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JOIN US FOR A LIVE VIRTUAL EVENT
TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2025 at 12:00Pm ET / 9:00Am PT

 

The Future of Powerlifting with Kyle Young

UNRACKED is a live event series from BridgeAthletic where top coaches break down the systems, methods, and philosophies that drive elite performance. 

 In this session, Kyle Young, Chief Relations Officer for the USPA and Team USA Head Coach from 2021–2026, takes us inside the modern era of powerlifting — from the sport's explosive growth into the mainstream to the training principles behind building world-class athletes. Whether you're coaching competitive lifters or just trying to raise your total, this conversation is packed with practical insight. Free to attend.

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This session will cover:

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    The Rise of Powerlifting

    How powerlifting has grown from a niche sub-culture into one of the fastest-growing sports in the world and what's driving that momentum at every level.

     

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    Building World-Class Athletes

    The training principles and programming strategies Kyle uses to develop competitive lifters, from foundational strength to peaking for the platform.

     

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    Coaching at the Highest Level

    What it takes to lead Team USA as Head Coach, from athlete selection and preparation to managing performance at world-level competition.

     

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    The Future of the Sport

    Where powerlifting is headed next. How the USPA is shaping education, growing the competitive landscape, and elevating the standard for athletes and coaches alike.

Can’t attend live? No problem, we’ll send a replay to all registrants!

 
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Kyle Young

Chief Relations Officer

United States Powerlifting Association

 

Kyle Young is the Chief Relations Officer and Director of Education for the USPA, where he also served as Team USA Head Coach from 2021 through 2026. He is the founder of Dream Team Performance and has spent decades working at the intersection of elite coaching, education development, and business leadership. A respected speaker and educator in the strength performance space, Kyle consults with elite athletes, coaches, and gym owners nationwide on training strategy and program development. Whether in the gym or the boardroom, his work centers on a consistent mission: helping people build strength, grow smarter, and perform at their absolute best. Powerlifting is one of the fastest growing sports in the world. World-level meets feature some of the most impressive feats of human performance, and the sport has gone from sub-culture to mainstream. 

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Cooper Napoli

S&C Coach and Host of UNRACKED

BridgeAthletic

 

Cooper Napoli is a Strength and Conditioning Coach with extensive experience training high school, collegiate, professional, and tactical athletes—including Special Operations personnel, NFL players, UFC fighters, IBJJF competitors, and triathletes. He currently works with leading high school football and lacrosse programs while mentoring coaches around the world. After coaching at Westside Barbell and Equinox, Cooper founded Delta-Five Performance, a coaching business dedicated to helping athletes reach their peak through tailored training, nutrition, and performance strategies. In addition to his coaching practice, he helps educate the BridgeAthletic coaching community and hosts UNRACKED, a live event series featuring top coaches and the systems that drive elite performance.

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