Vincent Nguyen-Bui

Head Coach

Vincent is a competitive weightlifter and former collegiate track athlete. He is a USAW Level 2 and USATF Level 1 Coach.

Nerissa Zhang

Coach & Owner

Nerissa competes in both Powerlifting & Olympic Lifting. She is a USAW Level 2 coach and regional competition referee.

Armando Ibarra

Assistant Manager

Armando studied martial arts all his life and is a Capoeira instructor. He is also a certified TRX Level 2 instructor.

Emily Zavala

Assistant Manager

Emily competes in Olympic Weightlifting and was a former HS track athlete. She recently completed USAW Level 1.

Noah Embrey

Front Desk

Noah is a Powerlifter. He has been with Golden State Barbell Club since the very beginning.

Jim Schmitz

Advisor

Jim was the coach of USA Olympic Weightlifting team (1980, 1988, 1992) and wrote the book on Olympic Weightlifting.