About

Westerly Barbell is a 7,500 square foot strength and conditioning facility that trains athletes of every level. We believe in developing sound mechanics and movement patterns. With small group training our coaches give each athlete the attention they need to perform functional movements safely.

Location

19 High Street
Westerly, RI 02891
(Lower Level of Miceli's Furniture Building)

(401) 637-7880

Equipment

  • Barbells & Bumper Plates (kilos & lbs)

  • Rigs and blocks

  • Turf

  • Rowing Erg machines

  • Ski Ergs

  • Free Weights

  • Ropes & Rings

  • Assault bikes

  • Plyo boxes

  • Weight benches

  • Sleds

  • Sledgehammers & Tires

  • Concrete balls

  • Medicine balls

  • Ab mats

  • and more!

Coaches

• Jared Coon

• Jared Coon

Jared Coon: Founder & Head Coach

Jared has spent most of his life dedicated to fitness, with several certifications in a variety of fitness-related interests. His passion for fitness started as a 95-pound high schooler who needed to bulk up for the wrestling team. After a fruitful time as part of the team, he ended up as head Wrestling coach for the Westerly High School.

After a shoulder injury ended his wrestling career, he switched his focus to CrossFit and Olympic Weightlifting. The latter bringing him the most fulfillment of his life. The transition from coach to personal trainer was an easy one. As a competitive weightlifter, he has gone from a novice at local meets to competing and placing at international masters competitions. He’s spent time at the U.S. Olympic Training Center working with coaches to help better himself as both an athlete and coach. He loves nothing more than to help someone improve their strength and technique as an athlete. He considers training clients a true honor. Reach out today!

    • USA Weightlifting Sports Performance Coach – Level 1 and Level 2

    • CrossFit Level 1 and Level 2 Trainer

    • CrossFit Strongman Trainer

    • CrossFit Powerlifting Trainer

    • 2021 IWF Masters World Championship (Virtual): Gold Medalist & World Champion
      102kg weight class

    • 2021 Pan American Masters Championship: Gold Medalist & Pan Am Champion
      102kg weight class

    • 2021 Masters National Championship: Gold Medalist and National Champion
      102kg weight class

    • 2020 Pan American Masters Championship: Gold Medalist and Pan Am Champion 1
      102kg weight class

    • 2020 Masters National Championship: Gold Medalist and National Champion
      102kg weight class

    • 2019 IWF Masters World Championship (Montreal, Canada): Gold Medalist and World Champion
      102kg weight class

    • 2019 Masters National Championship: Gold Medalist and National Champion
      102kg weight class

    • 2018 Masters National Championship: Gold Medalist and National Champion
      94kg weight class

    • 5 World Records

    • 2016 IWF Masters World Championship (Heinsheim, Germany): Silver Medalist
      94kg weight class

    • 2016 Masters National Championship: Bronze Medalist
      94kg weight class

    • 2015 Pan American Masters Championship: Bronze Medalist
      94kg weight class

    • 20+ American, Pan Am and World records in Snatch, Clean & Jerk, and total

    • More than 20+ New England Masters & Senior records in Snatch, Clean & Jerk, and total

• Erin Blette

• Erin Blette

Erin Blette: Assistant Coach

Level 1 CrossFit Coach | Licensed Massage Therapist | Olympic Lifting Competitor

With over a decade of experience in fitness, Erin is passionate about helping others reach their full potential. She became a Level 1 CrossFit certified in 2011 and has been dedicated to improving her own performance and inspiring other to do the same ever since. In 2015, she went on to earn her certification as a Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT), further deepening her knowledge of the body and the ability to support athletes in their recovery.

An avid runner, Erin has participated in countless road races, from 5Ks to marathons, but finding her true home in Olympic lifting. Her love for fitness is matched only by her desire to continually learn and share that knowledge about fitness, mindset and overall health with others. Whether she's coaching a class, training for a marathon, or doing another 75 Hard, she is committed to helping you achieve your fitness goals with a friendly, fitness-first and finely tuned approach.

• More coaches

• More coaches

Ben Choi

Mark Contino

Renee Coon

Julie Elkins

NASM Certified

Julie has been coaching for 7 years with certification for weightlifting, group classes and personal training. As a former gym owner her passion is helping individuals cultivate strength with an emphasis on functional fitness and core strength.

Gerah Ventresca