Anthony Agtarap
Anthony is a father, husband, coach, educator, and former professional engineer. As the founder of Engineered Bodies Strength & Conditioning, he serves as the operations manager and head coach of the Engineered Bodies Weightlifting Club’s Youth Weightlifting Program. With over 15 years of coaching experience in strength & conditioning, weightlifting, and physical education, he’s helped clients of all ages and training backgrounds to realize their goals and reach their full potential.
Committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion, Anthony developed an Inclusion & Diversity education process for his coaching staff and established the Continuing Education Fund for Social Justice through the Coquitlam Foundation. He is currently a Board Member of the BC Weightlifting Association (BCWA), working to advocate for ViaSport accreditation and to promote youth development, funding, and inclusivity initiatives in the sport.
Anthony is currently pursuing the Masters of High-Performance Coaching & Technical Leadership (MHPCTL) program through UBC’s Kinesiology Department and is being mentored by the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (ISPARC). He draws from these programs, along with his experience as a coach, educator, small-business owner, and former engineer, to develop and implement a holistic approach to Engineered Bodies programs to transform physical education into a more inclusive, accessible, and life-long experience for all.
Coaching Certifications & Courses That Shape My Practice:
- Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS),
- NCCP Weightlifting Competition Development -Certified
- NCCP Advanced Coaching Diploma (In progress, expected completion June 2025)
- Functional Range Conditioning (FRCm)
- Functional Range Assessment (FRA)
- ISPARC Indigenous Cultural Safety Training
- ISPARC Aboriginal Coaching Module (ACM)
- ISPARC Inclusive Coaching Certification
- ViaSport All Youth Matters Inclusion Training
- NCCP Anti-Racism in Coaching