The SHIFT Show

I'm honored to be joined by Lucas and Christian, as well as their head coach Kip, to discuss what it's like competing on a men's gymnastics team as part of the Naval Academy.  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/ Als...

I recently took part in a panel discussion with some fantastic co-speakers where we took a deep dive into how to safely get back into the gym after COVID, how to approach flexibility, strength, and cardio in gymnastics. I hope you enjoy it! We appreciate you listening! To learn more about SHIFT, head here - https://shiftmovementscience.com/ To learn about SHIFT's courses, check our website he...

I chat with Dave Durante and Chad Vaughn about the last 5 years of my work with SHIFT, and what I think needs to happen if we want to see real meaningful change in 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 cons...

Olympians and current coaches of Arkansas gymnastics join me for an epic Q&A where we discuss their elite journies, experiences in the NCAA, and their current roles with Arkansas 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...

I'm joined by Senior National Team Member Colin Van Wicklen to chat about what his life looks like as he eyes for the 2021 Olympics, his training, and more!  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, r...

I'm joined by Olympians Madison Kocian and Kyla Ross, as well as the legendary Valorie Kondos Field, for an incredible live Q&A. We discuss UCLA culture, how Kyla and Madison reached such high success and their best advice to coaches and gymnasts.  We appreciate you listening! To learn more about SHIFT, head here - https://shiftmovementscience.com/ To learn about SHIFT's courses, che...

Dr. Mike Reinold joins me to answer people's questions on shoulder injuries, shoulder rehabilitation, and tough cases. Lots of great information 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 rating, reviewi...

I sat down for an hour-long Q&A with parents and gymnasts to offer 5 things to focus on at home, and then answered some great questions! 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, and sharing...

In this podcast, I share a lecture I gave with my online gymnastics mentorship group, The Hero Lab, on safely getting back to gymnastics after COVID19.  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,...

Olympic Coach Tom Meadows sits down to share his best advice on how to develop a crucial skill for parallel bar success, the peach basket.  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, and sharing t...

These are crazy times with Coronavirus, and many people have questions. Nick Ruddock and I hosted an hour-long live Q&A discussing the time off, what coaches and gymnasts can do, how to get ready for returning back to gym, and more. Hope it helps! We appreciate you listening! To learn more about SHIFT, head here - https://shiftmovementscience.com/ To learn about SHIFT's courses, check our...

I share some updates with COVID-19, and then offer a new fantastic interview with Dr. Bill Sands, expert biomechanist and gymnastics researcher.  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, and sha...

Eric Van der Meer, Owner of Redwood Empire Gymnastics, shares amazing insight into how he approaches culture change, embracing new ideas that are against the grain and managing coaches/parents/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.shiftmovementscien...

Professor Jill Cook, a worldwide expert in tendon injuries, joins me on the podcast to discuss Achilles injuries in gymnastics. We discuss the rise of Achilles tears in the NCAA, what might be going on at the younger ages, possible contributing factors, and ideas for reducing the risk of injury.  We appreciate you listening! To learn more about SHIFT, head here - https://shiftmovementscience.com/...

In Part 1 of this podcast, I take a dive into the literature related to Achilles tears and then discuss the practical implementations for pre NCAA and NCAA training to reduce the risks.  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, p...

This is an hour long lecture I gave for my online gymnastics membership model, The Hero Lab, on culture change. I have been working on it for a while, and due to the importance of the topic wanted to share it with the entire community. The full video lecture can be found for free on SHIFTs Youtube Channel  We appreciate you listening! To learn more about SHIFT, head here - https://shiftmovementsci...

Bridget Sloan, 2008 Olympic Silver Medalist and 9x NCAA Champion at The University of Florida, chats about important aspects to growing up safely in gymnastics, the 2020 NCAA season, college recruiting, CrossFit, and more! 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://cours...

Rebecca Smith from Complete Performance Coaching asked to interview me on her podcast, and I happily agreed. We had a great discussion about digging into personal issues like insecurity or fear of judgment for coaches and gymnasts, how to increase motivation in health ways, managing overuse injuries like Severs Disease or OsGood Schlatters, building trust with athletes, and much more! Hope you lik...

In this amazing episode, my good buddy Nick Ruddock comes on to share his very best advice for vaulting success. He goes over running concepts, drills, board positions, physical preparation, and much more! 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.shiftmovements...

Dan Lonsdale and I take a deep dive into what everyone needs to know for high level shoulder performance in gymnasts. We overview basic anatomy, flexibility concepts, strength building, power work, endurance training, and injury concepts. Enjoy! We appreciate you listening! To learn more about SHIFT, head here - https://shiftmovementscience.com/ To learn about SHIFT's courses, check our websi...

We're back! Today I chat with Lucas Wasson of Ohio State Gymnastics to discuss what young gymnasts, parents, and coaches need for successful progression in skill level, healthy cultures, and maintaining health.  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.shi...

Due to how popular this webinar was when I posted it online, I wanted to share this with the SHIFT podcast community. I break down the 7 most common handstand issues I see, ranging from mobility to strength to control work, and offer how to screen them and fix them. Hope it helps! We appreciate you listening! To learn more about SHIFT, head here - https://shiftmovementscience.com/ To learn about S...

Kohei Uchimura is one of the most legendary gymnasts of all time, and on the podcast, his personal coach Hiroaki Sato shares some incredible advice everyone in gymnastics must-hear.  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, pleas...

Super important talk today about nutrition, overtraining, and culture with Board Certified Registered Dietician and Exercise Physiologist Jason Machowsky. Please listen twice! 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 consi...

Things get a bit real on the podcast today! I was recently asked by a high school gymnast to do an interview about gymnastics culture, and we dove all the way into fear-based environments, managing egos, depression, and anxiety both in kids and coaches, and then we ended talking about what mistakes lead to toxic training environments.  We appreciate you listening! To learn more about SHIFT, head h...