RTS Coach

Specialties:

• Powerlifting
• Technique Development
• Athlete Education
• Long-Term Athlete Development
• Communication & Collaboration
• Competition Preparation & Meet Handling
  

Certifications & Education:

• M.Sc. in Kinesiotherapy
• B.Sc. in Fitness
• IPF Category 2 International Referee
• Powerlifting Coach Level 1
  

Background:

Lea is based in Zagreb, Croatia, and holds a Master’s degree in Kinesiotherapy and a Bachelor’s degree in Fitness. She has been involved in powerlifting for eight years as an athlete, coach, and referee, competing internationally at both European and World Championships.

Working with lifters from beginners to intermediate competitors, she focuses on long-term development and building close, collaborative relationships with her athletes. Her coaching is highly communicative and individualized, with particular interests in competition preparation and meet handling, as well as the technical and mental aspects of performing on the platform.

Beyond coaching, Lea enjoys creating educational content in Croatian and writing about powerlifting. She is passionate about making the sport more approachable, helping people better understand their training, and giving more lifters the knowledge and confidence to step onto the competition platform.