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Welcome to our WebSite!
If you ever have any questions or comments about ECG or our WebSite don't hesitate to
info@eastcoastgold.org

Who We Are: East Coast Gold is currently the largest team in the country, comprised of Athletes and Coaches from all over the North East Region of the United States and beyond, who train and compete on regional, national and international levels. East Coast Gold has expanded with over 10 satellite centers and numerous affiliates throughout the Northeast. Each center offers facilities and coaches. The team is comprised of over 250 members which includes men, women, coaches and medical staff. We range in age from 9 to 50+. Our lifters range in size from 36 kg. (79 lbs.) to over 160 kg. (352 lbs.) with abilities ranging from novice to international elite. They include Olympians, several World Team members, National Champions, numerous nationally ranked Juniors, Seniors and Women. We also have many new young lifters who promise to follow in the footsteps of our elite lifters.   Our team participates in a variety of team activities including: competitions, clinics, camps, exhibitions, promotional activities and developmental activities.  All members receive newsletters apprising them of events and developments in US weightlifting.

NEWS 2009 GOLD CUP CHALLENGE - Results Meet Pictures 2009 East Coast Classic Results Missy Saucedo - Lifting While Pregnant WOW!! 2009 Pan Am Trials & National Juniors Pics - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - *East Coast Gold Merchandise* Get some of our new stuff! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - We are currently running a Donation Drive. To make a tax deductible contribution, click here.

EAST COAST GOLD - COACHING ETHICS CODE General Principles * Strive to maintain high standards of excellence in their work * Seek to promote integrity in the practice of coaching * Uphold professional standards of conduct * Respect the fundamental rights, dignity and worth of all participants * Be aware of professional responsibilities to the community and society Specific Guidelines * Coaches maintain membership with USAW and abide by the federation's guidelines * Coaches do not engage in discrimination on any basis proscribed by law * Coaches do not engage in behavior that is harassing or demeaning on any basis * Coaches do not exploit athletes or other participants over whom they have supervisory, evaluative or other authority * Coaches do not engage in any form of uninvited recruitment of any athletes who are currently members of other teams * If athletes wish to switch teams, they must do so on their own accord following notification of the coach of the team they are leaving

MAKE A DONATION

Make a tax deductible donation to the East Coast Gold Weightlifting Team.
Go to our Sponsor page for more.

ALL EAST COAST GOLD ATHLETES ARE SCHOOLED IN DRUG-FREE MODES OF TRAINING AND ARE EXPECTED TO TRAIN AND COMPETE DRUG-FREE.

Leo Totten (Head Coach)

2004/1996 Olympic Games Team Leader
2006 World Team Head Coach
2006 Pan Am Head Coach
2003 Pan Am Games Asst. Coach
1995 and 1999 Pan Am Games Team Leader
1987 Pan Am Games Head Coach
4 time World Team Coach
4 time NACACI Games Head Coach
USAW Coaching Committee
USAW Senior U.S. International Coach
President, WerkSan Sports USA

Board of Directors

President/Executive Director Leo Totten

Executive Vice President/Director - Dave Miller
Senior Vice President/Director - Joe Delago

Director - Jami-Willette Brown
Director - Jim Storch

What is USA Weightlifting?
USA Weightlifting is a non-profit sports corporation established to recruit, train and support athletes for weightlifting competition in the Olympic Games. It is a member in good standing of the U.S. Olympic Committee(U.S.O.C.) and the International Weightlifting Federation (I.W.F.).
East Coast Gold Weightlifting Team is a sanctioned club and, as such, is a member of USA Weightlifting (USAW).

USA Weightlifting
One Olympic Plaza
Colorado Springs, CO 80909-5764
719-866-4508

E-mail:  usaw@worldnet.att.net

You can also donate to the team to help US athletes in their endeavours to compete on an international level. Team sponsorship is tax deductible. For more info, click here.

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