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The 60 Minute Pre Season Meeting Every Gym Needs to Have

A 60-minute staff meeting protocol and scored culture audit to lock in your gym's culture before pre-season starts.

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Grade Your Gym in 5 Minutes: The 25-Box Pre-Season Checklist

A 5-minute, 25-box scorecard to audit your gym before the season begins.

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Periodization for Gymnastics: How to Plan the Whole Competitive Year and Peak When It Counts

A plan for the whole competitive year, built to peak gymnasts when it counts.

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Dr. Dave Tilley's podcast on gymnastics injuries, training, coaching culture, and athlete development. 350+ episodes and counting.

Latest episodes:

From Shin Splints To Stress Fractures: Rehab For Athletes

Changing How Gymnastics Land: Current Updates

Gymnastics Culture: Have We Made Progress?

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ABOUT DAVE

Meet Dr. Dave Tilley

Dr. Dave Tilley is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Board-Certified Sports Clinical Specialist, and founder of SHIFT Movement Science & Gymnastics Education. A former collegiate gymnast, he's coached gymnastics for 15 years and treats 20-30 gymnasts a month at Champion Physical Therapy and Performance. He's consulted with gymnastics programs from club to elite level, both in the U.S. and internationally.

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