Credentials / USA Powerlifting

USA Powerlifting Level 1 – Club Certification (Club Coach)

Level 1 (Club)certificationverifiedby USA Powerlifting· Compare
Verified: this record was checked against its official source. Last verified 2026-09-03. 6 sources on file.

At a glance

Credential type
certification
Status
active
Target professional
Powerlifting coaches training beginners at local/state competition
Country
unknown
Official page
https://coaching.usapowerlifting.com/upcoming-clinics/
Recertification page
unknown
Categories
Powerlifting, Professional Development, Strength & Conditioning, Sports Performance

Accreditation

No accreditation on record — status unknown. Absence of a claim is recorded honestly rather than guessed.

Eligibility & examination

Eligibility

Minimum age
unknown
Education
unknown
Degree required
unknown
Experience
unknown
CPR/AED
unknown
Other prerequisites
Must be a current USA Powerlifting member ($75/year). Level 1 (Club) certification courses have prerequisites ('Prerequisites: Yes'), but the specific prerequisite requirements are not stated in the supplied evidence.

One page notes 'USA Powerlifting Certified Coaches have completed SafeSport Training,' though it is not explicitly listed as an enrollment prerequisite. Curriculum is delivered via Thinkific immediately after registration; registrations are non-refundable/non-transferable.

Examination

Format
Written exam following an 8-hour lecture/practical with a live instructor, in addition to the Club Level Curriculum
Online exam
unknown
Testing center
unknown
Length
unknown
Questions
unknown
Passing score
unknown
Attempts included
unknown
Retake policy
unknown

Initial certification costs

  • $495 — Level 1 (Club) Certification Course fee
  • $75 — Required USA Powerlifting annual membership

$495: Participants must be current USA Powerlifting members · $75: All participants must be current USA Powerlifting members ($75/year)

Renewal & CEU requirements

Renewal requirements not yet researched for this credential.

Pathway

What this credential requires

All of:
  • MembershipCurrent member in good standing with USA Powerlifting
  • AgeAt least 18 years of age
  • CourseComplete the USA Powerlifting Coaching Fundamentals Online Course
  • CourseComplete the USA Powerlifting Athlete Protection Program Online Course
  • ExperienceHave attended at least 1 USA Powerlifting Meet

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Sources (6)

Latest verification activity: initial verification → confirmed (2026-09-06) · reverification → confirmed (2026-09-06) · initial verification → confirmed (2026-09-06) · reverification → confirmed (2026-09-03) · initial verification → confirmed (2026-09-03)

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