The SHIFT Show

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 pod...

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...

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...

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. 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.shiftmo...

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 ri...

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

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 anot...

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...

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! 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...

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...

In this mini-podcast episode, Dave discusses everything you need to know about Bridges, Back Handsprings, and Back Pain. 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 the podcast with you...

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 enduranc...

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. 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.shiftmovementscie...

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...

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

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...

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 compr...

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 com...

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! 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 shari...

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 c...

Are you having problems with your handstand?     We can help you solve them in this mini-podcast episode! 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 the podcast with your friends!  Tha...

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...

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.   We appreciate you listening! To le...

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...

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 co...