The SHIFT Show

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;...

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...

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...

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”;...

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 wha...

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. We appreciate you listening! To learn more about SHIFT, head here - https://shiftmovementsci...

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 com...

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. We appreciate you listening! To learn more about SHIFT, head here - https://shiftmovementscience.com/ To learn about SHIFT's courses, check our webs...

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. We appreciate you listening! To learn more about...

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. We appreciate you listening! To learn more about SHIFT, head here - https://shiftmovementscience.com/ To learn about SHIFT's courses, check our website here - https://courses.shiftmovementscience.com/ Also, please consider rating, reviewing...

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.   We appreciate you listening! To learn more abo...

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. We appreciate you listening! To learn more about SHIFT, head here - https://shiftmovementscience.com/ To le...

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. We appreciate you listening! To learn more about SHIFT, head here - https://shiftmovementscience.com/ To learn about SHIFT's courses, check our website here - https://courses.shiftmovementscience...

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...

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.  We appreciate you listening! To learn more about SHIFT, head here - https://shiftmovementscience.com/ To learn about SHIFT's courses, check our website here - https://courses.shiftmovementscience.com/ Also, please consider rating, re...

For the first time ever, our Gymnastics Director of Operations who is also one of my best friends and boss, Eva Shute joins the podcast. We break down all the biggest problems we faced with our toxic culture, and the exact steps we took to change things over 8 years.  We appreciate you listening! To learn more about SHIFT, head here - https://shiftmovementscience.com/ To learn about SHIFT's c...

Chellsie Memmel joins me to chat about her amazing elite gymnastics come back! We also discuss the biggest things she has learned, and how she feels the gymnastics community should be changing to focus more on positive coaching in the wake of Athlete A and the Gymnastics Alliance movement.  We appreciate you listening! To learn more about SHIFT, head here - https://shiftmovementscience.com/ To lea...

I sit down with Juston Ziegler, who spent many years working under Mihai Brestyan and has now moved on to be the head coach of Flyaways Gymnastics in Minnesota. He is a perfect example of blending the 'old school' techniques with newer ideas he has learned from people outside the gymnastics world.  We appreciate you listening! To learn more about SHIFT, head here - https://shiftmovements...

I'm was super grateful to be able to sit down and chat with elite, NCAA, and Olympic gymnast Courtney McGregor. Courtney has had an insane career of accomplishments and has spent the last 10 years training and competing at the highest level of international level. We chat all things from gymnastics culture change, to NCAA gymnastics, the Olympics, her Achilles injury, and more!  We appreciate...

Returning to training is very intimidating for gyms, so I wanted to take a deep dive with my friend Dan Lonsdale to share exactly how we are approaching out strength programs in the next 3 months.  We appreciate you listening! To learn more about SHIFT, head here - https://shiftmovementscience.com/ To learn about SHIFT's courses, check our website here - https://courses.shiftmovementscience.c...

Gymnastics nutrition practices need a massive redesign related to calling out inappropriate practices, using current science, referring out to licensed professionals to keep athletes. In this massive 2+ hour talk with Registred Dieticians, Exercise Physiologists, and Nutrition Coaches, we tackle what they are, the science behind why they must go, and offer alternatives for the gymnastics community...

This is a recorded lecture from Nick Ruddock that covers the principles, skills, and progressions he uses for developing Yurchenko style vaulting. Tons of great info here!  We appreciate you listening! To learn more about SHIFT, head here - https://shiftmovementscience.com/ To learn about SHIFT's courses, check our website here - https://courses.shiftmovementscience.com/ Also, please consider...

There is no way to avoid the brutal reality: gymnastics culture is in need of a massive overhaul. This is not a new concept, as many have been talking about it over the last two decades. I share thoughts on how I feel we got into this terrible situation, and what needs to happen for real, meaningful change. We appreciate you listening! To learn more about SHIFT, head here - https://shiftmovementsc...

I shared some thoughts via YouTube about the new Athlete A Documentary on Netflix, and trying to understand how we got into this insane mess with our culture. People asked for the audio version so here it is. Hope it's interesting/helpful We appreciate you listening! To learn more about SHIFT, head here - https://shiftmovementscience.com/ To learn about SHIFT's courses, check our website...

Colin Van Wicklen comes back to the podcast to chat about how he got back into the gym after COVID, his best advice, and if the break has changed his views on time off and weight lifting benefits for gymnasts.  We appreciate you listening! To learn more about SHIFT, head here - https://shiftmovementscience.com/ To learn about SHIFT's courses, check our website here - https://courses.shiftmove...