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RobertUniverse.com is proud to present
Athlete of the Month
Coach Doug Briggs, Ph.D., CSCS,
Master 's Olympic Weightlifting Champion

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Doug is a Professor and Coach at the New Mexico State University who has earned an outstanding reputation in the field of physical fitness.

He teaches anatomy, motor development, principles of strength & conditioning, tests & measurements, and beginning, advanced, women's, and Olympic weightlifting at NMSU. Doug owns and operates a Sports Performance Center called Briggs Barbell Club. He is also the Strength & Conditioning Coordinator for the US ARMY/MWR at Fort Bliss, Texas and works with the military designing programs, mobile gyms, etc.

Doug began weight training in 1978 and within three years became involved in powerlifting. He styarted appreciating Olympic weightlifting in 1980 but didn't pursue it exclusively until 1991. Since then, he has competed in at least 75 contests and has set numerous (over 100) state records. He has coached and competed internationally and won a Gold Medal in the 94 kg class at the Pan American Master's Weightlifting Championships in Canada, setting a new snatch record. Several months ago, Doug competed in the Masters' National meet in Savannah, GA and qualified for the World Championship in Baden, Austria in October. He continues to train hard in anticipation of this event and we would like to take this opportunity to wish him a well deserved place on the podium!

Over the years Coach Briggs has trained many athletes helping them to push to the limits of their performance. Doug proudly shared with us, student, Cassi Cole's latest achievements. On June 5, 2004, Cassi, a 17-year old lifter set 9 state records at the New Mexico State Championships. She set 2 Junior records and 7 schoolage records in her first meet and most amazingly, qualified for the Schoolage Nationals!

Doug wrote a textbook that was published in 2003 entitled, "16 Weeks to Weight Training Success - A Basic Approach" by Kendall/Hunt Publishing. This comprehensive guide that involves all facets of weight training is a "must-read" for both the novice and seasoned weightlifter.

For the past 27 weeks, Doug has participated in the RobertUniverse Intl. Weightlifting Case Study sponsored by FLORA Health. It has been an honour to have Doug participate in this important project and we wish to thank him for his valuable contributions so far.

Doug not only exhibits all the qualities of an extraordinary athlete, but his warm personality ranks him high on our list! It was only fitting to nominate Doug RobertUniverse.com Athlete of the Month! Footnote: We wish to thank Doug for sharing with our viewers, the wonderful photos of his son, Alexander Maximus. Only four years old and already showing signs of a real champion weightlifter!


Briggs' Barbell Club
2401 E. Missouri, Suite 32
Las Cruces, New Mexico 88011
Owner: Douglas Briggs
Tel: (505) 649-3970

 

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