05/18/2026
- Jersey Rumble 2026, Meet Recap.
Well, the lifters get to do them, why can't I?
We can start the same way. It wasn't the Meet I wanted, but it was the Meet I got.
The difference and truth is, it was better than what I wanted.
Lifters exceeding their own limits, and doing things they never thought they could. A father competing for the first time because his sons and daughter did. And how he was dedicating this Meet to his son he lost 2 years ago.
Husband and wives competing together. Guys stepping back on the platform after 30 years away, in a Squat suit that was older than some of the other lifters.
Mom competing, and telling her son that he was going to help on the platform. He got front row seats to cheer tor her.
Long time friends that decided to do this together for their first time.
Two lifters telling me they helped run a local Charity Meet, and had to do Rules Clinic. They thought of how I give one and just followed what I do.
All these moments and so many more, that I get to see happen, remind me why I love doing this. The miles, the hours and days, the soreness, exhaustion and lack of sleep... all worth it.
The crew in the pictures. They made this Meet run great. Smooth and fast. As a Lifter, you don't see what really happens on the platform to give you a smooth Meet. These are the ones that make it happen. Next time you're competing take a moment to thank them.
And my biggest Thank You for the 2026 Jersey Rumble, is the lifters. If it wasn't for you, I wouldn't be here doing what I love.
