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Meet your USAPL Part 2 State Chair: Connor Cocklin Meet your USAPL Part 2 State Chair: Connor Cocklin 💪

Connor’s USAPL journey started in 2019 when he opened Brewhouse Barbell in OKC. What began as hosting a few local competitions quickly turned into a deep involvement with USAPL after connecting with Wes Zunker—leading Connor to wear every hat in meet directing and continually raising the bar for lifter experience.

As State Chair, Connor finds the most fulfillment in collaborating with the powerlifting community, taking lessons from every event, and turning them into ideas that make the next meet even better.

Goals for his tenure: Growth, growth, growth -- because lifters are the lifeblood of the sport. Alongside that, Connor is passionate about elevating the lifter experience, ensuring athletes feel the payoff of all their hard work when they step on the platform.

What he loves most about powerlifting: (Despite what he says… it’s not just bench press ) It’s the camaraderie. The friendships, the community, and the support system that keeps lifters coming back and allows local gyms to thrive. Many start powerlifting for themselves, but stay for the people.

We’re excited to have Connor helping lead the way for USAPL in Oklahoma 👏

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Celebrating 2025 and looking forward to celebratin Celebrating 2025 and looking forward to celebrating you on and off the platform in 2026! Cheers 🎉
Happy New Year from USA Powerlifting 💪🎉 Here’s to Happy New Year from USA Powerlifting 💪🎉
Here’s to another year of strength, integrity, and being True to the Mission. Let’s lift higher in 2026.

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Meet Oklahoma Co-State Chair, Caleb Pritchett — a Meet Oklahoma Co-State Chair, Caleb Pritchett — a lifter, leader, and community-builder dedicated to elevating the strength scene across the Sooner State.💪

Caleb’s USAPL journey began in November 2020 at the University of Oklahoma, where he helped grow the OU Powerlifting Club, became a referee in 2021, and officiated meets while competing at four National Collegiate Championships. His years with the club sparked a passion not just for lifting, but for shaping the future of the sport.

After graduating, Caleb became part-owner of Brewhouse Barbell in Oklahoma City — a move that deepened his commitment to supporting lifters statewide. With the State Chair position open, and encouraged by friend and fellow Chair Connor Cocklin, Caleb stepped up to help lead Oklahoma forward.

As Co-State Chair, Caleb has loved bringing more meets to OK and giving back to the sport that's given him so much. His goals remain simple and strong:

📈 Grow the powerlifting community across Oklahoma
🏆 Host more meets — and continually raise the bar for quality
💥 Create an atmosphere where every lifter feels supported, excited, and ready to perform

Caleb is passionate about competing, building friendships through the sport, and creating unforgettable meet experiences for all. Together with Connor, he’s pushing Oklahoma powerlifting to new heights.

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From local meets to the national platform, Merry C From local meets to the national platform, Merry Christmas from USA Powerlifting! 🎄

We’re grateful for every athlete, coach, meet director, volunteer, and fan who makes this community special. Enjoy the holidays with those who matter most.

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On a bonus day of Liftmas, Athlete Performance Solutions gave to me…

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Winner: @richelleledesma On the twelfth day of L Winner: @richelleledesma 

On the twelfth day of Liftmas, USA Powerlifting gave to me…🎄

A FREE 2026 membership renewal! 🎁

While this would have been our final Liftmas giveaway, we have a BONUS giveaway tomorrow, December 25th. Check back tomorrow! 

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Meet West Virginia State Chair, Peyton Carpenter — Meet West Virginia State Chair, Peyton Carpenter — a leader shaped by competition, community, and a deep commitment to growing the sport. 

Peyton first stepped onto the platform in March 2022, eventually joining the West Virginia University Powerlifting Team, where he has served as a team officer for the past two years. Over the last three and a half years, he’s worn just about every hat in USAPL: lifter, team officer, State Referee, National Referee, and a dedicated spotter/loader at meets across WV and beyond. His path to State Chair was made possible with the support and mentorship of Wes Zunker and Lee Maccarone — guidance he continues to pay forward.

As State Chair, Peyton finds the most fulfillment in creating spaces where lifters and referees can grow, build confidence, and feel supported. From first-time competitors to seasoned officials, he values the relationships and shared experiences that make the powerlifting community unlike any other. 

Peyton’s goals for West Virginia are clear and ambitious:
🏆 Host high-quality USAPL meets that athletes want to return to
📈 Expand meet opportunities without compromising standards
🎟️ Grow the referee pool and membership statewide
🌟 Provide meaningful, positive experiences for every athlete, volunteer, and spectator

At the heart of it all is community — Peyton’s favorite part of the sport. Powerlifting has given him lifelong friendships and unforgettable memories, and he aims to share that passion through every interaction by staying supportive, encouraging, and dedicated to helping others succeed.

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On the eleventh day of Liftmas, Pioneer gave to me…

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