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Coach Angel Spassov, Ph.D., D. Sc.
Angel Spassov - Did you know?
Coach Spassov has served as Conditioning Consultant for six different nations at the World Cup.
Coach Spassov was the Head Coach of the Bulgarian National Weightlifting Team for the Olympic Games 1968, 1972, 1976, 1980, 1984 and 1996. His teams earned 7 Gold, 8 Silver, and 5 Bronze medals.
Coach Spassov was the Head Coach of the Egyptian National Team for the 1988 Olympic Games. His teams set 56 National and African Continent records.
Coach Spassov was awarded the prestigious Medal of Honor for Socialist Labor of the Bulgarian Parliament and Honor Coach of Bulgaria.
Coach Spassov served as a Special Consultant commissioned by the National Strength and Conditioning Association and the U.S. Weightlifting Federation. He conducted a lecture tour of 33 United States cities and gave practical demonstrations to more than 1,700 coaches from USA and Canada.
Coach Spassov served as Strength Expert for the International Olympic Committee and conducted Olympic Solidarity Courses throughout the world.
Coach Spassov serves as a Committee Member of the National Steroid Research Center.
Angel Spassov is widely recognized as one of the world's top strength and conditioning specialists. In 38 years of coaching he has participated in seven Olympic Games and five World Cups, authored 11 books and more than 70 articles on strength and conditioning, and guided countless teams and athletes to various world and national titles.
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