Membership Information

Lifting ability is a necessary and desired for future team members; however other important factors such as a positive attitude, responsibility and willingness to participate in all fund raising projects of the team are also factors. Outstanding female and male lifters are equally sought, as the team is coed. There is a men's and women’s team, but this distinction is not evident because the group functions as one unit, and team unity is heavily emphasized. Louisiana Tech Powerlifters are required to be students in good standing and pursue at least 8 credit hours per quarter. To be admitted, students must also meet the University selective admission policy. Out of state students must pay an out of state fee quarterly which may be waived if certain qualifications are met (listed below). Powerlifting scholarships are not awarded by Louisiana Tech or any other university in the United States. This is due to the fact that at the current time, powerlifting is not an NCAA sanctioned sport. However, Louisiana Tech does provide several benefits to offset the personal expenses related to team participation that are not available at other universities. More information about Tech will be provided at your request.

Powerlifting at the college level is classified as a club sport with limited funding. In spite of this limitation, Louisiana Tech has operated a Powerlifting program successfully for thirty-two years (1974-2006). There is no other University in the United States with a record of greater consistency of success in collegiate powerlifting than the Louisiana Tech program. Success is measured by the number of national championships, 30, the number of first team All-Americans, the number of national collegiate record holders, and the number of Tech lifters chosen to represent the United States in international competition such as the Junior World Championships and Sub-Junior World Championships. Tech ranks at the top of every one of these categories.

You will be affiliated with a team that has a respectable reputation and a high level of recognition at the local, regional, state, national and international levels in the sport competitive collegiate powerlifting.

You must be enrolled at Louisiana Tech as a full-time undergraduate student and apply for team membership. Membership is available to all individuals who have an interest in powerlifting, regardless of experience, and who are willing to:

You will be affiliated with a team that has a respectable reputation and a high level of recognition at the local, regional, state, national, and international levels in the sport of competitive collegiate Powerlifting. Equipment provided to compete with includes: lifting singlets, knee and wrist wraps, lifting belts, T-shirts, and travel bags for use at competition. In addition, the team recieves discounts on powerlifting apperal and equipment from major powerlifting equipment manufacturers. When the team travels to compete at a meet, entry fees, lifting equipment, transportation, and lodging are provided. You are encouraged to enroll in HES 211 (001), a Powerlifting class, taught by Coach Cooper. It is a great opportunity to get a regular Powerlifting workout that will not conflict with your school schedule. Class is held in an excellent facility which provides our lifters with superior equipment necessary to be competitive at collegiate national’s year in and year out. During practice we utilize a very personal coaching style, safety spotting techniques, a great team atmosphere, tradition, and continuity. You will have the opportunity to lift in two or more meets each academic year.

Is there any form of scholarship/financial aid available to LA Tech Powerlifters?