Mike Gattone

Mike Gattone has a diverse range of work experience in the field of sports performance and coaching education. Mike currently works for USA Weightlifting as the Senior Director of Sports Performance and Coaching Education, a position they have held since April 2018. Prior to this role, they were the Assistant Technical Director for USA Weightlifting since March 2017.

Before joining USA Weightlifting, Gattone worked at Gatorade as the Manager of Sports Intelligence from November 2010 to March 2017. Mike also served as the High Performance and Coaching Education Director for USA Weightlifting from January 2009 to November 2010.

Gattone has entrepreneurial experience as well, having owned and managed WCS/Gattone Sports Performance from February 2004 to November 2010.

Mike has a strong background in coaching and sports programs, having worked as the Manager of Coaching Programs for the United States Olympic Committee from September 2001 to January 2003, and as the Assistant Strength Coach for the Chicago Bulls from 1998 to 2001.

Gattone's experience in sports extends beyond coaching, as they served as the Weightlifting Competition Manager for the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games in 1994-1995.

Mike Gattone's education history includes attending the University of Illinois Chicago and the University of Arizona. However, no specific degrees or fields of study were mentioned, and the start and end years for both institutions are unknown.