Competition day is where all the training comes together, and it’s also where details matter most.

Coach Alastair is a highly experienced powerlifter and coach with over 20 years of personal competition and handling experience at international-level meets, with world-level athletes. As a seasoned and successful competitor himself, he brings a deep, practical understanding of what it takes to perform under pressure, make smart attempt decisions, and execute clean lifts on the platform. This isn’t theoretical coaching, it’s real-world, lived experience gained through decades of competing, cutting weight, managing nerves, navigating meet-day chaos, and adapting in real time when things don’t go exactly as planned. That experience translates directly into confident warm-up timing, strategic attempt selection, clear communication, and calm decision-making throughout the day. When you book meet-day handling, you’re paying for more than someone to count attempts or load plates in the warm-up room. You’re paying for experience, judgment, and composure, the ability to read the day, protect your total, and help you put together the best possible performance when it matters most. Having an experienced competitor in your corner on meet day means fewer mistakes, less stress, and the confidence that someone who truly understands the platform is guiding you through every lift.

Please connect with us first (ideally 12+ weeks in advance) to ensure we have availability. Our meet-day coaching rate reflects coaching experience and qualifications, full-day time commitment, travel costs, and added coaching/door fees involved.

*Note: Current coached athletes and active gym members with a Premium Strength Membership receive a preferred rate for meet-day coaching and handling. Contact us directly.*