Jerry will flex his muscles in June as head coach of Virginia’s powerlifters. He has been involved with the Special Olympics for 35 years. In addition to powerlifting, he has coached basketball and track & field. The Special Olympics has been a central part of his life, so much so that his family even plans vacations around Powerlifting training. His involvement has taught him patience, and he hopes to continue coaching for many more years. His greatest challenge has been helping athletes understand the distinction between powerlifting and weightlifting.