Each time I’m in the gym with these strong, determined women,
I’m inspired and motivated to keep pushing myself. The energy that the Shield Maidens bring to every workout is truly awe-inspiring. And the unwavering dedication that Jeanne has poured into building this all-female powerlifting team is nothing short of transformative — she’s created a space where we lift not just weights, but each other.
~ Lindsay (Veka)
Joining Valhalla Powerlifting in July 2023 was one of the best decisions I've ever made. Coach Jeanne has built a truly special community—
a supportive and empowering space for strong women. Her expertise as a lifter and coach is unmatched, and she'll help you unlock strength you didn't even know you had. You'll absolutely love it here!
~ Ami (Saxa)
Jeanne’s strength training expertise + the amazing Valhalla community = life-changing!
At 66, I’ve benched 120 lbs and deadlifted 238.9 lbs — personal records I never imagined possible!
~ Janis (Lova)
I came for the workout, but found strength, resilience, and community.
I used to sit at a computer all day until I started getting hurt doing normal daily activities. Jeanne and her gym changed everything. Now I'm healthier, stronger, more energetic, and more resilient—both physically and spiritually. I feel and look more confident—and I love it. Plus, I've found an incredible community of strong women who support each other through whatever life throws our way. I would never go back to my old lifestyle.
~ Wen (Leif)
I joined Valhalla in 2021, when I was 15 years old. Jeanne transformed me from a tired, frivolous teenager stuck inside into a Shield Maiden. Valhalla has taught me discipline, grit, focus, power, and control. I am a Shield Maiden because I love my body, and I fuel, grow, and use its power every day. But most importantly, I am a Shield Maiden because of my army in Valhalla. We keep showing up, we don't quit, we push each other harder each day, we leave it all out on the platform, we hold each other accountable, and we do it together — Viking strong.
~ MiaBella (Yrsa)
I have been a student of Coach Jeanne’s Westside Training Style for many years before Valhalla was created. Her knowledge and expertise is like no other. Coach Jeanne inspires and builds strength and confidence in women young and old. Coach Jeanne is able to work with anyone even someone with my disabilities. I am so confident in Coach Jeanne and her training I have had both of my teenage daughters become a part of Valhalla.
~ Holly (Tove)
Something magical is happening at Valhalla. This group of women restores my faith in humanity every single week. We’re all so different, yet there’s something about lifting heavy that unites us. I know without a doubt that my body wouldn’t be capable of what it does without the love, strength, and encouragement of these incredible women.
~ Jen (Dana)
71 years young, I feel so strong and powerful, and I owe my thanks to great coaching with Jeanne. She helps us find our individual superpowers — “THAT IS GREAT LEADERSHIP!”
And what a fantastic powerlifting team we have, and I am so proud to be part of it with all these beautiful, strong, powerful, loving women. Her dedication and passion to us Viking Warriors, her guidance through an incredible training journey, and her encouragement has helped me to grow stronger, both physically and emotionally!!!
Looking forward to many more years of Valhalla training and being there for your team's successes!
~ Tanya (Tyra)
Having known Jeanne as a mentor/training partner/friend since 2008, I have had the privilege of seeing her transform her small training gym into Valhalla – home of her incredible, all-female, record-breaking powerlifting team!
She has helped every one of us discover abilities we didn’t know we had and has created an environment where we encourage and inspire one another and where we all can sometimes feel like fierce, bad-asses!
~ Bev (Lulla)
It didn’t take long for me to realize that Jeanne is one of those rare people who is an incredible coach, mentor and healer. She inspires confidence and pushes us all to be better. She has built this team in her extraordinary image and in her strength.
She’s created a community of women who challenge themselves and lift each other up. I feel incredibly lucky to have found her and this team. Thanks to Jeanne, I am stronger than I ever thought I could be.
I am so grateful for Jeanne and others like her who have blazed the trail for women to succeed and lead in this sport. Her leadership and spirit mean the world to me and I am proud to be on her team.
~ Alyce (Arna)
I’d never played a team sport in my life until I walked into Valhalla in my 40s. From day one, the women here welcomed me like I’d always belonged. Somehow this barbell crew became my people. I’ve found my strength, my sanity, and my tribe. Coach Jeanne built something magical here, and I’m so glad I finally joined the team sport I never knew I needed.
~ MichMich (Maja)
