THE SYSTEM™ 6x6
The Evolution of Training—Built for Progression, Driven by Purpose
Over three decades of development have gone into The System™ 6x6 Framework. A comprehensive, data-driven, and philosophy-rooted training architecture designed by Coach David Lipscomb. It combines elite endurance science, martial arts discipline, and Six Sigma strategy into a powerful framework for cycling performance and beyond. Grounded by discipline. Driven by vision. Empowering by design. Coach David doesn't just teach performance — he engineers transformation. The System™ 6x6 Framework
Where structure begins. Where greatness is forged.
More Than a Training Plan—It’s a Performance System
From structured endurance to psychological resilience, The System™ 6x6 guides athletes through a layered progression rooted in real-world performance, not just numbers.
Training Elements
Develop endurance, cadence control, force/tempo, speed endurance, power generation, and lactate clearance for peak cycling performance.
Energy Systems
Maximize Pmax, VO2 Max, TTE, FRC, MFTP, and stamina through targeted physiological training strategies.
Prime Level Performance
Master drive, confidence, intensity, focus, emotion, and mental resilience to achieve success both on and off the bike.
Core Philosophies
Leverage discipline, consistency, adaptability, resilience, energy system mastery, and balance for sustainable results.
EQ-i® Skills
Enhance self-regard, emotional self-awareness, impulse control, independence, and stress tolerance for peak mental fitness.
Leadership Elements
Develop vision, accountability, communication, adaptability, influence, and resilience to lead with confidence and purpose.
🌀 The System 6x6 in Motion
- Training fuels the development of Energy Systems.
- Energy Systems are activated and expressed through Prime Performance Standards.
- Prime Standards are reinforced by Core Philosophies.
- Core Philosophies are strengthened by practicing EQ-i® Skills.
- EQ-i® Skills prepare athletes for transformational Leadership.
Growth happens from the ground up. Guidance flows from the top down.
🎧 Featured Podcast
Why does your training plateau, and what’s missing from your current approach? This podcast unpacks the deeper philosophy behind THE SYSTEM™ 6x6 Framework — a proven structure used by elite cyclists to unlock sustainable growth, precision execution, and breakthrough performance. If you're serious about becoming the cyclist you were meant to be, this episode is your starting line.
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The System™ 6x6 Framework is where it all begins. It connects six training elements, six energy systems, and six core philosophies into one powerful, easy-to-follow system. Designed to build smarter, stronger athletes — this framework ensures every ride has a purpose and every effort counts. Available soon on Amazon for purchase – the first in a six-part series transforming how athletes train, think, and perform. BOOK 1 of 6 The System™ 6x6 Framework
Six Volumes. One System. Infinite Growth.
Built on 6 Pillars, 36 Elements, and a belt-based progression, this six-volume series weaves science, strategy, and self into a system designed for lifelong performance, growth, and leadership.
The System™ 6x6 Book Series
This six-volume series is your guide to performance mastery, blending science, strategy, and self-mastery through a belt-level progression. From foundational structure to advanced leadership, each book deepens your transformation across training, mindset, and execution.
Book 1: The Framework
Establish your training foundation through structure, science, and strategy. This is your White Belt beginning.
Book 2: The Continuum
Adapt, evolve, and refine through progression. This volume introduces fatigue management and adaptation.
Book 3: The Execution Model
Move from preparation to precision. Learn how to train under pressure, with decision-making and focused execution.
Book 4: Mastery in Motion
Execution becomes instinct. This book connects emotion, behavior, and skill to make elite performance sustainable.
Book 5: Leadership in Motion
Leadership begins with self-mastery. This volume explores vision, communication, and legacy through action.
Book 6: The 36th Chamber
The Shadow Belt path. This is where The System becomes your way of being—embodied, lived, and shared.
The Path of Six: Performance, Philosophy, Purpose, Precision, Presence, and Progress
Whether you're an athlete, coach, or leader, this series reveals the sacred geometry of growth. The number six is no accident. This is where numbers, nature, and performance align.
The System 6x6™ Book Series is a six-part journey designed to evolve how athletes, leaders, and lifelong learners approach performance. Built on 30+ years of expertise in coaching, martial arts, and leadership, each book is a level in a belt-based progression—from White Belt to Shadow Belt (Kage-obi 影帯). This is not just a training method. It's a holistic path integrating science, strategy, emotional intelligence, and purpose. Each book builds on the last, guiding you from foundational structure to complete self-mastery. → Framework → Continuum → Execution Model → Mastery in Motion → Leadership in Motion → The 36th Chamber Book 6: The 36th Chamber initiates the Shadow Belt path—where The System stops being something you follow, and becomes who you are. White Belt – Discipline and Foundation Release Date on Amazon: April/May 2025 This foundational volume introduces the six pillars of training, energy systems, performance, emotional intelligence, leadership, and philosophy. With a focus on structure and discipline, it transforms guesswork into a science-driven path toward sustained growth and peak performance. Yellow Belt – Adaptation and Progress Release Date: TBD (manuscript written) This volume teaches how to train with intelligence—managing fatigue, evolving through stress-recovery cycles, and aligning mental, physical, and emotional performance. It empowers athletes to break plateaus and grow with precision and purpose. Green Belt – Tactical Control and Awareness Release Date: TBD (manuscript written) Where preparation meets performance. This volume equips athletes to make real-time decisions, manage effort under pressure, and execute with precision. Training becomes tactical. Focus becomes your weapon. This is where strategy meets instinct. Brown Belt – Reflexive Performance and Leadership Release Date: TBD (manuscript written) Mastery in Motion shifts athletes from conscious performance to intuitive execution. Through emotional regulation, mental resilience, and high-performance rituals, leaders begin to move with rhythm, clarity, and consistency—especially under pressure. Black Belt – Leadership, Coaching, and Service Release Date: TBD (manuscript written) Leadership is not just about directing others—it’s about mastering yourself and lifting those around you. This volume ties together the lessons of performance, discipline, and emotional intelligence through the lens of coaching, mentoring, and legacy-building. Drawing inspiration from cycling, martial arts, and real-world leadership, this book guides readers from personal growth to empowered, purpose-driven leadership. Kage-obi (影帯) – Shadow Belt: Presence, Energy, Self-Mastery Release Date: TBD (manuscript written) This final volume initiates the reader into the Shadow Belt (Kage-obi 影帯)—a path of presence, energy, and self-mastery. Containing thirty-six living teachings, each a transformative chamber, this book is not meant to be read but lived. Here, performance is no longer measured—it is felt, refined, and aligned. Taught exclusively by Coach David, Master Black Belt, The 36th Chamber is the culmination of discipline, philosophy, and purpose. It is not the end of the journey—it is the beginning of a deeper one.The System 6x6™ Book Overview
A Six-Part Journey from Pedal to Pathway
Progression of Mastery
Book 1: The System 6x6 – Framework
Book 2: The System 6x6 – The Continuum
Book 3: The System 6x6 – The Execution Model
Book 4: The System 6x6 – Mastery in Motion
Book 5: The System 6x6 – Leadership in Motion
Book 6: The System 6x6 – The 36th Chamber
The System™ 6x6 Series: Not Just Books—A Performance Doctrine
These six volumes are your personal dojo, lab, and leadership incubator. Explore the science of training, the art of execution, and the soul of sustainable performance.