West Point Powerlifting 
Donnie Byerly

Name: Donnie Byerly

Hometown:  Alpharetta, Georgia

Favorite Lift: Bench Press

Favorite Protein Shake: “Chocolate Milk” by Mayfield Dairy

Pre-workout Drink? :  Water?

Favorite Song when lifting: “Lose Yourself”- Eminem; Youth of the Nation, Soundgarden, or Saliva

Best Experience on team:  Coach Scarpulla’s motivational speeches. “You youngin’s better get ready. You ain’t in (insert hometown or previous sport here) anymore!!”

Funniest thing that’s happened to you in the weight room:  #1 Hearing Rick fail at pronouncing people’s names. #2 Finding out you can improve your tan while indoors-just hold your breath, no bright lights necessary…

Other hobbies:  Refer to favorite food section below.

Favorite Food: An ideal food day: Breakfast at the Cracker Barrel, Lunch at Moe’s Southwest Grill, Dinner at Stoney River’s Legendary Steaks, and Late-Night at Waffle House.

Favorite Music Genre:  George Strait, O.A.R., Blues Traveler, Gary Allan, RHCP, Brad Paisley, Corey Smith, Dave Matthews Band-- A little bit of everything is good for the soul

Favorite Clothing Company: USMA Cadet Clothing Factory?

One interesting thing you’d like to share: I owe everything I have achieved to the encouragement and support of my family especially my younger brother Timmy.