Andrea Roa

Founder / Director

Thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey — your passion and support make this community possible. I’m Andrea Roa, and my mission is to share the sport I love, from my early days in Muay Thai to discovering Olympic Weightlifting and traveling the world to learn from the best.

I want to unite athletes, share knowledge, and create unforgettable experiences through Olympic Weightlifting in Colombia. Every training session, every camp, and every connection is designed to help you grow, push your limits, and enjoy the journey as much as I do.

Julio Gonzalez Beltran

Head Coach

Julio César González is widely recognized as one of Colombia’s premier Olympic weightlifting coaches. With over 36 years of experience as both an elite athlete and coach, he has guided countless Colombian athletes to national and international success, including Pan American Games and Olympic competitions.

He has been a key part of our Train Weightlifting Camps, serving as Head Coach for the 2018 and 2020 editions, delivering world-class training and unforgettable experiences to every participant.

Darwin Gonzalez

Olympic Weightlifting Coach

Darwin González began his Olympic weightlifting journey at just 10 years old and quickly became a standout athlete on Colombia’s Seleccion Bolívar and Seleccion Bogotá national teams, earning multiple gold medals in national competitions.

Since retiring from competition at 22, Darwin has dedicated his career to coaching, Recognized as Coach of the Year in 2012, he brings over 9 years of experience guiding young athletes to reach their full potential.

Darwin played a key role in our 2018 and 2020 Train Weightlifting Camps, sharing his technical expertise and helping athletes of all levels grow and excel.