Jianping Ma New Head Coach For Lifting Sports Programs
Marshall, Mo., (May 1, 2023)- Missouri Valley College Athletic Director Mike Machholz announces the hiring of Jianping Ma as the new Weightlifting and Olympic Lifting Head Coach.
Ma is one of the most accomplished lifting coaches in the world, and will be taking over the weightlifting and Olympic lifting programs for the athletic department. Ma is a certified weightlifting coach and was an Olympian for China in 1984. He has coached the USA University National Team, Team Anhui China, and Team Seychelles producing multiple individual champions and medalists on the world stage.
As a competitor, Ma was a member of the Chinese National team in weightlifting. He represented China at the 1984 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles in the 67.5kg weight class. He won a silver medal and two bronze medals in four World Championships and World Cup appearances, and was a 12-time National champion in China. Ma is a five-time masters world champion and current world record holder.
"I am so appreciative of Dr. (Joe) Parisi and Mike Machholz for their trust and affording me this opportunity," said Ma. "Coaching young athletes and helping them develop has always been my passion. I can't wait to bring it to the students of Missouri Valley College."
Ma was head weightlifting coach at Lindenwood (Mo.) from 2012 until 2020 producing multiple team National championships. He has also coached at Northern Michigan and Northern Iowa. He is founder and director of Ma Weightlifting.
"Our powerlifting and Olympic lifting programs have just gotten a much needed shot in the arm," said Athletic Director Mike Machholz. "As the Missouri Valley College Athletic Director, I am elated to add a person with Coach Mas' caliber and expertise! He is a high-energy person, and a great motivator that is also an established recruiter. His reputation is impeccable and literally known worldwide. He has demonstrated a level of excellence as an Olympic athlete, world champion, world record holder, and as a coach with world and collegiate championship teams. How can we all not be excited by everything he brings to our programs!"
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