THE BIOGRAPHY
Overview
A founding member of the LHSPLA, Randy Johnson combined coaching, competition and association leadership throughout his career.
Career & Service
- Worked in high school and collegiate teaching or coaching in Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. Became the first official strength coach hired in greater New Orleans when he joined Holy Cross in 1976.
- Served as AAU Southeast Regional Powerlifting Director and held judging certifications across the LHSPLA, USPF, ADFPA and AAU. Earned degrees from Southeastern Louisiana and Northwestern State.
Honors & Achievements
- Coached national and high school championship teams and numerous regional championship teams.
- Received regional, state and national Coach of the Year recognition.
- Competed for more than 20 years and won two Louisiana State Masters titles in the 198-pound class.
Legacy & Impact
- Active in the LHSPLA since 1983, he rewrote its original constitution, served as its third president, founded the South Region and held numerous Executive Committee roles.
- Spoke at strength and conditioning clinics, taught at NSCA clinics, held U.S. Weightlifting Federation Level I certification and trained with the American Junior Olympic weightlifting team at the Olympic Training Center.