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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. May 2010, Kathy won the 181 lb Benchpress Competition in the Women's Open Division at the 100% Raw Freedom USA BP/Curl Competition and set one (1) National and one (1) new State Benchpress record.  Kathy listed in the 100% Raw Powerlifting Federation, Ranked #1 All-Time Top Ten Women Deadlifters in the 90kg/198.4 lbs. Weight Class. January 2010, Kathy won the 198 lb Women's Open Division at the 2010 Potomac Open Bench/Deadlift Championships with a 410 lb. deadlift, weighing in at a 184 lb. bodyweight and set two (2) National and (2) State Records. January 2010, Kathy was listed in the 100% Raw Powerlifting Federation, Ranked #2 All-Time Top Ten Women Bench Pressers in the 82.5 kg/ 181.8 lbs. Weight Class and Ranked #3 All-Time Top Ten Women Deadlifters in the 82.5 kg/ 181.8 lbs. Weight Class.  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
Kathy's Motivational Speaking

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 Forensic Investigator Outstanding Achievement Honors Award for Academic Work in Sociology, a Division of Liberal Arts Academic and Presidential Scholar, Dean's List 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"

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 STAAND^TM, Stand Tall Against Alcohol, Nicotine and Drugs^TM was formed in 2004 to help educate students and parents about the dangers of these substances.

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         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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"A successful person is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks others have thrown at them."
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She strives high on integrity and honesty and settles for no short-cuts. Her goal is to provide the best quality service possible
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Kathy competed in 2010 100% Raw Freedom USA BP/Curl Competition Kathy won 1st Place in the  Women's 181 pound division setting a new National and State Record, raw (no equipment - Drug Tested ).

 

 

Kathy competed in 100% Raw Powerlifting Potomac BenchPress/Deadlift Championships, 2010. 2010 National and State Deadlift Champion Kathy won 1st Place in the  Women's 198 pound division (weighing in at 184 lbs) setting Two National Records and Two State Records, raw (no equipment). Click on the photo to see the video of the  competition or click here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5gONqiZkxw

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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"

 

 

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton  (an accomplished civil rights and feminist leader, a tenured professor of law, Co-Founder of the South Africa Divestment Movement the National Women's Political Caucus, and the National Congress of Black Women) and Kathy

 

 

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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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

Practice With Kathy

 

 

 

 

 
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

 

 

 

 

2006-2007 US Open Tennis
Billie "the Boss", WTA/USTA	Angela, National Tennis Center

 

 

 

	Get the Inside Story on Tennis Coaches from Around the Globe
Oliver Akli Davis Cup Tennis -- representing Africa Olympics -- qualified to represent Africa Current Junior Tennis Coach USPTR/USPTA High Performance certified	Alisama Agnamba Davis Cup Tennis -- representing Africa Worked with Venus & Serena Williams Current Junior Tennis Coach Olympics -- qualified to represent Africa	Faron Carter Davis Cup Tennis -- representing Barbados Student Athlete at Howard University Senior,  Civil Engineering Assistant Tennis Coach -- Howard University Current Junior Tennis Coach

 

 

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"Road to the US Open" Kathy Roberts, GIFTOFSTRENGTH.com® PROMOTER, OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER
Stephanie and Kathy taking time out to flex!						FINALIST-Camille Pin (FRA) Career-High Singles - No. 61

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

Court is in Session Kathy Roberts Getting Back in the Game Swing of Things	Practice with Kathy Kathy's Return to the Courts SUMMERTIME at the Tennis Courts

 

 

 

 

 

Melinda Czink  & More	Pelham 25K Challenger--Pelletier, Kemp,  Zhang, Shuai; J. Widjaja v. & many more! ATP Tennis Tournaments--Featuring Whitehouse, Prakash, Lee, Grosjean, and more Pelham Tennis Classic -- Rosanna De Los Rios, Maria Alves, Lauren Albanese, Subbadharmi Sundaram,  Kimberly Couts, Brittany Augustine, Soledad Esperon Spectacular Tennis Tourney--Page 1 Pittsbursh Grand Slam/Pro Am Tournament Congratulations to Agnes Sibilski for her acceptance at Harvard. Interview on TennisRecruiting.net--Link to Article 2005 US Open US Open Tennis 2006-2007 Melinda Czink, Professional Tennis Player	Jamie Hampton, Christina McHale, Alexandra Panova, Anna Tatishivili, Alexis Gordon, Maria Irigoyen, Anna Orlic, Elena Bovina, Mirjana Lucic Allison Riske, Jennifer Elie, Abigail Spears, Tiya Rolle, Varvara Lepchenko, Rossanna De Los Rios, Sunitha Rao *USTA Pro Circuit, Alabama* WTA Tennis Pros - Raquel Kops-Jones, Mauresmo, Tarakaa Bertrand & More USTA/ITF Tournament Kathy & Jamie Hampton teamed up for the Pro Am Ahsha Rolle & Tiya Rolle --Bob Ryland-- Tennis Legend, Coach Ritchie,  Jennifer Elie, and more!	Amelie Mauresmo amd ,pre

 

 

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

 

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

 

 

 

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World War II Memorial, Memorial Day 2004

 

 

 

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