Meet The Coach - Trish Tenn

We want to introduce you to the Club Coaches & Officials. Here is second in the series of “Meet the….”

Discovering Olympic Weightlifting ….Twice ?!? 

I first discovered weightlifting when I was working in a gym in 1984, I completed the BAWLA (British Amateur Weightlifting Association) coaching course which was led by Keith Morgan. Keith coached a number of women who were in the GB team, saw my potential and encouraged me to join a club… I was hooked from Day 1. By 1990 I was in the GB national squad and represented GB in many international events. 

I rediscovered WL in 2021 when training to get fit for my 60th Birthday, after 1 year of general fitness and strength training decided to compete again….  

My qualifications and experience

BSc (HONS) Sports Science, MSc Physical Activity & Health Development 

I have 30 years of experience of teaching and coaching exercise and fitness with a special interest in the older population. Including qualifications in Cardiac Rehabilitation, Falls prevention, GP referral, Stroke, Osteoporosis 

I was an active BAWLA instructor, coach, referee  (for 10 years until 1994) 

Recently qualified BWL Level 1 (2022) and currently working on BWL Level 2. 

I been active in the area of transformational education over 20 years, and the mental side of WL and fitness, I currently run a workshop called “ The Feminine Way To Fitness ”.

Competitive achievements

• Life time Snatch 60K 

• Life time Clean & Jerk 92K 

Senior level:

• British Champion 1991,1992,1994

On British Squad for 5 years and represented GB at several European Championships and other events. 

Masters level:

• 2022 IWF European Masters Champion W60 55KG

• 2022 BWL British Masters Champion W60 55KG

• 2022 BWL English Masters Champion W60 55KG