The SHIFT Show

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 yo...

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 Universit...

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 vis...

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 ...

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...

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 w...

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...

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 qu...

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 c...

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...

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 re...

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...

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 avai...

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 everythi...

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 i...

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...

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 a...

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 incl...

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 ou...

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...

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,...

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...

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 gymnast...

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, discussin...

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 a...