Gavin Akeley

I have been an athlete my entire life, dabbling in just about any sport that was offered in my area. I also spent time coaching local tee ball and youth basketball leagues in my high school years. Athletics have always been incredibly important to me, it's part of who I am. Shortly after graduating high school in 2020 I discovered powerlifting on the internet, like many others. I knew next to nothing about it but decided to give it a shot. There was a void left when high school sports were no longer available to me, and I hoped that this would be a long term athletic avenue to fill said void. I debuted in the USAPL at their Maine State Championships in 2022, taking home best teen lifter. At the time I had no coach or guidance, just me, the internet, and my exercise science classes in college. Since then I have learned an incredible amount about the sport, as both an athlete and a coach. I took on my first athlete in March of 2024, and I've found that I am not just passionate about being an athlete, I'm also passionate about elevating other athletes as well. With my growing experience and knowledge, I feel that I can be an asset to lifters in need of guidance.