DELTA Weightlifting

I am posting this review not out of spite but because I don't my experience to happen to any other person wanting to go to Delta Weightlifting. I am hoping things change should this situation happen again.Last Saturday (6/22/19) I had my first USAW sanctioned meet in SF. I had been training at Delta for a little over 4 months. I had every intention in repping Delta Weightlifting once I signed up for the meet. I mean I was damn proud to be honest.The week of the meet I was informed that Don Ricci, the owner, would be coaching me on my meet day. Don had not coached me at all other that some side comments when he walked on the floor occasionally when I was there lifting. Even the week of the meet he didn't come on the floor to watch me lift at all. Bottom line I was overall not comfortable with him coaching me for my first meet. I was extremely anxious and nervous and wanted someone else to coach me, someone more active in my training. Someone that knows my cues that I need, things Don wouldn't know himself. So I reached out to Don in what I thought was in a very respectful, matter of fact way. He clearly took my request as a disrespect to his gym, which was not my intention. I was just expressing how uneasy I was with the situation. Please read the screenshots from my email in the picture section.

I haven't written a review on yelp since I was banned for streaking at an elite event. J/K. I digress, I haven't written in a review in a long time because really there hasn't been a business that has compelled me to write one until now.So I just finished my a muay thai sparring session in one of the adjacent units when I happen to gleam over and see row upon row of olympic weight lifting equipment. I couldn't resist and skipped my way over to unit C and talked to the owner about membership rates and when the next class was. I came on a saturday and had a blast. The instruction is solid and the equipment is all brand spanking new. Really love the vibe here because it feels like crossfit without any burpees, box jumps, and wall balls. Not that I'm against crossfit. I just really love olympic weightlifting even though I suck at it.So I took a chance and signed up. I already feel like I have a cleaner snatch.Ps get your mind out of the gutter.

I wanted to add the Snatch and Clean & Jerk to my training routine to build power and because it looked like fun. I have really enjoyed developing the technical skill for these lifts and I am very glad that I found quality coaching to help on this journey. Don is very knowledgeable and helpful. But, what really impressed me is the culture he has built inside. My first day in the gym, every other athlete introduced themselves and shook my hand. There is a general attitude of friendly encouragement between members that is really great. I have been very pleased with the results and look forward to further progress. Don continues to provide helpful feedback to refine my technique and I am getting stronger. I have found that training here has great crossover into other activities I enjoy. I took a month off from riding my bike and still managed to set several PR's when I got back on after training only weightlifting. If you are looking for a friendly place to train or learn the Olympic lifts, this is it!

Delta is a very positive supportive community of athletes lead by a knowledgeable coach and fantastic assistants. I came to the gym as a novice and was welcomed by everyone. The training is clearly laid out and systematic based on tried and true methods. Additionally, I appreciate how open the coaches are to teaching proper form with clear explanations. Coach Ricci trains athletes to be stronger and possibly even better people.

I wanted to come to Delta Weightlifting to compete in the sport. I was a previous athlete at the college nearby and after graduating I went back to working out at a casual pace. After a while I found myself feeling empty just going to the gym even with PR's in the squats, bench, deadlifts, etc. I knew I had to find a place that will re-excite my drive of athletics. I reached out to the owner and from our first conversation I knew that this was a place where I can grow as an individual and compete for someone passionate about athletics. Since then I have competed in many local and national competitions and found that I am a better athlete now than I have ever been, both physically and mentally. There are so many things I learned in this gym, it'd be hard to list them all. When you decide to come to this facility you will join a family that will push you to a healthier lifestyle and support you for life's challenges.

Going to Delta Weightlifting is hands down the best decision I've made in my athletic career. Everything from the coaching, to the community, to the facility is more than I could ask for. I love every single second I'm training.Don Ricci has done a fantastic job coaching me to become a stronger and more powerful athlete. As well as, Don has been playing an important role in developing me as a better person. He has shown me the importance of leadership and professionalism. My lifts have shot through the roof and my friends and family have seen me grow as a person. I can't wait for my future at Delta Weightlifting.The community at Delta is quite possibly one of the greatest features of this gym. They encourage me during every lift and are always kind to me. I have made many friends at Delta who support me in weightlifting and life in general. If you are a person who is concerned about not fitting in, fear not, Delta will bring you into our community and share our culture with you. Lastly, the facility, my only previous weightlifting experience was in football, so needless to say, Delta was a whole other world. All of the bars are fantastic and the bumpers are top of the line. The platforms are sturdy and give a super satisfying thud when the weight drops on them. If you want to get into weightlifting look no further, this is the place for you!

It doesn't get much better than Delta weightlifting. Don runs everything and rightfully so. This is not a gym for the average health enthusiast. This is a gym for hard core athletes looking to be all they can be. Don runs a simple and clean gym. It has all the bells and whistles for Olympic weight lifting without unnecessary distractions. If you are determined and willing to put in the work day in and day out, come to Delta. I ran track in college and am continuing to run on my own. There was a week where every local gym was closed, but Don opened the doors for me (after a reasonable drop in price) to use his facility. It might not sound like much to most, but he helped me keep on my schedule and maintain the cycle I was in. Something corporate gyms don't give a hoot about. I also happen to know several people that go to Delta daily and wouldn't change a thing.

Great place with a great coach! Come check it out and you probably wouldn't leave! Nice and new equipment and platforms. The owner and head coach is Don and he is very knowledgeable in the sport and super welcoming of all athletes whether they are beginners or intermediate lifters. Come check it out!