I was able to grab some shots during the pro senior photo shoot today. Tim cleans up sooooo gooood. Here are some of my faves from what I was able to get.
Timothy Scot Neal is the son of Scot and Lisa Neal. Tim has thrived in the flexibility that homeschooling has provided, allowing him to pursue life as an elite athlete with focus and discipline. He trained in TaeKwonDo for 11 years, earning his 3rd-degree black belt along with 53 medals and 10 trophies at competitions.
In 2023, Tim transitioned to Olympic-style weightlifting and quickly found success. He is a multi-time State Champion and, in 2025, earned his first medals at the national level. Highly driven and goal-oriented, Tim also values serving others and has completed 178 hours of community service.
After graduation, Tim plans to work alongside his father while continuing to compete in weightlifting, with the goal of making the USA Weightlifting Team. We are incredibly proud of Tim and look forward to supporting him as he continues to grow as a man (Jeremiah 29:11; Isaiah 40:31).
Tim had an amazing day of lifting. He went 4/6 on his lifts. He missed one of his Snatches and one of his Clean & Jerks. He PR'd across the board - Snatch, C&J & Total.
Results:
Everyone kept coming by Scot & myself all afternoon and evening saying, "He's Unstoppable!" And boy don't we know it. We see it everyday in his attitude & how he is talking more like a man to us about his goals.
Last night at dinner he says to us,
 Tim's 103kg Snatch PR. My favorite shot of the Meet. |
   His 125kg C&J that he missed behind.    His 126kg C&J PR. Here's to reaching for goals & hitting them every single time!!! |
I saw this on social media and wanted to share it here:
When your child turns 18, something important changes that many families don't realize.
Legally, they become an adult, that's already mind-blowing! But this also means schools, hospitals, and financial institutions may not be able to give information to parents without permission.
This includes if they are still living under your roof and on your health insurance. Trust me, my son turned 18 the summer before his senior year in high school, and this was absolutely the case.
Many families choose to put legal documents in place when their child turns 18 so the parents can help if needed.
Here are the 4 most important legal protections to consider as soon as your student turns 18:
✨ For years, many of us have been led to believe that if you don’t win gold, you’re just the “first or second loser.” But that kind of thinking couldn’t be further from the truth.
When our kids step onto the platform and compete at an elite level, they’ve already accomplished something extraordinary. Earning a medal—whether it’s gold, silver, or bronze—is a remarkable achievement and something they, and we as parents, should always be proud of.
Our athletes should never feel less than simply because the medal isn’t gold. A silver & bronze medal means they stood among the very best. It means they fought their way onto the podium. And at the end of the day, they walk away with a medal while many others leave empty-handed.
But even more important than the medal itself is the journey. Every competition, every improvement, every gain builds character and shapes who they will become in life. Strength isn’t just measured in numbers on a bar—it’s measured in dedication, perseverance, and the courage to keep pushing forward💪.
So celebrate every accomplishment. Be proud of every step forward. Because showing up, competing, and continuing to grow is something truly worth honoring—every single time! ✨
Tim's weightlifting goals:
