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September 2026

Evidence-based articles on gymnastics injuries, strength, flexibility and coaching from Dr. Dave Tilley.

September 23, 2026

Pre Season Strength Myths: Why Running Laps & Panel Mat Lines Won’t Prepare You

Bust 5 pre-season conditioning myths and get the exact program blocks — Daily Dozen, 8+4 model, and explosive work — gymnastics coaches can run tomorrow.
The 60 Minute Pre Season Meeting EVERY Gym Needs To Have

September 27, 2026

The 60 Minute Pre Season Meeting EVERY Gym Needs To Have

A 60-minute staff meeting protocol, scored culture audit, and 1-on-1 framework to build your gym's culture before pre-season locks it in.
Grade Your Gym in 5 Minutes: The 25-Box Pre-Season Checklist

September 15, 2026

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

A free 25-box checklist to grade your gym's pre-season across culture, load, strength, cardio, and wellness — with real score bands.
Periodization for Gymnastics: How to Plan the Whole Competitive Year and Peak When It Counts

September 1, 2026

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

Here’s the thing most coaches feel but rarely say out loud: a great competitive season is usually decided months before the first meet. Not by talent, and not by how
The 5 Pillars of Athlete Development: Why Culture Has to Come First

September 27, 2026

The 5 Pillars of Athlete Development: Why Culture Has to Come First

Let me start with the shift that reframes everything: the old idea that “gymnasts peak at 16” is gone. Athletes are now competing well into their twenties, and the moment

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