Effort in Training

Written by: Kevin Cann   I had a conversation with my coach, Jeremy Hartman, earlier this week.  It was mostly about how my training is going.  One of the things I told him that I liked about the program was the heavier sets.   He had mentioned his time at Westside and how they lift … Continue reading Effort in Training

Developing Lifters

Written by: Kevin Cann   This topic is not always discussed in the powerlifting world.  As a coach for a team of about 40 lifters, I end up coaching lifters of all different abilities and at very different places in their powerlifting journeys.   They all come in with very different needs as well.  When … Continue reading Developing Lifters

Understanding Progress: It Is Not Always Weight on the Bar

Written by: Kevin Cann   Between Nationals and a local competition coming up on November 3rd, I have watched 20 athletes test and prepare for competition.  All of these athletes are at different places within their lifting careers.   Some have been lifting longer than others, some are stronger than others, and so on.  I … Continue reading Understanding Progress: It Is Not Always Weight on the Bar

I F’d Up

Written by: Kevin Cann   The internet is filled with a bunch of “coaches” always trying to show everyone how much they know. This article is going to be the exact opposite.  You see, this is my 3rdyear coaching powerlifting.   Even then, the first year I had 1 lifter, and the second year I ended … Continue reading I F’d Up

My Self Analysis and Some Changes to Programming

Written by: Kevin Cann   Every year I like to look back and reflect on how well I did as a coach.  I try to look at everything and see what things I am doing well and what things I need to improve upon.  I usually do this after Nationals, but since I have grown … Continue reading My Self Analysis and Some Changes to Programming