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Lifetime Drugfree World Champion Powerlifter/Motivational Speaker               

 

Kathy Roberts is a lifetime drugfree world champion powerlifter. She has competed in the sport of powerlifting for over ten years. Ms. Roberts has set several WORLD, NATIONAL, AMERICAN, REGIONAL, and STATE records in the lifetime drugfree category.  She's competed in and been a champion in the 132 lb, 148 lb, 165 lb, 181 lb, and 198 lb. weight classes. January 2009, National and State Benchpress Records, 100% Raw Powerlifting Federation, State Champion Benchpress 181 lb Women's Open Division. In July 2008, Kathy was listed in the Powerlifting USA (PLUSA) Magazine, 181 lb. Women's Top 20 Strongest Deadlifters in the World. In July 2007, Kathy was listed in the PLUSA Magazine, 181 lb. Women's Top 20 Strongest Deadlifters in the world. In March 2007, Kathy won the Women's 181 lb. National Ironman Bench/Deadlift National Championships competing with the 100% Raw Powerlifting Federation. Kathy set two new American Records in the Anti-Drug Athletes United (ADAU) Coal Country Classic Single Lift Championships, December 2006, in Bigler, Pennsylvania. Kathy benched 240.22 lbs to set a new American Record and won the Women's Most Outstanding Bencher Award. Kathy deadlifted 400.69 lbs to set a new American Record and won the Women's Most Outstanding Deadlifter Award. Kathy won first place in the 181 lb. women's raw (no equipment) division in both single lift event championships. Kathy In November 2006, Kathy set a new Bench Press American Record in the 181 lb women's open division at the 2006 ADAU Connecticut State Powerlifting and Bench Press Championships. Kathy also won first place in the 181 lb. women's open division. In October 2005, Kathy won 1st Place in the 165 lb lifetime drugfree division, ADAU "No Druggies Allowed", Single Lift Deadlift Championships. She set a new American record in the deadlift in her division. In October, Kathy won 1st place in the WPA World Bench Press Championships, competing in the 165 lb. Women's Drugfree Division, setting a new State record in the 165 lb. Women's Drugfree division.   In January 2004, Kathy was listed in WPA /American Powerlifting Association's 2003 Women's Top 20. She was ranked #4 for the 165 pound weight class, Open Division. This list consists of drug-tested and non-drug-tested results. In November 2003, Ms. Roberts set a new 165 lb. Drug-Tested State record in the Bench Press while competing in the APA State Championships.  In March 2001, Kathy's  bench press ranked 6th, her deadlift ranked 7th and her overall total score ranked 7th in the U. S. in the PLUSA's Women's Top 20 for 2000 in the 198 pound Division.  Kathy is listed in the APA Women's Top 20 for 2000. Kathy is ranked 1st in 198 pound drug-tested division in the Bench Press with a 265 pound World Record lift, and she is ranked 1st in the 198 pound drug-tested division with a 430 pound Deadlift, a World Record lift.  In January 2000, Kathy was named in PLUSA's Women's Top 50 All-Time Powerlifters in the 165 pound weight division. In March 2000, Kathy's bench press was ranked sixth in the U. S. in the 198 pound weight division.  In May 2000, Kathy was named in Powerlifting USA's Women's Top 50 All-Time Powerlifters in the 181 pound weight division for the bench press and deadlift.  In June 2000, Kathy was named PLUSA's Women's Top 50 All-Time Powerlifters in the 198 pound weight division for the bench press.  She's been ranked in the top twenty in her weight class in each lift (squat, bench and deadlift), for several years. In 1993, 1994, 1995,1996 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 . . . 2007, several of her lifts were ranked in the top twenty in the nation in her weight class. Many of Ms. Roberts' opponents are not considered drugfree which makes her top twenty ranking an even greater accomplishment.  Ms. Roberts was listed as #3 in the USAPL Women's 2000 Ranking Top Ten, by total in the 198 Pound Weight Class with a 1020 pound total.

Kathy's Accomplishments/Accolades/Awards

In 1995, Kathy was CITGO National Congress of State Games Female Athlete of the Year for the Commonwealth. She was the Commonwealth Games Gold Medal Winner in Powerlifting. In 1997 Kathy was appointed to and served on the Virginia Governor's Commission on Physical Fitness and Sports by then Governor George Allen. Kathy carried the torch for the Opening Ceremony of the Commonwealth Games of Virginia in July 1999. She also gave a powerlifting demonstration to over 11,000 athletes on live television. In March 1994, Kathy was the Natural Athlete Strength Association (NASA) National Female 165lb Champion.

Many New and Inspiring Things to Come!!!

 

 

  • Administration of Justice, Cum Laude

  • Outstanding Achievement Honors Award for Academic Work in Sociology, a Division of Liberal Arts

  • Academic and Presidential Scholar

  • Management, Cum Laude

  • Early Childhood Development Certification

    September 11, 2001 Hero Awards
    Received award for actions of Bravery and commitment to the cause
    "The true mark of excellence is how we handle adversity
    Courage to persevere makes a hero to respect and replicate
    Selfless actions demonstrate the very best of what it means to be an American"
     

 

 

 

 
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MS. ROBERTS' Heaviest DEADLIFT RECORD IS
450 LBS--LIFETIME DRUG FREE

 

Kathy Roberts is a professional motivational speaker, specializing in "Drugfree" lecture and demonstration. Her "Say No To Drugs" campaign is sweeping the nation. She promotes a drug-free, healthy lifestyle. Kathy also discusses the rewards that can be obtained through hard work and dedication. She talks about the negative aspects of using steroids, other types of drugs and alcohol. She teaches students to set goals and shares her keys to success in reaching those goals. Ms. Roberts talks to students about the importance of an education and how staying in school can offer many positive avenues in life. 

Ms. Roberts has done motivational speeches at schools (elementary to high schools) across the nation, correctional facilities, detention centers and probation houses.

Kathy's non-profit organization STAANDTM, Stand Tall Against Alcohol, Nicotine and DrugsTM was formed in 2004 to help educate students and parents about the dangers of these substances.



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July 2009
 
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"Ri Ri" R. Winner Girls 14s
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Positive Reinforcement from Around the World

Guest Speaker, USTA Kids Day, Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Women's Challenger, Professional Tennis

Kathy & Jamie Hampton teamed up for the Pro Am

Melinda Czink, Professional Tennis Player

US Open Tennis

Girls 12's, USTA/Mid-Atlantic Championship #3 L1

Boy 12's USTA/Mid-Atlantic Championship  #3 L1

High Performance Junior Tennis Camp

Serving It Up

Get the Inside Story on Tennis Coaches Around the Globe
 


"Ri Ri" R. & Kathy

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Kathy Roberts Appointed  to Virginia Governor's Commission on Physical Fitness and Sports

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Fellowship of Christian Athletes


Melinda Czink 
& More


Ahsha Rolle--Bob Ryland--Tennis Legend, Coach Ritchie, Jennifer Elie, and more!

*USTA Pro Circuit, Alabama*

Alisa Kleybanova, Stephanie Dubois

Eva Hrdinova, Mashona Washington, Alexandra Stevenson, Christine Fusano, Jill Craybas, Kelly Liggan

Jamie Hampton, Christina McHale, Alexandra Panova, Anna Tatishivili, Alexis Gordon, Maria Irigoyen, Anna Orlic, Elena Bovina, Mirjana Lucic

Tetiana Luzhanska, Anna Tatishvili, Angelina Gabeuva, Danielle Mills, Alexa Glatch, Clarisa Fernandez

Julie Ditty.  Kristina Brandi, Natalie Grandin, Alexa Glatch, Kir Kemp, Aleksandra Wozniak

Allison Riske, Jennifer Elie, Abigail Spears, Tiya Rolle, Varvara Lepchenko, Rossanna De Los Rios, Sunitha Ra

Raquel Kops-Jones, Professional Tennis Player

  Players Platform

  Interview by Kathy Roberts: Varvara Lepchencko

 

 

 



Congratulations RiRi, G14s Singles Champion
and Doubles Finalist
and for upsetting the #1, #2 and #3 Seeds

 

 
Congratulations to you RiRi on a fantastic performance with the Girls Singles. With your hard work and
dedication, you achieved a goal, coming in as an unseated player and upsetting the
#1, #2, and #7 seeds. Congratulations also to your Dad for all of the hard work that he
puts in with you. Continue your focus!
 

Shelly C. and RiRi R.


 

 

TennisRecruiting.Net
The premier site for junior tennis.

 


 


 


Junior Star, "Ri Ri"



 

         It's the message that counts!

"If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything, so stand for what is right." Kathy Roberts
 

 


About Inspire Me Today

 

 

LIVE, Worldwide Radio Show online!

Show: "Championship Thinking"

Kathy Roberts:
*Success or Less, It's all Attitude, Dude!
In this show Jim and his guest, Kathy Roberts, lifetime drugfree powerlifter, will help you to raise your APB-Attitude Performance Bar.
A+ ATTITUDE = ACCELERATED ACCOMPLISHMENT AND ACHIEVEMENT
**First Female Guest on the Show

For additional audio interviews that Kathy participated in, click here.


 

 

 

Kathy's article on Championship Thinking, Think like, act like, and be a winner, was published in the December 2005 Personal Excellence Magazine. 
Personal Excellence
THE MAGAZINE OF LIFE
LEADERSHIP
 

Hi Kathy, . . .I enjoyed looking at your Web site. You are doing a great and noble work. Thanks for the great article in our Personal Excellence magazine. . . .Whitney Ransom, PR Director
 

Personal Excellence is the magazine of life enrichment. This issue features articles from individuals such as:  Former Vice President Al Gore; Russell Simmons, Hip-Hop Mogul; Kathy Roberts, Lifetime Drugfree World Champion Powerlifter; Ruben Gonzalez, 3-Time Olympian and author of Courage to Succeed; Bruce Cryer, CEO of HeartMath; Gary Coxe, author of Don't Let Others Rent Space in Your Head, Karl Albrect, author of the best-selling book Brain Power and Social Intelligence; Anil Bhatnagar, CEO of Thrive!; and many more. Other issues of the magazine feature respected authorities like Stephen R. Covey, Oprah Winfrey, John Gray, and Nelson Mandela.

 

 

 

 

Kathy competed in 100% Raw Powerlifting Ironman/Woman National Championships in Stanardsville, VA, March 2007.

2007 National Raw Powerlifting Champion

Kathy won 1st Place in the  Women's 181 pound division setting a Two World Records, Two National Records, and Two Virginia State Records, raw (no equipment).

Click on the photo for more pictures from the competition.

 

 

Kathy competed in the Anti-Drug Athletes United (ADAU) 2006 Coal Country Classic Single Lift Championships, Bigler, PA, December 2006.

Kathy won 1st Place in the  Women's 181 pound Drug tested division setting a new American record benching 240.22 pounds, raw (no equipment). Kathy received the Women's Most Outstanding Bencher Award.

Kathy won 1st Place in the  Women's 181 pound Drug tested division setting a new American record deadlifting 400.69 pounds, raw (no equipment). Kathy received the Women's Most Outstanding Deadlifter Award.


Kathy & Cory Rideout

 

 


Scott Pearlman, Kathy, and Sal Vavala
Kathy competed in the Anti-Drug Athletes United (ADAU) 2006 Connecticut Powerlifting and Bench Press Championships in Brookfield, CT, November 2006.

Kathy won 1st Place in the  Women's 181 pound Drug tested division setting a new American record benching 225 pounds, raw (no equipment).

 

 

 



Featured in January 2006 Powerlifting USA Magazine. "Kathy Roberts is back with a vengeance. How about 400 lbs at 165 for the American Record?!" Joe Orengia

Kathy competed in the Anti-Drug Athletes United (ADAU) Open Single Lift Deadlift Championships in Erie, Pennsylvania, October 2005.

Kathy won 1st Place in the  Women's 165 pound Drug tested division setting a new American record pulling 400 pounds, raw (no equipment).

 

 

 

Nick Tsourounis & Kathy Roberts

Kathy competed in the WPA World Bench Press Championships in Hanover, Pennsylvania, October 2005.

Kathy won the World Bench Press Championship in the Women's 165 pound Drug tested Division setting a new state record.

Kathy was featured in the November 2005 Issue of Powerlifting USA Magazine

Success has a thousand fathers; failure is an orphan.

 

 

 

 

 


 


September 11, 2001 Hero Awards
Received award for actions of Bravery and commitment to the cause
"The true mark of excellence is how we handle adversity
Courage to persevere makes a hero to respect and replicate
Selfless actions demonstrate the very best of what it means to be an American"

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 

 

 

 

        , Miami, Florida     

 


Kathy Roberts is Featured in
"The Warrior" Newspaper, Winter, 2004, Vol 2.
Thanks to Silvia Amador, Staff Writer, Eddie Solorzano,
Senior Writer and Danny Reyes, Staff Writer
The Power to Say "No" & Faith, Focus, and Follow Through

 

 

 

 





Waples Mill Elementary
Kids Against Drugs



 

 

 

HYBLA VALLEY ELEMENTARY CAREER DAY
click here for photos and more details

 

 

 


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Kathy getting into cardio tennis
GRIP--"true western"


Kathy getting into cardio tennis
 


 

 


Practice With Kathy

 

 

 

Ahsha Rolle
Highest Singles Ranking: 82
Highest Doubles Ranking: 118

Congratulations on
making it to the 2007
US Open Third Round
 


Melinda Czink
Career-High Singles No. 64
Career-High Doubles No. 125

 


 

 

 


Professional Photographer

 


 

 
Read quotes from William (Billy) Crandall, Director of Parks and Recreation
 

This was a great tournament, so many women competitors from
around the world with so much fight. Great job by all!

This was the largest 25K that was ever held at this facility

  • Received a Letter of Appreciation
     from the USTA Pro Circuit Director and Manager, Women's Pro Circuit in White Plains, NY
    for Supporting the M&F Bank Tournaments in Pelham, Alabama

     


Kathy & Courtney Nagle
(Pro Tennis Player), B.A.,
Human Physiology,
University of Oregon


Kathy & Billy
(Director of Parks and Recreation)
Pelham Athletic Club, $25K
Tournament Coordinator

 


 

 


Kathy and Svetlana Krivencheva
(Pro Tennis Player), W. Byrd,
L. D'Amelio and many more
in Pelham, AL




 


 

 

 


Kathy and Neha speak to the kids!

 


 

 

2006-2007 US Open Tennis

Billie "the Boss", WTA/USTA

Angela, National Tennis Center

 


 



 

    
       Shikha Uberoi after a great win!


Neha Uberoi

 

 

 


Kathy & Raquel Kop-Jones



 

 

 

 

Get the Inside Story on Tennis Coaches from Around the Globe 

 

 Oliver Akli

Alisama Agnamba

Faron Carter



 


Click on the buttons below to see the many stars that attended.
PROMOTER, OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER

 

Celebrity Pro-AM Fundraiser Event

 
 


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"Road to the US Open"
Kathy Roberts, GIFTOFSTRENGTH.com
PROMOTER, OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER
 

 

 

     
   

 

 

WINNER--Varvara Lepchenko (UZB)
Career-High Singles - No. 84

Shikha Uberoi, Ranked #2 in India
Click on the photo to see more of the beautiful Uberoi Sisters

FINALIST-Camille Pin (FRA)
Career-High Singles - No. 61

Stephanie and Kathy taking time out to flex!


Melody and Rachel Snelen (twins), International
Christian Tennis Association and Kathy



 


Order on the Court



 


Taka Bertrand


Kathy & Jarmila Gajdosova

 


Click on photos below to view the listing

1. Zina Garrison, 2. Malivai Washington, 3. Serena Williams, 4. Scoville Jenkins 5. Alexandra Stevenson
6. Venus Williams, 7. Chanda Rubin, 8. Jewel Peterson, 9. Angela Haynes, 10.
 Phillip Simmonds,
11. James Blake, 12. Lori McNeil, 13. Mashona Washington, 14. Whitney Jones, 15. George Branche

 

 

Kathy Roberts getting back in the game
Click on pictures below for more

Kathy Roberts
 * Maryland State Champion
 * M-NCPPC Tennis Coach

Kathy & Oliver
Oliver--Tennis Coach, Former international player, including Davis Cup and the Olympics for Togolese national team. USPTR certified.

 

 

 

 

Court is in Session
Kathy Roberts Getting Back in the Game

Swing of Things

Practice with Kathy

Kathy's Return to the Courts
Outdoor Tennis

SUMMERTIME at the Tennis Courts

 


 

Amelie Mauresmo

2005 Pen Pilot Women's Finalist

Current Singles Ranking No. 1  March 20, 2006)
Career-High Singles Ranking: No. 1 (September 13, 2004)
Year Ending Championship Winner, 2005
#1 Women's French Tennis Player, 2005


2006 Wimbledon Champion
2006 Australian Open Champion

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

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Career High Singles:  9 (May 1996)

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

TENNIS PHOTOS

Tennis Archives -- 2001 US Open, 2002 US Open, 2003 Fed Cup

 





 

 



"Character is made by what you stand for; Reputation by what you fall for!"

 

 

 

 


 

 

Jimmy Lange of "The Contender"

"The Contender's" Jimmy Lange returns to the ring with a WBE World Title bout vs. Perry Ballard, World Champion boxer.

Jimmy Lange the new WBE Welterweight Champion!

 

 

 

 

"The African Warrior" Abodurin Akinyanju Training Photos

 


 

 

World War II Memorial, Memorial Day 2004

 


 

 


 


 


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