Murder of crows

Barbell

Our 1010 Dean Street facility is home to the Murder of Crows Weightlifting and Powerlifting Teams. We are one of the largest training facilities dedicated to the barbell sports. Our coaches have worked with those who never touched a barbell to those who have competed at the Olympics. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive community that supports each other on and off the platform. If you are interested in learning the barbell sports, perfect the movements, or improve your competition results, we can help you.

Weightlifting

Weightlifting is the only barbell sport in the Olympics. Athletes compete in two lifts — the snatch and the clean & jerk.  Weightlifting is one of the original sports of the modern Olympic era. 

To be successful, an athlete must be strong, fast, and very flexible.  The movements are complex, but with our coaching staff we will get you up to speed in no time!

You must register for the Gold or Silver monthly membership to participate in our Team Training Sessions and to have access to our program. If you are new to the sport, our private orientation sessions are required before attending.

Team sessions are run as self-paced with the coaching staff working with each athlete throughout the session.

TEAM SCHEDULE:

  • Monday: 5:00pm or 6:30pm

  • Tuesday: 5:00pm or 6:30pm

  • Thursday: 5:00pm or 6:30pm

  • Saturday: 9am or 11:00am

  • Head Coach Kurt Roderick is a USA Weightlifting National Coach with over 12 years experience in the sport. He holds a masters degree in Human Performance, and is an IWF Category 1 Technical Official. He has led the club to victories at the national level. In 2023 he was recognized for his accomplishments by being awarded weightlifting Coach of the Year for New York state.

  • Coach Muhammed Begaliev is a USAW Level 1 Coach. He is a former member of the Uzbekistan National Team and has participated at multiple World Championships.

  • Coach Miguel is a national level competitor and USAW Level 1 Coach with a long history of coaching strength training as a weightlifting coach and personal trainer.

  • Coach Assem Sadykova is a USAW Level 1 Coach. She works primarily with our High School weightlifting team. She was a member of the Kazakhstan National Team and has competed at multiple World Championships.

  • Coach Krys Bussell is a USAW Level 2 Coach. He works primarily with our High School weightlifting team, and has taken multiple athletes to Junior and Youth National Championships.

Weightlifting Coaches

powerlifting

Powerlifting is the barbell sport where the three BIG LIFTS are contested. The Back Squat, Bench Press, and Deadlift allow the human body to lift immense loads. This is the sport for those looking to get strong.

Powerlifting is VERY approachable for any athlete of every body type. Everyone can safely get started and see the gains that come from dedicated training.

You must register for the Gold or Silver monthly membership to participate in our Team Training Sessions and to have access to our program. If you are new to the sport, our private orientation sessions are required before attending.

Team sessions are run as self-paced with the coaching staff working with each athlete throughout the session.

TEAM SCHEDULE:

  • Monday: 5:00pm or 6:30pm

  • Wednesday: 5:00pm or 6:30pm

  • Saturday: 9:00am

POWERLIFTING COACHES

  • Head Coach Miguel has a long history training other in strength sports. He has worked with beginners to advanced athletes.

  • Coach Kurt is a USAPL Coach and Referee for USAPL and Powerlifting America. He has his NSCA CSCS and is finishing a master's in Sport Performance. He is excited to help build and structure our team program.