Andrea (Thornton) Montague is in her 2nd year coaching here at MSU where she works with Volleyball and Track and Field. Originally from Shelton, Washington she went to college at Washington State University.
There she receiver her bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, a minor in Strength Training and was a two-time All American in track and field, in hammer and discus. She has also competed in two USA track and field championships and the Olympic trials in 2004. Andrea spent 3 years as a volunteer throws coach under the supervision of her college coach and mentor Debra Farwell while still competing in Track and Field. After her throwing career she spent Two years as a Strength and Conditioning Intern at Washington Sate University.
In April of 2007, Andrea competed in her first AAPF Powerlifting competition, squatting 510lbs, benching 300lbs, and deadlifting 435lbs. For a total of 1245lbs which is an elite total in the AAPF.
In the summers when she is not competing in powerlifting Andrea competes in the Scottish Highland Games, where in 2006 she became the Womans National Champion. In February of 2009 Andrea became the American record holder in the 16lb Scottish heavy hammer (pictured above) at a distance of 98’10”
A fierce competitor, Andrea shares her achievements with her husband and training partner, Dan Montague (pictured above), her amazing parents, Bill and Donelle Thornton, her college coach and close friend, Debra Farwell, and numerous other family and friends. Andrea is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist under the National Strength and Conditioning Association and is Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified under the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches association.
