Derrick Johnson, a five-time national champion in weightlifting, is holding a workshop on February 20th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The event is presented by Performance Sport & Spine, and will take place at Convergent Crossfit located at 3056 Dismal Hollow Rd Linden, Va. 22642. The event is open to the public, but an admission fee is required.
During the seminar Johnson will cover:
- Injury prevention recommendations including warm up and stretching protocols
- Technique instruction of international competition-style weightlifting
- Interactive supervision of participants as they perform the two competition lifts – snatch as well as the clean and jerk
- Basic to advanced weightlifting techniques for the beginning to the professional
“We are excited to share Derrick’s experience and training methods with the Front Royal community,” said Dr. Jeremy Busch, president and CEO of Performance Sport & Spine. “The opportunity to learn from a world-class international coach is beneficial for every level of athlete.”
For more information or to reserve your spot, call 540-635-4440. Cost to attend is $215 before February 1, or $225 for regular registration.
About Derrick Johnson
Johnson is 30-years-old and got his start seventeen (17) years ago in the sport of weightlifting in an after school program for underprivileged youth in the inner city of St. Louis. He has gone on to achieve multiple national championships throughout all age divisions, seven American open titles, and has made many international teams representing the United States of America (USA).
Johnson is currently an international weightlifting coach for elite athletes and holds the record for the Snatch and Total in his weight class.
About Performance Sport & Spine
Performance Sport & Spine is a comprehensive chiropractic, physical medicine, and sports medicine clinic servicing patients in the Shenandoah Valley, northern Virginia, and D.C. areas. The practice is centrally located in Front Royal, Virginia, and led by Dr. Jeremy Busch, specializing in two core services: the treatment of injuries and associated pain, as well as the enhancement of sports performance. Find out more at www.performancesportandspine.com
