Coach's Remarks:
I have worked with Maria for almost three years now and I am continually amazed with her work ethic, positivity, and drive to get better!Maria works full time as a Physicians Assistant , raises two awesome young boys, is happily married, and for the past 2.5 years she has always found time to get all of her weightlifting training done! I am constantly using Maria as example for all of my athletes.Weight class: 53kgHeight: 5’ 5Started Weightlifting? 2014How did you get involved in weightlifting? Through Crossfit and seeing young ladies like Jenny, Nikki, and Kim lifting all the weights.Most exciting moment so far in weightlifting: Attending the Masters Training Camp at the OTC (Olympic Training Center) in Colorado Springs.Favorite Competition Lift: SnatchesFavorite Training Lift: Cleans!Personal Goals:
- BW Snatch (53kg)
- C&J 65-70kg
- Not be such a head case
Favorite Book: It's Not About the BikeFavorite TV Show or Movie: Steve Austins Broken Skull ChallengeFavorite Song: Hotel CaliforniaHobbies/Interested outside of Weightlifting: Doing anything with my boys Bobby (age 7) and Rocco (age 6) and my Husband Bob (age??)Most people don’t know that… I am deathly afraid of heightsTwo Truths and One Lie:
- I was born in Nebraska
- I was a dancer on the TV show Solid Gold
- I have run 12 marathons
