LOVELAND, OHIO - The 2007 Tiger Power Bench and Squat Meet

LOVELAND, OHIO - The 2007 Tiger Power Bench and Squat Meet will be held at Loveland High School on March 3rd. Tiger Power is the name of the Powerlifting Team, which Casey S. Thomas, the Head Strength Coach at Loveland High School started three years ago.

The Tiger Power Bench and Squat Meet is for Loveland students only and is composed of eight weight classes for boys and six for girls.  This is the first ever meet of its kind at Loveland. 

Thomas said, “The students who train in my strength program already perform both of these lifts as part of their training.  I spend extra time with those who compete, to coach them up on competition standards, techniques, and strategies.”

This year Thomas said he will take eight competitors to the state meet and believes the team will bring home their share of medals. “We have had five individuals place at the Ohio High School State Powerlifting Championships the past two years (1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th, 7th).”

“To host a competition like this is great for our strength program and our entire athletic program,” Thomas said. “It is a reward for all their hard work, a chance to compete against many of our top athletes, and provides a goal for the kids to work towards every year.  A competition like this also helps develop discipline and toughness, both necessary for competitive athletics.”

The event is open to the public.