So for those who don't know, James 'Priest' Burdette contacted us (specifically, Dave) back in the beginning of the summer. Since Dave was somewhat forgetful about getting back to him, I'm the person he contacts.
For a frame of reference, Priest set a new USPF record in the 198 Class Bench Press at 633 lbs at the Muscle Beach meet on Sept. 13.
He wants to come out and train us, and I really want this to happen. It will be a pain in the ass to get him into Wooden (although it's our plan B). Any other suggestions are welcome. I'm trying to see if the guy who runs Velocity Sports Performance in Santa Clarita (the site of the USAPL meet) will let us train there with Priest (who has to drive from Bakersfield, I believe).
Santa Clarita is 40 minutes north of LA. Carpool as necessary.
Make it happen people!
EDIT: another option is F.I.T, run by Mendy. This is in Sherman Oaks, so pretty close.
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It will cost $5 to get him into Wooden. What's the pain in that?
Also, I was not slightly forgetful. I emailed the group and got minimal response on wanting to meet with him (with the exception of Phil), so I didn't set up a meeting. Having him drive out only to have no one show up seemed very disrespectful.
My mistake then. From my end, I just knew that he emailed us and never got a response back. So I felt like I had to pick up the slack.
In any case, two things:
1. I emailed the guy who runs Velocity, he said sure to letting us in to bench.
2. I talked to Priest today, he wants to get a date to come down. He's doing a meet this weekend, but after that should be fine.
So basically I want to figure out a good date that works for everyone.
I wanted to go to the Stanford game on 10/18, so 10/25 and beyond are awesome.
I would love to see this guy bench!
im good to see him bench anytime. no preference for me.
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