Phil Sabatini is the President and Associate Head Coach of East Coast Gold Weightlifting, one of the largest and most successful programs in U.S. weightlifting history. He is also a senior faculty member at Old Dominion University, teaching anatomical kinesiology and strength and conditioning in ODU’s undergraduate exercise science program.
As a competitor, Phil has been a staple in the national weightlifting scene, having placed in the top 3 in 14 national events and earning more than 40 national medals over a very successful 16-year career. He has been a three-time member of Team USA and currently coaches more than 20 national-level athletes. They are part of the 100+ athletes he and his staff oversee.
