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Championship</STRONG></P> <P align=center><STRONG>5/10/97 - Bench = 410 lbs. at <BR>PA State H.S. Championship</STRONG></P> <P align=center><STRONG>Deadlift = 710 lbs. at <BR>A.D.F.P.A. National H.S.<BR>Championships</STRONG></P> <P align=center><STRONG>5/10/97 - Total = 1,850 lbs.<BR>PA State H.S. Championship</STRONG></P> <P>&nbsp;</P>mbination of free weights and machines but not a lot.&nbsp; We did not have scheduled workouts and stretching was not big but it is now.&nbsp; If I had lifted correctly and known what to do back then I might be playing in the WNBA instead of coaching," she said laughing.</P> <P>At Northeastern Illinois, Coach Taylor did not have a formal strength program in her first year.&nbsp; "We didn't do Squats and Cleans but then I got a strength coach, Ed Lopez, who had a track background.&nbsp; We did Squats and Cleans from that point.&nbsp; Coach Lopez knew what to do."</P> <P>"If I were a high school coach," affirmed Coach Taylor, "I would start my players in the 7th grade.&nbsp; When people think that weights will ruin your touch, I tell them that's a myth.&nbsp; As far as losing your femininity, I believe that is changing.&nbsp; That too is a myth.&nbsp; Things are changing through education.&nbsp; Fitness is in.&nbsp; Health is in.</P> <P>"I believe sports can help your self confidence and discipline.&nbsp; Lifting weights for your sport just adds to that.&nbsp; Some people are afraid a girl could get muscle bound if they lift weights.&nbsp; Well, I have never seen that happen to my players.</P> <P>"The biggest reward in coaching is how we, as coaches, can touch people by helping them achieve their dreams.&nbsp; Helping my girls like a mother would.&nbsp; Making a positive difference when girls are at a real vulnerable and impressionable age.&nbsp; X's and O's are fine but your main job is to help people grow."</P> <P>Coach Taylor begins each practice with everyone holding hands saying the Lord's Prayer.&nbsp; This is followed by a thought for the day.&nbsp; For example, Coach Taylor asked her team to comment on the thought, "Your character is your destiny."</P> <P>The Starzz are dedicated to the game and their coach.&nbsp; They are excited about the WNBA and being a part of this great pioneering effort in women's sports.&nbsp; We thank them and especially Coach Taylor for being Upper Limit and being a leader by example.</P> <P>Pictures of the Starzz players lifting will be added at a later date.</P>?,Wm(thG24E|9%7'#98VKѨgbI {WWF>U{ t5GYӚ;a ˸2Hh6Įax sҏSMk7vR5fYB"<ŠJ NmDZ 4`3Kbei.ck4ۘG+K3~vST⵰s4jI`DC1%p>f b$U-`xx֊9#9iS_FXe*F}Es>'EhbNHɹ|bj&2K|۔d]3J+VHQEQEQEQEQEQEQEQEQEQEQEQEQEi^(f0Zq)~]ᚚ!4d('SrFRQWf']8Y˭twvBL8f5@x-ӳ!VW9u6W1ܘC1R:|]}0ǥG}cu^BƨԼIu pF<T]0s\4,vZͧ 䞊p?R0[0ҵydTu?sOjzIr/pJ+J)=kkp#Pn,T@:{S/ AhFy,GRMOhwX-aQmc3+̙ v?Jm$T9*ˏ.#"_E1SD@*@X7vzVVEqlRzՒҐ05: 1&k߽ZRJVցR0S`w)6;zSnIے.| c ӜsUStUES^##R^) <һo#q{jQ՛xa;W84N4@tZm~P|nQ'PA A=LM dqH"&QD~cͦZEV#6-ӌ/TāWl. 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