Leo Isaac Biography
Qualifications
- Level 3 Accredited Weightlifting Coach
- Masters in Sports Coaching, University of Queensland
- BSc (Hons), Physical Education, Sports Science and Recreation Management,
Loughborough University, England - Grad Dip Teaching, University of Queensland
Publications
- Book: Coaching Weightlifting Illustrated: A systematic approach to coaching beginners, published 1 December 2021.
ISBN-13: 9780646850634, paperback; 406 pages.
Voluntary Roles Currently Held
- President of Weightlifting Tasmania Inc.
- Member of AWF Coach Education Commission
- Head Coach of the Weightlifting Academy of Tasmania
- Coach Education Program presenter for the Australian Weightlifting Federation
Overseas Coaching Appointments
- Head Coach, Australian Weightlifting Team, 2016 Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships, Penang, Malaysia
- Head Coach, Australian Weightlifting Team, 2016 Oceania Championships, Suva, Fiji
- Head Coach, Australian Weightlifting Team, 2015 Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships, Pune, India
- Coach, Australian Weightlifting Team, 2014 Pacific Cup Weightlifting Tournament, New Caledonia
- Head Coach, 1991 Junior World Championships, Wolmirstedt, Germany
Professional and Voluntary Roles Previously Held
- Former National Coaching Director of the Australian Weightlifting Federation
- State Administrator of Queensland Weightlifting
- NSW Coaching Development Officer
International Appearances as an Athlete
- 1979 European Championships, Varna, Bulgaria, 9th place, 67.5Kg category
- 1979 World Championships, Salonnica, Greece, 10th place 67.5Kg category
- 1980 Commonwealth Championships, Cardiff, Wales, 1st place 67.5Kg category
- 1980 European Championships, Belgrade, Serbia, 8th place 67.5Kg category
- 1980 Olympic Games, Moscow, Russia, 14th place, 67.5Kg category
- 1981 World Championships, Lille, France, 17th place, 75Kg category
- 1982 EEC Championships, Lommel, Belgium, 2nd place, 75Kg category
- 1982 Commonwealth Games, Brisbane, Australia, 4th place, 75category
- 1985 World Championships, Stockholm, Sweden, 9th place, 67.5Kg category
Websites
TrainingWeightlifting.com
Provides Olympic Weightlifting Programs and quality advice about training methodology, skill development, biomechanics, physiology, psychology, coaching and a range of other Weightlifting-related issues.