Angel Spassov Memorial Fund
Donation protected
Yesterday we lost a dear friend, Angel Spassov, to cancer. Angel was a larger-than-life man who was recognized as a world expert in strength training. He traveled the globe in his younger years, advising Olympic, professional, and collegiate coaches and athletes on maximizing their performance in sport. He coached the Bulgarian National Weightlifting Team for seven Olympic Games, winning 7 Gold, 8 Silver, and 5 Bronze medals. He was also the Head Coach for the Egyptian National Team for the 1988 Seoul Olympics. In addition, he has guided several male and female athletes from a variety of sports and nationalities to 22 Gold, 18 Silver, and 21 Bronze Olympic medals. He coached for 22 years at The University of Texas, and since 2011 trained high school and collegiate athletes in his Austin gym.
Angel loved his students, and he was beloved in return. He became a mentor to so many, including our boys. He taught them not only how to maximize their physical potential, but also to find their best effort in every aspect of their lives. Angel was an exceptionally brilliant man, and during workouts he shared stories about world history, philosophy, literature, classical music, and culture. He left a lasting impact on everyone who had the privilege to know him, and he will be greatly missed.
Angel’s greatest joys in life were his cherished wife Galia, and his daughters Kalina (15) and Boriana (12). As rich as Angel’s life was, his focus was never material wealth. His girls now need our help. Please consider a gift in honor of Angel to this memorial fund to help finance funeral expenses, and to provide educational assistance for Kalina and Boriana going forward. Thank you, and please keep Angel and the Spassov family in your prayers.
Angel loved his students, and he was beloved in return. He became a mentor to so many, including our boys. He taught them not only how to maximize their physical potential, but also to find their best effort in every aspect of their lives. Angel was an exceptionally brilliant man, and during workouts he shared stories about world history, philosophy, literature, classical music, and culture. He left a lasting impact on everyone who had the privilege to know him, and he will be greatly missed.
Angel’s greatest joys in life were his cherished wife Galia, and his daughters Kalina (15) and Boriana (12). As rich as Angel’s life was, his focus was never material wealth. His girls now need our help. Please consider a gift in honor of Angel to this memorial fund to help finance funeral expenses, and to provide educational assistance for Kalina and Boriana going forward. Thank you, and please keep Angel and the Spassov family in your prayers.
Organizer
Joe Gallinghouse
Organizer
Austin, TX