Coaches

Tyler Siefke brings a wealth of coaching experience to Rubber City Weightlifting, having guided weightlifters at every level — from brand-new beginners taking their first reps to experienced national competitors. He also specializes in strength and conditioning for youth athletes, building safe, powerful movement from an early age.

A graduate of the University of Mount Union, where he lettered in both football and wrestling, Tyler is a USA Weightlifting National Coach and serves as an Athlete Representative for his Weightlifting State Organization (WSO).

Dan Bell has coached weightlifting exclusively for nearly 18 years. He is a USA Weightlifting National (Level 2) coach and has guided weightlifters to the national and international level, as well as helped hundreds of CrossFitters improve their weightlifting technique.

Coach Bell has been involved in weight training and barbell sports for over forty years. His strength journey has taken him from preparing for high school football and wrestling to powerlifting, strongman training, and finally, Olympic weightlifting. He compares weightlifting to a 300-pound golf swing — the technique is that demanding and precise. He believes weightlifting to be the ultimate test of speed, strength, flexibility, and athleticism.