Why Join theIron Mavericks?
Powerlifting is an individual sport, but nobody succeeds alone. The Iron Mavericks bring together students of every experience level to train, compete, and grow as a team. Through coaching, education, and competition, we're building the next generation of strength athletes at Colorado Mesa University.
Membership Tiers
Where beginners become competitors, competitors become leaders, and teammates become lifelong friends.
- Access to a supportive community of lifters
- Train alongside athletes of all experience levels
- Learn the fundamentals of squat, bench press, and deadlift
- Guidance on competition rules, commands, and meet preparation
- Access to team lifts, clinics, workshops, and mock meets
- Eligibility to compete alongside the team at local, regional, and national meets
- Club apparel and merchandise discounts
- Team media coverage and athlete spotlights
All Club Member benefits, plus:
- Greater involvement in team operations and competitive culture
- Priority access to team travel
- More direct coaching feedback and guidance
- Eligibility for club-funded support opportunities
- Priority consideration for lodging coordination
- Opportunity to grow into leadership and mentorship roles
Seperate from club membership, must apply to be considered
- Individualized powerlifting programming
- Ongoing training adjustments and performance analysis
- Meet-day handling, attempt selection, and competition preparation
- Focused development toward state, national, and international competition
- Represent the Iron Mavericks as a featured competitive athlete
- Priority consideration for travel, competition, and gear assistance
- Real-world experience managing a growing collegiate organization
- Develop communication, planning, budgeting, and event management skills
- Build valuable leadership experience for careers and graduate programs
- Help shape the future of strength sports at CMU
- Connect with coaches, athletes, and professionals in the strength community
- Play a direct role in building a lasting legacy on campus
Built Different
The Iron Mavericks are building the future of strength sports at Colorado Mesa University, creating opportunities for students to learn, compete, lead, and represent the university at every level of competition.
Your experience doesn't define whether you belong here. Your commitment to becoming better does.
Ready to Join the Team?
Take the first step toward becoming part of Colorado Mesa's strongest community.
Questions? Contact Coach Trujillo for more information.