coach avatar

Deborah
Acason

Let's
Train
playbook sport icon
Weightlifting
$30
60 MINS

Coaching Bio

2 Olympics, 5 Commonwealth Games & 5 medals including GOLD! The only Aus weightlifter to compete at 5 Comm Games. I have coached international medallists, started 2 clubs and coached beginners to elite lifters.

After starting weightlifting age 14yrs I quickly improved to become the best female Weightlifter in Australia. I have broken countless national records and competed at 2 Olympic Games placing 6th in Beijing 2008. My best lifts are 113kg snatch, 140kg clean and jerk for a 252kg total. Back squat 200kg. I have competed over 20 years at 5 Commonwealth Games and have coached beginners to elite level weightlifters. I have coached elite level Swimmers for their strength training plus Track and Field athletes.

Expertise

  • Olympic Weightlifting
  • Snatch
  • Clean & Jerk
  • Weightlifting Fundamentals

Qualifications

  • QLD Working with Children Check expiry 29/03/2028

Coaching Locations

  • Musketeer's Sports Club Inc. 69 Church St, Tivoli, Ipswich, QLD 4305, Australia

Private Sessions

Small Group up to 2 athletes 60 MINS $30

Small Group up to 2 athletes 90 MINS $50

Small Group up to 4 athletes 120 MINS $65

Reviews

Jennifer - 16-06-2025

Coach Deborah was excellent. Very knowledgeable and very patient. I would heartily recommend her.