Boston's StrongCast

In this episode, Kevin joins Vin Mangione of Kenmore Barbell & Fitness and John Flagg of Clinical Athlete to discuss coaching, culture and its effects on athlete performance. John and Vin are both athletes on Team PPS, but between the three coaches, they coach over 150 athletes worldwide. HIGHLIGHTS: 3:30: Variability between and amongst lifters during training 11:00: Specificity in exercises and individual differences within those exercises 18:00: Ability to make adjustments using accommodating resistance 19:30: Utilization of variations in place of cueing 26:00: When do we fix technique and when do we focus on weight lifted? 39:00: Long-term program planning to fix technique and habits 48:30: Relative progress and social media55:30: Ecological dynamics of online and in-person powerlifting coaching 1:04:00: The importance of movement variability and “evidence-based” science Vin Mangione holds an associate’s degree in Business from Niagara County Community College and a BA in Nutrition & Health from the State University at Buffalo. In 2015, he opened Kenmore Barbell & Fitness after spending time at his high school alma mater as a strength and conditioning coach. He’s recognized as a USAPL Club Coach, coaching 30+ local, national, & international athletes. John Flagg holds a BS in Athletic Training from Salisbury University and MS in Public Health Education and Promotion from the Pennsylvania State University. He offers online strength sport coaching and currently works for Clinical Athlete as a provider. Let us know that you like this episode by giving us a 5-star rating or a review on Apple Podcasts! We are always looking for feedback to make the episodes even better. If you’re interested in being on the show or know someone who would make a great guest, you can email us at alyssaliftsthings@gmail.com. Interested in coaching for any level of powerlifting in any corner of the globe? Check out Precision Powerlifting Systems all over the web: Website Instagram You can follow Kevin on Instagram at @kwcann and Alyssa at @alyssaliftsthings. Intro/outro music from freemusicarchive.org Artist: MELLViNS Track: Way Down Below

In this episode, Kevin chats with coach and powerlifter Josh Rohr. Josh is a world-class athlete and coach. He is a USA Powerlifting Certified Senior International Coach and a member of the USA Powerlifting Executive Committee. As a coach, he has trained 10+ USA Powerlifting National Champions, multiple IPF World Team Members, and several IPF World Champions. As an athlete, Josh is a three-time USA Powerlifting National Champion and former Collegiate American Record deadlift holder in the 165 pound weight class. He has competed at IPF World Championships three times. Let us know that you like this episode by giving us a 5-star rating or a review on Apple Podcasts! We are always looking for feedback to make the episodes even better. If you’re interested in being on the show or know someone who would make a great guest, you can email us at alyssaliftsthings@gmail.com. Interested in coaching for any level of powerlifting in any corner of the globe? Check out Precision Powerlifting Systems all over the web: Website Instagram You can follow Kevin on Instagram at @kwcann and Alyssa at @alyssaliftsthings. Intro/outro music from freemusicarchive.org Artist: MELLViNS Track: Way Down Below

In this show, Kevin recaps how the eight PPS members performed at Nationals, as well as how the Team Precision programming is changing and where the team is headed in the next few months. Let us know that you like this episode by giving us a 5-star rating or a review on Apple Podcasts! We are always looking for feedback to make the episodes even better. If you’re interested in being on the show or know someone who would make a great guest, you can email us at alyssaliftsthings@gmail.com. Interested in coaching for any level of powerlifting in any corner of the globe? Check out Precision Powerlifting Systems all over the web: Website Instagram You can follow Kevin on Instagram at @kwcann and Alyssa at @alyssaliftsthings. Intro/outro music from freemusicarchive.org Artist: MELLViNS Track: Way Down Below

In this week’s solo episode, Kevin discusses the eight members of Team Precision traveling to Lombard, Illinois for the 2019 USA Powerlifting Raw National Championships. The competition begins tomorrow, Wednesday, October 16 and ends on Sunday, October 20. Doug Stuart – 66kg Open Kerry Sachs – 52kg Open Vicky Cai – 57kg Open Sarah Morrissette – 72kg Open Emily Biberger – 72kg Open Jess Ward – 72kg Open Alyssa Orlando – 84kg Open Dave Rocklage – 120kg Open Feel free to tune into the team at live.usapowerlifting.com to watch them compete on the platform! Let us know that you like this episode by giving us a 5-star rating or a review on Apple Podcasts! We are always looking for feedback to make the episodes even better. If you’re interested in being on the show or know someone who would make a great guest, you can email us at alyssaliftsthings@gmail.com. Interested in coaching for any level of powerlifting in any corner of the globe? Check out Precision Powerlifting Systems all over the web: Website Instagram You can follow Kevin on Instagram at @kwcann and Alyssa at @alyssaliftsthings. Intro/outro music from freemusicarchive.org Artist: MELLViNS Track: Way Down Below

This week on the StrongCast, Zac Cooper and Ryan Gleason come back to chat with Kevin about the value of customized programming and coaching within the sport of powerlifting. You can follow Zac on Instagram at @coachzcooper and Cooper Training Institute at @coopertraininginstitute, and you can follow Ryan and Team GPT on Instagram at @teamgpt. Let us know that you like this episode by giving us a 5-star rating or a review on Apple Podcasts! We are always looking for feedback to make the episodes even better. If you’re interested in being on the show or know someone who would make a great guest, you can email us at alyssaliftsthings@gmail.com. Interested in coaching for any level of powerlifting in any corner of the globe? Check out Precision Powerlifting Systems all over the web: Website Instagram You can follow Kevin on Instagram at @kwcann and Alyssa at @alyssaliftsthings. Intro/outro music from freemusicarchive.org Artist: MELLViNS Track: Way Down Below

On this episode of Boston’s Strongcast, Kevin takes the mic again in another BS mini-series entitled “Worlds Collide” with Anthony Oliveira. In this mini-series, the show will discuss intersections between raw, multiply, Conjugate, and many other sects of powerlifting. Anthony is a member of Westside Barbell with pro totals in 3 weight classes and a #6 ranked squat on the all-time list. Anthony also runs Trigger Warning Conjugate, a coaching and apparel brand focused on the conjugate method and its principles. You can find Anthony on Instagram at @trigger_warning_conjugate. Let us know that you like this episode by giving us a 5-star rating or a review on Apple Podcasts! We are always looking for feedback to make the episodes even better. If you’re interested in being on the show or know someone who would make a great guest, you can email us at alyssaliftsthings@gmail.com. Interested in coaching for any level of powerlifting in any corner of the globe? Check out Precision Powerlifting Systems all over the web: Website Instagram You can follow Kevin on Instagram at @kwcann and Alyssa at @alyssaliftsthings. Intro/outro music from freemusicarchive.org Artist: MELLViNS Track: Way Down Below

Kevin takes the mic solo this week to talk about his five years involved with the sport of powerlifting. He talks about the evolution of the sport from a coaching and athlete perspective, as well as how he’s changed over the last five years from powerlifting. Let us know that you like this episode by giving us a 5-star rating or a review on Apple Podcasts! We are always looking for feedback to make the episodes even better. If you’re interested in being on the show or know someone who would make a great guest, you can email us at alyssaliftsthings@gmail.com. Interested in coaching for any level of powerlifting in any corner of the globe? Check out Precision Powerlifting Systems all over the web: Website Instagram You can follow Kevin on Instagram at @kwcann and Alyssa at @alyssaliftsthings. Intro/outro music from freemusicarchive.org Artist: MELLViNS Track: Way Down Below

On this episode of the podcast, Kevin connects with Anthony Oliveira, an elite powerlifter originally from the seacoast of New Hampshire but currently reside in Columbus, Ohio. Anthony is a member of Westside Barbell with pro totals in 3 weight classes and a #6 ranked squat on the all-time list. Anthony also runs Trigger Warning Conjugate, a coaching and apparel brand focused on the conjugate method and its principles. You can find Anthony on Instagram at @trigger_warning_conjugate. Highlights from this show: – Anthony’s journey into powerlifting and his Westside experience – Importance of training partners – Longevity in the sport (5 years versus 15-20) – Optimal programming for recovery in the conjugate method – Dedication to powerlifting and its varying level of importance to athletes Let us know that you like this episode by giving us a 5-star rating or a review on Apple Podcasts! We are always looking for feedback to make the episodes even better. If you’re interested in being on the show or know someone who would make a great guest, you can email us at alyssaliftsthings@gmail.com. Interested in coaching for any level of powerlifting in any corner of the globe? Check out Precision Powerlifting Systems all over the web: Website Instagram You can follow Kevin on Instagram at @kwcann and Alyssa at @alyssaliftsthings. Intro/outro music from freemusicarchive.org Artist: MELLViNS Track: Way Down Below

Dr. Keith Davids, a Professor of Motor Learning, discusses skill acquisition and ecological dynamics in sports. They explore the nonlinear nature of skill acquisition, adaptability, and perturbation training. The podcast also delves into the impact of emotions, historical constraints on coaching, chaos theory in sports, and challenging stereotypes of aging.

Kevin takes the mic this week to speak with weightlifting coach and podcast host Josh Gibson. Joshua is a strength coach and weightlifter located in Columbus, Ohio. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Ohio Wesleyan University with a degree in Health and Human Kinetics and a minor in Psychology. He is currently pursuing his Master’s in Strength and Conditioning from East Tennessee State University. His interests are most consumed by human physiology and subsequently periodization, programming, recovery, and mindset. Highlights include: 05:00: Weightlifting and Josh’s take on his current programming 21:45: Missing in weightlifting and its carryover to competition 27:00: Implementing variation and heavier loads into training 43:00: An argument for variation 59:00: Coaching lessons from previous mentors 1:04:00: What it takes to be an elite athlete 1:07:30: Patience within weightlifting vs. powerlifting 1:29:00: Accepting risks by setting higher goals and making life choices Let us know that you like this episode by giving us a 5-star rating or a review on Apple Podcasts! We are always looking for feedback to make the episodes even better. If you’re interested in being on the show or know someone who would make a great guest, you can email us at alyssaliftsthings@gmail.com. Interested in coaching for any level of powerlifting in any corner of the globe? Check out Precision Powerlifting Systems all over the web: Website Instagram You can follow Kevin on Instagram at @kwcann and Alyssa at @alyssaliftsthings. Intro/outro music from freemusicarchive.org Artist: MELLViNS Track: Way Down Below