKenna's Gym. A former competitive Weightlifter with medals at the 2003 American Open (Bronze) and 2010 National Master's Championship (Gold), Mike is also a Four-Time Letter Winner in Hammer Throw at the University of Delaware and remains on UD’s all-time Top Ten List.
Mike currently teaches more Coaching Certification Courses than any other Instructor with USA Weightlifting; he travels extensively to introduce Weightlifting and Sports Performance concepts to Coaches and athletes at all levels. In August of 2016, Mike served as one of the last guest Coaches at USAW's National Training Center at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, CO.
As a Coach, Mike has worked with dozens of National level Lifters, producing National Medalists in Every Age Category (Youth, Junior, Senior, and Master) as well as a Youth International medalist and Several Master International Medalists and Champions. In Track and Field, Mike produced a two-Time NJ State Discus Champion and several State Placewinners in Wrestling as well as All Conference and All Star performers in Girls Lacrosse, Track and Field, and Wrestling.
Most importantly, Mike’s lifters have gone on to have successful lives in which sport and fitness help to build their character and enrich their experiences.
Our Gym —
407-409 Raritan Ave.,
Highland Park, NJ 08904
mckennasgym@gmail.com
