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Kathy Roberts is a lifetime drugfree world champion powerlifter. She has competed in the sport of powerlifting for over ten years. Ms. Roberts has set several WORLD, NATIONAL, AMERICAN, REGIONAL, and STATE records in the lifetime drugfree category. She's competed in and been a champion in the 132 lb, 148 lb, 165 lb, 181 lb, and 198 lb. weight classes. In July 2007, Kathy was listed in the Powerlifting USA (PLUSA) Magazine, 181 lb. Women's Top 20 Strongest Deadlifters in the world. In March 2007, Kathy won the Women's 181 lb. National Ironman Bench/Deadlift National Championships competing with the 100% Raw Powerlifting Federation. Kathy set two new American Records in the Anti-Drug Athletes United (ADAU) Coal Country Classic Single Lift Championships, December 2006, in Bigler, Pennsylvania. Kathy benched 240.22 lbs to set a new American Record and won the Women's Most Outstanding Bencher Award. Kathy deadlifted 400.69 lbs to set a new American Record and won the Women's Most Outstanding Deadlifter Award. Kathy won first place in the 181 lb. women's raw (no equipment) division in both single lift event championships. Kathy In November 2006, Kathy set a new Bench Press American Record in the 181 lb women's open division at the 2006 ADAU Connecticut State Powerlifting and Bench Press Championships. Kathy also won first place in the 181 lb. women's open division. In October 2005, Kathy won 1st Place in the 165 lb lifetime drugfree division, ADAU "No Druggies Allowed", Single Lift Deadlift Championships. She set a new American record in the deadlift in her division. In October, Kathy won 1st place in the WPA World Bench Press Championships, competing in the 165 lb. Women's Drugfree Division, setting a new State record in the 165 lb. Women's Drugfree division. In January 2004, Kathy was listed in WPA /American Powerlifting Association's 2003 Women's Top 20. She was ranked #4 for the 165 pound weight class, Open Division. This list consists of drug-tested and non-drug-tested results. In November 2003, Ms. Roberts set a new 165 lb. Drug-Tested State record in the Bench Press while competing in the APA State Championships. In March 2001, Kathy's bench press ranked 6th, her deadlift ranked 7th and her overall total score ranked 7th in the U. S. in the PLUSA's Women's Top 20 for 2000 in the 198 pound Division. Kathy is listed in the APA Women's Top 20 for 2000. Kathy is ranked 1st in 198 pound drug-tested division in the Bench Press with a 265 pound World Record lift, and she is ranked 1st in the 198 pound drug-tested division with a 430 pound Deadlift, a World Record lift. In January 2000, Kathy was named in PLUSA's Women's Top 50 All-Time Powerlifters in the 165 pound weight division. In March 2000, Kathy's bench press was ranked sixth in the U. S. in the 198 pound weight division. In May 2000, Kathy was named in Powerlifting USA's Women's Top 50 All-Time Powerlifters in the 181 pound weight division for the bench press and deadlift. In June 2000, Kathy was named PLUSA's Women's Top 50 All-Time Powerlifters in the 198 pound weight division for the bench press. She's been ranked in the top twenty in her weight class in each lift (squat, bench and deadlift), for several years. In 1993, 1994, 1995,1996 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 . . . 2007, several of her lifts were ranked in the top twenty in the nation in her weight class. Many of Ms. Roberts' opponents are not considered drugfree which makes her top twenty ranking an even greater accomplishment. Ms. Roberts was listed as #3 in the USAPL Women's 2000 Ranking Top Ten, by total in the 198 Pound Weight Class with a 1020 pound total.
Kathy's Accomplishments/Accolades/Awards
In 1995, Kathy was CITGO National Congress of State Games Female Athlete of the Year for the Commonwealth. She was the Commonwealth Games Gold Medal Winner in Powerlifting. In 1997 Kathy was appointed to and served on the Virginia Governor's Commission on Physical Fitness and Sports by then Governor George Allen. Kathy carried the torch for the Opening Ceremony of the Commonwealth Games of Virginia in July 1999. She also gave a powerlifting demonstration to over 11,000 athletes on live television. In March 1994, Kathy was the Natural Athlete Strength Association (NASA) National Female 165lb Champion.
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Kathy Roberts is a professional motivational speaker, specializing in "Drugfree" lecture and demonstration. Her "Say No To Drugs" campaign is sweeping the nation. She promotes a drug-free, healthy lifestyle. Kathy also discusses the rewards that can be obtained through hard work and dedication. She talks about the negative aspects of using steroids, other types of drugs and alcohol. She teaches students to set goals and shares her keys to success in reaching those goals. Ms. Roberts talks to students about the importance of an education and how staying in school can offer many positive avenues in life.
Ms. Roberts has done motivational speeches at schools (elementary to high schools) across the nation, correctional facilities, detention centers and probation houses.
Kathy's non-profit organization STAANDTM, Stand Tall Against Alcohol, Nicotine and DrugsTM was formed in 2004 to help educate students and parents about the dangers of these substances.
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 Motivational Speaking - Tennis Tournament |
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It's the message that counts!
"If you don't
stand for something, you will fall for anything, so stand for what is
right." Kathy Roberts
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Kathy Roberts audio interview with Jim Meier |
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LIVE, Worldwide Radio Show online! Show: "Championship Thinking"
For additional audio interviews that Kathy participated in, click here. |
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Jim Meier has consulted with, coached and trained individuals in their professional, personal and athletic development since 1976. In 1991 he founded The Training and Consulting Connection. |
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Kathy's article on Championship Thinking,
Think like, act like, and be a winner, was published in the
December 2005 Personal Excellence Magazine.
Personal Excellence is the magazine of life enrichment. This issue features articles from individuals such as: Former Vice President Al Gore; Russell Simmons, Hip-Hop Mogul; Kathy Roberts, Lifetime Drugfree World Champion Powerlifter; Ruben Gonzalez, 3-Time Olympian and author of Courage to Succeed; Bruce Cryer, CEO of HeartMath; Gary Coxe, author of Don't Let Others Rent Space in Your Head, Karl Albrect, author of the best-selling book Brain Power and Social Intelligence; Anil Bhatnagar, CEO of Thrive!; and many more. Other issues of the magazine feature respected authorities like Stephen R. Covey, Oprah Winfrey, John Gray, and Nelson Mandela. |
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Kathy competed in
100% Raw Powerlifting Ironman/Woman National Championships in
Stanardsville, VA, March 2007. 2007 National Raw Powerlifting Champion Kathy won 1st Place in the Women's 181 pound division setting a Two World Records, Two National Records, and Two Virginia State Records, raw (no equipment). Click on the photo for more pictures from the competition. |
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Kathy competed in the Anti-Drug Athletes United (ADAU) 2006 Coal Country
Classic Single Lift Championships, Bigler, PA, December 2006. Kathy won 1st Place in the Women's 181 pound Drug tested division setting a new American record benching 240.22 pounds, raw (no equipment). Kathy received the Women's Most Outstanding Bencher Award. Kathy won 1st Place in the Women's 181 pound Drug tested division setting a new American record deadlifting 400.69 pounds, raw (no equipment). Kathy received the Women's Most Outstanding Deadlifter Award. |
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Scott Pearlman, Kathy, and Sal Vavala |
Kathy competed in the Anti-Drug Athletes United (ADAU) 2006 Connecticut
Powerlifting and Bench Press Championships in Brookfield, CT, November
2006. Kathy won 1st Place in the Women's 181 pound Drug tested division setting a new American record benching 225 pounds, raw (no equipment). |
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Kathy
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Deadlift Championships in Erie, Pennsylvania, October 2005.
Kathy won 1st Place in the Women's 165 pound Drug tested division setting a new American record pulling 400 pounds, raw (no equipment). |
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Nick Tsourounis & Kathy Roberts Kathy competed in the WPA World Bench Press Championships in Hanover, Pennsylvania, October 2005. Kathy won the World Bench Press
Championship in the Women's 165 pound Drug tested Division setting a new
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September 11, 2001 Hero Awards
Received award for actions of Bravery and commitment to the cause
The true mark of excellence is how we handle adversity
Courage to persevere makes a hero to respect and replicate
Selfless actions demonstrate the very best of what it means to be an American
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HYBLA VALLEY ELEMENTARY CAREER DAY click here for photos and more details |
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Practice
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 Kathy & Jamie Hampton teamed up for the Pro Am |
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Ahsha Rolle Highest Singles Ranking: 82 Highest Doubles Ranking: 118 Congratulations on making it to the 2007 US Open Third Round |
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Read quotes
from William (Billy) Crandall, Director of Parks and Recreation
This
was a great tournament, so many women competitors from
around the world with so much fight. Great job by all!
This was the largest 25K that was ever
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 Kathy & Courtney Nagle (Pro Tennis Player), B.A., Human Physiology, University of Oregon |
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 Kathy and Nicole Kriz, Pro Tennis Player (Australia) Other photos Rachel Snelen, Fusano, Inoue, Gullickson |
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 Kathy and Svetlana Krivencheva (Pro Tennis Player), W. Byrd, L. D'Amelio and many more in Pelham, AL |
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 Billie "the Boss", WTA/USTA |
 Angela, National Tennis Center |
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 WINNER--Varvara Lepchenko (UZB) Career-High Singles - No. 84 |
 Shikha Uberoi, Ranked #2 in India Click on the photo to see more of the beautiful Uberoi Sisters |
 FINALIST-Camille Pin (FRA) Career-High Singles - No. 61 |
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 Stephanie and Kathy taking time out to flex! |
 Melody and Rachel Snelen (twins), International Christian Tennis Association and Kathy |
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Click on
photos below to view the listing
1. Zina Garrison, 2.
Malivai Washington, 3. Serena Williams, 4. Scoville Jenkins
5. Alexandra Stevenson
6. Venus Williams, 7. Chanda Rubin, 8. Jewel Peterson, 9. Angela Haynes, 10. Phillip Simmonds,
11. James Blake,
12. Lori McNeil, 13. Mashona Washington, 14. Whitney Jones, 15. George Branche
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Kathy Roberts getting back
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Click on pictures below for more
Kathy
Roberts
* Maryland State Champion
* M-NCPPC Tennis Coach
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 Kathy & Oliver Oliver--Tennis Coach, Former international player, including Davis Cup and the Olympics for Togolese national team. USPTR certified. |
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 Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (an accomplished civil rights and feminist leader, a tenured professor of law, Co-Founder of the South Africa Divestment Movement the National Women's Political Caucus, and the National Congress of Black Women) and Kathy |
 Kathy and Scoville Jenkins, Sr.
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Amelie Mauresmo 2005 Pen Pilot Women's Finalist
Current Singles Ranking No. 1 March 20, 2006) |
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