Coach Profiles

Steve Titus: USAW National Coach

National level USAW Coach Steve Titus is the owner of WNY Strength and Conditioning and has been coaching since 2003. .Working with all levels of weightlifters from beginners and exercise enthusiasts through national level competitors, his 20 years of experience brings a depth of knowledge far beyond just weightlifting.

He was worked with scholastic athletes from numerous sports and has helped several people of varying backgrounds qualify for State Championships.

This expertise allows him to program each athlete as an individual, helping to ensure their success. He has developed his own system from different methodologies throughout the world, using techniques that are most effective for him and his lifters.

Chris Hanley: USAW SPorts performance coach, USAPL Club coach

USAPL Coach Christopher Hanley has been a strength coach since 2007.

Originating in the General strength and bodybuilding world, he has competed in that arena and produced top 3 competitors in multiple organizations at national events.  From there, the transition came to focus on the Raw Powerlifting world, where he has produced top 5 finishers at USAPL Raw Nationals.

The cumulative sum of these endeavors has allowed Chris to run the powerlifting program and assist with the development of the high school athletes On top of this he also adds valuable insight into out Olympic weightlifting program.

Anthony C. Albano - DPT, USAW sports PERFORMANCE coach

Anthony is a physical therapist and weightlifting coach who has been a part of Team WNY Weightlifting since 2010. He began with the team to learn the sport of weightlifting while studying exercise science at D'Youville College. He furthered his education at D'Youville College, earning a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2014. Anthony uses his knowledge of the sport and education to provide valuable input to the program and work with the team's athletes on both preventative and rehabilitation services.  He received his USA Weightlifting Level I Coaching Certification in 2018. He is available for personal training for those interested in that mode of training.

 Anthony also operates a solo physical therapy practice, which allows him to provide one-on-one attention to his patients.  His practice model is to look at the body as a whole system to establish a pattern of position and movement, address the normal asymmetries of the body, assess any spinal involvement of symptoms, then narrow down the specifics of the joints that may be involved. He is knowledgeable in sports rehabilitation to help athletes and weekend warriors. He also helps individuals looking to improve their quality of life and physical health. His practice not only involves physical therapy, but also incorporates prevention and recovery services to individuals trying to avoid injury.

For Physical Therapy Services, Anthony can be contacted by email at anthony.albano.dpt@gmail.com or cell phone (716) 308-0523.