USAWA

The 2025 USAWA newcomer of the year is Allison Lupo (see below). Allison joined the USAWA after being dragged around to watch my competitions. In her youth she was a tennis and softball star. She’s been athletic all her life. She found out she has a real talent for the USAWA’s unique brand of lifts. Allison learns the techniques real well and real fast. Better than other members of the household! She has a keen eye for what is a good technique and what is a good lift. She turned the latter talent into becoming a referee. She’s always been strong and has managed to pile up over 200 USAWA records! She surprised our gym one day by doing the Mansfield Lift which has not been done by someone we’ll just say in her age group. She’s a valued part of the Clark’s Gym team. In her daily life, she manages the kitchen at Our Lady of Lourdes elementary school, and her strength and endurance helps keep the cafeteria in line. She also manages to keep her household in line. A guy can be thankful to have a strong and beautiful spouse. Congratulations to Allison as the 2025 USAWA newcomer of the year