
Head Coach | USAW Senior International Coach | Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Brittany Rucker is the founder and Head Coach of Bexar Barbell, a USA Weightlifting Senior International Coach, and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). She has coached athletes across all ages and levels of Olympic weightlifting, from complete beginners to Team USA competitors.
Brittany has produced national and international medalists across multiple age groups and has coached with Team USA at the Youth, Junior, and Senior levels since 2020. Her international coaching experience includes more than 20 International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) events across five continents, including multiple IWF World Championships.
As an athlete, Brittany has competed nationally since 2017 and earned a bronze medal at the 2025 IMWA Masters World Championship. Her experience as both an athlete and international coach has shaped a coaching philosophy centered on technical excellence, long-term athlete development, individualized programming, and sustainable progress.
Brittany holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics from Texas A&M University and is currently pursuing a graduate degree in Human Factors at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Her graduate studies in human performance, cognition, and decision-making complement her extensive coaching experience and continue to inform her approach to athlete development. She also mentors USA Weightlifting coaches nationwide.
Brittany can be reached at brittany@bexarbarbell.com.