Pro Totals, State Records, World Records, Judging-Yup

Some thoughts on the sport we love and some recognition for deserving people to follow. TeamTPS lifted at the RPS NH/Vt. State Championships in New Hampshire two weeks ago and I wanted to take a minute and share it with all of you. The meet was hosted by Jamie and Megan Matta and wow do they consistently run a great meet. The weekend started off with us having no one in the morning session and me having not much to do, so I helped Jamie and Megan out for a bit doing whatever was needed. Normal stuff:

• Running the table for bathroom breaks
• Fixing broken judge lights
• Judging for bathroom breaks
• You know, normal stuff

Why not sleep in and just go to the meet when my lifters were there? That's not how meets run. You have to give back to the sport so it can thrive. The afternoon came quick and it was time to work, not really. Candace, Matt and Russ are the ones who make this magic happen. They work tirelessly to ensure that all of our lifters are handled properly and prepared properly. I just do what they tell me. So, I've got to say thank you to my TEAM of coaches.

I just write the TPS Method for Powerlifting programs they follow.

Without a STRONG and dedicated crew like this I'd be nowhere, so thanks. We had the ladies lifting in the PM session and the men on Sunday. This log is about the ladies. Some were using this as a "tune up" meet, it was a first meet for some and some were getting after it. Here is how they did: Vicky Nielsen-1st Place in Amateur Raw Classic

• Squat: 240 for a 25 lb. PR
• Bench Press: 205 for a 5 lb. PR and a State Record
• Deadlift: 315 for a 15 lb. PR
• Total: 760 for a 45 lb. PR and a State Record

Amira Al-Zoubi: 3rd Place in Amateur Raw Classic

• Squat: 275 for a 65 lb. PR and a State Record
• Bench Press: 230 for a 20 lb. PR and a State Record
• Deadlift: 300 for a 25 lb. PR
• Total: 805 for a 110 lb. PR and a State Record

Katie Kondas - 1st place in Raw Amateur Classic

• Squat: 250 for a 30 lb. PR and RPS World and State Records- Military Amateur Open
• Bench Press: 165 for a 20 lb. PR and RPS World and State Records-Military Amateur Open
• Deadlift: 315 for a 25 lb. PR and an RPS State Record- Military Amateur Open
• Total: 730 for a 75 lb. PR and an RPS State Record - Military Amateur Open

Helen Williams- 1st Place Women's Pro Masters 50-54 Multiply and her first Multi Ply meet done in METAL GEAR

• Squat: 380 RPS World and State Records-Masters
• Bench Press: 190 RPS World and State Records-Masters
• Deadlift: 290 RPS World and State Records-Masters
• Total: 860 RPS World and State Records-Masters

Rose Solomon is on the comeback trail after an injury and her numbers are climbing back up! She finished with a:

• Squat: 180
• Bench Press: 105
• Deadlift: 225
• Total: 510

Olivia Kotsopoulos was also on the comeback after a minor issue, so we kept her conservative. She ended up with:

• Squat: 160
• Bench Press: 110
• Deadlift: 225
• Total: 495

Nicole D'Alessandro killed it!

• Squat:310 for a 10 lb. PR
• Bench Press: 180 for a 15 lb. PR and an RPS State Record
• Deadlift: 355 for a 5 lb. PR
• And a Total of: 845 for a 30 lb. PR and an RPS State Record.

Erin Erhart destroyed her last meet’s numbers!

• Squat: 315 for a 40 lb. PR and an RPS State Record
• Bench Press: 150 for a 15 lb. PR
• Deadlift: 370 for a 20 lb. PR and an RPS State Record
• Total: 835 and a huge 75 lb. PR

Emma Foos was using this as a tune up meet and possible qualifier for bigger things and finished with:

• Squat: 225
• Bench Press: 150
• Deadlift: 340
• Total: 715 RPS Raw Pro Total (taking it easy-watch out when we take the leash off her).

Erika Blanc, TPS Method coach did her first meet and we kept her light and right so she would go 9 for 9.

• Squat: 210
• Bench Press: 145
• Deadlift: 265
• Total: 620

Cheryl Campo had a mission. Beat her last Pro Total and do it at a lighter body weight. She did it and took 1st Place Women's Pro 50-54 Raw Classic & Best Masters Lifter and got here second RPS Pro Total!

• Squat: 275 for a 25 lb. PR and an RPS Master’s World Record
• Bench Press: 170 for a 10 lb. PR
• Deadlift: 365 for a 10 lb. PR and an RPS Master’s World Record
• Total: 810 for a 45 lb. PR and an RPS Master’s World Record

Please enjoy the video. Don't forget to read the rest below.       More thoughts: I've said it before, this is an individual sport, but a solid TEAM makes it better. I can't be more grateful for mine.   At the meet, be mindful of everyone else there. It's your meet, but it is someone else's too. Don't be a douche. I saw some exceptional sportsmanship, and also some douchebaggery. I'm not going to point out the specifics, but act in the manner that you want to be viewed in. Remember, the judges, spotters and loaders are not there for the money. Most don't get paid at all. We do it for the love of the sport. Yes, Jamie pays his staff but this is very unusual, and sitting in a folding chair for 14 hours is not really worth what you get paid. We do it for the sport. So, be nice. And remember, judging is not personal. If you got red lighted for depth on the squat, it is not because the judge is a dick. It's because you squatted high. That's all for this week.   Thanks for reading.     Find me on Google-search for Total Performance Sports Malden, Mass. The Best Gym in Boston, Facebook too. Oh, yeah, follow us on Instagram too. @TPSMalden & @tpsmethod DM ME QUESTIONS THERE TOO! You might be featured in a Coaching Log And @tpsmethod SHARE THIS! #bostonsstrongest Vincere vel mori

C.J. Murphy

April 25, 2019