The SHIFT Show: Recent Episodes
Dave Tilley
The SHIFT Show is an educational podcast to help people get the tools, ideas, and latest science they need to help change athletes lives. It is hosted by Dr. Dave Tilley a Sports Physical Therapist, Gymnastics Coach, Strength and Conditioning Coach, International Lecturer, and the CEO of SHIFT movement Science.
What if the way we load bones is backward? We dive into a smarter approach to preventing and rehabbing bone stress injuries that flips old assumptions—showing how muscle forces, not just ground impact, drive the load that shapes bone. With Kevin, a clinician steeped in running and bone health research, we connect the dots for runners, gymnasts, and youth athletes who keep battling “shin splints,” stress reactions, and stress fractures.
We start with the real culprits: rapid workload spikes and low energy availability. You’ll hear how underfueling quietly erodes bone resilience, why proximal injuries like sacral or femoral neck stress reactions demand swift imaging and REDs screening, and how simple tools like the LEAF‑Q and LEAM‑Q can guide referrals. Then we get practical: palpation and single‑leg hopping as high‑sensitivity screens, red flags that separate tendons from bone, and when a boot protects high‑risk tension sites like the anterior tibia.
The training shift is where it clicks. Bone is mechanosensitive only for a short window; after that, it stops “listening.” Instead of drowning athletes in volume, we map out low‑volume, high‑intensity loading bursts every 6–8 hours to trigger stronger osteogenic signals—think three to five crisp drop jumps or bounds twice daily, progressing from symptom-free baselines. We pair this with heavy strength work (85–90% 1RM) to harness muscle‑driven bone loading, plus smart cadence tweaks for runners that reduce tibial stress without losing pace. For younger athletes, we unpack how early sport diversification and ball sports remodel tibial geometry for long-term protection—proof that a wider base builds a higher peak.
You’ll leave with a clear blueprint: recognize risk, screen fueling, choose imaging wisely, and program bone for adaptation, not exhaustion. Coaches, parents, and athletes will find stepwise return‑to‑sport gates, off‑season priorities that actually move the needle, and practical cues that keep athletes on the floor, field, and track when it counts. If this helped, follow the show, share it with a teammate or coach, and drop a review so more athletes can train smarter and stay healthy.
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We break down how landing mechanics shape knee health and why squat-based, trunk-controlled landings protect young athletes more than upright, stiff styles. We share quick screens, daily warm-ups, and strength progressions that make safer landings stick without wasting time.
• defining knee valgus and why it raises ACL and patellofemoral stress
• how trunk lean spikes medial knee load
• squat-based landings vs upright landings and risk reduction
• short-lived transfer of prevention programs without daily practice
• fast screens: squats, heel taps, single-leg, depth drops
• cues that fix motor control vs mobility constraints
• building hip and core strength that transfers to landings
• mirror feedback and five-minute warm-up routines
• adapting technique for structural anatomy while maximizing modifiable factors
• resources and visuals to teach safe positions
We’ll add the landing mechanics blog and full lecture in the show notes. Print the infographic for your gym wall and teach from it daily.
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Burnout in youth gymnastics isn’t a kid problem—it’s an adult problem. We unpack new survey data showing that the biggest stressors in gyms are gossip, unclear roles, weak leadership, and pay that doesn’t match the real work. From our own journey transforming a miserable program into a place coaches and families love, we break down the practical steps any gym can take to reduce drama and raise performance.
We start with money and scope, because compensation without clarity fails both sides. You’ll hear how to map roles to market rates, budget real admin hours for lesson planning and meets, and apply the “bricklayer vs architect” lens to align pay with responsibility. We share negotiation scripts coaches can use to present objective hours and outcomes, plus the owner’s view on sustainable salary bands and growth paths.
Training is the next pillar. Coaches burn out when they can spot skills but can’t confidently teach progressions, strength prep, or safe progress checks. We outline a simple education engine: monthly paid clinics, peer-led demos on beam, bars, and floor, and annual trips to Congress or targeted workshops. Add guest experts in strength, nutrition, and mental skills to round out the staff toolbox and turn knowledge into retention and results.
Finally, we zoom in on systems that end back-channel chaos. Build three handbooks—staff, culture, and parents—to set expectations for behavior, communication, safety, and meet etiquette. Replace guesswork with objective move-up standards: attendance thresholds, strength numbers, and event-specific skill checklists using a stoplight tracker. Pair that with real accountability—documented warnings, suspensions, and, if needed, parting ways—so your values mean something on the floor and at meets.
If your gym feels loud and unclear, this conversation is your reset button. Subscribe, share this with your staff or owner, and leave a review with the one policy you’ll implement first. Your athletes will feel the difference. Your team will too.
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Pressure has a way of distorting priorities. The moment the lights go up and the scores start flashing, even calm adults can tighten, snap, or say things they wish they could take back. We wanted to talk frankly about how to keep the main thing the main thing: people first, gymnastics second. That shift changes how we coach after mistakes, how we handle parents, and how we protect safety and confidence across a long season.
We dig into what real support looks like the second an athlete falls: acknowledge the sting, set a short window to feel it, and move forward with a clear reset so the next event isn’t compromised. We talk about why yelling never improves performance, how composure lowers risk, and how a steady voice with specific feedback can raise standards without fear. From there, we zoom out to identity. Scores fade, medals fade, but character—and the relationships built in pressure—last. You’ll hear stories from the highest level, including Olympic heartbreak and redemption, and why the handshake after a miss often matters more than the podium moment.
Culture needs systems, not just pep talks. We share practical tools you can adopt today: educate parents early and often on expectations and etiquette; use the Rule of Seven to make routine readiness objective and safe; set staff boundaries and even a “safe word” to tag out before emotions take over. We also spotlight the quiet excellence of coaches who consistently produce great gymnastics without ever raising their voice. Calm doesn’t mean passive; it means predictable standards, clear communication, and a gym where be nice, work hard isn’t a poster, it’s practice.
If this resonates, share it with a fellow coach, parent, or athlete who wants a healthier season. Subscribe for more sport science, culture building, and practical tools, and leave a review with your best meet-day reset ritual—we’ll feature our favorites next time.
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February hits hard: cold mornings, late practices, weekend meets, and a school calendar that won’t quit. We dive straight into the reality of athletic overload and replace vague advice with a practical system built on three pillars that actually move the needle: sleep, fueling, and real downtime. Using an easy phone-battery analogy, we show how to close the mental “apps,” dim the brightness, and get full charges so training pays off when it matters.
We walk through sleep tactics backed by research and field-tested in the gym: consistent bed and wake times, morning and sunset light to anchor circadian rhythms, a cool dark room, and thirty screen-free minutes before bed. You’ll hear simple ways to manage late-night homework without wrecking sleep, plus the bedroom rules that make it easier to fall and stay asleep. From there, we shift to fueling and hydration, where many athletes unintentionally operate on fumes. Learn how to structure small, frequent meals and pre-pack snacks, use Sunday prep to save hours, and refuel after practice so your body can repair tissue, restore glycogen, and consolidate skills.
We also tackle culture: social media myths, “what I eat in a day” pitfalls, and the difference between looking fit and being fueled to perform. You’ll get ideas for bringing a sports dietitian to your team, involving parents in grocery and prep, and modeling the habits you want athletes to keep. Finally, we make the case for parasympathetic time—scheduled off-switch blocks, short breaks, and even strategic vacations—to lower stress and protect consistency through the grind. If you want to show up in the thick of season with energy, execution, and a clearer head, this playbook is your edge.
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The line between “normal sore” and “season-ender” can be thinner than a springboard. We’ve been seeing a spike in shin pain as athletes ramp into meet season, so we dug into what actually separates routine aches from stress reactions and fractures—and how to act before things break. You’ll hear the red flags we never ignore, why focal anterior tibia pain is different from posteromedial soreness, and the simple rule of threes that helps coaches and athletes make better calls on the floor.
We share the four-stage path we use in the clinic—relative rest, strength, plyos, and sport return—and why early action shrinks each phase. One surprising insight: bone is most responsive to the first 20 to 60 impacts, especially in the morning, which means a short dose of depth drops and pogo hops can outpace long, junk-mile sessions. Add in heavy calf work, single-leg plyos, and targeted landing mechanics, and you get a plan that builds resilience without burning the fuse. We also talk realistic event modifications, smart rep caps for vault and floor, and checkpoints for progressing from rod to floor and from soft board to springboard.
Underneath the protocols are the big levers: workload honesty, technical efficiency, and adequate fuel. Many athletes aren’t weak; they’re over-spiked, under-fueled, and landing hard. Tidy up shapes, let the equipment return energy, and loop in sports nutrition when progress stalls. If your goal is college gymnastics or simply a healthy, complete season, the bravest move is often stepping back for two weeks to save the next twelve. Listen to learn the exact tests, numbers, and conversations that help athletes stay on track and out of boots. If this episode helps, subscribe, share it with a coach or teammate, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway.
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We break down a clear, research-backed path to better flexibility using simple daily stretching, short soft tissue work, heavy eccentrics, and active drills that help the nervous system keep new range. We finish with a practical circuit, progress timeline, and a resource for coaches who want more depth.
• Static stretching dosage that drives change
• Warm-up sequencing that protects power
• Short, moderate soft tissue work to prime tissues
• Eccentric exercises for lasting adaptation
• Active flexibility drills to own end range
• Technique and programming that make gains stick
• A simple circuit and four to five week timeline
“Definitely check out the gymnastics flexibility brewprint... if you're working in gymnastics or dance or cheerleading or ballet, that course is going to be a dream come true.”
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We lay out a clear, test-driven plan for returning to gymnastics after an Achilles injury, from strength benchmarks and load progressions to surface mixing and smart skill choices. We also explain why removing a single back pass can cut risk without cutting value.
• why we avoid midroll ads and keep focus
• clearance, range, and strength symmetry before plyos
• force plate isometrics and practical alternatives
• Baxter continuum to map Achilles load tiers
• weekly split balancing plyos and heavy strength
• soft surfaces first with low volume
• mixing surfaces before raising intensity
• event caps and next-day symptom checks
• modifying floor passes to reduce risk
• timelines, expectations, and communication with coaches
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We start with the thrill and fear of automation, then channel that energy into a clear, practical plan for gymnastics preseason. Power first, targeted anaerobic work, and smart progressions turn combinations into confident full routines without spikes in injury risk.
• Four training buckets: skills, strength and power, metabolic conditioning, athlete wellness
• Off-season focus: new skills, lifting twice weekly, aerobic base, injury clean-up
• Preseason shift: link skills to halves, then fulls, add high-intensity power, anaerobic work
• Floor is most metabolically demanding; avoid rushing full routines
• Use the floor “beep test” to gauge event-specific endurance
• Power menu: accelerations, broad jumps, depth drops, seated jump progressions, med ball throws
• Upper body and core power: plyo push-ups, rope climbs, straight-arm patterns, snap shapes
• Circuits first, hybrid event cardio next; prioritize safety with pits and soft surfaces
• Weekly rhythm: basics Monday, hard Tuesday, unload Wednesday, build Thursday
• Twelve-week floor-to-ceiling model to manage workload and reduce injury risk
We will try to include the articles mentioned in the show notes so people can check it out
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We share a candid week of ACL and knee scares to examine why progress stalls and how to respond without blame. From honest workload talks to puberty timelines and recovery basics, we lay out a practical checklist clinicians and families can use right away.
• listener growth and how to request topics
• case stories that trigger self-reflection not self-blame
• second opinions, re-evals and fresh metrics
• workload honesty and adherence barriers
• risk framing for athletes who choose to play
• puberty, growth plate injuries and realistic timelines
• early specialization and repeated flare-ups
• sleep, fueling, hydration and stress as the 80 percent
• when to escalate to imaging or meds
• recap checklist for new clinicians
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We push back on the “eat less when you’re hurt” myth and show how fueling drives better rehab, stronger muscles, and faster tissue healing. From creatine and omega‑3s to collagen timing and vitamin D, we map practical steps that help ACL and OCD athletes progress.
• the case for calorie sufficiency and daily protein
• why creatine and omega‑3s support strength and tolerance
• vitamin D, vitamin C, and collagen timing for tissue support
• reframing nutrition as fuel for performance, not weight loss
• how REDs and underfueling stall progress and raise risk
• workload vs recovery for OCD bone healing
• simple routines teens will actually follow: snacks, sleep, hydration
• when to refer to a sports dietitian and what to screen
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Six weeks off resets our pace and sharpens our focus as we map the two big hip profiles: lax undercoverage vs. stiff overcoverage. We compare symptoms, tests, workloads, and when to choose conservative care, injections, or surgery.
• undercoverage laxity causing end-range subluxation and labral overload
• overcoverage FAI producing flexion–IR compression and anterior pinching
• subjective patterns that separate kicks and splits from deep squat pain
• movement tests for each profile aligned to the mechanism
• imaging cues: alpha angle, lateral center-edge angle, dysplasia markers
• diagnostic injection as a decision hinge before surgery
• active flexibility over passive oversplits and ankle weights
• workload changes that actually calm irritable hips
• posterior-chain and rotator strength to build control through range
• growth and early specialisation shaping expectations and skill choices
• matching athlete profiles to skills and roles to reduce relapse risk
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The transition from summer to fall brings new challenges for gymnasts as they balance back-to-school demands with increased training loads, requiring careful planning to prevent injuries and build a foundation for competition season. We discuss how to create a training plan that accommodates the physiological, mental, and lifestyle changes that occur during this critical period.
• Four key "buckets" for successful preseason training: strength/conditioning, metabolic capacity, gymnastics progressions, and physical preparation/education
• Why traditional cardio methods like long runs and endless panel mat jumps qualify as "junk mileage" that doesn't effectively prepare athletes for the demands of competition
• Difference between aerobic conditioning (not sport-specific) and the 60-90 second anaerobic bursts needed for gymnastics routines
• Sport-specific cardio progressions that build capacity while minimizing injury risk
• Why recovery between sessions is where actual improvement happens, not during the training itself
• Importance of proactively educating athletes and parents about sleep, nutrition, hydration and stress management
• Creating gym cultures that normalize recovery practices rather than only addressing them when problems arise
• Simple, practical ways coaches can incorporate education about recovery into daily practice
Try collecting high-quality, evidence-based resources on sleep, nutrition, hydration, and stress management to create simple one-page PDFs for parents and athletes as part of your welcome packet or regular communications.
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We tackle how to assess and treat different types of back pain, combining evidence-based approaches with movement-based classifications that actually work for athletes and active individuals.
• Creating a systematic approach to back pain starts with understanding whether it's chronic sensitization or repeated acute flare-ups
• Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) often provide overwhelming lists of possible treatments without clear direction
• Differentiating between extension-intolerant, flexion-intolerant, and compression-intolerant patterns guides treatment
• Daily habits and postures often contribute more to pain than specific incidents
• Modifying activities throughout the day helps reset pain sensitivity - "like recalibrating an alarm system"
• Education about what patients do outside of PT is often more important than any specific exercise
• For athletes, progression must include sport-specific movements and correcting technical flaws
• Basic exercises like bird dogs and dead bugs are starting points, not complete solutions
• Return to sport requires gradual progression through strength, power, and sport-specific movements
• Proper bracing techniques and movement patterns are essential for long-term prevention
Check out our comprehensive back pain course at the link in the show notes - $100 off this week only!
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In response to a request, we share valuable resources for learning about femoral acetabular impingement (FAI) and labral tears, addressing the knowledge gap many clinicians face with these conditions.
• Four essential resource categories: research literature, clinical specialists, surgical resources, and academic educators
• Key research documents include the Warwick Agreement and Doha Agreement on diagnostic criteria for FAI
• Following clinicians like Dan, Mike Ryman, and Mike Voigt who combine research with extensive clinical experience
• Surgical textbooks like "Hip Preservation Surgery" provide valuable insights despite their cost
• Observing actual hip surgeries offers unparalleled perspective on the procedure and recovery process
• Understanding imaging measurements (alpha angle, lateral center edge angle) improves communication with surgeons
• Interdisciplinary conferences and continuing education courses provide opportunities for professional networking
• Watching a family member recover from surgery builds empathy for what patients experience beyond clinical visits
Your best approach to mastering hip FAI and labral tear management is to combine evidence, clinical expertise, surgical knowledge, and academic insights while applying this systematized approach to any joint or condition.
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We share strategies for managing a busy clinical caseload when juggling multiple patients with different injuries, surgeries, and protocols across various settings.
• Organizing patient information systematically through spreadsheets listing surgical details, protocols, and progression points
• Creating tables to track swelling measurements, range of motion, and strength over time
• Establishing consistent assessment routines when patients arrive for appointments
• Using technology and automated calculators to track progress and compare to past measurements
• Translating complex clinical measurements into understandable metrics for patient education
• Leveraging colleagues' expertise when facing cases outside your comfort zone
• Dividing responsibilities between clinicians to optimize patient care
• Creating documentation systems that allow quick retrieval of important patient information
• Establishing data-driven rationales for return-to-sport decisions with athletes
• Setting realistic expectations about progress timeframes based on research
If you're feeling overwhelmed by your caseload or want to improve your organizational systems, reach out to us on Instagram or email with questions or suggestions for future episodes.
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Every day we pay our dues by doing the harder thing when it's the right thing to do, especially when managing the complicated early weeks of post-operative rehabilitation.
• Understanding surgical procedures through observation, surgical textbooks, and building relationships with surgeons
• Establishing direct communication with surgeons to obtain critical information rather than navigating complex administrative channels
• Managing pain through appropriate medication, consistent icing, and education about maintaining comfort
• Controlling swelling with compression, elevation, and controlled movement to prevent quadriceps inhibition
• Prioritizing full hyperextension for knee surgeries to prevent complications like cyclops lesions
• Using "consistency over intensity" approach with gentle, frequent interventions rather than aggressive stretching
• Activating key muscles through neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) in conjunction with volitional efforts
• Progressing from assistive devices based on functional criteria rather than arbitrary timeframes
• Applying similar systematic principles across different joints with appropriate modifications for specific procedures
• Focusing on early hip labral repair rehabilitation with controlled motion and gradual progression
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Physical therapy school prepares you with fundamental skills, but the gap between education and real clinical practice can be overwhelming for new graduates. This first-hand discussion reveals strategies to navigate the challenging transition as a new PT.
• PT school primarily teaches you to "not hurt people" rather than specific treatment protocols
• Feeling unprepared is normal when facing unfamiliar cases, especially post-surgical rehabilitation
• Chart review the night before seeing patients helps you prepare for unfamiliar conditions
• Basic, simple exercises are often more effective than complicated "creative" approaches
• Finding mentors is crucial for developing confidence and clinical reasoning
• Programming exercise should focus on addressing deficits rather than impressing patients
• Patients care more about getting better than receiving a precise diagnosis
• Continuing education should be targeted: 1/3 for immediate cases, 1/3 for common conditions, 1/3 for personal interests
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Managing the growth spurt phase in young athletes requires patience, education, and strategic training modifications to prevent injuries and maximize long-term development. Athletes experience significant physical changes between ages 10-14 that directly impact performance and create temporary challenges that should be viewed as developmental opportunities.
• Growth plates are vulnerable to injury during rapid growth phases
• Peak Height Velocity (PHV) is when children grow fastest, typically around age 13
• Physical changes include dramatic bone growth that outpaces muscle adaptation
• Athletes naturally lose flexibility, power, and coordination during growth spurts
• Training should shift to 70% basics/flexibility/soft surfaces and 30% skills during growth phases
• Strength training is safe and beneficial for young athletes when properly implemented
• Cross-training helps develop athleticism while reducing sport-specific impact
• Coaches should consider reducing competition schedules during peak growth
• Modern elite gymnasts peak in their 20s, not at 16, showing the benefits of patient development
• Post-puberty athletes gain significant power and strength advantages for higher-level skills
Training hard through puberty isn't about pushing skills; it's about building foundations. Every day you pay your dues by doing the harder thing when it's the right thing to do.
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Every day, we pay our dues by doing the harder thing when it's the right thing to do, especially when it comes to speaking up about our health and boundaries in athletic settings.
• Most coaches (98-99%) want what's best for athletes and aren't maliciously pushing too hard
• For the 2% who prioritize results over athlete health, changing gyms may be necessary
• Approaching coaches with education and empathy helps bridge the knowledge gap about injury recovery
• Focus conversations on performance enhancement rather than just injury prevention
• Building relationships with coaches through free seminars and gym visits creates better communication
• Google Docs shared between athletes, parents, coaches and PTs improve coordination during recovery
• Milestone-based recovery is more effective than arbitrary time-based protocols
• Teaching young athletes why progression matters using their gymnastics heroes as examples
• Using motivational interviewing by asking "what matters to you" creates more receptive conversations
• Natural consequences of choices work better than punishment in coaching relationships
If an athlete is struggling with speaking up about their limitations, coach them on how to communicate effectively with their coach about boundaries and help them understand why following medical guidance matters for their long-term goals.
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Return-to-sport programming for gymnasts presents unique challenges that standard rehabilitation protocols often fail to address. How do you safely progress an injured gymnast from soft surfaces back to competition floors? When should you increase repetitions versus change surfaces? What's the optimal approach when working with different age groups?
This episode unveils a comprehensive framework for creating customized gymnastics return protocols that methodically progress athletes through six weeks of carefully structured training. Rather than relying on guesswork, we break down how to adapt evidence-based principles from sports like baseball and running into gymnastics-specific programs that account for the sport's unique demands across different apparatus.
We walk through a real-world case study of a Level 10 gymnast returning from a tibial plateau fracture, demonstrating how to systematically manage three critical variables: repetition count, surface type, and skill complexity. You'll discover practical strategies like "event spreading" to reduce initial workload, the rationale behind the "seven repetitions rule," and how to adapt your communication approach when working with younger versus more independent athletes.
Whether you're a physical therapist with limited gymnastics background, a coach supporting an athlete's return, or a parent trying to understand the rehabilitation process, this episode provides invaluable insights into creating safe, effective return pathways. The framework scales seamlessly from young compulsory-level gymnasts to elite competitors, offering a versatile approach that prioritizes both physical readiness and psychological confidence.
Listen now to transform your understanding of gymnastics rehabilitation and give your athletes the structured progression they need to return stronger than before.
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Is running the best cardio for gymnasts? Or is it doing more harm than good?
Dave Tilley and Diwesh Poudyal challenge traditional gymnastics conditioning methods, offering evidence-based alternatives for building aerobic capacity and sport-specific metabolic fitness without excessive impact.
• Exercise physiology basics: aerobic system (recovery), anaerobic lactic (1-2 minute efforts), and anaerobic alactic (brief max efforts)
• Mile runs are "junk conditioning" - they don't build true aerobic capacity while adding unnecessary impact stress
• Better aerobic base through 25+ minutes at 120-150 heart rate on bikes or through properly designed circuits
• Preseason training should use shuttle runs, med ball circuits, and intervals to build specific metabolic capacity
• Use safe, low-impact tools first before transitioning to routine-specific conditioning
• Periodize across three phases: off-season (aerobic base), early preseason (metabolic prep), late preseason (routine integration)
• The quality of conditioning matters more than how "hard" it feels - focus on physiological adaptation rather than exhaustion
Email diwesh.poudyal@champ.pt to discuss conditioning strategies for your gymnastics program.
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Leadership style significantly impacts athletic performance, with research showing better injury rates and attendance when coaches foster positive environments and clear communication.
• Life stress and physical recovery draw from the same biological resources
• Studies show students with higher life stress levels take longer to recover from workouts
• Injury risk increases during exam periods when students experience elevated stress
• Coaches who create open dialogue environments build trust with their athletes
• Successful programs focus on caring about people first, then establishing shared missions
• Being authentic as a coach builds credibility with athletes
• Different coaching personalities can be effective, but shared values and ethics matter most
• Research confirms transformative coaching styles correlate with fewer injuries than authoritarian approaches
• Leading by example remains one of the most powerful coaching tools
• Open-minded coaches willing to learn new approaches model growth mindset for athletes
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Rehabbing elbow injuries in young gymnasts requires a specific approach, especially when dealing with osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) lesions and other complex conditions that lack standardized return-to-sport protocols.
• Elbow OCD occurs when repetitive compression creates a "pothole" in the cartilage of the capitellum
• OATS procedure uses a bone plug from the knee to replace damaged elbow cartilage
• Young patients who are casted post-surgery develop significant stiffness issues
• Creative approaches like using heat while allowing distractions help children tolerate stretching
• Weight-bearing should typically be delayed until 12 weeks post-surgery, unlike knee/ankle protocols
• Strength training with BFR can help maintain muscle mass during non-weight-bearing phases
• Handstand progressions should begin with sideways walking against a wall to control loading
• Return-to-sport protocols should follow 2-week phases with progressive increases in repetitions and surface hardness
• Hand position during skills affects injury risk—neutral or slightly turned in positions distribute forces better
• Strength testing should assess shoulder, elbow, and grip symmetry before return to full gymnastics
We're finalizing a comprehensive paper for the Journal of Sports Physical Therapy that will provide detailed rehab protocols from day one post-surgery through six months of recovery, creating a resource for clinicians who don't regularly work with gymnasts.
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In this episode, Dave introduces a new podcast format featuring co-host Alea as they tackle the science of workload management in gymnastics and injury prevention strategies. The pair examines groundbreaking research on training load spikes and why smart preparation matters more than ever.
• Tim Gabbet's research shows injury risk increases dramatically when workload spikes more than 50% in a week
• Injuries typically appear 1-2 weeks after workload spikes, making the connection hard to identify
• Gymnastics presents unique challenges with multiple events creating overlapping stress on similar body structures
• The "Floor to Ceiling" model illustrates how raising baseline fitness levels before preseason reduces injury risk
• Dave and colleagues developed a gymnastics-specific workload monitoring system combining time, perceived exertion, and intensity factors
• Their research tracking collegiate programs showed preseason has highest physical demands while postseason has greatest mental strain
• Summer preparation is crucial for building strength and conditioning before preseason begins
• Carefully managing plyometric progression before ramping up routine volume helps prevent overuse injuries
• Implement gradual progression from skills to parts to half-routines to full routines
• Plan training with strategic recovery periods (approximately three weeks on, one week reduced)
If you have topics you'd like us to cover in future episodes of this new format, please reach out and let us know!
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Unlock the secrets to effective acute sports injury management with our special guest, Dan Pope. Whether you're a clinician, physical therapist, or athletic trainer, this episode is packed with key strategies for navigating the first month post-injury. Learn how to reduce pain and swelling while safely guiding athletes back to their game, and discover how mentorship programs can sharpen your skills for providing top-notch care during the acute phase.
In a world where every injury is unique, understanding the rehabilitation journey from acute to subacute phases is crucial. We share a compelling case study of a 15-year-old athlete with a lateral ankle sprain, highlighting the power of proper diagnosis, patient education, and movement in recovery. Dive into the psychological aspects of injury rehabilitation, exploring how tailored communication can empower patients and their families to feel in control and reassured throughout the process.
Navigating long-term rehabilitation requires a delicate balance between immediate athletic desires and future well-being. We delve into the importance of educating athletes on the risks of returning to competition too soon and discuss the strategic approach needed for post-operative shoulder and ACL rehab. From understanding surgical protocols to integrating strength and conditioning principles, this episode provides a comprehensive guide for clinicians aiming to support athletes in achieving long-term success and health.
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Unlock the secrets to managing personal finance as we sit down with Tess, a remarkable financial educator who brings a unique perspective from her journey as an aerial acrobat to a financial advocate. This episode of The Shift Show promises to transform your approach to money management, especially if you're a new graduate feeling burdened by student loans. Tess’s insights cover everything from strategic debt repayment to maximizing retirement contributions, providing a roadmap for achieving financial stability and personal freedom.
Tess’s story is an inspiring testament to the power of aligning your financial strategies with personal values. Our conversation touches on the emotional stress of large debts, particularly for healthcare professionals starting their careers. With her guidance, we discuss practical steps like building an emergency fund, automating payments, and navigating the complexities of 401(k)s and IRAs. Tess sheds light on the importance of self-compassion and breaking down financial goals into manageable tasks, making financial literacy both accessible and empowering.
Throughout the episode, we explore the psychological complexities of money management and the necessity of informed decision-making. Tess emphasizes simple, jargon-free education, making complex investment concepts digestible for everyone. Whether you're just beginning your career or planning significant life events, her advice on using tax-advantaged accounts, leveraging compound interest, and understanding financial cycles is invaluable. Join us to learn how to take control of your financial future with confidence and clarity.
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Unlock the secrets to mastering gymnastics skills with our special guest, Nick Ruddock, as he shares his insights on the art of coaching backward giants and flyaways. Renowned for his innovative educational techniques, Nick emphasizes the foundational importance of the backward giant and the critical role of physical preparation. Discover his "five dimensions of a straight line" model, a game-changing approach to maintaining a straight line across various positions—a key skill for any aspiring gymnast gearing up for competition season.
Get ready to rethink your training strategies with the "rotate and repeat" method, designed to help gymnasts maintain consistent shapes while enhancing their comprehension of bar skills. We delve into the Biles principles of sight, flight, shape, swing, and extension, with practical advice on how to apply these to backward giants and flyaways. Nick also addresses the significance of core strength and static shapes, offering a variety of exercises such as hollow holds and backward rolls that can significantly boost a gymnast's technical progression and performance.
From mastering the open tuck position to developing swing using innovative tools like the trapeze, we explore advanced coaching techniques that prioritize patient progression. Nick’s philosophy on deliberate skill development, including the 'catapult' effect, offers a fresh perspective on enhancing athlete performance through foundational readiness and precise timing. Join us for this rich conversation filled with expert insights and actionable tips that promise to elevate both coaching strategies and gymnast success.
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Unlock the secrets to transforming your gymnastics coaching approach with our latest episode of the Shift Show. You'll discover how to build a rock-solid core foundation for your gymnasts as the meet season looms, focusing on core training and shaping techniques that are absolutely essential. From mastering alignment and body tension to developing strong arch and hollow shapes, we promise to equip you with the tools you need to elevate your athletes' performance and safety.
Ever thought about how gymnastic sliders could revolutionize your training sessions? We'll guide you through a series of exercises that target both upper and lower body strength, offering progressions from beginner to advanced levels. Learn about the significance of compression strength for apparatuses like the uneven bars and beam, and explore techniques such as jump rope V-ups and L-holds. With our insights, you'll understand how to integrate these exercises into daily warmups and maximize their efficiency for different skill levels and ages.
Core stability is not just a buzzword—it's a necessity. Our discussion covers how to maintain this crucial element during complex movements such as handstands and plyometrics, ensuring your gymnasts are both safe and performing at their peak. From Yurchenko drills to the art of effective core bracing, we delve into the nuances of skill-specific exercises that enhance technical execution and prevent injuries. Join us to learn how to seamlessly embed core training into a broader fitness regimen, balancing general and gymnastics-specific exercises to optimize power development and efficiency.
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Unlock the secrets to enhancing gymnast performance through improved hip flexibility and injury prevention. Discover how a holistic approach to hip mobility, informed by both scientific insights and practical experience, can transform the lives of athletes at all levels. Engage with our thought-provoking discussion on tailoring personalized flexibility programs that prioritize athlete safety and long-term success, breaking away from outdated methods and embracing new, evidence-based strategies.
Join me, Dave Tilley, as I share insights from my work with the Hero Lab, exploring the nuances of hip joint anatomy and flexibility. Learn why understanding the complex interplay of bones, ligaments, and muscles is essential for preventing injuries like labral tears and muscle stiffness. We'll tackle the common misconceptions in gymnastics training and highlight the importance of balancing strength and flexibility through techniques like eccentric exercises and active flexibility drills.
The conversation moves beyond physical training to emphasize the importance of collaboration and community. We delve into the importance of open communication among athletes, parents, coaches, and medical providers to create a supportive environment that nurtures both athletic and personal growth. By focusing on specific, scalable exercises and personalized training regimens, we aim to equip coaches and athletes with the tools needed to thrive in the demanding world of gymnastics. Whether you're a coach, athlete, or parent, the episode offers valuable insights to help navigate the challenges of gymnastics, ultimately fostering a culture of resilience and well-being.
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Unlock the secrets to conquering gymnastics anxiety with insights from our special guest, Rebecca Smith, a renowned mental performance coach in the gymnastics world. Together, we explore the fears young athletes face and how these can be transformed into newfound strengths. Our discussion highlights the biological responses to anxiety, the unintended consequences of motivational pressure, and the vital role of understanding and communication in athlete development, especially as competition season looms.
Discover effective coaching strategies that cater to the unique needs and learning styles of young gymnasts in middle and high school. We emphasize the importance of personalized training methods, setting clear guidelines, and empowering athletes with autonomy to build confidence and skills. The conversation also touches on overcoming social judgment fears, preparing mentally and physically for competition, and challenging rigid policies that may hinder an athlete’s potential, leading to feelings of exclusion and diminished self-esteem.
Dive deep into success strategies and the importance of a supportive environment in gymnastics. We share insights on building confidence post-injury, the power of flexible pre-meet routines, and how parental support can make or break a young athlete’s spirit. By focusing on gradual progress and understanding the root causes of anxiety, we aim to equip gymnasts and their support teams with the tools needed for a successful competition season. Join us to learn how to transform anxiety into a powerful ally in the pursuit of excellence.
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Unlock the secrets to mastering a competitive gymnastics season with our latest episode, where we explore game-changing strategies to keep athletes at their peak, both physically and mentally. Ever wondered how to keep gymnasts performing at their best without burning out? We tackle this challenge head-on, using the intriguing analogy of an hourglass to depict athletes' energy management throughout the season. Discover how strategic preseason preparation can ensure your athletes’ hourglass remains full, allowing them to shine during key moments.
Our conversation delves into the essential components of effective season planning and training, emphasizing the importance of communication, routine maintenance, and strategic scheduling. Learn how to create a training environment that thrives on transparency and safety by involving athletes in planning and utilizing innovative systems like the "stoplight system" and the "rule of seven." These approaches not only prevent surprises but also ensure that athletes are prepared to compete, fostering an atmosphere of accountability and excellence.
Finally, we provide actionable insights on maintaining strength, flexibility, and overall wellness throughout the season. From incorporating gymnastics-specific strength exercises to implementing high-intensity, low-volume cardio sessions, we cover it all. Our discussion includes practical examples and tapering strategies, ensuring athletes maintain peak performance and avoid fatigue. Tune in to equip yourself with a comprehensive toolkit designed to guide gymnasts to success, while promoting their well-being and resilience throughout the competitive year.
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What if your gymnasts could consistently peak at just the right time during the competitive season? In this episode, we promise to unlock the secrets of effective preseason planning that might just revolutionize your gymnastics training approach. We delve into the essential components of a successful preseason, focusing on key elements like strength routines, cardio preparation, and prehab exercises. By understanding the principles of periodization and super compensation, you'll learn how to design a training plan that prevents burnout and ensures athletes reach their full potential precisely when needed.
We explore how building on offseason gains in strength and mental resilience can be a game changer. Our conversation highlights the importance of developing explosive power tailored to gymnastics, integrating foundational strength with interval-based cardio to enhance performance. We also address the challenges of limited preseason duration, particularly in competitive environments like the NCAA, advocating for longer offseasons and preseason periods to better prepare athletes. The insights shared aim to strategically plan the three-month preseason to maximize athletes' readiness for the competitive season ahead.
Finally, we dive into routine building over a 12-week period and discuss the implementation of a mentorship program that pairs older athletes with younger ones, fostering communication and support. This not only enhances performance but also overall well-being. By starting with basic combinations and progressing to full routines, we ensure athletes are mentally and physically prepared for competitions. Whether you're a coach or a gymnast, this episode offers valuable strategies to navigate the complexities of preseason training, helping you gain a competitive edge.
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What if the secret to unlocking peak gymnastics performance lies not in more training, but in mastering the balance between stress and recovery? Through our comprehensive four-part lecture series on season management strategies, explore the nuanced techniques that ensure gymnasts are physically and mentally equipped to handle competitive pressures. Drawing from over a decade of experience, I intertwine my unique insights from coaching, medical, and strength conditioning backgrounds, bringing you a treasure trove of strategies backed by cutting-edge research and expert opinions.
Discover how to create a central resource for gymnastics coaching that integrates diverse experiences from various competitive levels, both in the U.S. and globally. By blending scientific evidence with the wisdom of successful coaches, our lecture series offers a structured approach to the competitive year, from preseason groundwork to in-season finesse. We delve into the art of optimal workload planning and stress management, emphasizing the role of effective communication and feedback in preventing athlete burnout and enhancing performance.
Highlighting the critical roles of recovery and sleep, learn from the insights of experts like Dr. Matthew Walker and Andrew Huberman, who reveal essentials for optimizing sleep patterns and the balance between exertion and rest. Whether you're preparing for a major competition or a local showcase, our practical guidance on sleep, nutrition, and stress management will serve as your compass. Engage with our exploration of the gymnastics training timeline, and equip yourself with the knowledge to navigate each phase, ensuring athlete health and achievement of performance goals.
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Could ramping up your training routine too quickly be putting your gymnastics career at risk? In our latest episode of the Shift Show, we explore crucial preseason strategies that promise to arm you with the knowledge to manage workload effectively, plan routines smartly, and balance the mental and physical demands of gymnastics. Drawing from my extensive experience consulting and treating athletes, I unpack common mistakes that can hinder your progress and set the stage for avoidable injuries. This episode is packed with actionable insights to help you maintain the basics while gearing up for the season ahead.
We delve into the intricacies of workload management, highlighting the perils of overtraining and the importance of gradual progression. By understanding the concept of chronic workload, you can learn to ramp up your training intensity intelligently over weeks, not days, to prevent issues like shin splints and shoulder problems. We cover the strategic importance of periodization, focusing on the delicate balance of light, medium, and heavy training days to ensure optimal performance without compromising your health.
A holistic approach to athlete well-being is vital, and we don't shy away from discussing external factors like sleep, nutrition, hydration, and stress management. Emphasizing realistic expectations, we encourage athletes to focus on gradual progression and readiness for key events rather than aiming for peak performance too soon. This episode is your guide to fostering mental resilience and physical preparedness, reminding you to stay consistent with foundational training and prioritize overall health. Join us for this timely discussion and set the stage for a thriving gymnastics season.
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Can you imagine transforming chronic back pain into manageable, even ignorable, discomfort for athletes and fitness enthusiasts? Discover the systematic approach that has successfully treated over a thousand cases of back pain, particularly in gymnasts, baseball players, and fitness buffs. Drawing from years of experience, we unravel the secrets to immediate pain relief and management for conditions such as spondylitis and sciatica. With the sports season around the corner, this episode is a goldmine for athletic trainers, physical therapists, and chiropractors keen on mastering effective strategies to support their athletes.
Our exploration covers the role of exercise and physical therapy in reducing pain sensitivity and enhancing muscle confidence. Through engaging conversations, we discuss the natural resolution of common conditions like disc bulges and arthritis, and the effectiveness of McKenzie and McGill's methods. Emphasizing the importance of both pain science and biomechanical models, we highlight how subjective evaluations and practical experience are indispensable in treating back pain. We also dissect the complexities of exercise selection and program development, tailored to address specific physical issues from repetitive movements or improper techniques.
From case studies that illustrate the impact of targeted exercises to practical examples of recovery programs, we provide a comprehensive guide to managing back pain. We dive into specific exercises like single leg hip thrusts and split squats, offering alternatives to conventional deadlifting. We also examine the significance of manual therapy in pain reduction and the necessity of detailed assessments for effective diagnosis. This episode is packed with actionable insights and expert advice, making it an essential listen for anyone involved in athletic training, rehabilitation, or anyone suffering from back pain.
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What if you could revolutionize your coaching techniques and elevate athlete performance by learning from a decade of hard-earned lessons? Join us on this episode of the Shift Show as I share my personal journey through the highs and lows of coaching and medicine, offering a treasure trove of insights and practical advice. From evolving strength conditioning drills to mastering the art of injury management, you'll discover innovative strategies that will transform your approach to coaching and athlete care.
Throughout this episode, I reflect on how insecurities and fears have shaped my coaching style and relationships, and how addressing these challenges has led to a more authentic and effective practice. I emphasize the power of introspection and continuous learning to bridge knowledge gaps, reminding us all of the dangers of letting ego and external validation dictate our actions. By sharing my experiences, I aim to help fellow coaches and medical providers align their actions with their true purpose, ultimately achieving long-term satisfaction and effectiveness.
You'll also gain insights into the importance of mastering basic skills in gymnastics coaching and adopting evidence-based approaches to physical preparation. Learn why it's crucial to set realistic long-term goals and balance personal and professional life for sustained success. Whether you're a seasoned coach or just starting out, this episode offers actionable tools and advice to refine your methodologies and inspire your journey towards a more fulfilling career.
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Prepare to revolutionize your understanding of men's gymnastics as we welcome Tyler Green to unpack the latest updates to the men's gymnastics code. Discover how these new rules, emphasizing increased difficulty and more complex skills, will reshape routine construction and skill development. Tyler and I discuss the urgency of balancing the pursuit of advanced techniques with the long-term health of gymnasts, ensuring even those at intermediate levels are safeguarded against burnout and injury.
What's the impact of reducing required skills per element group on athletes' strategies? We dive into this critical change, highlighting how it will affect everything from dismounts to routine excitement for fans. Our conversation underscores the necessity of proper physical preparation, cross-training, and adequate metabolic conditioning to safely meet these heightened demands. Learn why cardio endurance and robust leg strength are non-negotiable for young male gymnasts aiming to master high-difficulty elements and avoid injuries.
Managing wrist injuries, building shoulder strength, and mastering high-risk skills are just the tip of the iceberg in our discussion. Tyler and I also explore the importance of gradual skill integration, modern flexibility methods, and effective workload management to ensure long-term athlete health. From advanced shoulder training for pre-pubertal gymnasts to the complexities of upper bar skills, this episode offers a comprehensive guide to adapting to the evolving world of men's gymnastics while prioritizing the well-being of athletes. Don't miss our deep dive into these crucial aspects, designed to keep gymnasts engaged, healthy, and performing at their best.
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Wondering how to keep your gymnasts healthy and performing at their best throughout the season? Join us as we uncover essential pre-season advice that has been fine-tuned through our experiences with Yale Gymnastics and elite sports professionals. We tackle critical topics such as stress management, sleep optimization, and nutrition strategies to help gymnasts, coaches, and parents navigate the complex demands of the sport. Gain insights into the science behind workload management, the importance of strength and conditioning, and practical tips for maintaining both physical and mental resilience during the academic year.
Ever thought about how your sleep patterns could impact your athletic performance? We explore the profound connection between sleep, circadian rhythms, and overall health with actionable tips to enhance rest quality. From walking outside in the morning to using sunlight lamps during winter, these strategies are designed to help athletes maintain energy levels and improve performance. Additionally, we delve into nutrition strategies, highlighting the significance of balanced meals, hydration, and the benefits of healthy fats for brain health. Real-life examples and scientific insights provide a comprehensive look at how these best practices can elevate the performance of college athletes.
Balancing rigorous training and academics can be stressful, but we’ve got you covered with methods to restore energy and maintain balance. Discover how proper sleep, nutrition, and personal time can help counteract the stressors faced by gymnasts. We also introduce groundbreaking research on measuring training intensity and the benefits of weightlifting, supported by long-term data showing reduced injury rates. Our discussion extends to the importance of off-season training, mental preparation, and managing public speaking anxiety, offering a holistic approach to optimizing training and well-being for gymnasts. Don't miss out on these invaluable tips to help you navigate the season ahead.
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How do coaching styles impact an athlete's career and mental health? We had the honor of hosting gymnastics legends Ellie Black and Becky Downey, fresh from their experiences at the Paris Olympics. This episode is a treasure trove of insights as Ellie and Becky reflect on the evolution of gymnastics, from the increasing age of peak competition to the significant advancements in strength and conditioning, nutrition, and mental health. They share the highs and lows of international competitions and emphasize the importance of savoring each moment, regardless of the unpredictability of an athletic career.
We delve into the evolving culture of gymnastics, highlighting how a supportive coaching environment can boost an athlete's longevity and well-being. Becky recounts her return to the gym and recent social activities, while Ellie discusses her ventures post-Olympics. This episode is packed with valuable advice for everyone in the gymnastics community, stressing the importance of incorporating science and research into training regimes to prevent burnout and injuries. Through personal anecdotes, our guests illustrate the importance of trust and communication between coaches and athletes, and the need for a dynamic approach to meet the changing goals of young athletes.
Ellie and Becky also share their current life happenings and future plans, offering heartfelt thanks for the positive changes they've helped inspire within the sport. Ellie is excited about joining the Gold River America Tour, while Becky reflects on the joy of reconnecting with friends and family and exploring coaching opportunities. Their passion for gymnastics and dedication to athlete well-being shine through, making this episode a must-listen for anyone passionate about the sport. Join us for this enlightening conversation that highlights the ongoing evolution of gymnastics and the relentless pursuit of excellence and support for athletes.
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Join us as we explore the dynamic evolution of elite gymnastics with the insightful Nick Ruddick. Reflect on how the sport has transformed since 2008 and 2012, reshaping not only Olympic-level gymnastics but also influencing college and club levels. Nick, with his extensive experience consulting with Olympic athletes and teams, shares his perspectives on these changes and their implications for the future. Learn about his initiatives like the Inner Circle program and the upcoming Gymnastics Leaders Conference aimed at empowering future leaders in the sport.
Discover the strategies behind effective consulting and delegation during high-intensity work periods, especially in club and college-level sports. We break down how to prioritize key areas for improvement, delegate responsibilities, and maintain a balanced approach to optimize performance. This conversation highlights the cyclical nature of high-intensity work followed by essential downtime, underscoring the importance of having a supportive team.
Finally, we explore the significance of strategic thinking and reflection in sports coaching. From daily core training and skill-specific exercises to planning and reviewing activities, these practices are crucial for peak performance. We discuss the positive shifts in gymnastics culture, the rising importance of mental health, and the value of appreciating the journey in sports. With real-life examples and expert insights, this episode offers invaluable lessons on training smartly and sustainably for long-term success in gymnastics.
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Unlock the secrets of collegiate gymnastics excellence with Brett Nelligan, head coach of Maryland Gymnastics. Brett returns to share his wealth of knowledge on building a winning team culture, holistic athlete development, and savvy recruitment strategies for aspiring college gymnasts. Learn how elite and Olympic-level athletes are transforming the landscape, and why effective commentary and social media are crucial to the sport's booming popularity. Discover the unpredictable and thrilling nature of collegiate gymnastics meets, where competitive parity keeps everyone on their toes.
Our conversation dives deep into the critical elements of gymnastics training that lay the foundation for long-term success. Brett sheds light on the importance of nutrition, hydration, sports psychology, and mental health, emphasizing their integration from an early age. We also explore the pivotal role of off-season preparation, where disciplined routines and a balance of hard work and enjoyment in training help athletes hit peak performance when it matters most. Brett’s insights on fostering resilience, trust, and honest communication between athletes and coaches provide invaluable lessons for anyone involved in sports.
Join us as we highlight the positive evolution of gymnastics culture, focusing on the holistic approach that now pervades collegiate programs. Brett discusses the impact of enhanced resources from the NCAA, such as nutrition, sports psychology, and physical therapy, which have significantly improved the student-athlete experience. Learn practical advice on navigating the recruitment process, the importance of character and mental resilience, and how even small resources can make a big difference in building a supportive gym culture. This episode is a treasure trove of actionable insights for athletes, coaches, and gymnastics enthusiasts alike.
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What happens when outdated coaching methods clash with modern standards? Join us for a deep dive into the evolving landscape of gymnastics culture, where personal development, happiness, and effective coaching are taking the forefront. Reflecting on the significant strides made over the past decade, we expose the remnants of abusive practices from the '80s and '90s still lingering in some gyms. This episode promises to inspire positive change through continuous learning and adaptation, offering both empathetic advice and tough love to help foster a better gym environment.
Feeling stuck in a toxic gym environment? We tackle the tough realities faced by gymnastics coaches, including when to decide if it's time to move on. Practical advice is provided on handling toxic environments, the necessity of reporting serious issues, and the harsh truth that some individuals may never change. We underscore the importance of shared morals, ethics, and goals within a coaching team, and the accountability needed even when confronting higher-ups. If change isn't possible, recognizing when to leave for the sake of mental health might be the best decision.
So, how do you create a positive gym culture? We explore aligning values and goals to foster an environment of respect, honesty, empathy, and ongoing education. By understanding each coach's unique goals and motivations, a cohesive and supportive atmosphere can be built. Open communication and mutual respect, even amidst personality differences, are crucial. We stress the need for personal accountability and maintaining healthy personal habits to prevent negative impacts on the gym culture. Tune in for a comprehensive guide on addressing cultural issues within organizations, balancing empathy, kindness, and accountability to cultivate a thriving gymnastics environment.
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What does it take to prepare for the Olympic trials and then step into the role of NBC's primetime commentator for the Paris Olympics? Hear it straight from the incredible Sam Peszek, as she shares her journey, insights, and the whirlwind of emotions that come with such a high-stakes year. Sam discusses the condensed Olympic schedule, her strategies for maintaining beam confidence, and her achievements, including her upcoming presentation at Congress. This episode is a celebration of Sam's career milestone and what it means for gymnastics.
We also dive into the meticulous process of Olympic team selection, highlighting the performances of standout athletes like Sky, Jordan Chiles, Kayla DiCello, Jade Carey, and Leanne Wong. Comparing NCAA and Olympic team selections, we reveal the strategic choices coaches must make, from evaluating scoring potential to considering international performance. The conversation reflects on the evolving landscape of gymnastics, featuring seasoned athletes like Becky Downey, Ellie Black, and Simone Biles, and spotlighting the tailored training plans of stars like Sunni Lee.
Ever wondered about the behind-the-scenes action of sports commentating during the Olympics? Sam offers an insider’s perspective on the intense preparation and real-time challenges faced by commentators. Balancing travel anxiety with the excitement of recent college gymnastics seasons, we explore the nuances of gymnastics judging and the key to mastering beam routines, inspired by Sam's Beam Queen Bootcamp. This episode promises a thrilling exploration of gymnastics, from the Olympic trials to college seasons, with personal anecdotes and expert insights woven throughout.
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Ever wondered why your flexibility isn't improving no matter how much you stretch? Discover the secrets behind effective flexibility training that can transform your gymnastics performance. Join us in this episode of the Shift Show, where we unveil a comprehensive guide to boost your flexibility, from targeted screenings to identify muscle tightness or neural tension, to integrating traditional stretches with cutting-edge, evidence-based techniques. Whether you're aiming for perfect splits, enhanced shoulder flexibility, or a more supple back, this episode is packed with actionable insights tailored for gymnasts of all levels and disciplines.
Curious about how eccentric overload can revolutionize your training routine? We delve into the science of muscle actions, highlighting exercises like sliders, rear foot elevated split squats, and stiff-legged RDLs, all designed to lengthen muscles and improve flexibility. We also discuss the vital role of foam rolling, stretching, and active drills in reinforcing these new ranges of motion. Plus, don't miss our efficient tips for integrating flexibility training into your daily routine. Get ready to take your gymnastics skills to new heights and stay tuned for our next episode, where we'll tackle injury prevention and prehab strategies.
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What does it take to build a premier gymnastics camp from scratch? Join us as we sit down with John to uncover the story behind Flip Fest, the renowned gymnastics and cheerleading camp he co-founded with his 1996 Olympic teammate, John McCready. From humble beginnings at a small Knoxville camp to an expansive facility in Crossville, John shares the trials, triumphs, and sheer effort that went into creating a camp that perfectly balances top-tier gymnastics training with an unforgettable summer experience. We also learn about how McCready's journey led to the establishment of Flip Fest and the unique blend of activities that set it apart.
Ever wondered what it takes to reach the elite levels in men's gymnastics today? This episode dives into the genetic predispositions and specialized training required to excel in the sport, alongside the significant pressures young gymnasts face, especially those recovering from injuries. John champions the idea of allowing gymnasts to specialize in events to ensure broader participation and success. The conversation then shifts to the electrifying men's elite gymnastics scene, highlighting potential Olympic champions like Fred Richard, Asher Hong, Brody Malone, and Yul Moldauer. Their unique strengths and leadership styles promise an exciting future for the sport.
From gymnastics mats to the broadcasting booth, John shares his fascinating transition into sports commentary after retiring from competitive gymnastics. He opens up about his initial roles behind the scenes and his eventual rise to on-air positions covering major events like the World Championships and the Olympics. We explore the complexities and potential improvements for men's college gymnastics programs, the operational challenges facing college athletics, and the thrilling conclusion of the women's college gymnastics season. With the upcoming Olympics on the horizon, this episode brims with enthusiasm for the future of gymnastics and the incredible dedication of those who keep the sport thriving.
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What if you could revolutionize your gymnastics training with a blend of modern and traditional techniques? Join us on this episode of The Shift Show as we uncover the secret sauce of gymnastics strength and conditioning. We promise to transform your approach to training with an innovative hybrid model that combines cross-training and bodyweight exercises. You'll learn how elite athletes are incorporating weightlifting into their routines, the top exercises to include, and the critical importance of a well-structured training plan. We'll also reveal common mistakes to avoid, ensuring your path to healthier and more effective workouts is clear.
In our second segment, we tackle essential upper body and core strength techniques that every gymnast needs to know. From floor presses to single-arm dumbbell presses and bent-over rows, we've got you covered with exercises that build stability and strength. Discover the benefits of anti-movement core exercises like planks and bird dogs, and get the scoop on Nick Ruddick's "daily dozen" – a must for anyone serious about gymnastics. We also discuss the value of plyometric and power work, including panel mat hops and handstand pops, to develop the stiffness and body tension crucial for high performance.
Turning our focus to younger athletes, we emphasize the vital role of technique and form from an early age. Learn how coach-supervised, group-led sessions can instill good habits in your young gymnasts, and why introducing cross-training around ages 11-12 is so important. For older athletes, adopting a hybrid model with self-led workouts and a binder system for tracking progress can foster independence and responsibility. We also delve into the cultural aspects of training, stressing the importance of empathetic communication to understand athletes' motivations and enhance their commitment to conditioning, both for performance and injury prevention. Tune in for a comprehensive guide to elevating your gymnastics training!
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Brett Wargo brings his vast experience, offering invaluable insights on everything from perfecting techniques and drills to navigating the complex college recruiting process. Learn practical strategies to maximize off-season training without being overwhelmed by the resources available. We also delve into Brett's transition to creating the "Best Darn Gymnastics" educational platform, which is set to revolutionize how we approach gymnastics coaching and training.
Discover how flexibility in training pathways can make a significant difference, especially when managing injuries. Brett shares thoughtful advice on how modifications in training routines can help athletes remain competitive while ensuring their long-term health. We discuss the merits of new, more adaptable competition structures and the importance of maintaining foundational skills to enhance performance and reduce the risk of injuries. By focusing on consistent quality over quantity, Brett’s approach helps athletes sharpen their skills and improve overall efficiency in complex movements.
Workload management and recovery are crucial elements of any training program, and Brett offers his expert perspective on how to handle these effectively. From using tools like the Air Floor Pro to providing adequate breaks, Brett’s techniques ensure that athletes can recover properly before tackling intensive training again. We also explore how mental and emotional resilience play critical roles in both training and the college recruitment process. With Brett’s personal stories and actionable tips, you’ll find inspiration and practical guidance to foster perseverance, passion, and a balanced identity beyond the sport. Whether you're a coach, parent, or gymnast, this episode is brimming with wisdom to elevate your gymnastics journey.
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Unlock the secrets to your best gymnastics off season with Nick Ruddock, our esteemed guest, whose deep dive into training strategies promises to shift your perspective. Coaches and athletes alike will find treasure in our conversation, which spans the delicate balance between rest and rigorous preparation. We cover the gamut from ensuring young gymnasts get the downtime their developing bodies need, to the nitty-gritty of crafting a practice regimen that builds on past achievements to catapult into a successful new season.
Reflecting on lessons from the past season is critical, and we get real about the structured debriefing meetings that set the stage for real progress. Nick shares his wisdom on fostering an environment where psychological safety leads the charge, and how acknowledging victories can be as pivotal as dissecting missteps. For those of you craving a culture of continuous improvement, this episode is your playbook. You'll learn to prepare for meetings with intention and create a collaborative space where every voice moves the team forward.
We wrap up with an exploration of recovery and the strategic planning necessary to keep athletes and coaches at the top of their game. The importance of strength training isn't overshadowed by fun, as we laugh about past mistakes while sharing guidelines to keep the passion alive. Nick extends an invitation to the Gymnastics Growth Academy for those hungry for more, ensuring that the mentorship and expertise you seek is just a click away. Join us for a session that's as much about the heart as it is about the muscle in gymnastics coaching and training.
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Have you ever watched a young gymnast freeze in fear, unable to leap into their next routine? Rebecca Smith, author of "Parenting Through Mental Blocks," joins us to unravel the mysteries of these daunting mental hurdles. Together, we dissect the biological underpinnings and psychological elements that contribute to these blocks and discuss why traditional methods of motivation like threats or bribes might be setting us back further.
Navigating the emotionally charged world of competitive sports, particularly gymnastics, requires more than just tough love. We delve into the delicate dance between parents, coaches, and young athletes, underscoring the importance of emotional support and trust. Rebecca shares her insights on creating a nurturing environment that prioritizes mental health over winning medals, providing guidance for parents on when to intervene in toxic coaching situations and how to empower their children to voice their concerns.
Wrapping up, we explore tangible steps for helping athletes overcome their fears and anxieties, steering away from quick fixes in favor of long-term confidence building. I present a resource laden with open-ended questions designed to foster communication and trust between parents and their aspiring gymnasts. Join us for this heartfelt episode where we offer a beacon of hope and understanding for families navigating the complex world of mental blocks in gymnastics.
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Ever felt tangled in the web of a toxic gym environment? We've been there too! We're your hosts, Dave and Eva, and this episode is the survival guide you've been waiting for. We dissect the murky waters of gym gossip, touchy conversations, and hostile gym cultures. Plunge into our experiences as we share advice on confronting toxic gym owners, handling rumors, and surviving in a negative space.
Be prepared for some harsh realities as we move from the gym floor to the office. We break down the essentials of handling touchy conversations in the workplace, and the unspoken art of separating emotions from facts. We share tips on empathetic communication and understanding a leader's intent versus impact. If you're feeling stuck in a toxic gym culture, we offer a lifeline - when you should consider a new environment for the sake of your well-being.
As we close, you'll join us in the challenging arena of managing a teenage staff in gyms. Be armed with strategies for setting clear guidelines, fostering team unity, and firing up motivation. We emphasize the golden rule of empathy and its importance in sports, and share our experiences in dealing with difficult gym members. Whether you're an athlete, a coach, or a parent, this episode promises to equip you with the tools to navigate the often thorny world of gymnastics. Tune in, and let's build a healthier, more positive gymnastics community together.
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Imagine stepping into a gymnastics gym where every individual - from the coaches to the parents, medical staff, and support team - is fully engaged, thriving, and performing at their best. That's the kind of environment we're exploring in this episode, drawing inspiration from my book "The Gymnastics Culture Cure". Having been a part of both the positive and negative side of gymnastics culture, I've spent the last decade distilling the elements that contribute to a successful gymnastics environment.
First up, let's tackle the often overlooked issue of aligning the coaching staff. You'll learn from my experiences about how to ensure your team is a good fit for each other, managing difficult conversations, and holding everyone accountable. But it's not just about the coaches. Parents are our partners in this journey, and by debunking misconceptions, educating them about the sport, and maintaining open communication, we can ensure they are fully engaged and confident.
But that's not all. We'll also delve into the proactive integration of medical staff, not just as a reaction to injuries, but as part of the overall improvement of the athlete. Strength and conditioning professionals are increasingly playing a key role in shaping a yearly plan that tackles performance-based issues. So buckle up and get ready for an enlightening conversation that will leave you with a clear understanding of how to cultivate a harmonious, inclusive, and successful gymnastics culture.
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Ready to unpack the core dynamics of gymnastics culture? Prepare to embark on a journey where we will dissect the intricate relationship between athletes, coaches, and parents. We will take a deep dive into the necessity of a solid foundation of trust, understanding, and communication, and explore the critical role these elements play in the alignment of goals.
Join us as we divulge the secrets to mental, emotional, and physical preparation. You will learn how fear, anxiety, and discomfort can be managed effectively, and understand why nurturing the mental and emotional capabilities of athletes is crucial in a sport as demanding as gymnastics. We will also address the role of technical mastery in gymnastics programs and the benefits they bring. We're going to explore how understanding an athlete's character, goals, and fears can help coaches tailor their approach to physical preparation.
Finally, brace yourself as we delve into the realm of personal growth and gym culture. Get ready to embrace the "it takes a village" approach to gymnastics culture, as we discuss the considerations involved in hiring the right coaches and working with parents. We'll also discuss how easy-to-digest tools and exercises can foster trust and communication among all parties involved. So, buckle up and prepare to revolutionize your approach to gymnastics with us.
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Have you ever noticed the "say-do gap" in your gym environment? Ever wondered how bridging this gap could create a culture of trust and high performance? Our latest episode dives into the heart of gym culture, highlighting the importance of personal accountability, consistent communication, and operational guidelines. We stress the need for a transparent dialogue among all parties - coaches, parents, medical staff, and gymnasts - to ensure a safer environment where everyone is empowered to reach their goals.
Struggling with disagreements in the gym? Concrete rules and cultural guidelines can be your lifeline. We shed light on the significance of having operational handbooks and attendance policies that serve as an anchor during disputes. But it's not just about rules. A gym's culture, the shared values that act as a compass during challenging times, is just as vital. What's more, we share the golden 'rule of seven' that ensures safe skill competitions and the importance of systematic follow-through for building trust.
And that's not all! We're thrilled to announce the launch of our new resource book and workbook The Gymnastics Culture Cure! Packed with exercises and templates, these resources are your roadmap to a thriving gym culture. We're also offering an exclusive Q&A and lecture as a bonus, and a special discounted price during launch week. Let's work together to create a healthier, happier, and high-performing gym culture. Join us on this journey!
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Dealing with fear, stress, and negative emotions is a part of life, but how you handle it can make all the difference. We reveal some invaluable tools, from coping mechanisms to professional help, that can help you navigate through life's choppy waters. Remember, you're a person first and a gymnast second - prioritizing your mental health is a must. From the double standard technique in therapy to the art of making healthier choices, we guide you through a transformative journey to a stronger, happier you.
The path to personal development isn't one-size-fits-all, but our insights on setting goals, making better choices, and building healthy habits can be your compass. We'll help you navigate around pitfalls, like being overly critical and clinging to unhealthy coping mechanisms, and guide you towards sustainable practices that nurture your growth. Moreover, we'll explore the concept of micro-dosing discomfort - a technique to prepare for life's inevitable challenges. Finally, join us as Eva Shue answers your questions and shares her tips for building a thriving gymnastics culture in book launch special. Let's grow together in this empowering journey of self-discovery and personal mastery.
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Ever feel like you're spinning your wheels in your coaching journey, not quite sure where your insecurities stem from or how to overcome them? Join me, Dave Tilley, as we take a deep, introspective look at ourselves to drive positive change in our gym culture. We're stepping into the first part of a five-part series, where we explore self-discovery and personal development, focusing on their significant impact on cultivating the world's best gymnastics programs.
We dive headfirst into the often uncomfortable topic of insecurities in coaching. We'll examine the intrinsic and extrinsic motivations that shape our self-esteem and happiness. By sharing personal experiences, we throw light on the triggers that often cause us upset, stressing the importance of introspection to identify underlying issues. Here's an opportunity to learn from my own past mistakes, as I share my own fall from grace, triggered by overworking, poor sleep habits, and neglected self-care.
In the final segment, we explore the darker side of coping mechanisms and their potential to lead to burnout. By auditing our lives, we can identify whether our coping mechanisms are helping or hindering us. As we wrap up, we touch on the highlights from the first chapter of my new book, The Gymnastics Culture Cure, and share an exciting offer. So, strap in and get ready for an enlightening journey that not only enhances your gymnastics experience but also your personal development journey. You don't want to miss out on this!
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Today is SHIFT's 10 Year Anniversary. In October 2013, I wrote a blog post about hip flexor stiffness in gymnasts. 10 years later, SHIFT has grown into an international company and brand I feel has helped a lot of people.
I sat down with my best friend Eva Shute for 3 hours to reflect back on the 10 years with the biggest lessons we've learned.
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Timestamps:
00:00 - 04:01 Lesson 1 (2013) - Invest in Education
04:02 - 07:30 Going Against Gymnastics Norms
07:31 - 09:30 The First SHIFT Live Event
09:31 - 12:45 Educating Parents & Coaches
12:46 - 18:45Embracing Gymnasts Lifting Weights & Culture Change
18:46 - 26:00Finding Gyms & Coaches That Are A Good Fit
26:01 - 32:00Using Accountability To Face Real Issues
32:01 - 35:00Addressing Spot Wide Problems In Gymnastics
35:01 - 40:05Flexibility, Lifting Weights, & Landings
40:56 - 46:30Accepting Your Knowledge Shortcomings
46:31 - 46:32 Lesson 2 (2014) - Trust Is Forged In The Trenches
46:33 - 56:30Leading By Example For Culture Change
56:31 - 58:30Outside Gym Activities To Build Culture
58:31 - 1:00:00Balancing Sacrifice vs Pacing
1:00:01 - 1:08:00Compulsory & PreTeam Development
1:08:01 - 1:08:02 Lesson 3 (2015) - Meaningful Things Are Fucking Hard1:08:03 - 1:10:00 Relearning Basics & Fundamentals
1:10:01 - 1:13:40Why’s & Visual Anchors
1:13:41 - 1:22:30Balancing Free vs Paid Work
1:22:31 - 1:25:00Living Humble Lifestyles
1:25:01 - 1:30:30 Do People Actually Enjoy Your Gym?
1:30:02 - 1:32:15Helping Coaches Enjoy Work
1:33:16 - 1:40:10Lesson 4 (2016) - Ego Will Erode You
1:40:11 - 1:42:17My Insecurities Bleeding Into The Gym
1:42:18 - 1:47:00Unhealthy Coping Mechanisms
1:47:01 - 1:50:00Removing Toxic Parts Of Gyms
1:50:01 - 1:55:00 Lesson 5 (2017) - Virtues Over Vices / USAG Scandal
1:55:01 -2:00:00 Lesson 6 (2018) - People Over Profits
2:00:01 - 2:05:00My Free Ebook & Podcast Start
2:05:01 - 2:08:00You Can’t Force Anyone To Do Anything
2:08:01 - 2:13:20Detaching Self Esteem From Gymnasts Results
2:13:21 - 2:18:30 Lesson 7 (2019) - You Will Need Help
2:18:21 - 2:22:40 Lesson 8 (2020) - Sacrifice Strategically
2:22:41 - 02:30:00 Eva Asks Me About Developing Discipline
02:30:01 - 02:34:00Insecurities Triggering Bad Habit Relapses
02:34:01 - 02:38:30Context Specific Insecurity/Anxiety Triggers
02:38:31 -02:43:00 Lesson 9 (2021) - Chaos To Clarity
02:43:01 - 02:50:30 Lesson 10 (2022) - Dismantling Your Demons
02:50:31 - 02:58:23 2023 - What’s Next For SHIFT
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We're thrilled to be just days away from the highly anticipated 2023 Shift Symposium.
Over three days, we'll be hosting an array of outstanding speakers who will cover gymnastics techniques, drills, progressions, medical care, strength and conditioning, and much more.
While live tickets may no longer be available by the time this episode airs, there will be ample opportunities to access recordings and other valuable content afterward.
Many of you have been eagerly asking about the lectures—what kind of content, drills, progressions, and videos to expect.
Today, we've prepared a compilation from last year's 2022 Shifts Symposium to give you a preview of the excitement awaiting you this weekend.
We have curated a diverse selection of experts, covering various topics and sharing their knowledge on basic skills, drills, and progressions—topics that have been highly requested by our audience.
We discuss:
6 Pillars of Acrobatics with Nick Ruddock
Beam Ideas: Active Flexibility and Building Series with Sarah Korngold
Bar Releases: Bails and Paks with Brett Wargo
Front Handspring Vault with Victoria Cunningham
High Bar Presentations: Swings, Giants, and Dismounts with Patrick Redfern
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This week's mini-podcast episode is a sneak peek of one of last year's Shift Symposium guest lectures, Front Handspring Vaults.
Presented by Victoria Cunningham who owns Flight Athletics Academy in Tennessee. Coach Victoria gained recognition through her YouTube channel and where she presented her knowledge to the gymnastics community.
If you want to hear the rest of this lecture you can access it on the Shift website:
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The 2023 Shift Symposium runs from Friday, June 23rd - Sunday, June 25th, where you can learn everything you need to know about Gymnastics Medical Care, Gymnastics Coaching, and Gymnastic Strength and Conditioning.
The lineup of 30 speakers is ridiculous, giving incredible lectures over three days, so don’t miss out!
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Today on the podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Adam Paterson, Head of Performance at Portsmouth Gymnastics Centre in the UK and MAG Lead England Coach.
As an accomplished MAG Coach, MAG International brevet judge, and personal coach to members of the GBR Development squad, Scotland, and England Senior squads, Adam shared his valuable insights on how to develop twisting on the floor exercise.
We covered everything from building a strong foundation to overcoming mental blocks and fear.
By understanding the individual's challenges and providing a supportive environment, coaches can guide gymnasts toward mastering the art of twisting.
Adam also addressed the common issue of the "twisties," a phenomenon where gymnasts experience a mental block and lose their ability to twist safely.
Through targeted drills and exercises, gymnasts can improve their proprioception and spatial awareness, allowing them to feel more at ease while executing twists.
One of the highlights of our conversation was exploring alternatives for those who may not have access to specialized equipment like trampolines or foam pits.
Adam shared creative ideas and drills that can be done in a regular gym setting, making it easier for individuals with limited resources to work on their twisting skills.
We discuss:
The ingredients of a happy and successful club.
The challenges of coaching a younger athlete. Advice and tips!
Visual and head position.
Coaching the cause, not the effect.
Step-by-step process of dealing with the twisties.
How growing can affect special awareness of what to look out for and how to manage.
How to introduce twisting to gymnastics.
And…
Tumbling and twisting drills to do with limited equipment.
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This week's mini-podcast episode is a sneak peek of one of last year's Shift Symposium guest lectures, Energy System Development for Gymnastics. Planning and executing conditioning programs.
Presented by Dave Dave Alberanas, the Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at Alabama University for Gymnastics and Golf.
If you want to hear the rest of this lecture you can access it on the Shift website:
https://shiftmovementscience.com/2022shiftsymposium/
The 2023 Shift Symposium runs from Friday, June 23rd - Sunday, June 25th, where you can learn everything you need to know about Gymnastics Medical Care, Gymnastics Coaching, and Gymnastic Strength and Conditioning.
The lineup of 30 speakers is ridiculous, giving incredible lectures over three days, so don’t miss out!
Head over to:
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In today's podcast, we are joined by Dr. David Kruse, the USA Gymnastics Medical Director & Team Physician, who is dedicated to promoting athlete wellness and health in the sport.
David has 15+ years of domestic and international event coverage experience, including the Rio and Tokyo Summer Olympic Games.
Today Dr. Kruse will be sharing his expertise on growth, puberty, and maturation, and offering valuable insights on supporting gymnasts through this challenging period.
He highlights the physical, mental, and emotional changes that gymnasts experience during puberty.
This transformative phase often brings about a new sense of identity and social norms, making it essential for gymnasts to navigate these changes effectively in the context of their sport, school, and personal life.
Dr. Kruse emphasizes the importance of providing mental and emotional support to gymnasts during this turbulent time.
Puberty-related injuries, such as Osgood-Schlatter disease, hamstring strains, gymnast's wrist, and Sever's disease, are common among gymnasts.
Dr. Kruse sheds light on effective approaches to managing and preventing these injuries.
He emphasizes the need for individualized care, shared decision-making, and gradual return-to-play programs, ensuring the long-term health and well-being of the gymnasts.
We discuss:
How maturation affects performance.
Athletes' cognitive and emotional development during maturation.
How to navigate the effects of maturation, advice for parents and coaches.
How to develop a healthy relationship with your athletes.
Common injuries to be aware of during maturation.
The three-step approach to injury recovery.
The importance of sleep.
And…
Empowerment through knowledge
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This week's mini-podcast episode is a sneak peek of one of last year's Shift Symposium guest lectures, Twisting Development.
Presented by Nick Ruddock, Former British Junior National Coach, Nick is now a high-performance consultant who has worked with over 22 nations around the world from club all the way up to the Olympic level.
If you want to hear the rest of this lecture you can access it on the Shift website:
https://shiftmovementscience.com/2022shiftsymposium/
The 2023 Shift Symposium runs from Friday, June 23rd - Sunday, June 25th, where you can learn everything you need to know about Gymnastics Medical Care, Gymnastics Coaching, and Gymnastic Strength and Conditioning.
The lineup of 30 speakers is ridiculous, giving incredible lectures over three days, so don’t miss out!
Head over to:
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Today on The Shift Show I am joined by the esteemed Pete Etherington, an expert in the art of vaulting.
Vaulting is often considered a challenging discipline, with numerous factors to consider for athletes and coaches alike.
Pete shares his invaluable insights on mastering the fundamentals, conquering fear, and progressing safely in the world of vaulting.
He is an international performance coach with over 25 years experience of in coaching high-level gymnastics, delivering coach education courses for British Gymnastics, and currently works at Waveney gymnastics club as the director of coaching.
Pete is personal coach to the youth Olympic Champion, Junior European, and World Champion Giarnni Regini Moran.
We discuss:
You don’t have to be an amazing gymnast to be a good coach.
Golden Rules of teaching high-level Gymnastics.
Why do coaches go through burnout?
What goes into making high-level vaulters.
The importance of running drills.
Finding the right number of steps for a vault run-up.
Tips and tricks for coaching younger gymnasts on vault.
The secret to upgrading and adding extra half turns on vault.
And…
How to fix the twisties.
www.shiftmovementscience.com/2023shiftsymposium
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This week's mini-podcast episode is a sneak peek of one of last year's Shift Symposium guest lectures, Low Back Pain In The Gymnasts.
Presented by Dr Ellen Casey who is the Sports Medicine Physician for the US Gymnastic Women’s Senior National Team.
If you want to hear the rest of this lecture you can access it on the Shift website:
https://shiftmovementscience.com/2022shiftsymposium/
The 2023 Shift Symposium runs from Friday, June 23rd - Sunday, June 25th, where you can learn everything you need to know about Gymnastics Medical Care, Gymnastics Coaching, and Gymnastic Strength and Conditioning.
The lineup of 30 speakers is ridiculous, giving incredible lectures over three days, so don’t miss out!
Head over to:
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In today's podcast, we are thrilled to have Will Banthorpe, an exceptional coach from the UK specializing in Men's Artistic Gymnastics.
Will is Head of MAG at Pipers Vale Gymnastics Club, GBR with 23 years of coaching experience.
He is coach to several international gymnasts, coaching at multiple European and World Championships.
Today he shares his expertise on a highly requested topic: high bar skills, specifically release moves and dismounts.
Developing these skills safely and effectively, while also addressing the anxiety and fear associated with them, is crucial for young male gymnasts.
We delve into valuable advice on safe development, skill progressions, and determining readiness for full-release moves or dismounts.
These areas can be murky for young coaches, but with Will Banthorpe’s vast experience in coaching high-level athletes, we have an incredible opportunity to learn from him.
We discuss:
Advice to coaches with high-level aspirations.
Do coaches really hide their coaching secrets?
The single most scary thing in gymnastics.
Drills for flyaways.
Difference between dismount taps versus release skill taps.
Don’t do drills for the sake of doing drills.
How to identify suitable skills for individual gymnasts.
Staples for physical and mental preparation for high bar release skills.
And…
What you should be doing with younger athletes now for success in the future.
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This week's mini-podcast episode is a sneak peek of one of last year's Shift Symposium guest lectures, Sport Science, Meaningful Ways to use Data in Gymnastics.
Presented by Jonah Mondloch BSC, CSCS, C-PS Sports Science Coordinator & Strength and Conditioning Coach at Champion Physical Therapy in Boston.
If you want to hear the rest of this lecture you can access it on the Shift website:
https://shiftmovementscience.com/2022shiftsymposium/
The 2023 Shift Symposium runs from Friday, June 23rd - Sunday, June 25th, where you can learn everything you need to know about Gymnastics Medical Care, Gymnastics Coaching, and Gymnastic Strength and Conditioning.
The lineup of 30 speakers is ridiculous, giving incredible lectures over three days, so don’t miss out!
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Artistry and choreography are key components in creating a successful floor routine for a gymnast.
In this episode of The Shift Show, I have a wonderful conversation with Chloé van Bavel, a renowned Dutch choreographer and artistry expert in the gymnastics world, about her insights and experiences in creating floor routines that are both technically sound and artistically expressive.
Chloé van Bavel draws on her diverse background in gymnastics, dance, music, coaching, and sports psychology to create holistic and innovative choreography.
With experience as an elite gymnast in the Netherlands, classical dance student, and gymnastics coach, Chloé has been able to learn from the best technical coaches in women's artistic gymnastics and apply that knowledge to her work.
She has a passion for combining her interests in gymnastics, dance, coaching, and education, and spends most of her time developing and connecting these areas to unlock the artistic potential of her clients.
Chloé is a coach and choreographer for the junior national WAG team and Dutch National Talent Training Series.
One of the challenges faced by coaches is helping gymnasts who may be shy or introverted and lack the technical background in dance.
Chloé suggests that coaches should focus on creating a safe and encouraging environment for the gymnasts to express themselves, and to gradually build up their confidence and skills through small and achievable goals.
She believes that the choreography should be tailored to the gymnast's strengths and style so that they can perform it with confidence and authenticity.
Creating exercises that help gymnasts develop a positive self-image and inner confidence.
We discuss:
The ingredients for an outstanding floor routine.
How to bring out the best in not gymnasts who are shy or not natural dancers.
Tips on how to help gymnasts enjoy dancing.
Finding the right piece of music.
Where to find inspiration for choreography.
Gymnastics vs. Ballet
Getting out of your dancing comfort zone for gymnasts and coaches.
And…
Why rules are the enemy of creativity.
If you are looking to learn more about artistry and floor routines, Chloé will be giving a lecture on Dance, Choreography, and Artistry at The Shift Symposium:
https://shiftmovementscience.com/2023shiftsymposium/
www.shiftmovementscience.com/2023shiftsymposium
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This week's mini-podcast episode is a sneak peek of one of last year's Shift Symposium guest lectures, Bar Releases Bails and Paks.
Presented by Brett Wargo Owner and Co-Founder of Best Darn Gymnastics, Team Coach at Ascend Gymnastics, and Tumbl Trak Product Innovator/Designer.
If you want to hear the rest of this lecture you can access it on the Shift website:
https://shiftmovementscience.com/2022shiftsymposium/
The 2023 Shift Symposium runs from Friday, June 23rd - Sunday, June 25th, where you can learn everything you need to know about Gymnastics Medical Care, Gymnastics Coaching, and Gymnastic Strength and Conditioning.
The lineup of 30 speakers is ridiculous, giving incredible lectures over three days, so don’t miss out!
Head over to:
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In this informative podcast episode, Mike Scaduto DPT, TPI, C-PS, a physical therapist specializing in shoulder treatment, joins the discussion to shed light on common shoulder injuries in gymnasts and baseball players.
Mike is a former 14-year competitive baseball player and currently is working towards his goal of playing competitive golf at the amateur and club level.
He graduated from Northeastern University with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy and a B.S. in Rehabilitation Sciences.
Mike offers valuable insights into the causes of labral tears, rotator cuff strains, and instability, providing a preview of his upcoming lecture at the 2023 Shifts Symposium.
He delves into the reasons behind shoulder pain and injuries in gymnastics and overhead sports, unraveling the complexities of labral tears, rotator cuff issues, and instability problems.
We go over comprehensive treatment strategies, including strengthening exercises, progressions, manual therapy techniques, flexibility training, and personalized strength conditioning programs for athletes recovering from shoulder injuries.
We discuss:
The intricate balance of hypermobility and adaptive stiffness in overhead athletes.
What are the main causes of shoulder injuries?
The difference between dislocation and micro-instability.
Improving rotator cuff stability.
What to do with micro-instability in overhead athletes?
Shoulder exercises you need to be doing.
How long does it take to recover from a shoulder injury?
And…
Why graded exposure to stress translates into stronger bodies and confident minds.
Whether you're a healthcare professional, strength coach, or gymnastics enthusiast, Mike's lecture at the Shifts Symposium promises to be a must-watch.
Visit:
https://shiftmovementscience.com/2023shiftsymposium/
for ticket information and join the virtual event for a deep dive into current injury trends and effective treatment approaches.
www.shiftmovementscience.com/2023shiftsymposium
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This week's mini-podcast episode is a sneak peek of one of last year's Shift Symposium guest lectures, Principles of Dynamic Stabilization of the Shoulder.
Presented by Mike Reinold DPT, ATC, SCS, OCS, CSCS Co-Founder of Champion Physical Therapy and Performance.
Mike is a physical therapist, athletic trainer, strength and conditioning coach, and performance enhancement specialist and has worked for prestigious organizations such as The Boston Red Sox, The American Sports Medicine Institute, and Massachusetts General Hospital.
If you want to hear the rest of this lecture you can access it on the Shift website:
https://shiftmovementscience.com/2022shiftsymposium/
The 2023 Shift Symposium runs from Friday, June 23rd - Sunday, June 25th, where you can learn everything you need to know about Gymnastics Medical Care, Gymnastics Coaching, and Gymnastic Strength and Conditioning.
The lineup of 30 speakers is ridiculous, giving incredible lectures over three days, so don’t miss out!
Head over to:
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www.shiftmovementscience.com/theherolab
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Today on the podcast I want to address a question I often get: How can I improve my splits and leaps?
Well, I've got an awesome lecture from our popular Hero Lab that's perfect for summarizing this topic.
In this lecture, I'll share tips on improving your flexibility for splits, leaps, and bars.
It's packed with practical advice that you don't want to miss.
I discuss:
The four steps to getting the most out of a flexibility program.
Why poor hip flexibility can lead to L5 spondee fracture, and stress fracture in the spine.
How consistency is more important than intensity.
How to screen for hip mobility.
The best stretches you need to improve split flexibility.
How long should you stretch for?
Direct hip training and strengthening.
The best way to incorporate flexibility into gymnastics.
Examples of flexibility exercises.
The biggest reason why gymnastics skills fall apart.
And…
The secret to consistency and long-term progress.
The Hero Lab is a monthly subscription platform that serves around 700 gymnastics coaches, medical providers, and parents.
We offer a vast library of 50+ hours of lectures on flexibility, strength, technique, shaping, and more.
Plus, we provide handy resources like PDFs, circuits, and templates.
We're constantly adding new lectures based on what our community needs.
And guess what? We're expanding even further!
We'll be introducing new lectures on injuries, compulsory gymnastics, and parent-specific topics. We want to cover everything from ankle sprains to navigating gym culture.
But to make this happen, we'll be increasing the subscription price at the end of the week.
So, if you want to lock in the current rate, head over to www.shiftmovementscience.com/theherolab and join the fun!
Learn more about the 2023 SHIFT Symposium here
https://shiftmovementscience.com/2023shiftsymposium/
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This week's mini-podcast episode is a sneak peek of one of last year's Shift Symposium guest lectures, Upper Body Strength and Power Development.
Presented by Dan Lonsdale ASCC, Gymnastics Strength and Conditioning Consultant from England.
Dan works with a breadth of clubs around the UK to help get the most out of athletes' performance.
If you want to hear the rest of this lecture you can access it on the Shift website:
https://shiftmovementscience.com/2022shiftsymposium/
The 2023 Shift Symposium runs from Friday, June 23rd - Sunday, June 25th, where you can learn everything you need to know about Gymnastics Medical Care, Gymnastics Coaching, and Gymnastic Strength and Conditioning.
The lineup of 30 speakers is ridiculous, giving incredible lectures over three days, so don’t miss out!
Head over to:
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Learn more about the 2023 SHIFT Symposium here
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Overuse knee injuries can be incredibly frustrating and painful for gymnasts, especially when they involve growth plate injuries like Osgood-Schlatter's or patellar tendon problems.
In this episode of The Shift Show, Janis Konkle PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, a former Division I gymnast and now physical therapist, shares her knowledge on what causes overuse knee injuries in gymnasts and what can be done to help manage and prevent them.
Janis is a traveling Physical Therapist, Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, and Owner of Precision Performance For Gymnasts: injury prevention seminars & performance testing at gymnastics clubs across the U.S.
Janis provides a comprehensive overview of growth plate injuries and the principles behind why they happen.
She also discusses what gymnasts can do to reduce knee pain, including flexibility, soft tissue work, and strength work.
Importantly, she emphasizes the need for a good plan of attack when managing overuse knee injuries to avoid flaring up again and again.
This episode is a must-listen for gymnasts and coaches who want to better understand how to manage and prevent overuse knee injuries.
Janis provides invaluable insights and advice for anyone looking to help gymnasts overcome knee pain and continue to perform at their best.
We discuss:
Why do overuse injuries happen in gymnastics?
The role communication and culture play in gymnastic injuries.
What kinds of injuries are we seeing the most?
Why overuse injuries evolve with age: understanding the progression from growth plates to cartilage damage.
The most obvious factor of knee pain is…
The importance of proper landings in gymnastics.
And…
Practical steps to get out of knee pain.
Research articles noted in the podcast:
Meta-analysis of meta-analyses of anterior cruciate ligament injury reduction training programs:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29737024/
2018 International Olympic Committee consensus statement on prevention, diagnosis and management of paediatric anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries:
https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/52/7/422
Learn more about the 2023 SHIFT Symposium here
https://shiftmovementscience.com/2023shiftsymposium/
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This week's mini-podcast episode is a sneak peek of one of last year's Shift Symposium guest lectures, Ring Swings Get Inverted!
Presented by Pat Redfern a Men's Artistic Gymnastics coach from Australia.
Pat has a wonderful approach to working with young male gymnasts to help develop long-term careers which has led him to travel the globe to further his knowledge with gymnastics experts.
If you want to hear the rest of this lecture you can access it on the Shift website:
https://shiftmovementscience.com/2022shiftsymposium/
The 2023 Shift Symposium runs from Friday, June 23rd - Sunday, June 25th, where you can learn everything you need to know about Gymnastics Medical Care, Gymnastics Coaching, and Gymnastic Strength and Conditioning.
The lineup of 30 speakers is ridiculous, giving incredible lectures over three days, so don’t miss out!
Head over to:
https://shiftmovementscience.com/2023shiftsymposium/
Learn more about the 2023 SHIFT Symposium here
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We appreciate you listening!
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Learning from other people, having self-awareness moments, and reading books can help coaches and staff in gymnastics to improve their coaching techniques, culture, and personal development.
In this episode of The Shift Show, I talk about the importance of coaches, parents, and athletes being happy, enjoying their work, and delivering high-quality mentoring to gymnasts.
I share five of the best books that have profoundly changed the way I coach, work with gymnasts, and operate as a medical provider and a human.
By reviewing these books, I explain why they are crucial for mental insight, personal development, growth, leadership, and cultural development.
The five books are:
"Good People" by Anthony John
“Helping People Change” by Ellen Van Oosten, Melvin Smith, and Richard E. Boyatzis
“Lost Connections” by Joseph Hari
"The Road to Character" by David Brooks
“Ego Is The Enemy” by Ryan Holiday
Reading books and learning from other people's experiences can help coaches and athletes in gymnastics improve their culture, and personal development.
I discuss:
The importance of reading books.
What are the characteristics of a good person?
Unlock the secret to long-term motivating change in others.
The importance of being honest about your goals.
The role of meaning, purpose, and social connection.
Connecting with why you are coaching gymnastics.
Live by your virtues, not your vices.
And…
Why reading about the Larry Nassar abuse scandal and abuse is tough but necessary for empathy, understanding, and change.
Learn more about the 2023 SHIFT Symposium here
https://shiftmovementscience.com/2023shiftsymposium/
We appreciate you listening!
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This week's mini-podcast episode is a sneak peek of one of last year's Shift Symposium guest lectures, Advanced Strength and Conditioning Following Injury.
Presented by Dan Pope, PT DPT, OCS, Performance Physical Therapist at Champion Physical Therapy and Performance in Boston.
Dan’s passion is helping people get out of pain and back to training safely and effectively.
He is the founder and owner of Fitness Pain Free where he shares his ideas about rehab, injury prevention, and athletic performance.
If you want to hear the rest of this lecture you can access it on the Shift website:
https://shiftmovementscience.com/2022shiftsymposium/
The 2023 Shift Symposium runs from Friday, June 23rd - Sunday, June 25th, where you can learn everything you need to know about Gymnastics Medical Care, Gymnastics Coaching, and Gymnastic Strength and Conditioning.
The lineup of 30 speakers is ridiculous, giving incredible lectures over three days, so don’t miss out!
Head over to:
https://shiftmovementscience.com/2023shiftsymposium/
Learn more about the 2023 SHIFT Symposium here
https://shiftmovementscience.com/2023shiftsymposium/
We appreciate you listening!
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In gymnastics, growth plate injuries are not uncommon, especially in the hamstring area.
These injuries can cause pain and discomfort and require proper management to ensure full recovery.
In this episode of The Shift Show, I’m joined by Dr. Emily Sweeney, a sports medicine physician from Colorado, to discuss the causes of hamstring growth plate injuries and the best ways to manage them.
While her competitive gymnastics career ended early at 16, due to a back and other injuries, she continued her role by working as a coach for ten years and serving as a women’s artistic and NCAA judge for 15 years.
We delve into the big picture of what needs to be done when an athlete experiences acute pain, the exercises that can be done in the rehab setting, and the timeline for a slow return to gymnastics.
We also discuss the importance of early detection to prevent these injuries from becoming more severe.
Dr. Sweeney provides a medical perspective on imaging and the causes of hamstring growth plate injuries, whilst I share expertise on the PT side of things, outlining the best exercises for rehabilitation.
Together, we provide a comprehensive overview of the topic and the best practices for managing these injuries.
If you're interested in learning more about this topic, make sure to tune in to Dr. Sweeney's lecture on day one of the 2023 Shift Symposium.
We discuss:
Children are not just small adults, and we need to acknowledge that they have different injuries.
What are growth plates?
Don't ignore the nagging pain.
Perfect storm of force and growth: The danger of overworking young athletes.
Setting timeline expectations for recovery.
Return to play progression and rehabilitation.
The importance of psychological readiness in rehabilitation.
And…
What to look for in a potential re-injury?
Learn more about the 2023 SHIFT Symposium here
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This week's mini-podcast episode is a sneak peek of one of last year's Shift Symposium guest lectures, Plyometrics For Gymnastics.
Presented by my friend and co-worker from Champion Physical Therapy and Performance Diwesh Poudyal.
Head of Strength and Conditioning and Director of Fitness, programming for NCAA, Elite and gymnast that just want to have fun.
If you want to hear the rest of this lecture you can access it on the Shift website:
https://shiftmovementscience.com/2022shiftsymposium/
The 2023 Shift Symposium runs from Friday, June 23rd - Sunday, June 25th, where you can learn everything you need to know about Gymnastics Medical Care, Gymnastics Coaching, and Gymnastic Strength and Conditioning.
The lineup of 30 speakers is ridiculous, giving incredible lectures over three days, so don’t miss out!
Head over to:
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Learn more about the 2023 SHIFT Symposium here
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Today on the podcast I am super stoked to have Justin Spring former NCAA gymnast known for his daring and impressive skill set and helping his Illinois team to multiple championship titles.
During his time at College, he also represent the USA at world championships and helped Team USA win Bronze at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.
From being an Olympian to coaching the Illinois men's gymnastics team, Justin has had an incredible journey and discusses his experiences and shares valuable coaching tips.
Having been a part of the sport for over two decades, Justin explains how the NCAA has transformed gymnastics and made it more competitive.
He also shares his thoughts on the cultural and educational changes that have contributed to the sport's growth.
Last year Justin transitioned from coaching men's gymnastics to women's gymnastics.
He talks about the challenges he faced and the changes he made to his coaching style to adapt to the new team dynamics.
The episode is a treasure trove of information for coaches and gymnasts alike.
Justin's practical tips on coaching, building team culture, and maintaining a positive attitude are a must-listen for anyone looking to excel in gymnastics.
We discuss:
Justin Spring’s Olympic gymnastic journey.
Transitioning from being a gymnast to coaching.
The psychological state of being excellent.
How to build mental fortitude and strength.
The differences between coaching men's and women’s gymnastics.
Breaking down air awareness to improve landing and sticking.
The importance of taking time to get to know athletes.
How to show athletes that you care about them.
Pointing the finger vs. pulling the thumb.
And…
What can we expect from Alabama Gymnastics in 2023?
Learn more about the 2023 SHIFT Symposium here
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This week's mini-podcast episode is a sneak peek of one of last year's Shift Symposium guest lectures, Developing and Maintaining Yurchenkos and Tsuks.
Presented by Cale Robinson former NCAA athlete and owner of Pacific Regin Gymnastics.
His passion is helping each athlete reach their own individual potential.
If you want to hear the rest of this lecture you can access it on the Shift website:
https://shiftmovementscience.com/2022shiftsymposium/
The 2023 Shift Symposium runs from Friday, June 23rd - Sunday, June 25th, where you can learn everything you need to know about Gymnastics Medical Care, Gymnastics Coaching, and Gymnastic Strength and Conditioning.
The lineup of 30 speakers is ridiculous, giving incredible lectures over three days, so don’t miss out!
Head over to:
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Learn more about the 2023 SHIFT Symposium here
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In today’s episode of The Shift Show, I am joined by gymnastics legends Chellsie Memmel, and Kyle Shewfelt.
The 2005 World All-Around Champion and Beijing Olympic Team member Chellsie made an inspiring comeback to gymnastics in her thirties and is now U.S. National Team Coach.
Kyle was the first ever Canadian gymnast to win gold at the Olympics, now coach he is at the forefront of trying to make positive change in our sports culture.
Together we had an insightful conversation about the idea of raising the minimum age for senior elite women's gymnastics to 18.
The discussion highlighted the need for cultural change in the sport and the importance of promoting longevity and later peaking-based training.
We touched on various aspects of the issue, including training hours, early specialization, and the benefits of training in multiple sports, then gave our recommendations and thoughts for coaches around this topic, as well as the potential impact of raising the senior age to 18.
I encourage coaches, club staff, and federation officials to listen to the episode and share it with their colleagues.
By doing so, we can work together to promote a healthier and more sustainable approach to gymnastics training.
We discuss:
Chellsie Memmel & Kyle Shewfelt thoughts on raising the age limit to 18 in Senior Elite Women's Gymnastics.
The pros and cons of changing the age limit.
The branding issue of gymnastics.
Junior Worlds.
At what age should a child specialize in one sport?
How to give athletes autonomy in gymnastics.
The importance of taking offseasons.
What do you do with 20 hours per week?
The overarching goal for gymnastics.
Chellsie & Kyle’s suggestions for making positive change in our sports culture.
And…
How will this affect College gymnastics?
Learn more about the 2023 SHIFT Symposium here
https://shiftmovementscience.com/2023shiftsymposium/
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This week's mini-podcast episode is a sneak peek of one of last year's Shift Symposium guest lectures,
Hip Microinstability and Labral Injuries in Gymnasts.
Presented by Dr Kaysha Bates BT, DPT, SCS, CSCS, Physical Therapist and former Collegiate gymnast.
Kaysha has unfortunately had a lot of hip injuries herself as a result of outdated flexibility methods such as over splits and using ankle weights.
She is now on the other side of 10 hip surgeries.
If you want to hear the rest of this lecture you can access it on the Shift website:
https://shiftmovementscience.com/2022shiftsymposium/
The 2023 Shift Symposium runs from Friday, June 23rd - Sunday, June 25th, where you can learn everything you need to know about Gymnastics Medical Care, Gymnastics Coaching, and Gymnastic Strength and Conditioning.
The lineup of 30 speakers is ridiculous, giving incredible lectures over three days, so don’t miss out!
Head over to:
https://shiftmovementscience.com/2023shiftsymposium/
Learn more about the 2023 SHIFT Symposium here
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Lower back pain is a common issue that many gymnasts and cheerleaders face.
In this episode, I’m joined by sports physical therapist Shelley Anderson, DPT, SCS, CSCS, Assistant Director of Therapy at Godspeed Health to discuss the main reasons for back pain in these athletes and how to help them overcome it.
Shelley specializes in the treatment of Female Athletes, specifically in gymnastics and cheerleading, working inside a high-level fitness and athletic facility.
One of the main causes of lower back pain in gymnasts and cheerleaders is repetitive strain from tumbling, stunting, and landing impacts but it is not the only reason.
It's important to identify the specific type of back pain someone is experiencing in order to treat it properly.
In the first few weeks of pain, the focus should be on pain relief and reducing inflammation through rest and medication.
As pain improves, rehabilitation exercises can be implemented to strengthen the muscles and improve flexibility.
Shelley provides specific examples of exercises and progressions that can be used to help athletes in the beginning, middle and advanced phases of recovery.
These include core stability exercises, hip strengthening exercises, and back exercises.
It's important to note that each athlete's recovery will be unique and may require a tailored program and Shelley stresses the importance of proper form and technique during exercises to prevent further injury.
Overall, with proper diagnosis and treatment, gymnasts and cheerleaders can overcome lower back pain and return to their sport.
For medical providers interested in learning more, Shelley will be giving a lecture on this topic at the 2023 Shift Symposium.
Tickets are available at:
https://shiftmovementscience.com/2023shiftsymposium/
We discuss:
Why back pain isn’t just caused by too many backhand springs.
Breaking down pain in skills.
How too screen for back pain?
Why lying on your stomach is good for back pain.
The importance of setting expectations early.
What does rehab look like for lower back pain?
How to reintroduce impact to athletes recovering from back injuries.
And…
Exercises do build back power after injury.
Learn more about the 2023 SHIFT Symposium here
https://shiftmovementscience.com/2023shiftsymposium/
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This week's mini-podcast episode is a sneak peek of one of last year's Shift Symposium guest lectures, Core Strength and Shaping.
Presented by Christina Myers, MS, CSCS a gymnastics and strength and conditioning coach who works with Excel groups.
Christina has a Bachelor of Science in Sports Medicine and Nutrition and a Masters in Applied Exercise Science: Strength & Conditioning.
If you want to hear the rest of this lecture you can access it on the Shift website:
https://shiftmovementscience.com/2022shiftsymposium/
The 2023 Shift Symposium runs from Friday, June 23rd - Sunday, June 25th, where you can learn everything you need to know about Gymnastics Medical Care, Gymnastics Coaching, and Gymnastic Strength and Conditioning.
The lineup of 30 speakers is ridiculous, giving incredible lectures over three days, so don’t miss out!
Head over to:
https://shiftmovementscience.com/2023shiftsymposium/
Learn more about the 2023 SHIFT Symposium here
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Today in the podcast, I'm very excited to bring on Tom Callow, who is another wonderful strength coach working in Australia.
Tom has a ton of experience, helping gymnasts learn how to lift, helping them get stronger and more powerful, and working on their sprinting speed.
Originally from the UK, he has had various S&C roles with Bristol Academy of Sport, Aus International School Singapore, and now Tom Callow Performance.
His mission is to help athletes maximize opportunities in sport and life.
This is evident on his Instagram which showcases the phenomenal work he is doing with gymnasts and other sporting athletes to get stronger, more powerful, and really be explosive.
We're seeing more and more gymnasts who are opening their minds and are using the hybrid model of one to two days of general weight training with dumbbells and barbells, and kettlebells, but then still doing two to three days of gymnastic-specific strengthening with rope climbs and leg lifts.
But coaches are still slightly overwhelmed with how to get the best of both worlds.
How do you get somebody stronger, faster, and more powerful from a weight room, but also try to make sure we don't lose out on those essential handstands, rope climbs, and leg lifts.
I've been trying my best to get on a lot of great information about how we get this happy medium between the two.
In our discussion, Tom gives clarity on what general weight room training entails for athletes and explains in a way for coaches, gymnasts, and parents to understand.
We Discuss:
How to integrate general strength training into gymnastics.
The difference between strength training and bodybuilding.
Exercise you need in your general S&C programs for gymnasts.
Why the basics are key.
Exactly how to get stronger and faster for vault.
How much weight to start with and when.
And…
Common myths about strength training in gymnastics.
Learn more about the 2023 SHIFT Symposium here
https://shiftmovementscience.com/2023shiftsymposium/
We appreciate you listening!
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This week's mini-podcast episode is a sneak peek of one of last year's Shift Symposium guest lectures, ACL and Meniscus Injuries in the Impact Athlete Post-op Rehabilitation.
Presented by Lenny Macrina, MSPT, SCS, CSCS Director of Physical Therapy, and Co-Founder of Champion Physical Therapy and Performance Boston.
If you want to hear the rest of this lecture you can access it on the Shift website:
https://shiftmovementscience.com/2022shiftsymposium/
The 2023 Shift Symposium runs from Friday, June 23rd - Sunday, June 25th, where you can learn everything you need to know about Gymnastics Medical Care, Gymnastics Coaching, and Gymnastic Strength and Conditioning.
The lineup of 30 speakers is ridiculous, giving incredible lectures over three days, so don’t miss out!
Head over to:
https://shiftmovementscience.com/2023shiftsymposium/
Learn more about the 2023 SHIFT Symposium here
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Today on the Shift Show I deep dive Elbow OCD (Osteochondritis Dissecans a condition that affects gymnasts and baseball players.
It is a cartilage injury that occurs in the elbow joint and can cause pain, swelling, and stiffness.
Unfortunately, there is not a lot of great research on how to treat this condition, leaving many athletes feeling overwhelmed and frustrated.
In this episode, I discuss what elbow OCD is, why it happens, and the treatment options available to those who suffer from it.
The exact cause of elbow OCD is not known, but it is believed to be related to repetitive stress on the joint.
In gymnasts, this stress can come from doing too many repetitive motions such as handstands, cartwheels, and vaults.
Elbow OCD is a condition that can be very challenging for gymnasts and other athletes.
However, with the right treatment, it is possible to overcome this injury and return to sports.
I Discuss:
What is a repetitive overuse injury?
How does OCD develop over time?
What do you do if you have OCD?
How to mitigate the risk of repetitive overuse injuries.
Hybrid strength and conditioning.
A study on elbow loading.
Early warning signs of elbow pain.
How does it take to return to sport?
And…
Surgical Treatment for OCD.
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This week's mini-podcast episode is a sneak peek of one of last year's Shift Symposium guest lectures, Developing Lower Body Strength and Power.
Presented by Scott Willgress - Mkin, CSCS, CEP, strength coach to Ellie Black and many other Canadian National Team gymnasts.
If you want to hear the rest of this lecture you can access it on the Shift website:
https://shiftmovementscience.com/2022shiftsymposium/
The 2023 Shift Symposium runs from Friday, June 23rd - Sunday, June 25th, where you can learn everything you need to know about Gymnastics Medical Care, Gymnastics Coaching, and Gymnastic Strength and Conditioning.
The lineup of 30 speakers is ridiculous, giving incredible lectures over three days, so don’t miss out!
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In today’s episode of The Shift Show, I talk to Scott Willgress, strength coach for Ellie Black and many other Canadian National Team gymnasts.
Scott has over a decade of experience in developing hybrid models of gymnastic strength and conditioning.
Gymnastics requires a unique combination of strength, power, flexibility, and technique, and as such, creating a strength and conditioning program for gymnasts can be a complex process.
In this podcast, we'll explore how to build explosive power in gymnasts using a yearly hybrid lifting program with Scott Willgress.
Creating a hybrid lifting program for gymnasts requires a comprehensive understanding of their unique needs and training requirements.
By incorporating exercises that focus on building strength, power, speed, and mobility, gymnasts can develop the explosive power necessary to excel in their sport.
With the guidance of experienced coaches like Scott Willgress, gymnasts can build the foundation they need to achieve their goals and compete at the highest level.
Scott will also be presenting at the 2023 Shifts Symposium where he will be creating A Year of Gymnastics Strength Programming valued at $5000 for one lucky coach who signs up for the symposium.
Want to be the lucky winner?
Sign up now at:
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We discuss:
High-level athletes vs. recreational athletes.
How do you plan your off-season?
The general prep phase of training.
How to prepare for a competition.
In-season work vs in-season training.
Building blocks for speed.
Exercises for upper body strength.
Lifting days and progression of training.
And…
Two sets of 4 vs. 4 sets of 8.
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This week's mini-podcast episode is a sneak peek of one of last year's Shift Symposium guest lectures, Beginning the Love for Pommels.
Presented by Robert Lundy, head boys team coach at Sportsplex Gymnastics.
If you want to hear the rest of this lecture you can access it on the Shift website:
https://shiftmovementscience.com/2022shiftsymposium/
The 2023 Shift Symposium runs from Friday, June 23rd - Sunday, June 25th, where you can learn everything you need to know about Gymnastics Medical Care, Gymnastics Coaching, and Gymnastic Strength and Conditioning.
The lineup of 30 speakers is ridiculous, giving incredible lectures over three days, so don’t miss out!
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In today’s episode of The Shift Show, I welcome Luke Carson, a men's gymnastics coach with a wealth of experience in positive, uplifting coaching techniques.
A former gymnast himself, Luke is personal coach to Rhys McClenaghan World, European, and Commonwealth pommel horse champion.
The conversation center’s around the evolving coaching styles and culture in gymnastics and the move away from authoritarian, fear-based coaching methods.
Luke and I talk about how this shift is important for creating a positive and healthy environment for athletes, where the focus is on achieving high performance while also prioritizing athlete health and well-being.
One of the key takeaways from the discussion is how to deal with disappointment in a healthy and productive way, and how to achieve motivation, skill, progress, work ethic, and commitment to goals in a positive and uplifting manner.
It's a must-listen episode for coaches, parents, and anyone interested in the future of gymnastics.
Luke’s experience and expertise in coaching pommel horse and men's gymnastics make him a valuable addition to the 2023 Shifts Symposium which promises to be a must-see for anyone looking to improve their coaching techniques.
He will be presenting a lecture on Advance Pommel Elements.
We discuss:
Building character through adversity.
The importance of building trust with your athletes.
When you understand yourself, that's when wisdom begins.
Having an internal source of self-esteem that doesn't depend on an athlete's performance.
Don’t be controlled by time.
How to change your mindset.
Motivation and how to overcome resistance.
How to deal with external variables.
And…
Letting go of the things that are out of your control.
Get your early bird tickets now and save 25% off at www.shiftmovementscience.com/2023shiftsymposium!
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This week's mini-podcast episode is a sneak peek of one of last year's Shift Symposium guest lectures, Beam Ideas; Active flexibility and building series.
Presented by Sarah Korngold, member of the Ascend Gymnastics Team and coach to Shilese Jones 3X World Medalist.
If you want to hear the rest of this lecture you can access it on the Shift website:
https://shiftmovementscience.com/2022shiftsymposium/
The 2023 Shift Symposium runs from Friday, June 23rd - Sunday, June 25th, where you can learn everything you need to know about Gymnastics Medical Care, Gymnastics Coaching, and Gymnastic Strength and Conditioning.
The lineup of 30 speakers is ridiculous, giving incredible lectures over three days, so don’t miss out!
Head over to:
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Today marks a special milestone for The Shift Show, as it is our 200th episode!
This is truly a moment to celebrate and reflect on all the amazing work we have done to help gymnasts change their lives.
When I first started this podcast back in the summer of 2018, it was simply a hodgepodge of lectures and ideas put together with the goal of providing valuable information to the gymnastics community.
Without you, the listeners, The Shift Show would not be what it is today.
Your support and dedication is truly appreciated, and I am grateful for your time and attention.
In addition to the support from the gymnastics community, I also have to thank my incredible team.
Becky, in particular, does a fantastic job of handling the podcast, social media, and back-end work to make sure the show runs smoothly week after week.
I am also grateful for Taylor, who helps with analytics and surveys to make sure we are always providing relevant and valuable content to our audience.
The main goal of The Shift Show has always been to provide information that can make a significant impact on someone's life and help improve their experience in the sport of gymnastics.
Whether it is through technique, mental blocks, or simply learning from the experiences of others, I hope that this podcast has been able to serve as a valuable resource for gymnasts, athletes, family members, and friends.
To celebrate this special 200th episode, we hosted a live Q&A with experts Nick Ruddock, Victoria Cunningham, Pat Redfern, and Lindsey Stancil.
We invited listeners to join us on Zoom and ask whatever questions they wanted, and it was a fantastic discussion!
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This week's mini-podcast episode is the announcement of the first 2023 Shift Symposium guest speakers, Nick Ruddock from Great Britain.
Nick is a high-performance consultant who has worked with over 22 nations around the world from club all the way up to the Olympic level.
Nick will be presenting on Day 2 of the Symposium, sharing his fantastic knowledge of Bars with two lectures. Discussing everything you need to know about circle skills & inbar elements, giants & dismounts.
Today’s mini podcast episode is a sneak peek of his Symposium lecture from last year's event on the 6 Pillars of Acrobatics.
If you want to hear the rest of this lecture you can access it on the Shift website:
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The 2023 Shift Symposium runs from Friday, June 23rd - Sunday, June 25th, where you can learn everything you need to know about Gymnastics Medical Care, Gymnastics Coaching, and Gymnastic Strength and Conditioning.
The lineup of 30 speakers is ridiculous, giving incredible lectures over three days, so don’t miss out!
Head over to:
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Today on the podcast, we have a fan favorite, my good buddy, Nick Ruddock is back on the show, and holy moly, are people gonna want to listen to this episode.
Former British Junior National Coach, Nick is now a high-performance consultant who has worked with over 22 nations around the world from club all the way up to the Olympic level.
I always love picking Nick's brain as he is a wealth of gymnastic technical knowledge.
Today we focus specifically on bars which is the apparatus people really struggle with because of how unique it is compared to the other events.
Nick has created a fantastic system that works through basic principles for coaches to think about when teaching skills bars.
As well as this he has phenomenal drills and a way to translate drills into successful skills.
We discuss:
Why stripping away a program is as good as adding things in.
5 principles you need to teach fantastic bars.
How to master a perfect swing on bars.
The fastest way to improve bars.
Nicks's top tips to get your kip.
The secret to mastering giants.
What is best, a straight body or a straddle giant?
Should you tap over the bar?
And…
How to build confident dismounts.
We are also excited to announce that we will be hosting our second Shift Symposium in June, after last year's successful Symposium we can’t wait to bring you 3 Separate Days of Gymnastics Medical, Gymnastics Coaching (split WAG and MAG tracks), and Gymnastics Strength & Conditioning information.
That's over 30 Hours of Gymnastics Lectures and live Q&As From Expert Speakers.
We will be revealing our expert speakers once a week and if you haven’t guessed already, Nick Ruddock is our first Expert Speaker giving two bar lectures on circle skills & inbar elements and giants & dismounts.
For more information check out the website:
www.shiftmovementscience.com/23shiftsymposium
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This weeks mini podcast episode, is a sneak peak of our brand new Herolab guest lecture: Daily Gymnastics Specific Conditioning, which was released this week.
This month guest lecturer is Taylor Townsend part of The Shift Movement Science Team is Head Floor and Beam coach at a gymnastics club in North Carolina working with Pre-Team through to Level 10.
In this episode Taylor covers:
- Building Gymnastics Strength Through Consistency
- Progressions and Regression PDF for 8 Key Exercises
- 4 Different Types of Conditioning
- Printable Tracker for individual conditioning
If you would like to have access to the full Daily Gymnastics Specific Conditioning lecture,PDFs, and videos of exercises head over to the Herolab.
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Visit www.shiftmovementscience.com/theherolab to get access to our brand new gymnastics strength basics lecture and be sure to use code "DAILY50" for 50% off your first month!
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Today on the podcast we are bringing you an exclusive behind-the-scenes peek of a lecture I gave to the students at Champion Physical Therapy and Performance.
The place I work and see patients, giving you an inside look into how I treat people for back pain.
We've done a lot of more general episodes lately on culture, techniques, and gymnastics general ideas, so I want to do an episode for medical providers, athletic trainers, physical therapists, doctors, and chiropractors, who deal with a lot of gymnastics back pain, but they're a little overwhelmed on how to evaluate this, how to treat this, and how to safely get somebody back to the sport.
Unfortunately, sometimes people rest from sport and as soon as they go back, they feel their pain coming back again which is really frustrating.
It's definitely more on the medical, dorky side for a reason but hopefully coaches trying to learn more can pick up some of those ideas too as well.
I talk about some of the evaluation concepts that are super important, including knowing what things make someone's back worse, and what things make someone's back better.
I also go over exercises to help somebody in those first few weeks after an injury and the progressions of those exercises to eventually get back to sport.
I discuss:
Evaluating and treating low back pain.
Bilateral stress fractures vs. bilateral stress fractures.
Flexion intolerance vs. compression intolerance.
Three layers of testing for inclusion criteria.
Treating disc bulges and sciatica
How to make patients feel better.
Core exercises
Getting back to advanced training.
And…
Power and medball work for sports-specific rehab
Visit www.shiftmovementscience.com/theherolab to get access to our brand new gymnastics strength basics lecture and be sure to use code "DAILY50" for 50% off your first month!
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Today’s episode of the Shift Show, is some quick tips for coaches, athletes, and parents for the upcoming competitive season.
This is a quick episode packed full of beneficial information for busy coaches, that you can listen to on your way to work.
From traveling and consulting with experts in the gymnastics world I have collected a breadth of knowledge which I have broken down into 5 simple tips to navigate in-season and get the best possible results.
I discuss:
Practical tips to maximize performance.
How to optimize sleep quality and quantity.
Time management skills.
Nutrition tips for athletes.
Why you should never neglect the basics during In-season.
Maintenance of strength and conditioning.
The importance of high-quality focused and reflective turns.
How to train to compete well.
And…
Bonus tip to maximize meet and routine performance.
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This week's podcast I was asked to go on Brett Scott's podcast who owns and runs Barbell Therapy and Performance which specializes in rehabbing and coaching athletes to perform at their highest abilities.
They offer physical therapy and recovery services, personal training, and performance coaching for barbel athletes and gymnasts.
We have a great conversation about positive changes that have happened in gymnastics, but also things that coaches, gymnasts, and medical providers are still struggling with.
Such as how many hours should young gymnasts train, gymnasts lifting weights, injuries, and in particular back injuries.
We discuss:
How much training is too much training?
Should gymnasts, especially in the pubescent/adolescent stage be training gymnastics year-round? Or should they be focusing on being a multi-sport athlete?
What is overtraining?
Where do you start with someone who’s not hit puberty, not got their menstrual cycle, and has a stress fracture/ type of pain or injury?
How many calories do gymnasts burn?
How many times a week should someone be doing a legitimate strength and conditioning type program for gymnastics? And what should that include?
And…
Should every gymnast be stretching?
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PreHab is a super important, but super confusing, topic for many people in gymnastics.
With so much information out there online, it can be really hard to know what exercises to do, how many of them to do, and when to do them.
In this episode, Dave Tilley breaks down
- What PreHab is, and what it isn't
- "Must know' concepts for gymnastics coaches, parents, and athletes when doing PreHab
- How flexibility, strength, balance, and gymnastics specific exercises can help
- How to approach PreHab for different joints like the ankle, knee, hip, lower back, shoulder, and elbow/wrist
If you want to get your hands on our BRAND NEW Gymnastics PreHab Circuit PDFs, you can check them out here!
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Print out to use at the gym or use the digital version to follow online!
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Today on the podcast we are continuing with our exciting NCAA interviews with Brett Nelligan from the University of Maryland Gymnastics.
Brett is about to enter his fourteenth season as head coach of the Terrapins, he is the fourth head coach of the Maryland gymnastics team taking over the role from his father, Bob Nelligan.
The Maryland coaching team of Brett, Aaron, and JJ are doing a fantastic job with some record-breaking seasons in the last few years and are on an awesome upward trajectory.
After spending some time with Brett and the team at Maryland, I wanted to have him on the podcast to pick his brain on what is important to him to make progress from a performance objective scoring point of view, but also from a health, happiness, and longevity point of view.
It's challenging to have multiple kinds of success and upward momentum year after year, so to see someone who can do that really well, and is a great human I had to have him on to share his knowledge.
We discuss:
What is the recipe for success for a successful season?
How to build a College structure at club.
Advice for those who don’t have access to a strength coach.
Do your athlete have the freedom to make mistakes and feel supported no matter what?
Fear is a motivator, but only short term.
Culture is the 5th event.
Brett's secrets tips for improving bars.
And…
The number thing the most successful elite and college programs are doing to be the best of the best.
Today on the podcast, is part two of the epic two-hour discussion I had with Yohai and Jamie both ex-elite tumblers, on their podcast Omni Gymnastics.
Their goal is to provide valuable knowledge and perspectives to coaches and gymnasts in the Trampoline, Double-mini Trampoline, and Tumbling world.
If you haven’t listened to part 1; where I have one of the most open and vulnerable conversations about how I feel gymnastics has changed and what still needs to change in terms of culture, weight training, flexibility, and being happier as a coach - you can listen to it here:
https://shiftmovementscience.com/omnipart1/
In part two we deep dive into the big cultural things that are still going on within our sport that I feel, need to change.
From flexibility to strength and conditioning, to training hours of young gymnasts, or coaching behaviors and cultural issues that need fixing to make sure athletes are in positive, safe, and healthy environments.
We discuss:
Is it possible to have an elite athlete win a gold medal in the Olympics with no major injuries?
Why the best gymnasts actually train less hours as they get older.
Athlete performance is influenced by what happens outside the gym.
How to coach in a more conscious, effective way.
The number one way to get better is to make mistakes.
Nobody cares how much you know until they know how much you care.
How do deadlifts and squats in a neutral spine translate to gymnastics movement?
Is it better or worse to have a hollow or neutral core when tumbling?
And…
How to make our high-impact sport better for the athlete's health and longevity.
Today on the podcast, I have one of the most open and vulnerable conversations about how I feel gymnastics has changed and what still needs to change in terms of culture, weight training, flexibility, and being happier as a coach.
I was asked to come on the Omni Gymnastics podcast with Yohai and Jamie both ex-elite tumblers now coaches whose goal is to provide valuable knowledge and perspectives to coaches and gymnasts in the Trampoline, Double-mini Trampoline, and Tumbling world.
Our conversation evolved into an epic two-hour discussion, so the podcast will be broken up into two parts.
Part one I talk honestly about myself as a younger coach, I was egotistical and had the wrong mentality which ended up making me miserable.
This slowly crept into our gym and is something that I’m not proud of.
A lot of it came from insecurity and fear of judgment.
I hope this episode can help others feeling burnt out and unhappy with their job and give some practical advice.
We discuss:
My background in gymnastics.
Coaching is a joint partnership towards a common goal.
How to find true fulfillment in your personal life.
Making a positive impact on someone's life through coaching.
What separates gymnastics from so many other sports?
What gymnastics teaches us about fear.
And…
Athletes shouldn’t train for more hours than their age.
Today on the podcast, we are continuing with our NCAA coaching interviews.
This week I am joined by Melissa Kutcher Reinhart from Denver gymnastics, another fantastic program that has been crushing it for multiple years in a row now.
A former gymnast herself, she competed at the University of Florida and then had the opportunity to coach as an assistant at the University of Michigan.
In 2023 Melissa will enter her 25th season as head coach of the University of Denver gymnastics program.
Since arriving in 1999 she has led Denver to 23 consecutive appearances at NCAA Regionals and five NCAA Nationals team berths.
I wanted to have Melissa on to discuss what it really takes to have a successful and continuously thriving program year after year.
So I picked her brain on what things are working. What things would she go back and change from her younger career?
And how did she evolve in her role, where she's doing such a fantastic job with Denver.
We discuss:
The driving catalyst behind the exploding popularity of women’s college gymnastics.
Character, teamwork, and excellence are the pillars of Denver’s culture.
The importance of leadership in the program.
The difference between pursuing excellence and demanding perfection.
What makes a world-class coach?
Why it’s so important to have open channels of communication.
How club coaches can take advantage of the resources available at the college level.
And…
The one thing Melissa Kutcher wishes she’d learned from her younger self.
Today on the podcast I'm very fortunate and excited to have on Jordyn Wieber, head coach of Arkansas gymnastics to chat about her transition from her own gymnastics career to becoming a head coach of a successful College Team.
A phenomenal personal career including Olympic Gold as part of the Fierce Five in London 2012 and multiple World medals.
Jordyn went on to College at UCLA where she ended up becoming the volunteer assistant coach for three years.
This inspired and ignited a new passion for coaching and in April 2019 she became the head coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks gymnastics team.
But how easy was this transition?
We Discuss:
Why you need to be able to read the room and understand what athletes need.
Jordyn Wieber’s advice on how to improve a club's culture.
How to be super productive, have expectations, and still have enjoyable training sessions.
The importance of cultivating events, experiences, and relationships outside of the gym.
Jordyn Wieber’s top tip on how to be a good recruiter.
And…
Why being a good person goes a long way.
Today on the podcast I am very excited to bring on Tiz Clive a wonderful gymnastics coach and strength coach from Canada who believes in gymnast longevity and increase performance using weight training.
Tiz is a fantastic example of what can be done when you embrace the hybrid model of lifting and traditional gymnastics strength work.
I invited her on to talk about how she learned about weight training and what she thinks are the most valuable exercises for gymnasts to be doing.
So if you want to start implementing weight training this is a guide on exactly how to do so.
We discuss:
How to find the balance between lifting and traditional gymnastic strength.
What does a typical lifting session look like in the offseason and preseason?
How many sets and reps should you do?
What age should gymnasts be to start lifting?
Will gymnasts get bulky lifting weights?
Three weighted leg exercises that are better than squats.
Core exercises that are for effective than leg lifts.
Accessory and maintenance care work you don’t want to miss out on.
And…
Advice for coaches who want to implement weight training.
Today on the podcast we have a super important and must-hear episode about gymnasts and athletes of all sports retiring or transitioning out of gymnastics, or their sport.
This is not commonly talked about but is hugely important because of its devastating impact on athletes, who have a sudden, abrupt end to their sport.
You go from being super regimented, having a plan, training towards a goal, and you have an identity and a community tied to the sport so when it goes away you have a void, feel lost and don’t really know what to do.
I recently saw a tweet from former National Canadian Team Member and Utah Gymnastic alumni Syd Soloski:
“Retired athletes!! Do you feel like your university/college/program/coaches etc prepared you for life after sport? The transition, identity crisis….??”
So I invited her onto the podcast to discuss this issue as she has experienced this tricky transition firsthand.
Exploring a better offramp system for gymnasts and athletes moving on from their sport.
We discuss:
There’s an onramp system for College, but why isn’t there an offramp?
How to find a new purpose in your life after sport.
Coach because you're passionate about it not because you’re trying to fill a void.
The importance of having conversations with your kids about who they are.
How do you shift your training mentality and motivation from being an elite athlete to living a ‘normal’ healthy lifestyle?
How to come to terms with the goals that you didn’t accomplish.
What to do when coaches aren’t supportive of athletes quitting?
How to cope with having to medically retire.
And…
Why therapy is like prehab.
Today on the podcast, I had a great chat with former gymnast, coach, and Gymnastics Mental Skills expert Rebecca Smith.
Founder and CEO of Complete Performance Coaching, Rebecca helps high achievers thrive under pressure allowing kids to reach peak performance as well as maximum enjoyment.
In the last few podcast episodes, we've been dancing around mental blocks, what to do and how to help.
I’ve received countless emails and messages about sons or daughters struggling with back walkovers, back handsprings, and flyaways.
So many parents, gymnasts, and coaches want to know what they can do to help get through freezing up on skills, nerves, anxiety, dwindling confidence, and mental blocks, particularly as season approaches.
Rebecca has worked with 100s of parents, clubs, and athletes on how to help get through mental blocks.
We deep dive into her experience helping people, and what works to overcome these challenges that so many gymnasts face.
We discuss:
Mental blocks are biological.
How to overcome the fear response in your athletes.
Why the brain wrestles between logic and emotion.
How growing can impact fear.
Communication is critical for success.
The relationship you have with yourself is your biggest asset in overcoming challenges.
Parental pressure.
Kids learn more from how you behave than what you say.
Do you really need to post competition results on Instagram?
And…
What to do if your gym is not open to change.
We want to invite you to a FREE training for gymnastics parents that Rebecca is putting on:
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This free class is next Sunday 11/6 @ 9 am PST / 12pm EST, covering exactly how to help with mental blocks and gymnasts struggling with confidence.
You’ll learn the entire 3-step Mental Block Breakthrough Method that will teach you how to help your athlete overcome fear without being too controlling or too involved.
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This week's mini podcast episode is a sneak peek of our brand new Herolab guest lecture: Instilling Confidence In Your Athletes, which will be released next week.
This month's guest lecturer is Ariana Eydenberg, M.S. physiologist and owner of The Mindful Gymnast
Ariana was a former Junior U.S Elite but struggled with fear which lead her to pursue her interest in psychology.
In this episode Ariana covers:
Building Confidence from the inside out
- Learn how to embrace failure
- Fostering an Athletes Grown Mindset
- Self Talks Role in Confidence
Hopefully, you enjoyed this mini-podcast episode, if you would like to hear the rest of the Instilling Confidence In Your Athletes lecture head over to the Herolab.
https://shiftmovementscience.com/theherolab/
Today on the podcast is Physical Therapist and former Collegiate gymnast Kaysha Heck, PT, DPT, SCS discussing hip flexibility and injuries.
Kaysha has unfortunately had a lot of hip injuries herself as a result of outdated flexibility methods such as oversplits, using ankle weights and holding splits and stretches for two to three minutes plus.
She is now on the other side of 10 hip surgeries and reflecting back on what can she have changed.
We discuss:
Kaysha’s gymnastics story, 10 hip surgeries.
How does a gymnast atomically get into the splits?
Labrum tears and growth plate related injuries.
Stop using ankle weights.
Is over splits bad for gymnasts?
Why you need to screen athletes who can’t don’t have their splits.
The dangers of 2-minute oversplits.
Is three full over splits realistic and possible for gymnasts?
Is there a magic exercise for getting splits flat?
And…
Should stretching hurt?
This week's podcast is a survival guide for club, college, and elite gymnasts to tackle meet season.
In compulsory and younger years you train a little less intensively and meets aren’t as frequent but as you get into optional levels 7-10, elite, and then college the season becomes much more of a grind.
It can be hard to get through a competitive season when you have school, other life commitments, training sessions, traveling to meets plus managing your time with friends, family, and hobbies.
I’ve been there and remember trying to make lineups, do schoolwork, and trying to have a social life was absolutely exhausting.
But I have learned so much since then from studying research, hearing and talking to different experts as well as consulting with various club, elite, and college programs to really understand what the common problems are.
So I have comprised all this knowledge and research into 5 easy ways to not only optimize your training and performance but also minimize the risk of injury.
I discuss:
The importance of sleep for performance.
What are circadian rhythms?
The importance of seeing the sun first thing in the morning.
Stress management.
How to schedule time to relax and recharge.
What fuels your work and recovery?
And…
Soft tissue care and flexibility maintenance.
If you want to learn more and get further information on the topics covered in the podcast check out these:
Master Your Sleep & Be More Alert When Awake | Huberman Lab Podcast #2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nm1TxQj9IsQ
Sleep Toolkit: Tools for Optimizing Sleep & Sleep-Wake Timing | Huberman Lab Podcast #84 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2aWYjSA1Jc
The Food and Body Image Talk Gymnasts and Coaches Must Hear with Christina Anderson, RDN - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJ9ZZ4qDDWI
What Gymnasts Need for Nutrition with Dr. Josh Eldridge - https://youtu.be/DYwbU3wcZ04
This week's podcast is the first lecture from our recent and very popular 2022 Gymnastics Rehabilitation Virtual Summit.
The three-day event was aimed at helping medical providers who work with gymnasts, gymnastic coaches, and S&C coaches learn the exact exercises, manual techniques, and programs needed to treat gymnastic injuries.
In this lecture, I explain the five phases of rehab.
When working I work with an injury, implementing these phases in order and following the timelines I have an excellent success metric.
This is my step-by-step guide from the beginning incident to a smooth return to sport along with exercises to get above and beyond your past level of strength, power, capacity, and flexibility.
I discuss:
Main focuses for each of the 5 phases of injuries.
Why manual therapy is not the main thing I do.
The importance of interdisciplinary care in pain management.
What are the five phases of rehab?
When to progress between phases of recovery.
The importance of maintaining workload.
And…
An example of a 12-week ACL program.
If you loved this episode or are keen to learn more about treating gymnastics injuries you can access all The 2022 Gymnastics Rehabilitation Virtual Summit lectures, videos and handouts here:
https://shiftmovementscience.com/gymnasticsrehabsummit/
And use coupon code summit25 to get a discount!
What is the difference between programming rehab versus programming for sports performance?
Today on the podcast I am joined my by fellow experts and colleagues from Champion Physical Therapy and Performance to explore this topic.
Performance Physical Therapist Dan Pope DPT, OCS, CSCS, C-PS, Director of Fitness & Strength and Conditioning Coach Diwesh Poudyal BS, CSCS, USAW, C-PS, and Director of Sports Science & Strength and Conditioning Coach Jonah Mondloch BSC, CSCS, C-PS.
We discuss:
What are the goals of a rehab program and a sports performance?
An example of a rehab program for an athlete with an ACL reconstruction and a sport performance program.
How to alter a squat to work and stress either the hips or knees.
Six ways to modify a sports performance exercise.
Why three sets of eight to ten reps are the most effective.
When to progress an exercise with an athlete.
And…
The difference between rehab plyometrics vs sport performance plyometrics.
Today I believe we have one of the most important podcasts produced by Shift, a discussion with Dr. Marcia Faustin about athletes' mental health.
⚠️ Trigger Warning ⚠️
In this episode, we discuss heavy content around depression, anxiety, body image, fear of failure, and suicide. If you are someone listening to this podcast but have a history of these things, I encourage you to either stop and listen to it with a professional who can guide you through it, or to listen to it in segments or don't be afraid to not listen to it at all.
A former gymnast, Dr. Marcia is a family medicine and sports medicine physician working at the University of California Davis in Sacramento where she is the associate team physician for 700 UC Davis Division One athletes.
She is also the USA Gymnastics women's national team physician and was at Tokyo Olympics giving Simone Biles care and support in her time of need.
Despite lots of progress, mental health in gymnastics is still stigmatized, which leaves a lot of athletes feeling as though they're the only ones dealing with anxiety, depression, or other dark thoughts.
This episode is to help show athletes that they're not alone, not only is it normal but it's something that can get better.
We discuss:
What's causing the mental health stigma?
Why Mental health issues should be treated just like injuries.
The difference between empathy and sympathy.
One of the best tools for Anxiety.
The way you react to your athlete's performance matters.
How to be a better listener.
What to do if an athlete starts to have negative thoughts and feelings.
Why a simple conversation can help save a life.
And…
The role fans play in gymnastics and their responsibility on the athlete's mental health.
If you want to learn more you can listen to Dr. Marcia's popular and highly requested lecture on mental health at the Shift Symposium:
https://shiftmovementscience.com/2022shiftsymposium/
This week's mini podcast episode is a sneak peek of our brand new Herolab guest lecture: What Coaches Need to Know about Nutrition, which will be released next week.
This month's guest lecturer is Christina Anderson, a registered Dietitian and Board Certified Paediatric Specialist who specializes in eating disorders.
Christina helps athletes with performance, nutrition, dealing with food, and properly fueling themselves, working with high-level elite gymnasts all the way down to regular gymnasts.
In this episode Christina covers:
- Dangers of Unintentional Undereating
- Why "Clean Eating" is not enough for gymnasts
- Intra-workout Nutrition Information for Coaches
- Hydration 101: Best action plan for avoiding dehydration
Hopefully you this mini-podcast episode, if you would like to hear the rest of the What Coaches Need to Know about Nutrition lecture head over to the Herolab.
Relaunched with a brand new look, with a website that’s now more user-friendly to help coaches easily locate and access the tools to change gymnasts' lives.
Save time and money with 30+ hours of lectures from gymnastics experts gymnastics on flexibility, strength, nutrition, mental blocks, skills, and more from the comfort of your home.
As well as the revamp we will be releasing NEW monthly gymnastics lectures, so don’t miss out!
You can check it all out here:
https://shiftmovementscience.com/theherolab/
If you've ever had questions about hip pain or hip injuries in gymnastics, then this week's podcast is for you.
Hip pain is extremely common in gymnasts. Despite the research saying that only 3.1-5.7% of all injuries in gymnastics occur in the hip, the reality is that it is much more common. Injuries like hamstring growth plate inflammation (ischial apophysitis), hip flexor strains, and labral tears can plague gymnasts for years.
Sometimes these injuries reoccur and significantly hinder a gymnast's ability to train or compete. They can get so bad they require surgery to fix. Worst of all, these injuries may be so persistent that it causes a gymnast to quit gymnastics altogether for quality of life and long-term health reasons.
In this episode, we break down everything you need to know about common hip injuries including:
Contributing factors to hip pain and injuries
Basic anatomy of the hip
Specific injuries and how to best evaluate, treat and understand from a movement category
Accurate diagnosis and treatment plans
Timelines for injuries
How to safely get back to gymnastics after a hip injury
What can be done to reduce the risk of injuries in gymnastics
And…
What to do if someone isn't getting better
Today I am very excited to bring to you a second episode I did as a guest, on my good friend Chad Vaughn's phenomenal podcast; The Barbell Mobility Podcast.
Chad is a two-time Olympic weightlifter, now a phenomenal Olympic weightlifting coach himself and I’ve had the pleasure of working with him for the last six years at Power Monkey Camp.
The last episode was A Step by Step Guide to Improving Flexibility and today will be a masterclass on shoulder mobility issues.
We explain exactly how you can help athletes of all abilities improve their overhead shoulder flexibility.
We discuss:
What are eccentrics and how do they improve flexibility.
The importance of good shoulder mobility and how it relates to shoulder stability.
How to tell if it’s a mobility or technical issue.
Which muscles cause shoulder flexibility issues?
How to improve a squat.
Why the repetitive nature of sports makes certain muscles very prone to stiffness.
Being under a barbell is just like being in a handstand, so training both can improve both.
I hope you enjoy this episode of Chad, head on over and check out: The Barbell Mobility Podcast.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3bo70ss2KIl8DGARzg9mm6
Today on the podcast I'm extremely excited to talk with Carly Dockendorf, Utah’s assistant coach and beam specialist.
Carly originally from Canada was a gymnast herself and part of the Canadian National Team.
As a gymnast, she struggled with some major mental blocks but has used these experiences to help her have empathy and assist athletes she coaches to understand and overcome their own mental blocks.
She attended the University of Washington as a student-athlete in both gymnastics and pole vault which she also competed internationally for Canada.
In her second year at College Carly was put into a leadership role as Team Captain and fell in love with helping her teammates which ignited the spark for her coaching career.
We discuss:
Must have drill's in a beam session.
The importance of training ankle stability for beam.
Why 60% of your beam session should be on basics and drills.
How to master perfect execution for College gymnastics.
What a beam session looks like at Utah.
How many numbers you should be doing of skills and routines on beam.
Carly's tips for planning, programming, and training athletes with different learning styles and abilities.
A step by step guide to navigating mental blocks.
How to help athletes handle the pressure of competitions.
And…
Exactly how to build a cohesive team and incredible gymnastics culture.
Today on the podcast is Kevin Coughlin DPT, ACSM-CPT, C-PS, a Performance Physical Therapist and expert in running-related injuries.
Kevin graduated from the University of Massachusetts Lowell with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy and is part of the team at Champion PT and Performance Boston, helping people get out of pain and back to the activities they love.
His passion for running started in high school and he is now a long-distance runner and advocate of the importance of how being physically active is, for both physical and mental health.
I wanted Kevin on the podcast for two reasons; firstly there are many young gymnasts who struggle with impact and running-related injuries in growth plates, such as Severs disease, Osgood slaughter, and shin splints.
Secondly, there are many running and impact-related injuries post-puberty that athletes deal with at high school, college, or that adults deal with, such as coaches just trying to stay fit but struggling with Achilles or knee issues.
So we break down these different injures pre and post-puberty, and what we can do about them to recover faster and safely get back to impact and safely get back to running.
We discuss:
How do running and gymnastics injuries relate?
You can’t fix running injuries with new shoes.
The three main problems that lead to injury.
Why gymnasts need to fix their running pattern.
How to run efficiently.
Severs disease and Osgood Schlatters, what are they and how to fix them.
How nutrition, mental health, and other issues can cause injury.
And…
Kevin’s guide to keeping your tendons healthy.
Today on the podcast is a phenomenal discussion I had with Christina Myers, a gymnastic and strength and conditioning coach who works with Excel groups.
Christina has a Bachelor of Science in Sports Medicine and Nutrition and a Masters in Applied Exercise Science: Strength & Conditioning.
She is passionate about helping athletes look and feel strong and athletic while keeping a healthy and positive mindset.
I've had a lot of requests from the community to do more content on working with athletes that only train two to three times a week and how you fit all aspects of gymnastics training into that shorter time frame.
Christina works with Excel groups who only train 5-10 hours per week, so they're not training 20-30 hours per week, they want to do other sports, and school activities, they don't want to compete as much and so it's about alternative goals and not just hardcore gymnastics.
We Discuss:
How to program S&C for a diverse group with a mixture of levels.
Why progressing lifting weights is just like moving up the gymnastics levels.
Three simple exercises to introduce your athletes to squatting and deadlifting.
The key to a great program.
How to balance athlete's high-level goals when training limited hours.
A simple trick to sprinkle in S&C and basics into a shorter session.
Did you there’s a better way to train the core than just doing leg lifts?
Back pain in gymnasts is rarely caused by a weak core.
AND…
The importance of S&C during puberty.
Christina recently shared her fantastic knowledge at our Shift Symposium, giving an insightful presentation on core training for gymnasts with a practical approach to programming for those who only train for 6-8 hours and how to fit it all in during a busy practice. To see the fantastic content Christina is putting out you can follow her on Instagram:
@lift_heavy_princess
@lhp_gymnastics_strength
OR watch her Shift Symposium lecture:
https://shiftmovementscience.com/2022shiftsymposium/
This week's mini podcast episode is a sneak peek of our brand new Herolab lecture: Gymnastics Prehab - How to Develop a Consistent Handstand for Your Beam Program which will be released next week.
Taylor Townsend part of The Shift Movement Science Team is Head Floor and Beam coach at a gymnastics club in North Carolina working with Pre-Team through to Level 10.
In this episode Taylor covers:
- The teaching process for perfect Handstands
- Shapes, Drills, and coaching cues
- How to structure your beam rotation
- Troubleshooting common problems
https://shiftmovementscience.com/theherolab/
Today I am very excited to bring to you an episode that I did as a guest, on my good friend Chad Vaughn's phenomenal new podcast; The Barbell Mobility Podcast.
Chad is a two-time Olympic weightlifter, now a phenomenal Olympic weight lifting coach himself and I’ve had the pleasure of working with him for the last six years at Power Monkey Camp.
This episode is a step-by-step guide to help you improve flexibility.
We discuss:
What does the research currently say on increasing mobility?
Individual programs and consistency.
What are eccentrics and how do they improve flexibility?
Taking a step back and finding the bottleneck issue.
Today on the podcast is 2 time NCAA champion and achieving a perfect 10 score not once but 4 times, Maile O’Keefe.
Former International Elite gymnast from Salcianu Elite Academy of Gymnastics, Malie had phenomenal success at National and International competitions under the careful guidance of Tammy and Sorin Salcianu.
Malie is heading into her senior year as a student-athlete at the University of Utah.
I've had the pleasure of knowing and treating Malie over the last 10 years and seen first had her dedication, passion, and long outstanding career through club and College.
In this episode, she shares her journey and experiences plus what things she found helpful that allowed her to be successful at such a high level for such a long time.
We discuss:
Malie’s transition from Club gymnastics and being homeschooled to fending for herself at College.
How working with mental health providers has impacted Malie’s successful gymnastics career.
You can't just take the credit when it goes well and then dodge the bullet when it goes wrong.
Malie's advice on body image, puberty, and athlete comparison.
How to deal with the pressure of meets.
Is NIL and brand deals worth it?
The key to hitting routines.
And…
Balancing school, training, and College life.
Pat is a shining example of a coach who has gone above and beyond with his continued coaching education.
He has a wonderful approach to working with young male gymnasts to help develop long-term careers which has led him to travel the globe to further his knowledge with gymnastics experts.
After gaining a Bachelor of Sports Coaching and Exercise Science, Pat has:
- Spent 7 weeks in Japan visiting high-performance clubs
- Coached at International Gymnastics Camp in the US,
- Took part in the "High Performance Coaching Tour" in the US
- Spent one month in the UK visiting high-performance clubs, attended GymCon and a National Training Camp while there
- Qualified as a FIG Brevet Judge
- Was the first Australian to attend the European Union of Gymnastics Junior Camp in Thessaloniki in 2022.
This passion for overall education keeps his athletes safe, having fun, engaged, and allows him to manage the craziness that is young male gymnastics.
We discuss:
How to manage a group of eight to ten-year-old wild animals that are boys, to focus and do gymnastics.
Learning to fall safely.
How to have fun and discipline.
What to focus on with younger gymnasts to achieve long-term success.
2 tips you need to know to improve your handstand hold.
How to develop excellent swings.
The best method to help athletes understand vision and where to look in skills.
How to avoid kids developing mental blocks with flyaways.
Keeping shoulders safe and healthy with prehab.
A step-by-step guide to developing flawless pommel circles.
7 ways to prevent growth plate and wrist injuries in men's gymnastics.
And…
Simple things you can do to further your coaching education and connect with gymnastic experts.
Olivia Karas on NCAA Gymnastics, Michigan, and Challenges of Commentating
Today on the podcast I am very excited to bring you another wonderful episode with former collegiate gymnast Olivia Karas.
Former J.O gymnast, Oliva studied at The University of Michigan graduating with a bachelor's degree in Communication and Media Studies.
She competed for The Michigan Wolverines achieving 40 career event and all-around titles.
Since graduating Olivia is now a commentator and expert analyst for Big Ten Gymnastics Network, commentating on college gymnastics.
We discuss:
How Olivia got into commenting on college gymnastics.
Can Men's NCAA Gymnastics become as popular as Women’s?
What S&C and weight training looks like year-round for a college athlete.
How John and Bridget handled commentating Simone’s tough day at the Olympics.
The highs and lows of sport, how Olivia stays professional when commentating.
Can gymnasts have an offseason?
Olivia’s 3 tips for college recruitment.
And…
How to use Twitter and the Gymternet positively.
This week's mini podcast episode is a sneak peek of our brand new Herolab lecture: Gymnastics Prehab - A Step By Step Guide which will be released next week.
Dave covers everything from what is prehab, why foam rolling helps, examples of exercise, and easy-to-use example circuits.
Giving you the knowledge and tools to build your own prehab circuits for your athletes.
You can check out the full lecture and handouts here:
https://shiftmovementscience.com/theherolab/
Today on the podcast I am joined by Megan Skaggs a recently graduated student-athlete at the University of Florida, where she competed for the Gators.
A former US National Gymnastics Team member, Megan represented the US internationally including helping team US win Gold at the 2015 Pan American Games.
Most recently Megan won the 2022 Athlete Advocate of the Year at INFLCR NIL Summit.
As well as having an outstanding career and 5 years of studying and competing at College, Megan has done some amazing things inside the gymnastics community with charity efforts through her Tiny Bow Project, which promoted several great causes.
We discuss:
How Megan Skaggs maintained her athletic training, academics, a charity side project, and personal life during college.
How to improve your competition performance.
What you need to do to build confidence and positive self-talk.
Megan’s top tip for the college recruiting process.
The Tiny Bow Project.
Megan’s thoughts on NIL (name, image, and likeness) and the positive and negative aspects for student-athletes.
The importance of being a mentally fit athlete not just physical.
And…
The best thing Megan’s parents did for her as an athlete.
Also don’t miss out on the Heroblab 2.0 Relaunch.
A brand new look, with a website that’s now more user-friendly to help coaches easily locate and access the tools to change gymnasts' lives.
Save time and money with 30+ hours of lectures from gymnastics experts gymnastics on flexibility, strength, nutrition, mental blocks, skills, and more from the comfort of your home.
As well as the revamp we will be releasing NEW monthly gymnastics lectures, so don’t miss out!
You can check it all out here:
https://shiftmovementscience.com/theherolab/
Today on the podcast I'm very excited to bring you a conversation with Jill Hicks who is a consultant advisor helping athletes and parents with the college recruiting process.
A former elite gymnast and college gymnast at Oregon State University, she moved into the role of student coach which led to a 20-year career as an NCAA college coach and choreographer.
Navigating recruiting can be complex, but in this episode, Jill breaks down the process into easy-to-follow steps along with some essential advice for gymnasts, coaches, and parents.
We discuss:
Why you shouldn’t just focus on one dream school.
The biggest mistake people make when applying.
Parent's role in the recruiting process.
What age should you start having a discussion about recruiting?
The only three skills college recruiters look at.
Advice for coaches helping their athletes in the recruiting process.
What to do if you’ve not heard back from schools.
And…
How to promote yourself and stand out to recruiters on Instagram.
Today we have a quick, very high value, very actionable item podcast. I have been very fortunate to travel and talk with many college coaches and elite coaches from around the world consulting about summer training and the year ahead.
Instead of waiting and making this into a long-form podcast with a very thought-out, step-by-step of precisely what you should do, I figured I would just do a quick 15-minute podcast to summarize exactly what I'm sharing with them.
After spending time with multiple different programs, looking at their strength program, drills, etc, I have put my advice into five easy bullet points.
If you're in gymnastics this is what should you be thinking about right now for the offseason if you want to be super successful.
Today on the podcast, we are bringing back one of our most popular episodes with Chris Hinshaw one of the most world-renowned endurance coaches in the world.
Founder of aerobiccapacity.com, Chris is an ex Ironman Competitor and expert in energy systems and aerobic capacity work.
I met him through Power Monkey Camp and in the last six years, I have learned so much from this gentleman that I cannot say his praises enough.
He has extensive knowledge and practical experience in developing aerobic capacity in athletes of all experience levels using his comprehensive, cutting-edge approach to training.
Plus coaching 32 Crossfit Games Champions.
I wanted to reshare this podcast as it's close to summer now and a lot of people are trying to plan what to do for S&C, cardio circuits, and workouts to build gymnasts' energy systems in their Offseason training.
He has great ideas about what gymnasts should be doing for cardio and energy systems training.
We discuss:
Understanding your athletes to get faster adaptations.
How to create a more well-rounded athlete
Lactate clearance workouts.
Fatigue not fear.
The routine between routines. How to use that time to maximize the performance of your next routine.
Why recovery might be your biggest weakness.
And…
How to train recovery with workouts.
We are also 10 days away from the 2022 shift symposium, which is mind-boggling.
This is the final week that you can sign up for tickets, so do not miss out! Head over to:
https://shiftmovementscience.com/2022shiftsymposium/
Registrations close June 5th
Introducing The Shift Symposium Guest Speakers: Sarah Korngold This week's mini-podcast episode is another of the 2022 Shift Symposium guest speakers, Sarah Korngold another member of the Ascend Gymnastics Team.
With Elite and NCAA success, Sarah has achieved this with her nurturing and progressive philosophy.
Sarah will be presenting on Day 2 of the Symposium, sharing her fantastic knowledge of Beam. Discussing everything you need to know about Active Flexibiltiy & Series Connections.
The Symposium runs from June 10 to June 12 where learn everything you need to know about Gymnastics Medical Care, Gymnastics Coaching, and Gymnastic Strength and Conditioning.
The lineup of 30 speakers is ridiculous, giving incredible lectures over three days, and there’s only 10 days left to sign up.
So do not miss out! Head over to:
https://shiftmovementscience.com/2022shiftsymposium/
Registrations close June 5th
Today on the podcast I am excited to bring back an episode we actually did three years ago.
I wanted to share this episode again now with Becky Downie, due to the recent podcast with her younger sister Ellie.
Becky now 30 is a double Olympian for Great Britain becoming Commonwealth Champion on bars not once but twice, European Champion on bars, and World silver medalist on bars.
I was really fortunate to sit down and interview Becky back in 2019 and talk about overcoming adversity in her career, injuries, the ups and downs, and how she continues to work hard and be positive given her long career.
We also talk about her sister and given how popular the episode with Ellie was, I wanted to reshare this episode with Becky as a lot of people who are new to the podcast might not realize that we have this fantastic episode with Becky.
I also wanted to bring it back and tie these two episodes together because they both have so much incredibly valuable information that coaches, gymnasts, medical providers, and particularly parents should study and learn from.
To really understand how to get the best out of athletes and help them with their performance, increase the longevity of their career whilst staying as healthy and happy as possible.
We discuss:
What would Becky do differently now looking back on her gymnastics journey?
How to deal with stress as a gymnast.
The secret to Becky’s long and successful career.
Overcoming injuries and sets backs, advice from an Olympian.
And…
How Becky balances adult life, the Doubledownies Company, alongside being a full-time elite athlete.
This week's mini-podcast episode is another of the 2022 Shift Symposium guest speakers, Brett Wargo from Ascend Gymnastics Seattle.
Brett will be presenting on Day 2 of the Symposium, discussing everything you need to know about bar Releases.
The Symposium runs from June 10 to June 12 where learn everything you need to know about Gymnastics Medical Care, Gymnastics Coaching, and Gymnastic Strength and Conditioning.
The lineup of 30 speakers is ridiculous, giving incredible lectures over three days, so do not miss out! Head over to:
https://shiftmovementscience.com/2022shiftsymposium/
Today on the podcast, I'm very excited to bring to you a presentation from one of my recent students, Alea Penner, a former gymnast who has just graduated from Duke Physical Therapy School.
She did a phenomenal, inservice lecture on bracing gymnasts with back-related injuries.
“Discussing bracing treatment for spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis in athletes. Summarizing the current available research that supports or contradicts current treatment standards and discuss topics of future research that are demanded by lack of current literature.”
The use of braces is controversial, so it's really important for us to understand the current research on bracing.
Alea wonderfully took on the big task of reviewing the literature and doing an inservice on bracing versus not bracing.
She discusses:
Does bracing limit gross motion and/or spinal segmental motion during ADL’s (activities of daily living) or sport-specific activity?
Does bracing lead to decreased strength and/or changes in posture/gait with prolonged use?
Does limited motion prevent the progression of a fracture or slippage?
Does bracing improved bone union? And is bony union predictive of a better return to sports outcomes and subjective pain?
This week's mini-podcast episode is another of the 2022 Shift Symposium guest speakers, Lindsey Stancil, Owner of X-Cel Gymnastics, and the Head Coach of the Xquisite competitive team.
Lindsey will be presenting on Day 2 of the Symposium, discussing everything you need to know about Cast Handstands/Giants, & Pirouettes.
The Symposium runs from June 10 to June 12 where learn everything you need to know about Gymnastics Medical Care, Gymnastics Coaching, and Gymnastic Strength and Conditioning.
The lineup of 30 speakers is ridiculous, giving incredible lectures over three days, so do not miss out! Head over to:
https://shiftmovementscience.com/2022shiftsymposium/
Today in the podcast, I'm very excited to bring to you an interview I was asked to do with Nicole Farrier on her podcast.
Nicole is a fitness professional with a bachelor's in exercise science and nutrition, a certified personal trainer, competitor, and online coach.
We had an important and informative conversation about some of the cultural issues in gymnastics related to body image, nutrition, and changing the approach to strength and conditioning.
Nicole and I talked a lot about these issues and some of the stigmas around aesthetics versus performance.
We explored the need for culture change in the sport so we can best support and help athletes to be healthy, happy, and high performing for the next 10, 15, 20 years.
We discuss:
Injury prevention issues in gymnastics.
How to communicate with younger athletes especially when their skill level is at the level of an adult.
Food is fuel.
There's a time and a place for conditioning.
Why we need to teach kids how to use technology as a tool and not as a vice.
OCD elbow research paper; from the moment you start to have pain, to the moment you are fully back to gymnastics, what does that entire process look like?
And...
Should parents be allowed to watch training sessions?
This week's mini-podcast episode is another of the 2022 Shift Symposium guest speakers, Dan Lonsdale, Gymnastics Strength and Conditioning Consultant ASCC from England.
Dan will be presenting on Day 3 of the Symposium, discussing everything you need to know about Upper Body Strength & Power Development.
The Symposium runs from June 10 to June 12 where learn everything you need to know about Gymnastics Medical Care, Gymnastics Coaching, and Gymnastic Strength and Conditioning.
The lineup of 30 speakers is ridiculous, giving incredible lectures over three days, so do not miss out! Head over to:
https://shiftmovementscience.com/2022shiftsymposium/
Today on the podcast I am super flattered to welcome back Chellsie Memmel for another epic episode.
The 2005 World All-Around Champion, the third American woman to achieve this feat, and Beijing Olympic Team member.
Chellsie now 33 years of age and mom of 2, made a phenomenal gymnastic comeback in 2020 documenting her inspiring journey on her YouTube channel, and competed again after 9 years at the U.S. Classic and National Championships in 2021.
I wanted to have Chellsie back on the show to have a conversation about the differences and benefits of adding weight training to gymnastics, and how her ideas on conditioning have changed and developed from when she was younger training for the Olympics versus now as an adult gymnast.
We discuss:
What does a week of training and conditioning look like for Chellsie Memmel?
How Chellsie implemented external weight training into her conditioning.
What advice Chellsie would tell her younger self.
Chellsie’s top tips on taking care of your body and recovery to keep training.
Understanding the fear of gaining weight from eating or lifting weights and the advice you need to know.
Why gymnastics isn’t just for kids it's for adults too.
And…
Everything you need to know about the first Gymnastics Camp for Adults.
This week's mini-podcast episode is another of the 2022 Shift Symposium guest speakers, Tom Meadows, one of the most highly respected coaches in the US, of Cypress Academy. Tom has one of the most impressive journeys in gymnastics, with multiple junior and senior national team members, as well as World and Olympic team members.
Some of the most notable athletes that Tom has coached include Jon Horton and Chris Brooks.
Tom will be presenting on Day 2 of the Symposium, discussing everything you need to know about Parallel Bar skills.
The Symposium runs from June 10 to June 12 where learn everything you need to know about Gymnastics Medical Care, Gymnastics Coaching, and Gymnastic Strength and Conditioning.
The lineup of 30 speakers is ridiculous, giving incredible lectures over three days, so do not miss out! Head over to:
https://shiftmovementscience.com/2022shiftsymposium/
Today in the podcast, I am excited to have senior British artistic gymnast Ellie Downie.
Ellie from Notts Gymnastics Club has won multiple international medals and titles and is the All-around 2017 European gymnastics champion, the first British gymnast to win a major all-around title.
I love talking to athletes about their experiences in gymnastics, trying to learn from them, and pulling out some value for parents, coaches, or gymnasts that are still active in the sport.
There's so much that we can learn from people like Ellie, who have had a long, successful career, and also I think it's important to not only highlight what got them to where they are but also, what would they do differently?
What would they like to see, change in the sport right now?
Ellie gives a lot of practical advice about what she has done, I really enjoyed this conversation and can't thank her enough.
We discuss:
Ellie Downie’s key to recovery.
Advice to coaches who are trying to achieve longevity in their athletes.
Ellie’s thought on giving gymnasts take a break from competitions or training during puberty.
Injuries, anxiety, and stress; what Ellie has learned to cope with these.
Why Ellie doesn’t use Twitter anymore.
The important role of Ellie’s mom in her life and gymnastics career.
And…
How Ellie’s training has involved over the years and the use of weight training.
This week's mini-podcast episode is another of the 2022 Shift Symposium guest speakers, Lenny Macrina MSPT, SCS, CSCS, C-PS my friend, mentor, and Co-Founder of Champion Physical Therapy and Performance.
Lenny is a board-certified sports physical therapist and a certified strength and conditioning specialist.
He participates in clinical research with the American Sports Medicine Institute in Birmingham, AL, and has co-authored several current concept papers, book chapters, and research papers while presenting at various national conferences.
Lenny will be presenting on Day 1 of the Symposium, discussing everything you need to know about ACL & Meniscus Injuries in the Impact Based Athlete.
The Symposium runs from June 10 to June 12 where learn everything you need to know about Gymnastics Medical Care, Gymnastics Coaching, and Gymnastic Strength and Conditioning.
The lineup of 30 speakers is ridiculous, giving incredible lectures over three days, so do not miss out! Head over to:
https://shiftmovementscience.com/2022shiftsymposium/
Today on the podcast, we are bringing you part two of our Hip Medical Inservice. Which is training I provide for doctoral students at Champion Physical Therapy clinic in Boston to educate medical providers on different injuries in gymnastics. Last week was a pretty in-depth episode looking at the anatomy and the biomechanics of the hip, assessments, and radiology findings.
In part two, this week, I bridge together the sections of part one and talk about testing and what can you do for assessments and hands-on treatment.
I discuss how to work with someone coming back from an injury and design a program specifically for them.
Plus useful information and research on surgeries, as dealing with somebody who has a labral repair, or a post-op hip can be a little intimidating and often tough to deal with.
If you missed part one click the link below:
https://shiftmovementscience.com/hippainathletes1/
This week's mini-podcast episode is another of the 2022 Shift Symposium guest speakers, Victoria Cunningham.
Victoria owns Flight Athletics Academy in Tennessee.
She is highly successful at the compulsory and beginner gymnastics levels and shares great content of her drills and physical preparation.
She will be presenting on Day 1 of the Symposium, discussing everything you need to know about Front Handsprings.
Today on the podcast we are taking a little bit of a detour and bringing you some medical information.
As many people know, I'm a Physical Therapist and a Sports PT that works with a lot of athletes and treats a lot of different injuries. One thing I see a lot of is hip injuries.
As part of my job role, I do a lot of work on educating medical providers on different injuries in gymnastics.
I run inservice training for doctoral students at Champion Physical Therapy clinic in Boston teaching anatomy, biomechanics, different assessments, and treatment styles.
I was asked by the students to do an in-depth inservice on hip issues.
This one had some really valuable information so I wanted to make sure I put it up as a podcast to share with the gymnastic community.
I know there are a lot of physical therapists out there who are looking to learn more about hips and feel more comfortable treating people who are either having surgery or not.
But I hope this can also inform coaches too, building knowledge around injuries and the return to sports process.
This week's mini-podcast episode is another of the 2022 Shift Symposium guest speakers, Scott Willgrass. Scott is one of the strength and conditioning coaches working with Gymnastics Canada and Ellie Black. He is one of many who is pushing the narrative and changing how we approach strength and conditioning in the sport of gymnastics. He will be presenting on Day 3 of the Symposium, discussing everything you need to know about Upper Body Strength & Power Development.
The Symposium runs from June 10 to June 12 where learn everything you need to know about Gymnastics Medical Care, Gymnastics Coaching, and Gymnastic Strength and Conditioning. The lineup of 30 speakers is ridiculous, giving incredible lectures over three days, so do not miss out! Head over to:
https://shiftmovementscience.com/2022shiftsymposium/
Today on the podcast, we are bringing you the second installment of our monthly Office Hours, a free Zoom meeting for Hero Lab members to ask questions, talk about various problems they’re dealing with and also discuss current trends happening inside the sport. WE DISCUSS: How to help gymnasts be safe and healthy during the championship season, avoiding burnout and niggling injuries.
Planning ahead, getting ready for the offseason, and making the most of summer gains.
Why you should be doing yearly planning; Steven’s success story.
And…
Exactly how to get buy-in with athletes to do strength.
I hope you guys enjoyed the episode and if you want to become a part of The Hero Lab it's only £9 a month you get 40 plus hours of educational material, access to our private discussion group Shift HQ, and access to all my handouts and resources:
https://shiftmovementscience.com/theherolab/
This week's mini-podcast episode is another of the 2022 Shift Symposium guest speakers, Nick Ruddock.
Nick is a high-performance consultant who has worked with over 22 nations around the world from club level all the way up to the Olympic level.
He will be presenting on Day 2 of the symposium, giving 2 lectures, one on Font and Back Handsprings to Layouts and a second discussing everything you need to know about Front and Back Twisting Progressions.
Also a reminder this is your final chance to get early bird pricing for the 2022 Shift Symposium ending today, 31st March 11:59 pm EST!
From June 10 to June 12 learn everything you need to know about Gymnastics Medical Care, Gymnastics Coaching, and Gymnastic Strength and Conditioning. The lineup of 30 speakers is ridiculous, giving incredible lectures over three days, so do not miss out on early bird tickets. Head over to:
https://shiftmovementscience.com/2022shiftsymposium/
Today on the podcast is part two of the lectures I was asked to present by the Women's Collegiate Gymnastics Association, to all of the NCAA coaches on strength conditioning for gymnasts. Part two is focused on the exact weightlifting exercises you should be doing with your gymnasts, balanced and blended with the traditional model of gymnastic specific conditioning of shaping, core work, rope climbs, and handstands.
I get into the nitty-gritty details of planning strength and conditioning programs throughout the seasons, including the most effective amount of sets and reps and how best to build cardio endurance for gymnasts.
WE DISCUSS; What does off-season max strength training look like?
How to train the core in the weight room in the offseason.
The most effective amount of sets and reps for general strength and lifting including an example of a Collegiate Gymnast’s program.
How to build the general aerobic base for gymnast's cardio.
Should gymnasts be doing long-distance runs in the summer?
How to train and use shoulders in different ways to express high force safety and effectively.
The preseason Plyometric Ramp-up.
Q&A Question from Melissa - What are your thoughts on isometric training for gymnasts?
And…
Q&A Question - Where do you stand on conditioning before the workout?
If you missed last week's lecture, you can find it here:
https://shiftmovementscience.com/ncaastrengthlecture1/
I hope you guys enjoy listening to this lecture, the full video version is available on YouTube if you want to see the actual exercises and watch me go through them:
https://youtu.be/1RtSESUPaww
All the articles, research papers, and books mentioned can be found here:
https://shiftmovementscience.com/library/#strength-and-conditioning
Also a reminder this is your final chance to get early bird pricing for the 2022 Shift Symposium ending this Thursday 31st March 11:59 pm EST! From June 10 to June 12 learn everything you need to know about Gymnastics Medical Care, Gymnastics Coaching, and Gymnastic Strength and Conditioning. The lineup of 30 speakers is ridiculous, giving incredible lectures over three days, so do not miss out on early bird tickets. Head over to:
https://shiftmovementscience.com/2022shiftsymposium/
This week's mini-podcast episode is another of the 2022 Shift Symposium guest speakers, Dr. Mike Reinold DPT, ATC, SCS, OCS, CSCS.
My friend, mentor, and Co-Founder of Champion Physical Therapy and Performance.
Mike is a physical therapist, athletic trainer, strength and conditioning coach, and performance enhancement specialist and has worked for prestigious organizations such as The Boston Red Sox, The American Sports Medicine Institute, and Massachusetts General Hospital.
He will be presenting on Day 1 of the symposium, discussing everything you need to know about Building Dynamic Stability in Overhead Athletes.
Don’t forget early bird tickets are available now till April, so you need to act fast if you want to save $50-$100. Tickets and full information can be found online at:
www.shiftmovementscience.com/2022shiftsymposium
Today on the podcast I was asked by the Women's Collegiate Gymnastics Association, to give lectures to all of the NCAA coaches on strength conditioning for gymnasts.
A blended model, which is gymnastic specific, rope climbs and handstands, balanced with weight training and proper exercises is the most effective way to build explosive power in gymnasts.
Reducing injury risk and increasing performance which is: strength conditioning.
We discuss: What is power and how do we increase force?
Examples of what movement patterns gymnastics skills use and exercise that replicate them and can be trained and improved outside the gym.
But doesn’t lifting weights make gymnasts bulky?
How to avoid losing flexibility doing weight training.
Understanding periodization, dosing athletes correctly, and examples of yearly, monthly, weekly, and daily programs for athletes.
Where should you place your weight training during the week in order to get the most out of it without sacrificing the effectiveness of technical gymnastic practice due to soreness and fatigue?
A substitute for rope climbs.
And…
Will gymnastics ever be able to use objective external metrics to monitor athlete workloads?
All the articles, research papers, and books mentioned can be found here:
https://shiftmovementscience.com/library/#strength-and-conditioning
Also, a reminder that early bird pricing for the 2022 Shift Symposium is ending soon! From June 10 to June 12 learn everything you need to know about Gymnastics Medical Care, Gymnastics Coaching, and Gymnastic Strength and Conditioning. The lineup of 30 speakers is ridiculous, giving incredible lectures over three days, so do not miss out on early bird tickets. Head over to:
https://shiftmovementscience.com/2022shiftsymposium/
to find out more.
This week's mini-podcast episode is another of the 2022 Shift Symposium guest speakers, Diwesh Poudyal.
My good friend and co-worker from Champion Physical Therapy and Performance. Diwesh is Head of Strength and Conditioning and Director of Fitness.
He will be presenting on Day 3 of the symposium, discussing everything you need to know about Plyometrics.
Early bird tickets are still available till April, so you need to act fast if you want to save $50-$100. Tickets and full information can be found online at:
www.shiftmovementscience.com/2022shiftsymposium
Today’s podcast is a great one, I sit down and have an incredible discussion with Kim Shore, who was part of Gymnastics Canada’s Safe Sport which I did a series of webinars for on gymnastics culture.
We have talked a lot behind the scenes on this subject and I wanted to get Kim on the podcast to have an in-depth discussion about the reasons why some coaches or gyms become toxic, examples of people who are doing the right thing. Why there are still so many kids who are unhappy with their experience in the sport? Why are there so many burnt-out coaches? Why are there so many gym owners frustrated with finances or their staff?
We dig in deep, and for the first time in a podcast, I share my honest thoughts on what I think are the real core issues.
As well as that, I talk openly about when I was really struggling as a younger coach and what I went through to crawl myself out of depression and burnout due to a lot of these cultural issues in our gym.
So what can you do to crawl through some of these really challenging problems, that a lot of people deal with culturally?
And how can you as a listener, right now in your car, on your run, at home, doing dishes, how can you change things to make positive progress towards your goals, what you want out of gymnastics, to make others happy, and most importantly for you to be happier as well?
This week's mini-podcast episode is with one of the Shift Symposium guest speakers, Cale Robinson former NNCA athlete and now Ascend Gymnastics Coach.
He will be presenting on Day 2 of the symposium, discussing what you need to know about Yurchenko's and Tsuks.
Early bird tickets are available now till April, so you need to act fast if you want to save $50-$100. Tickets and full information can be found online at:
www.shiftmovementscience.com/2022shiftsymposium
If you've ever had questions about back pain or injuries in gymnastics, this podcast is for you.
Lower back pain is something so many gymnasts struggle with. Depending on the research study you read, between 71% - 96.6% of all the injuries reported are to the lower back. Most literature puts lower back pain as the second or third most common injury in gymnastics, just behind ankle sprains and knee injuries. Sadly, knowing the culture of gymnastics and the stoic nature of many athletes, I believe the research doesn't accurately reflect just how bad the rates and severity of lower back pain are in gymnastics.
We break down everything you need to know about common back injuries including
- Contributing factors to back pain and injuries
- Basic anatomy of the back
- Specific injuries and how to best evaluate, treat and understand from a movement category
- Accurate diagnosis and treatment plans
- Timelines for injuries
- How to safely get back to gymnastics after a back injury
- What can be done to reduce the risk of injuries in gymnastics
- What to do if someone isn't getting better
In this week's mini-podcast episode Dave explains everything you need to know about the 2022 Shift Symposium.
Early bird tickets are available now till April, so you need to act fast if you want to save $50-$100.
Tickets and full information can be found online at:
www.shiftmovementscience.com/2022shiftsymposium
Today on the podcast is my good friend and crowd favorite Eva Shute Director of Gymnastics Operations who provides awesome information to help parents wrap their heads around competitive gymnastics.
We share ideas and things we have done in our gym that have been extremely successful to help build better parent communication relationships and when someone's really having a tough time or there may be a nightmare parent or coach, we explain what have we done practically to successfully fix these things.
I really believe that this parent episode is super important to get better long-term outcomes for everyone's happiness the coaches, the parents, and most importantly the gymnasts.
We DISCUSS; how to navigate the culture and the craziness that is competitive gymnastics.
My daughter is 5 years old why does she need to compete?
The time commitment, what can parents expect?
Why moving up gymnastics levels is not like moving up a grade in school.
Three do's and don'ts of meet etiquette.
The difference between optional and compulsory levels.
And…
How puberty affects gymnasts in their optional years of training and competing and what parents can do to help support.
Incase you missed it, I am ridiculously excited to finally share that The 2022 SHIFT Symposium Registration Page is LIVE.
https://shiftmovementscience.com/2022shiftsymposium/
The SHIFT Symposium is a 3 day, world class virtual gymnastics education event hosted by SHIFT.
It has always been my dream to create an incredible, affordable, never before seen educational event for gymnastics professionals that provides insane amounts of value from high caliber speakers.
Finally, after years of work and hundreds of hours of planning, it is here.
It will take place from Friday, June 10th, 2022 - Sunday, June 12th, 2022
We have not one, not two, but THREE jam packed days of gymnastics content.
You can view each individual days, the lecture topics, and speakers for those lectures below or on the SHIFT Symposium website!
https://shiftmovementscience.com/2022shiftsymposium/
In this week's mini-podcast episode is all about advice for gymnasts, coaches, and parents on overcoming fears, mental blocks, and competition preparation.
Coming from not one but three gymnastics experts; Ascend Gymnastics Team Coaches Sarah Korngold and Cale Robinson and licensed Mental Health and Nationally Certified Counsellor Rebecca Grady.
Recently we started doing a monthly Office Hours, which is essentially a free Zoom meeting for Shift HQ members to ask questions, talk about various problems they’re dealing with and also discuss current trends happening inside the sport.
We hosted the first one last week, and it went very well and so I wanted to share it with everyone because the conversations were fantastic and if you're interested in broadening your gymnastics education gymnastics this is a great thing you can do.
We DISCUSS; What PT do you recommend coaches could give to start to stabilize a SLAP tear in the shoulder? Asked by Juston Ziegler
The NCAA Achilles Issue.
How many meets per year so you do to balance safety and risk?
Hero Lab and hybrid strength training testimonial from Stephen David.
Why do you compete?
I've got athletes at various stages of injuries, what are some tips or ways to keep track of where the kids are on their road to recovery? Asked by Nathan Geffert
And…
How do you decrease wrist strains and pains beyond basic stretching? Asked by Kathy
So if you want to check this episode out you listen and enjoy but if you're curious about The Hero Lab, it's only £9 a month, and join our massive community of people:
https://shiftmovementscience.com/theherolab/
In gymnasts, the knee joint has the highest rate of "severe" injuries. Unfortunately, this refers to injuries tending to cause the most tissue damage and pain when they occur. Alongside this, knee injuries also tend to create the most missed time from training and competition. Lastly, as long-term studies have suggested, there is a concerning trend for athletes who suffer injuries like ACL tears having long-term issues related to knee injuries they experienced when younger.
Due to these concerning concepts in research studies, and the unfortunate reality that 1000s of gymnasts still struggle with knee injuries each competitive season, we must take more dedicated actions to help. In an ongoing effort to provide high-quality, science-based education to the gymnastics community, I have started this "mega-blog" series.
My hope is that by laying out the current science as we know it, and describing it in a way that is accessible to everyone in the gymnastics community, we can all work together to make a positive impact on reducing the rates of knee injuries in gymnastics.
0:00 - Introduction
12:30 - Factor 1 - Forces in Gymnastics
15:00 - Factor 2 - Improper Landing Patterns
17:35 - Factor 3 - Repetitive Impact
22:25 - Factor 4 - Lack of Weight Training
32:00 - Factor 5 - Competition Season Structure
35:00 - Factor 6 - Athletes Are Kids
38:30 - Factor 7 - Early Specialization/Year-Round Training
47:40 - Basic Knee Anatomy
1:15:50 - Patellofemoral Joint Pain
1:23:00 - Osgood Schlatters
1:24:20 - Sinden Jarsen Lohanssen Syndrome
1:25:30 - ACL Tears
1:26:10 - MCL Tears
1:27:40 - Meniscus Tears
1:30:15 - Patellar Tendinopathy
1:36:45 - Bone Bruises & Fractures
1:40:00 - OCD & Cartilage Injuries
1:41:45 - Timelines for Knee Injuries
1:43:20 - 4 Phases of Rehabilitation
1:45:00 - Swelling & Pain Management
1:48:15 - Increasing Knee Mobility
1:50:00 - Basic Knee Strength
1:54:00 - Intermediate Knee Strength Programs
1:58:30 - Building Knee Power & Plyometrics
2:04:35 - Return to Gymnastics Programs
2:08:00 - Reducing Risk
2:10:35 - What To Do If Knee Injuries Aren't Improving
In this weeks mini podcast episode Dave is joined by #GymnastAlliance founder Jennifer Pinches and her co-founder for Gymnast4Change Claire Heafford.
They discuss the harsh reality of Gymnastics Culture change including the impact of Athlete A, and how we can move forward.
Today on the podcast, is a lecture that I gave to all of the College Gymnastics Coaches last year when our research paper on Achilles studies, Achilles tears, and NCAA gymnastics was being published.
I wasn't able to share this as a podcast because we had not yet published our paper, but now that it's out, and many people have read it and have talked about it, I can share this lecture.
Obviously, there is a huge issue with Achilles tears in NCAA gymnastics and this is a problem that has been going on for the last four to five seasons.
Before COVID in 2018, there were about 20 Achilles tears in the first couple of months of the season, which was absolutely devastating to watch.
This lecture gives an outline of my ideas, shares conversations with world experts on Achilles' tendons, and summarizes and presents the research in a way for people to think about them.
As well as provide some options for what we can do, both before and during College Gymnastics to possibly start reducing the risk of tears happening.
I DISCUSS; The elephant in the room.
What are the possible risk factors?
Why you can't rupture a tendon if you don't have pathology.
NCAA Achilles Paper finding.
What can be done Pre and during NCAA to help reduce Achilles injuries.
And…
Confusing questions answered.
RELATED EPISODES:
PROFESSOR JILL COOK ON ACHILLES TENDON INJURIES, ACHILLES TEAR RISK FACTORS, RISK REDUCTION
How To Train Harder and Smarter Using Workloads with Tim Gabbett and Scott Willgress
In this week's mini-podcast episode Dave sits down with Dr. Emily Sweeney to discuss why youth concussions in all sports, but particularly gymnastics, are a huge 'elephant in the room' issue that we need to do a better job at addressing.
Today on the podcast, is an interview I was asked to do with Temple Landry, who was an Elite Gymnast from Twin City Twisters in Minnesota and is heading to Stanford in a few years to compete. She approached me with a project she is doing for her English class and was interested in finding out more about the differences in the approaches to overtraining in gymnastics. It ended up being a really awesome discussion, she had some fantastic questions which is why I wanted to put it up as a podcast and share it for everyone.
TEMPLE ASKED; How much do you think overtraining and injury correlate?
How much training versus strength and conditioning should gymnasts do?
What would your ideal Offseason training look like?
What do you think is a normal amount of time to train for gymnasts?
And…
The 10,000 Hour Rule?
This week's mini-podcast episode features Dr. Ellen Casey who is the Sports Medicine Physician for the US Women’s Senior National Team and frequent flyer on the podcast Nick Ruddock.
Ellen, Nick, and Dave tackle an open, honest, candid conversation about puberty, growth, and how we can better help younger athletes during this time.
Ankle and foot injuries are one of the most common problems gymnasts face. Depending on the study you read, up to 50% of all lower-body injuries in gymnastics occur at the ankle and foot. When you look at the sport, it makes sense. It is full of high impact forces, high repetitions, young athletes going through puberty, and has many cultural issues that might make it challenging to keep the ankle and foot joints healthy.
In an effort to help provide high-quality information to the gymnastics community, I wanted to create this podcast and "mega-blog" for people to use as a reference. I provide all of my thoughts on common ankle and foot injuries and how to manage the stages of different injuries. I also share how to safely progress back to gymnastics after an injury, and how to reduce the risk of ankle and foot injuries in our sport. I have spent hundreds of hours reviewing the literature on this topic in an effort to make this blog very high quality.
0:00 Introduction
8:30 Ankle and Foot Injury Rates in Gymnastics
13:37 What Causes Ankle Injuries in Gymnastics?
30:00 Basic Ankle and Foot Anatomy
43:30 Common Injuries Introduction
45:00 Ankle Sprains
49:58 "Crunched" Ankles / Talocrural Impingement
54:00 Growth Plate Injuries (Sever's Disease, etc)
56:00 Tendonitis and Tendinopathies
1:02:02 Shin Splints
1:04:05 Ankle Stress Fractures / Fractures
1:08:00 Rehabilitation of Ankle/Foot Injuries
1:14:20 Acute Phase - Swelling, Pain, & Walking
1:28:05 Intermediate Phase - Strength & Balance
1:32:05 Advanced Phase - Power & Plyometrics
1:35:25 Return to Gymnastics Phase
1:41:30 How To Reduce Ankle/Foot Injuries in Gymnastics
1:46:20 What If Gymnasts Aren't Getting Better?
In this week's mini-podcast episode Dave interviews the legendary Aimee Boorman, coach of Simone Biles, and many other great gymnasts.
Aimee is an amazing human but she is also an amazing example of the success and benefits that can happen with positive coaching, which is the big change we are seeing now in our sport.
This week's podcast is actually a lecture that went out in my online membership group The Hero Lab. Lots of members wanted to learn more about how to start working with other professionals. Such as medical providers wanting to start working with a gym or strength coaches wanting to get in with some gymnastics clubs in the area. Coaches want to know the factors or qualities they should look for in a medical provider, strength coach, sports psychologist, or nutritionist's because the reality is that it's challenging to find great professional experts in different domains that are highly qualified and interested in and understand gymnastics. I share my experience of what I did to establish successful working relationships but also what highly successful Colleges, National Staff, and Clubs do so that hopefully other people can replicate that model and gain the same performance benefits.
In this week's mini-podcast episode Dave chats to Scott Willgrass one of the strength and conditioning coaches working with Gymnastics Canada and Ellie Black.
He is one of many who is pushing the narrative of changing how we approach strength and conditioning in the sport of gymnastics.
He dives into common problems he faced, what Ellie’s training looks like and what he thinks performance-wise we can do to get gymnasts more powerful.
Today on the podcast I’m joined again by former trampolinist and US Junior National Team Coordinator Steve Gluckstein. In his previous episode discussed the benefits of weightlifting and strength training for gymnasts and his experiences as an Olympic level trampoline coach. I wanted him back on to talk more specifically about the Trampoline and TNT disciplines, as lots of people requested advice and ideas around skills and progressions in this domain.
WE DISCUSS; The base level skills and drills your athletes need to master before you even think about harder skills.
The strength and conditioning work you should be spending more time on.
Why the flexibility demands are more intense in trampolining.
The systematic progressions for a back tuck.
How to spot on the trampoline.
And…
The great hotdog debate.
In this mini-podcast episode, Dave sits down with the Director of Gymnastics Operations, Eva Shute, to discuss exactly how she changed her gymnastics facilities culture. She talk’s about motivating gymnasts in a positive way, managing parents, running efficient practices, and the personal development issues they needed to address to help the gym change its culture.
In today’s episode, I’m super pumped to have my buddy and expert strength and conditioning coach Dan Lonsdale back on to dive into exactly how coaches can go about working with great strength conditioning coaches, as this is something that has officially become part of the gymnastic culture.
But it can be really hard to find a great strength conditioning coach who understands the sport of gymnastics.
Dan works with a breadth of clubs around the UK to help get the most out of athletes' performance.
He has an amazing technical knowledge of what exercises are great for gymnasts to do and how many reps and sets, when to do them, and the best approach to the in-season versus the offseason.
So I wanted to have Dan back on because a lot of people are now approaching this hybrid model of training and want to get involved with a strength coach this year but don't really know where to start.
WE DISCUSS; The development of strength and conditioning in gymnastics in the past 10 years.
It’s not all about lifting weights.
Saving gymnastics coaches time and getting more time on the events.
Dan’s approaches throughout the seasons.
Why rest is key.
And…
What would a workout look like?
Changing how gymnasts are taught to land, in an effort to reduce the risk of serious knee injuries like ACL/meniscus tears, is something that has been talked about for the last 10+ years.
I was very grateful and humbled to be asked by the Women's Gymnastics NCAA Judging Association to give a presentation on what the science says is the safest way for gymnasts to land.
This week's podcast is the lecture I gave to all the NCAA judges and NCAA coaches over two weeks.
It was in an effort to help share education get everyone on the same page.
But also, to hopefully change any rules around deductions that might be conflicting with what the science says is the safest way to absorb high landing forces and reduce injury risk.
You can find the entire lecture and presentation that I gave in the blog post.
Ready to become the “expert” in gymnastics flexibility?
Gymnastics flexibility is one of the trickiest and most confusing things for people to see improvement on.
In this mini-podcast episode, Dave breaks down 5 of the most effective, science-based, and easy-to-use methods for seeing real positive changes in flexibility.
This is in tandem with our HUGE new course launch “The Gymnastics Flexibility Blueprint” which you can find online at:
https://shiftmovementscience.com/gfbcourse/
Today’s podcast is a heavily requested topic I get asked about frequently. What is the best approach to flexibility? I summarize five of the biggest mistakes that I used to make as a coach and what I do differently now based on all the things that I've read, learned, and people I've worked with. I break down exactly what the research says about how many days you should stretch, the most effective exercises to do, make things stick long term, make flexibility training more effective saving time and effort, but also keep it as safe as possible.
I DISCUSS; Why consistency not intensity is key.
Which type of stretching is the best.
What is the most effective dosage for stretching?
The importance of eccentric strength training for flexibility.
And…
Does stretching change muscle length over time or does it change our tolerance to stretch?
If you are interested in flexibility training, we have put this podcast out in conjunction with a huge course launch that we've been working on,
The Gymnastic Flexibility Blueprint
…is your one-stop shop for everything I've ever thought about with flexibility in terms of what does the research says made into in an easy to follow summary to help build your own programs:
https://shiftmovementscience.com/gfbcourse/
In this mini-podcast episode Dave sits down to chat with the one and only Chellsie Memmel to discuss her elite gymnastics comeback, the biggest struggles she has had, and what she has learned through the process.
Today on the podcast I’m very excited to share another thought-provoking and important conversation about cultural change, morals, and ethics of coaching with Tom Elder. With 13 years of experience coaching, he also has an extensive education in Philosophy with his research focused on child autonomy in abuse in youth sports, which is obviously a very important topic that we're dealing with right now in gymnastics. Once again he had my brain turning talking about gymnastics culture, the things that we have grown to accept in our sport, philosophies, coaching techniques. We explored the negative impact these can have on athletes if we allow some of these things to continue.
This might be a tough episode to listen to if you're someone who's going through this yourself, or has a history with someone who maybe has, unfortunately, experienced harmful behaviors.
“I hope that if I could achieve one thing from this podcast, I can get one person who's struggling with this, to feel like and realize they're not alone. And they have the whole backing of the community. We're all supporting them. But there's going to be some tough roads for people to go down if the sports really going to get better. And we need brave and courageous people who are willing to lead the way and are willing to take that for themselves so that the community itself gets a little bit stronger.” Tom Elder
You can contact Thomas via tweusag@gmail.com
In this mini-podcast episode, Dave sits down with head Strength and Conditioning coach of Michigan Women's Gymnastics, Lew Porchiazzo, about what he uses with their student-athletes to build culture, high performance, and safety.
Today on the podcast we are wrapping up our epic four-part series on optimizing the competitive year with the Off-Season. At the end of the year we have a bit of downtime to work on new skills, get stronger, faster and kids emotionally and mentally ready to handle the following year. I discuss how to plan for each of these, to get the most out of each training session, and set athletes up for another successful year. If you have been enjoying these episodes, and you haven't really gotten a chance to jump online to see the full 4 lectures and slides, head to my online group The Hero Lab:
https://shiftmovementscience.com/theherolab/
I DISCUSS; The main goals of the Off-Season.
Goal setting, the difference between Macro and Micro Goals, and how to best achieve them.
The importance of actually having time off training in the Off-Season.
What physical preparation and strength you need to be doing in the Off-Season.
General strength exercise examples for the lower body, upper body, and core.
Today is episode 150 of The Shift Show! A big thank you to all the listeners for your continued support. Who better to have on our 150 episode than my good friend, Nick Ruddock a high-performance consultant who has worked with over 22 nations around the world from club level all the way up to the Olympic level. In the gymnastics community right now there is a lot of people who are frustrated with the technical aspect of gymnastics and they feel as though the athletes they work with aren't making progress, that things aren't really working. Nick has been grateful enough to come on and share what he has learned from his experience working with high-performing clubs. Which he has broken down into 8 essential tips that any level coach across the world can use to get better technical performance of your gymnasts, making sure that you’re getting the most out of each practice and making progress.
We DISCUSS; How to increase the intensity of training and the work ethic of the athletes and coaches.
The importance of not rushing to fulfill gymnasts' long-term potential.
Why you should prioritize the simple things.
Those that learn the most, do the most in gymnastics.
Nick’s brand new must-have Gymnastics App!
Nick has just launched a ridiculously amazing, new Gymnastics Growth App with everything you could possibly need in one place, including an exercise library with floor drills, bar drills, and line drills.
If you want to check it out click the link below:
https://nickruddock.com/membership/
Are YOU struggling to get your splits down no matter how much you stretch?
We can help you solve your problem in this mini-podcast episode!
This week on the podcast is part three of the four-part series on how to get the most success out of the competitive year in gymnastics. Firstly we explored the foundational concepts, then last week we used them to break down the Pre Season and program for success. This week we move on to how to optimize our athletes training for the In-Season to hit meets, progress towards goals, and can mentally, physically, and emotionally handle the long demanding season. During the In-Season we're not trying to go crazy and build strength or an engine in our gymnast, with the latest research and my experiences with phenomenal coaches I’ll share the strength conditioning, cardio system, and maintenance care work you should be doing.
I DISCUSS; The main goals of In Season.
Yearly planning and how to peak at the right time.
What strength and conditioning should look like In Season and example workouts.
When and how do you deload sessions.
Have your athlete got a wellness journal?
If you would like to see the full 4 lectures and slides head to my online group Hero Lab:
https://shiftmovementscience.com/theherolab/
In this mini-podcast episode, Dave discusses everything you need to know about Bridges, Back Handsprings, and Back Pain.
Today on the podcast is part two of the four-part series on how to get the most success out of the competitive year in gymnastics. In the first lecture, I discussed the foundational concepts of the competitive year. In this episode, we deep dive how to approach the preseason. How do we get ready for skills? Turn those skills into combinations? What workouts can we do to help build routine endurance and build mental confidence to help get ready for the meet season? I talk about strength conditioning and how to turn the strength gains from the offseason into explosive power that will show up in routines. Sharing important research, some of my favorite workouts, programs, and templates that I've used successfully with my own gymnasts but also Club, College, and Elite teams I have consulted with around the world.
I DISCUSS; the main goals of a preseason.
The best cardio routines you should be doing to get your athletes ready for harder routines.
What you can do in the preseason to really prepare athletes physically, mentally, and emotionally.
The hourglass analogy.
If you would like to see the full 4 lectures and slides head to my online group Hero Lab:
https://shiftmovementscience.com/theherolab/
In this mini-podcast episode, Dave discusses exactly how to improve over arching and anterior pelvic tilt.
He talks about mobility and strength issues and effective exercises to help solve this problem.
This week on the podcast, we are kicking off an extremely exciting four-part adventure that has been highly requested by my Hero Lab members, about how to get the most success out of the competitive year in gymnastics. When you look at the competitive year it often becomes overwhelming with what should you be focusing on in the preseason versus the in-season versus the offseason? What is the best strength conditioning, cardio, or approach routine development? I don't have the golden answer that's going to fit everyone. But I'm fortunate over the last 10 years, I've worked with 1000s of gymnasts, as a coach, medical provider, consultant, researcher. Plus learning from phenomenal coaches, I have been able to practically take all of their experiences with my scientific background, and turn it into a successful model of how to approach the competitive year. In this first lecture, I am going to take people through my state of the approach of what I do right now, starting with some background principles, things we have to know to be successful first, for all parts of the seasons.
I DISCUSS; the basic equation of human adaptation.
How do you find the optimal dose of stress?
Load and recovery cycles.
ALSO…
The 4 main categories you should be focusing on all year round.
If you would like to see the full lecture and slides head to my online group Hero Lab:
https://shiftmovementscience.com/theherolab/
A step-by-step guide on EXACTLY how to improve hamstring flexibility!
In this mini-podcast episode, Dave explains the mobility, strength, and control side of hamstring mobility issues and discusses the most effective exercises to help solve this problem.
Today on the podcast, we're wrapping up the Q&A podcast series. If I got a dollar for every question I get about motivation, burnout, coaching culture, frustrations with parents, and building a good culture in gyms I'd be a millionaire. I've gone through a lot of ups and downs with cultural stuff myself and I know how hard it is as a coach to feel frustrated, burnt out, and not happy with your job.
In this mini-podcast episode, Dave provides a complete, in-depth tutorial on training and strengthening your CORE!
He covers everything from understanding the anatomy of the core to functional exercises that will strengthen each individual part of the core.
He discusses exercises to target the back, sides, and front of the core, in addition to the concept of bracing/breathing and the compression/traction side of strengthening the core.
This week on the podcast I am extremely excited to share a lecture I gave to Yale Gymnastics Team, where I was asked to speak to them about how to best prepare for preseason. We talked a lot about workload management, getting better recovery, sleep, and different tools and strategies for stress and class management. Anyone who's a gymnast and is trying to balance a busy life on top of the competitive season, this is really important for you to hear. Implementing some of these strategies could make a huge difference to your gymnastics and feeling mentally and emotionally more capable of handling the challenges of season.
Are YOU struggling to get your splits down no matter how much you stretch?
We can help you solve your problem in this mini-podcast episode!
Today we are continuing the popular series of Q&As, answering community questions about flexibility. I explain how I implement the Shift content I put out and how it can be used in a practical setting when you’re working with different ages and abilities, large groups, and small workspaces. I used this opportunity to really answer some tough questions and give people practical advice, so you can literally listen to the podcast, drive to the gym and implement the same exact stuff right away a practice.
Are you having problems with your handstand?
We can help you solve them in this mini-podcast episode!
This week on the podcast, we finally dive into a highly requested topic that is; Compulsories and Excel gymnastics. My guest today is Victoria Cunningham, who owns Flight Athletics Academy in Tennessee, and we talk about these programs, the common issues, and how she’s overcome them. She also puts out great YouTube content of her compulsory and lower levels gymnasts drills and physical preparation, breaking down exactly why she does what she does. I really think people are going to love this episode, so please do me a massive favor and support Victoria by checking out her YouTube channel, which I know everyone can learn from:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaGtKIUtpKXhrWD1FbIhNvA
We DISCUSS; what is the foundation of gymnastics and how to build it successfully.
The ESSENTIAL things you need to cover every gymnastics session no matter how many hours you train.
EASY ways to teach body tension and handstands to beginner gymnasts.
HOW to effectively plan your time with limited hours in the gym.
ALSO…
HOW to spot athletes when they're really tall compared to you or don't do a lot of hours in the gym to do physical preparation to get all the flexibility and strength they need to develop skills.
This is one of our most requested topics from our audience.
Issues with overhead, shoulder flexibility can limit gymnasts from making progress or doing skills they want to do.
In this mini-podcast episode, Dave breaks down exactly how to screen for issues and also explains the best exercises and soft tissue care, to help improve overhead shoulder flexibility.
Today on the podcast we are continuing the popular series of the Q&A's, answering people's questions directly from the community. In this episode, we're going to dive into injuries. I get a ton of questions from parents, coaches, medical providers, asking about different gymnastics injuries. I took five of the most popular questions that I had received that come up a lot from different people and tried to go through them and give my best advice. This particular episode is going to answer a lot of people's questions that they have about prehab and back injuries, shoulder injuries, and return to sport.
I ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS:
Josh asks: Many of the boys that I coach are starting to get shoulder problems, two have been diagnosed with labral tears in their shoulder, what prehab exercises can I do to prevent this?
Amy asks: My daughter is 12 years old and is starting to complain about lower back pain when she tumbles or does beam back walkovers. She's also working a lot of yurchenko’s and back handsprings on beam for her series and thinks that is where it started, what can we do about it?
Anonymous asked: I'm a medical provider working in the NCAA and Achilles injuries, including Achilles tears continued to be a huge problem for our team. Given your experiences and the new research projects, you guys have put out what should we be doing to help reduce this risk?
James asks: I'm a PT who is working with a lot of gymnasts, and all of them seem to struggle with knee or ankle-related pain during landings. What can we do as medical providers to help this out? I feel like as soon as the rest and are getting better, two months later, they are back in my office with the same type of pain.
ALSO…
Kara asks: What is your process for getting a gymnast safely back to training, there isn't any great literature on return to sport guidelines? And it's really overwhelming to do as an athletic trainer working with gymnasts.
It is extremely challenging to change a gym's culture.
Often times traditions, old-school techniques, or generational information continues to be set in stone, and it feels like an uphill battle.
But, it is worth the work to make sure, that the gymnasts, coaches, and parents are all happy, healthy, and high-performing.
In this mini-podcast episode, Dave breaks down some of the most common ways to improve gyms culture, including what he did at his facility over the course of five years, to make real progress.
Today on the podcast, we are launching a very exciting and very special series that I've wanted to do for a long time. A Q&A series answering people's questions directly from the community. We had a ton of questions and we put them all together and categorized them into four categories:
- Strength and conditioning
- Injuries
- Flexibility
- Culture
Each one of these podcasts is 30 minutes and I’ll be answering five of the most common and biggest topic questions that all people in the gymnastics community have asked. So the first one today is all about strength conditioning, warm-ups, programming, doing some in-season versus offseason management, talking a lot about what exercises I like how to get gymnasts strong and powerful.
I ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS:
Kim asks: I’m a huge fan of your strength and ideas and philosophy. But it seems to be more focused on optional gymnast who are in the gym 20 plus hours per week, how can I use it with my lower level gymnast who only trains six hours per week?
Sarah asks: How do I keep gymnasts motivated to do strength, conditioning, and basics? And how do I deal with complaints that it's too boring or it's too hard and not putting in any effort?
Arlene asks: What is your opinion on general gymnastic strength testing versus functional testing?
Em asks: How do you get stronger and more consistent tumbling in athletes?
ALSO…
Mark asks: How does your approach to season change in cardio change out of season versus pre-season versus in season?
"How do you get back to high-impact sports, after an injury?" We get this question all the time, and recently one of our community members wanted to know if we could make a video on, return to impact progressions.
It can be really stressful not knowing how long it will take, what exercises to do if soreness is normal, and how things change based on growth plates vs tendons vs muscular injuries.
In this mini-podcast, Dave breaks down exactly how he makes these programs from scratch and answers all of these questions.
Today on the podcast, I'm extremely excited to bring you part two of my conversation with Medicine Redefined hosts Dr. Altamash and Dr. Darsh in which we have a fantastic discussion on the medical side of things.
Anyone who is a physical therapist, athletic trainer, medical doctor, you really need to hear this conversation because we have a great talk around how to have a better quality of care for athletes, and making sure that healthcare providers are happy with their jobs in the process.
We talked quite a bit about the communication between physicians and medical or rehab providers on the other side of surgery or rehab diagnostics, we also dive quite a bit into lower back pain and how to unpack that because sometimes it's a pretty frustrating and challenging thing to deal with.
Discussing return to sports and how we can foster a better pathway back into some of the more high-level stuff that a lot of people struggle with.
And we delve into how can we create a better overall medical system with better quality of care for patients and athletes to make sure that we're not just getting stuck in a rut of just going through the motions and feeling burnt out or frustrated.
That we're actually delivering really high quality of care.
A really great discussion here which I enjoyed talking with them about this, so do me a huge favor and head on over to their podcast after you listen to this because they have phenomenal discussions with great physicians and medical providers about some really hot topics that are going on.
Today we are answering a great fan-submitted question, on ways to progress exercises without just adding weight.
This person told us they are working out at home primarily, and when they try to increase weight during strength exercises, their knees and back get sore.
In this mini-podcast episode, we are going to break down 6 ways to progress or switch up exercises to keep making progress, that don't require stacking on more weight.
This week on the podcast I am very excited to share with you an amazing conversation I had with Dr. Altamash and Dr. Darsh, who host their own podcast Medicine Redefined, which they invited me on. This is part one of two podcasts. In this first part, we really dig into the gymnastic stuff they were curious about, such as gymnastics culture, Simone Biles Olympics, and what it means in terms of mental health and how that impacts other athletes.
We DISCUSS; why is puberty still not normalized in the sport of gymnastics?
My thoughts on Simone Biles Olympics and the impact it has had on our sport.
At what age should you start talking about mental health with athletes and what type of exercises to use to develop mental toughness.
Why the age of entry into the sport is not the biggest determinant of who does well, long term.
ALSO…
How is the culture of gymnastics, now improving.
Warm-ups can be one of the most overwhelming and frustrating things for coaches and athletes.
It often feels like there is so much to do, and often times things get out of hand and it ends up being an hour warm-up and a half-hour rushed workout.
In this video, I share the exact way that I build warm-ups for athletes. On the sport and the rehab side of things.
Today on the podcast, is part two of the very popular hip assessment video that we had last week. This week is part two where I really broke down everything about the shoulder. It's really important that anyone working with athletes understands why they can't get their arms over their head or why they have limited shoulder function, we need to have table assessments and ways to diagnose and break those things down. If you're interested in listening to it, go ahead and just check it out for free but if you want to check out the entire you know video section, see the breakdown, see the entire handout we worked through head to my online membership group called the Hero Lab:
www.shiftmovementscience.com/theherolab
We DISCUSS; screen why someone has limited shoulder flexibility, and how to fix it.
Know exactly how to assess the upper body for sports and lifting.
Learn the best ways to give strength exercises for the upper body.
Understand how to assess thoracic mobility better.
ALSO…
Hear common mistakes people make when assessing the shoulder
Unfortunately, lower back pain is very common in sports like gymnastics, dance, cheerleading, circus, and more.
Usually, the back bending motion and impact forces create issues, and it can be tough to figure out what is going on and how to help.
In this mini-podcast, Dave breaks down the most common patterns that he has seen by treating 100s and 100s of athletes for these types of issues.
Today we have something special for the podcast, I work at Champion Physical Therapy and Performance in Boston where we do a lot of continuing education, doctoral students' last rotations, and strength in-turns. This podcast is actually the audio from a recorded lecture I did for the entire staff on: an in-service related to assessing hips. Looking at the way people move for a hip function, hip mobility, what different tests can be done, who needs a different type of squat or exercise program, or what kind of mobility limitations somebody might have, and how you'd go about fixing those. A lot of people are interested in this kind of stuff so I wanted to share this audio version, but if you're really interested in seeing the test being broken down the full video version is on our online platform the Hero Lab and Shift HQ, which is essentially my monthly membership group where we have a massive amount of gymnastics medical providers, overall strength coaches and people in the community who are learning from me, doing lectures and also interacting with other likeminded people online.
If you want to see the video version of this click the link below: www.shiftmovementscience.com/theherolab
We DISCUSS; The "layers" of the hip from boney, to ligaments, to the kinetic chain.
Breaking down hip flexor, quad, and adductor soft tissue flexibility.
Understanding when mobility won't change based on bone structure.
How to assess hamstring tightness vs nerve tension.
ALSO…
How to change programs and exercises based on the table assessment.
The hip joint is one of the most tricky joints to break down and take care of and oftentimes can create some problems in performance and pain.
In this mini-podcast, Dave break’s down the exact steps he gives people to take care of their mobility, strength, and programming so that they can stay ahead of issues.
Today’s podcast is a lecture I gave to the Nevada Club Congress that was hosted by Cassie Rice at her gymnastics club. I was asked to talk about strength and conditioning ideas and principles to help make a high-performing and effective gymnastic strength program. I break down having a plan, the need to have a well-balanced program of different movement patterns, how many sets and reps of each exercise, and having a strong relationship with strength and a good Cultural Foundation to go behind what you're doing.
We DISCUSS; common strength questions all gymnastic coaches have.
Periodization, what is it, and how to use it.
Examples of an out off-season strength programs.
What you need to do to achieve a balanced program.
The importance of having a specific goal/focus to your strength program.
Individualization, the key to success.
ALSO…
How to develop a strong culture and relationship with strength and conditioning in your gym.
Simone Biles recently went through one of the most challenging moments of her career in the Tokyo Olympics. For many who don’t understand gymnastics, the “twisties” are one of the most dangerous problems that can come up out of nowhere. With someone doing as high-level skills like Simone, the mistakes can cause devastating injury. In this mini-podcast, Olympic gymnast Danusia Francis and Dave Tilly share their thoughts on what happened.
Today on the podcast, I'm extremely excited to have on Olympian Danusia Francis. She’s had an amazing journey to Tokyo, and everything she's gone through to get there, I wanted to have her on to share her experiences with the crazy journey she's had, to get to the Olympics and represent Jamaica. We talk about what she's gone through the last year with the pandemic, her unfortunate knee injury at the Olympics, and what helped her stay motivated through that situation. We also have a really honest conversation about what happened with Simone Biles.
We DISCUSS; Danusia’s 10-year journey to become an Olympian.
Danusia’s HIGHLIGHTS of the Tokyo Olympic Games
The differences and benefits of training, competition, and going to the Olympics as an adult in the sport of gymnastics.
Danusia SHARES her knee injury, how she was able to work through it and not fall apart.
Our perspectives on the SIMONE BILES SITUATION.
ALSO…
What next for Olympian Danusia Francis!
We’re taking a deep dive today on exactly how to keep your shoulders healthy!
Due to popular request, Dave has composed his best advice on shoulder mobility, rotator cuff strength, programming, and more.
Today on the podcast I’m super excited to have back third-time returner, the wonderful registered Dietitian Christina Anderson. She helps athletes with performance, nutrition, dealing with food, and properly fueling themselves, specializing in high-level elite gymnasts all the way down to regular gymnasts. In today’s episode, we talk about properly fueling the College gymnast which is defiantly under-discussed. It is tough for athletes to transition to College life, they now have a busy schedule with classes and training, they're not used to shopping for themselves or cooking or even the dining hall with a million options and being on your own. We explore why older gymnasts have issues, productive strategies to help, and hopefully share important information for younger athletes and parents so they are educated and know what to expect.
We DISCUSS; exactly why athletes struggle with the transition to College?
HOW we can improve the lack of information around proper nutrition.
“If you just lost five pounds, you'd catch your Tkatchev” Why THAT IS SUCH BULLSHIT.
Weight gain in freshmen is due to delayed periods from being overtrained and under fuelled when they’re younger not because they're out eating and drinking.
STRATEGIES to help College gymnasts cope with busy College life.
Gymnastics is A Unique Sport with Specific Nutrition Needs.
There's no way to diet without CONSEQUENCE.
ALSO…
Christina explains her Small Group Nutrition Coaching for Collegiate Gymnasts to help them learn to fuel for optimal performance and longevity in sport (without the guilt/anxiety around food).
Heel pain from Sever’s disease can be one of the most frustrating and debilitating things for young athletes who are growing.
In this highly requested mini-podcast, Dave break’s down what Sever’s is, how to deal with it, and the timelines to consider when progressing back to sport safely.
This week I think is going to be very popular for anyone who's looking to get better jumps, leaps, and dance elements. This was a free consult with Emilie, who won one of our giveaways during Peak Gymnastics Power course launch week. Diwesh Poudyal Head of Strength and Conditioning and Director of Fitness at Champion Physical Therapy, and I got together to answer any question she had. Her biggest concern was that her gymnast have good active flexibility, but struggling to upgrade their jumps and leaps. We talked about how to get more power and strength and development for her athletes, focusing on takeoff to improve skill dynamics in jumps, leaps tumbles. We ended building her a program from scratch, so if you want to see that program and understand why we're doing certain exercises and conditioning, you can check it out on YouTube.
We DISCUSS; how to get power in leaps.
WHY you should stop using ankles weights in active flexibility.
IMPROVE vertical power, make sure you’re not neglecting it in your training.
Are your gymnasts too RELIANT on the sprung floor?
WHY you can't just do jumps and leaps to get better at jumps and leaps.
ALSO…
HOW to make the most of your warm-ups and integrate strength exercises.
Limited ankle mobility can be one of the most challenging things for people to deal with, as it can limit basics movement patterns and also be a contributor to pain.
In this mini-podcast Dave breaks down some of the most common reasons why people have limited ankle mobility, and gives his go-to strategies to deal with it!
This week on the podcast we discuss a very important topic, with my buddy Nick Ruddock, and mental health counselor Rebecca Grady, who was recently on the podcast. We touch an ‘elephant on the room topic’ that I think so many people in gymnastics are realizing is a huge problem and needs addressing. Which is; coach to coach relationships, staff gossip, and drama, which can really bring the vibe down in a gym. We talk about where these things stem from, whether they're related to coaching ego, personal conflicts, or if your gym just isn’t the best fit for your own morals. We review all the things that we've experienced, what we've gone through and offer people constructive solutions on what to do because we know this is a huge problem a lot of gyms face.
We DISCUSS; Nick and Becca’s experiences with not-so-great coaching teams and coaching dynamics, and what they thought were the root causes for them were.
WHY empathy, communication, and the ability to deal with problems, not in front of the athletes or parents and not on social media is so important.
Nick SHARES HIS IDEAS on philosophy differences and how to compromise when someone thinks differently with how you should coach skills and drills, but also how you should run a gym.
Having the RIGHT mindset, you don’t know what you don’t know.
A MENTAL HEALTH PERSPECTIVE on how to have harder conversations? They sound great but the idea is terrifying for so many coaches.
STRESS RESEARCH; how social connections or bonds can either be the biggest source of stress for some or it can be the biggest buffer of stress to be protective and build resilience.
WHY being part of a team isn’t trying to make people like each other, it’s about making people respect each other.
ALSO…
WHY when you’re trying to find a gym to fit into, it is not a case of how good you are, it's about how compatible you are.
This week on the podcast is a very special episode with crowd favorite Eva our gym director but also three of our former gymnasts who trained whilst we went through a massive cultural change at our gym. On the podcast I've talked a lot about the changes we made in our gym, me realizing my ego, having honest conversations with the athletes, how we handled some of the harder issues like motivation, burnout. But I thought it would be a really cool idea to actually talk with some of our former gymnasts live on the podcast and get their experience and interpretation of what happened, and what they noticed from a gymnast's point of view. I know a lot of people are struggling with trying to improve their culture, but still, maintain progress and have high performance. It can be done and I hope you can take away something from our experience.
We DISCUSS; how to have better one on one conversations and not be afraid to talk about real issues.
WHY change has to start at the top.
REALISING whether you’re a coach or gymnast, every moment you're in the gym, there are kids looking up to you.
The DIFFERENT ways to modify practices and still make them beneficial for gymnasts.
If you want a better culture MAKE SURE you're seeing the humans behind the gymnast.
ALSO…
DOING the harder thing when it's the right thing to do.
RELATED EPISODES:
EPISODE 92 – NEW MODEL OF GYMNASTICS PART 1: GLOBAL VALUES
EPISODE 88 – OUR GYM’S CULTURE WAS TOXIC. HERE’S EXACTLY HOW WE FIXED IT.
EPISODE 49 – 9 STEPS FOR BEING HAPPIER IN WORK AND LIFE
This week on the podcast I am very excited to have on coach Shay, who won the competition we held alongside the launch of the Peak Gymnastics Power course. Which included a free consultation with me to chat, ask any questions and help with anything from culture, flexibility, strength, etc. It ended up being an awesome talk, where we discussed how to help athletes get more flexibility in their shoulders and how to get better active flexibility and full 180 degrees in their leaps and jumps. We also talked about cardio and energy systems training to improve gymnast's stamina in floor and bar routines. I share my screen and we write and build a new program together for her athletes from scratch. I'm very grateful that she won the random draw because she sounds like she's doing an amazing job in Australia with their kids.
We DISCUSS; how to screen athlete's shoulders to identify the specific issue that’s causing them to struggle with shoulder mobility.
The BEST exercises to do to improve shoulder flexibility in each of the different issues that the gymnast may have.
HOW strength can improve flexibility.
The split complexes YOU NEED to get your athletes splits flat.
HOW to create a cardio program for preseason and the offseason.
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BARDIO! It’s cardio but specifically to improve upper body endurance and stamina for bars.
RELATED EPISODES:
How To Build Explosive Power in Gymnasts with Diwesh Poudyal
The 3 Steps for Building Explosive Speed and Power in Gymnastics
How To Build Gymnastics Strength and Power with Ellie Black's Strength Coach, Scott Willgress
This week on the podcast I am so grateful to talk with Kyle Shewfelt the 2004 Olympic Gold Medalist on Floor. He has had an enormously successful career at the world stage and Olympic stage. But I wanted to have Kyle on after reading his book where he talks about the things in his career that were important for his success. Kyle shares how he was able to deal with mental health concerns, body image concerns, and how he handled the pressure of getting up through the ranks along with the support of his coach.
We DISCUSS; that Olympic medals should be won in an environment that’s collaborative, nurturing, kind and respectful. Not one of fear and control.
DEALING with feelings of burnout as a teenage gymnast and knowing that you are not alone.
The IMPORTANCE of a collaborative coach-athlete relationship.
Kyle's EXPERIENCE with body image and how he learned to fuel his body for success.
The IMPACT of commentators in our sport.
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The BENEFITS from seeing someone for your mental health and what it did for Kyle and his career.
Please check out and go buy Kyle's book to learn more about his amazing career. It's called make it happen. It's one of the best reads I've ever had. https://www.kyleshewfelt.com/book
RELATED EPISODES:
An Honest Talk About Mental Health, Depress, and Stress in Gymnastics with Luke Carson - https://shiftmovementscience.com/lukecarson/
Chellsie Memmel Discusses Her Elite Gymnastics Comeback! - https://shiftmovementscience.com/chellsiememmel/
Courtney McGregor Discusses Gymnastics Culture Change, Elite/NCAA Career, and Achilles Injuries - https://shiftmovementscience.com/courtneymcgregor/
Bridget Sloan On Keeping Young Gymnasts Healthy, NCAA/Olympic Success, and CrossFit - https://shiftmovementscience.com/bridgetsloaninterview/
This week on the podcast I’m excited to talk with a licensed mental health counselor and also a nationally certified counselor Becca Grady who works with all walks of life and in particular gymnasts. She shares her experience on mental health issues, mental blocks, coaching dynamics, and culture. These are things that so many people struggle with and can relate to. So how can we as coaches create an environment and better support athletes to speak up about mental blocks, not being scared to talk and knowing their coaches will listen. Rather than; not speaking up early because of the fear of social judgment and what their teammates will think about them.
We DISCUSS; how to build cultures where people can talk, communicate and express their emotions. (And that's a good thing!).
WHY mental blocks come up and how to deal with them.
WHAT is the perfectionist mentality that gymnasts develop.
HOW coaches and parents can help combat gymnasts with negative self-talk.
TOOLS and STRATEGIES for coaches to use to foster better communication.
The biggest WAR is between your own ears.
ALSO…
EXCELLENCE and PROGRESS instead of perfection.
RELATED EPISODES:
EPISODE 116- SKILL PROGRESSIONS, MENTAL BLOCKS, AND BUILDING HEALTHY AND HIGH PERFORMING GYMNASTS WITH CALE ROBINSON- https://shiftmovementscience.com/calerobinson/
EPISODE 101 – AN HONEST TALK ABOUT DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, STRESS, AND MENTAL HEALTH IN GYMNASTICS WITH LUKE CARSON - https://shiftmovementscience.com/lukecarson/
EPISODE 58 – WHY INSECURITY AND FEAR OF JUDGEMENT DRIVE CULTURE ISSUES IN GYMNASTICS - https://shiftmovementscience.com/insecurityandfearingymnastics/
EPISODE 52 – AN HONEST TALK ABOUT EGO, DEPRESSION, AND ANXIETY IN GYMNASTICS - https://shiftmovementscience.com/egodepressionanxietyingymnastics/
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Today on the podcast I’m very excited to share the second part of a super popular webinar series with Gretchen Kerr, a University of Toronto researcher. We were asked by Gymnastics Canada to have a discussion around safe sport and culture change. We focused on moving away from a punishment model of coaching to more of a positive discipline model, and talk about training smarter not harder.
We DISCUSS; the benefits of positive, healthy sport for athletes and coaches.
SHIFTING from punishment to discipline and the difference between the two.
A cultural shift, HOW and WHY you should train smarter not harder.
WHAT is an autonomy-supportive coaching style.
Building BETTER RELATIONSHIPS with your athletes by sharing uncertainty with them, admitting when you don’t know, and asking others for help.
At WHAT age you should involve athletes in goal setting and individual programming.
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WHY you should provide feedback that is solution-focused rather than problem-focused.
References:
https://shiftmovementscience.com/library/#gymnastics
https://shiftmovementscience.com/library/#strength-and-conditioning
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EPISODE 109 – HOW COACHING STYLES IMPACT PERFORMANCE AND HEALTH IN ATHLETES
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Today on the podcast I’m very excited to have on registered dietitian and nutritionist Kerry Bair, who’s been really forward-thinking and outspoken in gymnastics culture to make sure we're giving the best advice on what can we do to fuel kids properly and balance some of these stigmas around body image, weight, and aesthetics. A former gymnast herself she works with gymnasts on a weekly basis who want to learn more about nutrition, food, recovery, and performance. She shares ideas and practical alternative solutions for coaches on how to discuss body image, and where did these cultural myths perpetuate so we can work on them and have healthy conversations around food with athletes.
We DISCUSS; dieting isn’t normal it's just commonplace in our culture.
TOP TIPS for parents who want to address the nutrition conversation to help aid recovery or energy levels in their young athletes.
WHERE’S the line between a coach's responsibility of nutrition and recovery versus what is the parent's role to manage the athlete?
WHAT red flags should you should be aware of in athletes.
HOW to make sure we keep moving forward in the sport, to move on past old school techniques, commenting on body or weight, and have a healthy relationship with food.
Gymnasts are UNIQUE so trying to fit into a box that you're not meant to fit in, is always going to do more harm than good.
ALSO…
WHY you can't fail at nutrition.
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EPISODE 39 – WHAT GYMNASTS NEED FOR NUTRITION WITH DR. JOSH ELDRIDGE
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Today on the podcast I’m very excited to bring you a thought-provoking and important conversation about cultural change, morals, and ethics of coaching with Tom Elder. Assistant coach for the University of Pennsylvania and the Temple Men's Team as well as an advisor for full-out recruiting services. In addition to coaching for 13 years, he also has an extensive education in Philosophy. A lot of his research is focused, child autonomy in abuse in youth sports, which is obviously a very important topic that we're dealing with right now in gymnastics.
We DISCUSS what is Ethics and how is it relative to gymnastics?
Gymnastics CRISIS with autonomy.
Four years of being a successful gymnast are NOT worth 40 years of having to take the elevator.
As your morals appropriate and relevant? Where is the boundary line? Are we starting to impose values on children?
The IMPORTANCE of consent.
Is the sport really progressing? Or is it just getting HARDER.
ALSO…
The DIFFERENCE between discipline and obedience.
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EPISODE 106 – GYMNAST ALLIANCE AND A CALL FOR CHANGE WITH JENNIFER PINCHES AND CLAIRE HEAFFORD
EPISODE 99 – “THE WAY WE’VE ALWAYS DONE IT” – 7 DANGEROUS WORDS IN GYMNASTICS
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This week we have a special bonus episode of the Shift Show. We interviewed former and current coaches and gymnasts as part of our Short Film Series on the future of gymnastic strength conditioning.
With overwhelming scientific support for performance benefits, injury risk reduction, mental/emotional health benefits, and reduced risk of athlete burnout, when properly used it is a tool that could completely revolutionize the sport of gymnastics.
Our brand new Peak Gymnastics Power course launched this week and the concepts in this podcast are exactly what we talk about in the course. If you want to learn exactly how I make strength coaching programs for gymnastics, what exercises, how we do them, how many sets and reps, and how to coach proper form to get explosive power out of your gymnasts.
Jump on now because on Sunday the price increases and we don’t want you to miss out on being the lucky winner who will receive a free consult with us!
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Speakers featured:
Juston Ziegler, Gymnastics Coach
Dave Tilley, DPT
Lew Porchiazzo, CSCS
Nick Ruddock, Gymnastics coach
Diwesh Poudyal, CSCS
Annemarie Alf, DPT
Kylie Gorgenyi, NCAA Gymnast
Bridget Sloan, Olympic Gymnast
Courtney Kamberalis, NCAA Gymnast
Dan Lonsdale, CSCS
Heather Gomes, NCAA Gymnast
Colin Van Wicklen, Elite Gymnast
Scott Willgress, CSCS
Emma Winer, NCAA Gymnast
Yan Inhaber, NCAA Gymnast
Jessica Corneau, Gymnastics Coach
Ian Lasic, Elite Gymnast
Eva Shute, Gym Owner
Steven Gluckstein, Olympic Gymnast
Today on the podcast a second quick appearance, due to popular demand, my friend and co-worker from Champion Physical Therapy and Performance Diwesh Poudyal. Head of Strength and Conditioning and Director of Fitness working with athletes every day, single-handedly programming for all the NCAA gymnasts, Division One to Three, and Elite Gymnasts that we work with at our facility and have high level, national team, and Olympic caliber goals. All the way down to athletes who just want to have fun. We're back because the sprinting podcast was super popular and we've been doing a lot of work behind the scenes to develop some resources that people I think are gonna be very excited to learn from and dispelling some of these myths about gymnast lifting weights.
We DISCUSS why strength training is SO beneficial and the performance benefits you will get if you sprinkle it into your offseason.
At WHAT age should gymnasts start lifting?
WHY having a general fitness base and more movement variability throughout the year helps with injury reduction.
WHAT makes a well-rounded potential athlete? Filling in the gaps of what athletes are not getting in their gymnastics training.
HOW many times should you strength train per week? What goes into a program? What movements do you do? Where do you start!?!
Equipment you should INVEST in when starting strength training on a budget.
ALSO…
HOW to make strength training fun.
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EPISODE 79 – COLIN VAN WICKLEN ON RETURNING TO TRAINING, WEIGHT LIFTING, AND OFF SEASONS IN GYMNASTICS
Today on the podcast, I'm very excited to be joined by Lindsey Stancil, a high-level coach in the Pennsylvania area. She's been professional and grateful enough to share some alternative points of view on some pretty controversial and complex topics. Being a higher level coach she has a different perspective to me, a middle-level coach, and medical provider. Lindsey points out there are great coaches out there who are doing an awesome job but are being asked to perform 17 different roles. They're trying to be strength coaches, physiologists, managing recovery, and nutrition.
We DISCUSS training hours, HOW making recommendations or mandates too soon without talking them through can have negative consequences on kid's dreams.
ADVICE to coaches: do you know your purpose and is it easy for you to make the right decisions? The importance of making sure you have a strong mission statement for yourself.
‘You're just a coach, when are you going to get a real job’ EVERYTHING that’s wrong with this statement.
HOW to train those hard skills to young talented 8, 9, 10-year-olds, teaching pace, technique, and developing skills safely.
The PRESSURE of parents.
PRACTICAL advice to coaches or parents who are trying to build a better environment and culture in their gym, helping everyone, not just the kids but coaches as well, be happier with their daily work.
ALSO…
WHY is a 12-year old deciding yourself worth today?
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EPISODE 102 – ADVICE EVERY GYMNASTICS COACH NEEDS TO HEAR ON FLEXIBILITY, GYMNASTS RETIRING, AND MANAGING GOALS
EPISODE 93 – NEW MODEL OF GYMNASTICS PART 2: MACRO PRINCIPLES
Today on the podcast I am super grateful to be joined by accomplished and noted USA Elite MAG Gymnast John Orozco. We dive into John’s journey and learn from the experiences that he had, as we try to navigate the current culture change. He shares the highs and lows of his career and what he's learned from them, giving advice to the younger generation of coaches, parents, gymnasts that have young athletes in the sport.
We DISCUSS how you develop a young, elite-level athlete without putting extra volume or extra numbers on them.
John’s personal GUIDE to getting through injuries.
WHAT your younger self wouldn't admit he needed help with, but your older self wishes you did.
The RISKS of rushing back from injury and how to deal with that as an athlete with the pressures to get back out there.
The FEAR of re-injury.
WHAT can we do to ensure gymnastics is enjoyable for everyone's experience?
ALSO…
The FUTURE for John Orozco.
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EPISODE 59 – BRIDGET SLOAN ON KEEPING YOUNG GYMNASTS HEALTHY, NCAA/OLYMPIC SUCCESS, AND CROSSFIT
EPISODE 34 – JON HORTON ON THE FUTURE OF MEN’S GYMNASTICS AND DEVELOPING HIGH LEVEL ATHLETES
Mike Reiman on Hip Dysplasia/Microinstability Injuries and Finding Success as a Clinician
Today on the podcast I geek out with Duke faculty member & physical therapy researcher, Mike Reinman. One of the most stressful areas for clinicians & coaches is hip injuries, hypermobile, loose gymnast hips. Mike is doing phenomenal work putting out great information on hip dysplasia. We dive into this as it's often not talked about. But there’s a lot of great research now which means better tools to understand how to help athletes.
We DISCUSS why you should be hanging out with surgeons if you want to work with hips.
The DIFFERENCE between Hip dysplasia and or instability.
The IMPORTANCE of mentorship, what it really is, and how to approach someone.
DECIPHERING protocols for hip surgeries.
HOW somebody can be stiff and loose at the same time.
Mike explains THE EPIC RETURN - what to do early on to help with symptoms or build strength.
ALSO…
Mike’s top ADVICE for new grads.
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EPISODE 71 – KEYS TO HELPING ATHLETES WITH SHOULDER INJURIES AND REHABILITATION
EPISODE 61 – COMBATTING ACHILLES TEARS IN NCAA GYMNASTICS (PART 1)
Today on the podcast, I had a great chat with Rebecca Smith who asked me to come on an Instagram Live and talk about, creating cultures where people can feel safe and progression towards high-level goals. What we're looking at in terms of evolving the culture around competitions and what valuable life lesson are we trying to teach kids, pulling away from ‘it’s only about scores, medals and placements’ and ‘the highlights on Facebook or Instagram.
We DISCUSS the type of culture that allows athletes to be happy and successful.
Is it RIGHT that gyms send out level eights to compete at level five? Is winning at all costs worth it?
If you're EXPECTING that success will bring you happiness, then it never will.
The VALUE of supportive parents and coaches that are unconditional.
HOW to help kids communicate, develop a voice and empower them.
The IMPORTANCE of choice and consent.
ALSO…
HOW our actions create consequences?
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EPISODE 104 – HOW TO BUILD A NEW APPROACH TO GYMNASTICS – AN INTERVIEW WITH RYAN ZIESLOFT
EPISODE 92 – NEW MODEL OF GYMNASTICS PART 1: GLOBAL VALUES
In this week's podcast, I was excited to chat with another member of the Ascend Gymnastics Team. With Elite and NCAA success, Sarah Korngold has achieved this with her nurturing and progressive philosophy. She shares her fantastic knowledge of Beam a subject that we’ve not covered before on the podcast; giving an insight into her lower-level development program and what drills and exercises to do.
We DISCUSS the culture of her gym and WHAT they do to be successful.
HOW to deal with kids that are not motivated and help them progress.
Sarah’s thoughts on the College recruiting problem and HOW she is talking to parents about it.
HOW to find a balance between high-level aspirations and goals at a young age and training hours, safety, health, and long-term wellness.
WHAT foundations and basics you need to do at the lower levels to be successful on beam.
Sarah’s thoughts and drills for beam flexibility.
ALSO…
FEARS and mental blocks, what to do to help overcome them.
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EPISODE 112- BUILDING GYMNASTICS SKILL BASICS & DRILLS, MOTIVATING ATHLETES, AND HIGH PERFORMING CULTURES WITH BRETT WARGO
EPISODE 100 – AIMEE BOORMAN ON COACHING SIMONE BILES AND CHANGING GYMNASTICS CULTURE
EPISODE 87 – CHELLSIE MEMMEL DISCUSSES HER ELITE COMEBACK, LESSONS LEARNED, AND POSITIVE COACHING PHILOSOPHIES
How do you build a strength program for gymnast in 2021 from scratch?
With overwhelming amount of information on the internet, on gymnasts lifting weights, or knowing how many days, reps, sets or even which exercises to do. It can be stressful for coaches to know where to start. So I enlisted the help of my good friends Dan Lonsdale and Nick Ruddock to combined our brains and literally build a strength program from scratch!
We discuss WHAT what we would do in 4-5 training sessions, the exercises, the set and reps.
WHEN to program light days or heavy days.
The IMPORTANCE of core work.
Dan illustrates the BEST way to increase strength using proper general conditioning and weight room stuff.
WHAT gymnastic specific floor lines, active flex and handstands/body alignment exercises to do.
Nick explains his Daily Dozen.
ALSO…
HOW to apply our program to those who train three days per week.
Check out the blog post which has FREE downloadable templates of our strength program, blank templates, along with some extra recourses myself, Dan and Nick put together to help build your own strength program. Watch on YouTube to see us sharing the screen, writing down the exact things that we would do along with videos of the exercises.
This information is so important, it’ll increase your athletes performance and reduce the risk of injury. This is the future of gymnastics moving forward, so the more people we can get on board the better healthier athletes we can have.
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EPISODE 72 – FREE ONLINE GYMNASTICS CLINIC AND GYMNASTICS WORKLOADS/WELLNESS INTERVIEW
EPISODE 29 – HOW TO INCREASE POWER WITH DAN LONSDALE
EPISODE 21 – BUILDING “NEW SCHOOL” STRENGTH PROGRAMS FOR GYMNASTS
Unfortunately, the fitness & nutrition industry is so noisy & stressful it becomes overwhelming. People just want a little bit of great information & know what to do but there’s too much, complicated stuff out there. Popular on Instagram and YouTuber Jordan Syatt is someone doing a great job of taking the high level information on Nutrition & Fitness & giving it to the everyday person for basic, easy to use strategies.
We discuss WHY a small win is better than not playing the game at all.
HOW important consistency is.
The DANGERS of social media.
RECOGNIZE how you're talking to yourself.
THREE easy to use strategies.
ALSO…
A fun rapid fire question segment!
We're very chill very, so some pG 13 words on this podcast so maybe don't listen with your kids around, if you're a little nervous about that.
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EPISODE 83 – OVERHAULING GYMNASTICS NUTRITION: 5 UNACCEPTABLE AND DANGEROUS PRACTICES THAT MUST STOP
EPISODE 74 – COLIN VAN WICKLEN ON OLYMPICS 2021, TRAINING, NUTRITION, AND RECOVERY
Following the release of our very popular short film a Call For Change, sparked honestly one of my favourite conversations I've ever had on a podcast. With my good friends from Power Monkey Fitness, a company that I've kind of been working for the last five years. Dave Duranty a 2008 Olympian for Team USA for gymnastics, and Chad Vaughn two time Olympian for Team USA for weightlifting. And GB Olympian Jennifer Pinches, who you guys may have heard an episode on earlier this year with Claire Halford.
We discuss WHAT is going on in the gymnastics world that we need to change?
WHAT are the critical issues that people are facing from the from the coaching point of view, the parent point of view, and also the administration point of view?
The reasons WHY gymnastics in particular, is more susceptible to abuse?
WHAT a positive coach does differently.
WHEN is showing tough love important for the development of the athlete?
HOW are the parents handling these issues of abuse? What are they going through?
We SHARE solutions and the next step we believe need to happen.
ALSO…
Is it POSSIBLE for female gymnast to peak at age 24 instead of age 16?
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EPISODE 76 – 3 PILLARS OF REAL CHANGE IN GYMNASTICS : EDUCATION, WORKLOADS, & CULTURAL STANDARDS
EPISODE 58 – WHY INSECURITY AND FEAR OF JUDGEMENT DRIVE CULTURE ISSUES IN GYMNASTICS
EPISODE 47 – MY THOUGHTS ON THE GYMNASTICS ABUSE SCANDAL AND HOW I BUILT SHIFT
Gymnastics Canada asked myself and a wonderful researcher, Gretchen Kerr, to join their Culture and Coaching Development Webinar and have a honest talk about how we approach culture change.
We discuss HOW gymnastics coaches can find a balance of pushing the envelope, to be positive and successful, but also maintain health and wellness for athletes, parents and themselves.
WHAT is Safe Sport?
The changes in social norms and WHY, what was okay in the past in not okay now.
WHAT does psychological harm and neglect in sport look like?
WHY change starts with you as an individual.
HOW to incorporate the athletes voice into your coaching philosophy and everyday practice.
THE priority filter and how to use it in difficult conversations or decisions
ALSO…
ADVICE for new coaches with old school supervisors.
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EPISODE 28 – HOW TO CHANGE YOUR GYM’S CULTURE
I want to use the podcast as a way to give people involved in gymnastics a positive example to follow, with people who are doing a great job and attacking these grey areas and harder conversations.
This week I am grateful and honoured to be joined by former NNCA athlete and now Ascend Gymnastics Coach Cale Robinson.
We discuss the IMPORTANCE of basics.
And HOW you get parents and gymnasts to buy into your beliefs.
Beyond a handstand the one skill you YOU NEED TO DO perfectly.
WHY knowing how to handle adversity will aid your path for perfection.
HOW to teach the athlete to fall in love with the sport and be SUCCESSFUL on their own.
ALSO…
A must hear talk on FEAR.
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104 – HOW TO BUILD A NEW APPROACH TO GYMNASTICS – AN INTERVIEW WITH RYAN ZIESLOFT
EPISODE 99 – “THE WAY WE’VE ALWAYS DONE IT” – 7 DANGEROUS WORDS IN GYMNASTICS
EPISODE 64 – THE HARD CONVERSATIONS GYMNASTICS NEEDS TO START HAVING
How do you get more explosive gymnasts?
Today on the podcast I have a friend and co-worker from Champion Physical Therapy and Performance in Boston; Diwesh Poudyal joining me. Head of Strength and Conditioning and Director of Fitness to talk about his area of expertise which is how do you get gymnasts faster?
We discuss HOW you increase sprinting speed and tumbling & vaulting power in your gymnasts.
The DIFFERENCE between acceleration vs top end speed.
And how to INCREASE both in your athletes.
The THREE Ps you NEED to know.
UNDERSTAND how you train power, jumping and landing.
ALSO…
WHY you need to STOP running on pointed toes.
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EPISODE 89 – AN INSIDE PEAK TO MICHIGAN WOMEN’S GYMNASTICS STRENGTH PROGRAM WITH LEW PORCHIAZZO
EPISODE 43 – STEVE GLUCKSTEIN SHARES HOW WEIGHTLIFTING CAN HELP GYMNASTS AND THE BENEFITS OF TRAMPOLINE
EPISODE 16 – CHRIS HINSHAW ON GYMNASTICS ENERGY SYSTEMS ESSENTIALS
Parent coach relationships are super challenging.
A highly requested episode from the Shift community when I asked what people are struggling with. I got together a great panel of people in this realm: Chelcie who was a Devision 2 Gymnast and her mum Dianna from the Routine Podcast and Eva Shute who runs four gyms which over the last eight years we have been rebuilding the culture together.
We discuss the FALSE time line in gymnastics.
How many decisions have you made without asking ENOUGH questions?
The difference between a HELICOPTER PARENT and the rightly so involved parent.
The CONCEPT of unrealistic goals and sharing goals so that everyone is on the same page
ALSO…
Realising that it’s about what the ATHLETE wants.
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EPISODE 70 – ADVICE TO PARENTS AND GYMNASTS DURING COVID19 – 5 KEY TIPS WHEN STUCK AT HOME
EPISODE 37 – CRUCIAL GYMNASTICS PARENTING ADVICE EVERYONE NEEDS TO HEAR
EPISODE 12 – DANUSIA FRANCIS TALKS UCLA AND MISS VAL, MOTIVATION, HEALTH, AND ELITE GYMNASTICS
Maybe one of the most important podcasts to ever come out; with Christina Anderson registered Dietitian and Board Certified Paediatric Specialist who specialises in eating disorders.
We discuss HOW gymnasts feel and think about food.
The MYTHS around Nutrition and HOW they are perpetuated in our sports culture.
There is NO ONE ‘GYMNAST BODY’.
Aesthetics vs performance; what you look like is not how you perform.
ALSO…
WHY The American dream WILL NOT bring you happiness.
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EPISODE 53 – THE NUTRITION AND OVERTRAINING TALK WE NEED TO HAVE, BUT AREN’T
EPISODE 39 – WHAT GYMNASTS NEED FOR NUTRITION WITH DR. JOSH ELDRIDGE
EPISODE 33 – ADDRESSING BODY IMAGE AND DISORDERED EATING ISSSUES IN GYMNASTICS WITH TASIA PERSEVECZ
Not only a coach working hard to change the culture in his gym, Brett Wargo from Ascend Gymnastics Seattle is great a representative of the work I do with Shift.
We discuss WHY it’s so important to work on basics from a young age.
HOW do you get the athletes to care enough to do really good basics?
HOW on how do you find good quality information?!
AND HOW do possibly you fit everything into your daily schedule?!!
We dive into the rate at which you accumulate miles as a younger athlete.
PLUS…
Brett explains his proposal for a NEW SYSTEM.
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EPISODE 15 – BECKY DOWNIE ON OVERCOMING ADVERSITY AND LESSONS FROM COMPETING IN ELITE GYMNASTICS FOR 15 YEARS
Researcher Natalie Barker - Rutchi, one of the leading experts on Women’s Artistic Gymnastics culture discusses:
Discipline and these cultural norms that are accepted in gymnastics but not written down as rules or regulations.
AND WHEN the line is crossed with too much control over gymnasts.
PLUS
The false notion that gymnastics progression is linear and constant.
COMING SOON Brand new free Gymnastics Coaches course on flexibility, strength, basics, injury prevention, and culture development.
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EPISODE 106 – GYMNAST ALLIANCE AND A CALL FOR CHANGE WITH JENNIFER PINCHES AND CLAIRE HEAFFORD EPISODE 100 – AIMEE BOORMAN ON COACHING SIMONE BILES AND CHANGING GYMNASTICS CULTURE EPISODE 96 – ADVICE MEN’S GYMNASTICS NEEDS TO HEAR WITH PAUL SARGYSAN EPISODE 88 – OUR GYM’S CULTURE WAS TOXIC. HERE’S EXACTLY HOW WE FIXED IT.
Physical Therapist Araon Horschig, a former competitive Olympic Weight Lifter and now more famously known as Squat University on social media discusses:
How you create something that is your passion and turn it into something and turn it into something more valuable?
AND WHY are we still struggling to help athletes get back to high performance?
PLUS
our top tips for New Grads to not struggle like we did.
COMING SOON
Brand new free Gymnastics Coaches course on flexibility, strength, basics, injury prevention, and culture development.
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EPISODE 48 – KNOWING WHEN TO TRY BIGGER SKILLS, BALANCING STRENGTH & FLEXIBILITY, AND DEVELOPING MALE GYMNASTS WITH JACOB MARKS
EPISODE 21 – BUILDING “NEW SCHOOL” STRENGTH PROGRAMS FOR GYMNASTS
Today on the podcast I was asked to do an interview with Aaron Koz who runs his own podcast, we cover a variety of topics related to gymnastics and circus training as well as coaching, culture and scandals. We discuss how we can move the sport in a better direction, what are the mistakes that people are making still and I myself have made. How do we balance keeping someone safe, moving towards high performance and staying up to date with new ideas.
Todays podcast I am super excited and grateful to be sharing a wonderful question and answer session I was asked to do by Jennifer Sey, is one the producers from the impactful Athlete A Documentary. We discuss why we have still such a lack of evidence based practice and science in our sport, but also what is being done well right now, and what’s giving me hope to keep doing my best, by the athletes.
Kicking off another chapter of the podcast and diving into the year with some very exciting returning guests. Tim Gabbett, Sport Scientist and Workload Researcher from Australia and Scott Willgress, Ellie Black’s strength and conditioning coach share their ideas on workloads, wellness and strength and conditioning. This is the future of gymnastics, making sure athletes are not only performing to their best but also staying healthier.
I'm so excited to be joined by #GymnastAlliance founder Jennifer Pinches and her co-founder for Gymnast4Change Claire Heafford. We discuss the harsh reality of Gymnastics Culture change including the impact of Athlete A, and how we can move forward.
Today on the podcast we have a fellow physical therapist and specialist Annemarie Alf who has an amazing story. She shares her experience in PT and S&C working with the Chinese National Team becoming a performance consultant for them for the last 10 years. Working on change related to injuries and management but using strength and conditioning. We also talk honestly about what are we still missing in gymnastics, why aren’t they fast enough, why they have injuries, and why are they burning out?
This week on the podcast I was asked to do interview with Ryan Zeisloft who runs the Gifted Performance Podcast, he reached out to me and wanted to ask some questions related to gymnastics culture, long term athletic development, gymnast’s lifting weights and the gymnastics alliance movement. We talk about so many different things that I think are doing to be fundamentally important in gymnastics moving forward.
With the launch of SHIFT HQ I raffled off a free consult with my self and regular podcast guest, my close friend and director of the YMCA gymnastics centres in Boston Eva Shute. Katie was the consult winner and we sat down for an hour and half and talked about icing controversy and injuries, how to gain flexibility and make it stick and the science behind that. But also some harder conversations; how to help athletes with high level goals get to where they want to be, when you have other athletes that don’t have the same expectations. How do you keep all those athletes motived and give them what they need, and not have any cultural issues with friction between those gymnasts.
On this episode of the podcast I have a very important conversation with former Elite Gymnast and now Coach Luke Carson around all things mental health. An open honest conversation about the pandemic and being in gymnastics right now with the recent scandals and publicity around culture change. It's a tough time for those working in gymnastics to keep a good head space; we discuss how to have a better open conversation about anxiety, depression and stress and what people can do to de-stigmatise these issues. Sharing are own personal stories and what we did to help us move forward.
This is the 100th episode of The SHIFT Show and the podcast! Thank you to everyone who has been listening and helped the podcast grow over the last two years. Turning it into a medium and a space to have really important conversations that are having a positive impact on gymnastics and people lives. I want to continue to help people learn the information they want to know and be a vessel to spread it across the gymnastics world wide community. This special 100th features the legendary Aimee Boorman who was Simone Biles coach and many other great gymnasts. I wanted to make sure we had a conversation to provide the most value to people in terms of what’s happening now in our community but then also what’s happening down the road. Aimee is an amazing human but she also an amazing example of the benefits and abilities that can happen with positive coaching which is the big change we are seeing now in our sport. Thanks again for listening and I really appreciate everyones support with SHIFT.
A massively valuable podcast with Dr Michelle Flemons who is an associate Professor at the University of Bedfordshire in the UK. She is a Senior Lecturer and has a PHD in Sport Pedagogy and Physical Education. A former Elite Gymnast who trained with the Junior National Team of Hong Kong and is still involved in coaching today. We look at how you get away from “that’s the way we’ve always done it”; how do you get change? How do you get belief systems to change? How you deal with people who are going through conflict in gymnastics? We talk about why this sport is so stubborn and what can be done to help people chance, to help the sport move forward to a happier, healthier way.
This weeks podcast I chat to Scott Willgrass one of the strength and conditioning coaches working with Gymnastics Canada and Ellie Black. He is one of many who is pushing the narrative of changing how we approach strength and conditioning in the sport of gymnastics. We dive into how he got started, the common problems he faced and mistakes he made, dig into what Ellie’s training looks like and what he thinks performance wise we can do to get gymnasts more powerful, faster and have more endurance.
A highly requested episode featuring Dr Ellen Casey who is the Sports Medicine Physician for the US Women’s Senior National Team and frequent flyer on the podcast Nick Ruddock. We tackle an open, honest, candid conversation about puberty, growth and how we can better help younger athletes during this time.
This week I talk to USA MAG Coach Paul Sargysan who has outstanding technical knowledge and he represents someone who really cares about his athletes and the culture that he builds in his gym is positive, respectful and focused on work ethic. Using gymnastics as a vessel to get really great values taught to his athletes. In the podcast we dive into how he builds that culture, how he approaches communication and conflict and hard decisions around getting too and competing at the high level, managing injuries and doing what’s best for the athletes in the long run.
In the final part of this 4 part lecture I cover Competitive Planning and how we will now approach our competitive year. Sharing and explain our clubs new approach, breaking down the monthly blocks and what goes into each week, session and event.
In part 3 of this 4 part lecture, I share examples of how my club has put into practice ideas discussed in the Macro Principle lecture. From our Rule of 7 and Traffic Light System, I explain the importance on Journalling and how to record, track and use Wellness and Monitoring Programmes. As well as covering a Hybrid Strength and Conditioning Model.
I sit down with Kensley Behel, Justin Spring, Brett McClure, Mike Burns, and Mark Williams to discuss what can be done to save Men's NCAA Gymnastics.
In part 2 of this 4 part lecture, I discuss more specific concepts to how we approach our gym's culture, operations, and bigger picture items. These include our ethical guidelines, an athlete-centered model, education, communicaton, coaching athletes holistically, delaying specialization, and respecting age - training hours until the age of 12.
Part 1 of 4 lectures brain storming new ideas about what I feel we can do to make the sport happier and healthier. This is my attempt to share with everyone what I feel is important, backed up from research and literature I’ve read. Hopefully starting a better discussion of new ideas to try.
I sit down with Dr. Emily Sweeney to discuss why youth concussions in all sports, but particularly gymnastics, are a huge 'elephant in the room' issue we need to do a better job addressing.
Rachel Heller 3rd year PT student reaches out as part of her school project to gain insight into my PT journey. From school, the different types of certifications and how I got to where I am today. We discus and cover my mental health journey, how to stay on top of new research, how I find the time to do everything I do and my advice for coaches and new grads based on what I’ve learnt from my own journey and mistake I made along the way.
Head Strength Coach Lew Porciazzo sits down with my to chat about the principles, exercises, and workouts he uses with Michigan Women's Gymnastics Program.