ABOUT US

We help beginner to advanced weightlifters improve technique and build stronger minds & bodies in a fun, inclusive, supportive community.

OUR MISSION

At Wormtown Weightlifting our mission is to provide a welcoming community where members can find friends and teammates for life. Though weightlifting is an individualized sport, we believe that greatness is achieved with the help of a strong and supportive group of people behind you. As an organization and club, we equip members with the physical and mental tools to thrive. We believe that the strength we build within these walls has the power to inspire positive change outside them.

2024 NEW ENGLAND WSO TEAM OF THE YEAR

OUR COACHES

jOE bLACK

OWNER/HEAD COACH

USA Weightlifting National Coach

2024 New England Weightlifting Coach of the Year

Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)

Joe is the head coach and owner of Wormtown Weightlifting. Joe is a National Level Weightlifting coach and has been involved in the sport for over a decade. He is proud to have created one of the largest weightlifting teams in New England and to have led athletes of all ages to the national level. Joe believes that nothing is achieved without community and that together we can build each other up.

Kati Black

OWNER/COACH

USA Weightlifting Level 1 Coach

Kati has been involved in weightlifting as an athlete for several years. She has competed and medaled at the national level and loves all of the lessons she has learned from the barbell. She has her L1 USAW certification and continues to learn about the sport through coaching and volunteering in the New England Weightlifting community. As a high school educator of nearly 20 years, helping others learn comes naturally to her and she is excited to coach others in the sport of weightlifting.

BETHANY FARRAR

COACH

USA Weightlifting Level 1 Coach

BA Exercise Science

MA Licensed Practical Nurse

Bethany started her weightlifting journey by taking resistance training classes in college. After graduating, she began training in CrossFit. Through CrossFit, she found her true passion in Olympic Weightlifting. She was one of the first members of Joe's original barbell club. She has competed in local and national competitions. Bethany finds joy in helping other members have fun with their lifts and improving technique. Bethany holds a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science and is a MA Licensed Practical Nurse.

nIKKI ouellette

COACH

USA Weightlifting Level 1 Coach

Nikki's fitness journey began 8 years ago with CrossFit, where she developed a love of weightlifting. Prior to coaching at Wormtown, she has years of coaching experience in CrossFit and youth sports. A mother of four and having a profession working in elementary education, Nikki is especially passionate about working with kids. She particularly enjoys coaching the youth and junior lifters, and enjoys seeing them develop the same love for the sport.

LJ dICKINSON

JUNIOR COACH

USA Weightlifting Level 1 Coach

LJ a junior weightlifting coach at Wormtown Weightlifting. She has been weightlifting for almost 3 years but since becoming a coach, she’s fallen in love with the sport on a whole new level. She enjoys working with athletes to improve their technique and loves seeing them realize their inner and outer strength through weightlifting.

ELLA GAMACHE

JUNIOR COACH

USA Weightlifting Level 1 Coach

Ella is a junior weightlifting coach at Wormtown Weightlifting. She has been weightlifting for six years and has just recently begun her coaching journey. Ella enjoys helping others discover their love of weightlifting. She is committed to helping athletes at every level improve their strength and technique.

CAROLINE KENT

COACH

USA Weightlifting Level 1 Coach

Caroline has been weightlifting for 6 years and coaching for almost 3.
She has her L1 USAW certification and continues to expand her knowledge at Quinnipiac University where she studies Physical Therapy. As a coach, she loves to watch her athlete’s confidence skyrocket as they progress in the sport. Caroline believes that weightlifting offers many valuable lessons and she enjoys supporting athletes of all ages through their individual weightlifting journeys.

OUR FACILITY

ARE YOU READY TO LEVEL UP?

GETTING STARTED IS EASY!

1. SCHEDULE YOUR FIRST VISIT

Talk with one of our coaches about your goals and see how we can help you get there!

2. START YOUR TRAINING

You have defined your goals and you are ready to begin your journey. We will start you strong by taking you through the fundamentals of training and sound habits putting you on the road to success!