Weightlifting is for Everyone
Train with RCW for competition, for fitness, for life.
About Rubber City Weightlifting
Our Mission
Rubber City Weightlifting is dedicated to promoting Olympic style weightlifting as a sport and a superior way to promote strength and health for all ages. We strive to create a welcoming environment that fosters teamwork, personal growth, and social connections. Through our programs, facilities, and coaching, we aim to empower people to reach their full potential.
Our Facilities
Located inside Unrivaled Strength and Fitness (the premier training gym in the Canton/Akron area, open 24/7 at unrivaledstrength.com) RCW has seven platforms with kilogram bumper plates, men's and women's bars for every platform, Jerk blocks, pulling blocks, and squat racks enough for everyone. Equipped with dumbbells, benches, and every machine you might need for any accessory work you can imagine. RCW members have the opportunity to access the in-house facilities of Elite Recovery & Sports Massage (eliterecoverysports.com) including an ice bath/plunge, recovery boots, dry sauna and sports/theraputic massage with Ph.D candidate Dane Lee.
Our Programs
Rubber City Weightlifting offers programs and coaching for every age and level of athlete, from beginner to elite. Youth, juniors, open competitors, masters, CrossFitters, and multi-sport athletes have all trained and improved dramatically with us. All programs are periodized and adjusted as necessary, with most tailored to the needs of the individual athlete and their goals. We have a plan for you, no matter what you want to achieve.
Head Coach Dan Bell
Dan has coached Weightlifting for 25 years, coaching lifters from age 10 to over 60. He has guided many lifters to the national and international level, with medalists at the Ohio State meet, Masters National Championships, Pan American Masters Championships, American Open Series, American Open Final, USAW Junior National Championships, and USAW National Championships.
Assistant Coach Tyler Siefke
Tyler graduated with a degree in Physical Education from Mount Union University, where he played football and wrestled. After college, he coached high school wrestling and track and took a detour into CrossFit before finding competitive weightlifting. Tyler is a veteran of many USA Weightlifting national meets as a competitor and is personal coach to several RCW lifters. He is a leader who motivates and encourages his athletes and teammates.