Written by: Kevin Cann I have discussed self-organization a lot with the dynamical systems theory of skill acquisition. I firmly believe that the coach should be a guide in the background, allowing the athlete to explore what works best for them. I still believe this. This was not where I went wrong. The … Continue reading Where I Went Wrong with Self-Organization
Written by: Kevin Cann I have been doing quite a bit of reflecting lately. It is pretty crazy to think of where PPS started, and where we are now. Not even just the growth of the totals of the lifters, but in the culture that we have cultivated. The training environment … Continue reading The Birth of Constraints-Led Conjugate
Written by: Kevin Cann The title of this article may seem a little contradictory but hear me out. I have discussed the uncertainties with fatigue quite a bit in past articles and on podcasts. I have also discussed the importance of self-organization for each individual to find the sweet spot of when the lighter … Continue reading Why Training Harder is and is not the Answer
Written by: Kevin Cann Higher frequency training seems to be all the craze within the powerlifting world. I was curious when and why it had started so I did some digging around. Seems that Mike Zourdos. Dissertation on DUP was published in 2012 and coincides with the explosion in raw powerlifting. I remember … Continue reading Importance of Speed Work and Why I am Moving Further Away from High Frequency
Written by: Kevin Cann The force-velocity curve is a major piece of the curriculum in both undergrad and grad school in this field. I have been coaching for about 15 years now. The majority of that time was spent coaching high school athletes. I was also fortunate enough to intern at Harvard University … Continue reading The Importance of Being Fast and Learning from the Past
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