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The Platform: a Michigan High School Powerlifting Association Podcast

The Platform: a Michigan High School Powerlifting Association Podcast

Written by: Chris Whittaker
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The Michigan High School Powerlifting Association Podcast is the official show dedicated to growing and supporting high school powerlifting across the state of Michigan.

Hosted by members of the MHSPLA Board of Directors, this podcast highlights the athletes, coaches, and programs building the sport from the ground up. Episodes will feature interviews with coaches, athlete spotlights, meet previews and recaps, and practical advice for starting and running successful high school powerlifting programs.

Whether you're a coach looking to grow your team, an athlete chasing new personal records, or a parent supporting a lifter, this podcast brings you inside the community that is shaping the future of high school powerlifting in Michigan.

Our mission is simple:
Grow the sport. Support coaches. Celebrate lifters. Build stronger programs across Michigan.

2026 Chris Whittaker
Episodes
  • Nick Lundquist, Lakeville Powerlifting | The Platform Episode 2

    Nick Lundquist, Lakeville Powerlifting | The Platform Episode 2
    Apr 29 2026

    The episode features Nick Lundquist, the head coach for the 2025-2026 JV boys state championship team from Lakeville Community Schools. The conversation covers Nick's background, coaching philosophy, program success, and the challenges of powerlifting as a sport. It also delves into training methods, mentorship, and the growth of the Lakeville powerlifting program.

    Takeaways

    • Powerlifting as a sport requires dedication, hard work, and a strong sense of camaraderie among the athletes.
    • The conjugate method of training is a preferred approach for developing strength and performance in powerlifting.

    Chapters

    • 00:00 Rapid Fire Speed Set Questions and Closing Remarks
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    33 mins
  • Garrett Skurnit, Elk Rapids Powerlifting | The Platform Episode 1

    Garrett Skurnit, Elk Rapids Powerlifting | The Platform Episode 1
    Apr 22 2026

    The first episode of The Platform podcast features an introduction to the podcast and an interview with Garrett Skurnit, discussing powerlifting, coaching, and life lessons. The conversation delves into the importance of patience in powerlifting, the future of the sport, and the impact of coaching on young athletes.

    Takeaways

    • Importance of patience in powerlifting
    • The future of powerlifting and its growth

    Chapters

    • 00:00 Introduction to The Platform Podcast
    • 19:12 Favorite Failure and Life Lessons
    • 24:48 Speed Set Questions
    • 33:14 The Future of Powerlifting
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    41 mins
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