Helping Athletes With Acute Injuries: Key Rehab Strategies with Dan Pope

Hey all! You may have heard that we recently opened up enrollment for the next cohort of the Champion PT Mentorship with myself, Mike Reinold, and Dan Pope which you can see here https://mikereinold.com/champion-sports-physical-therapy-mentorship-online-course/ One…
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The Five Pillars of Gymnastics Culture Change: Pathways to Happiness, Satisfaction, and Peak Performance

Toxic gymnastics cultures, when left unchecked, erode everyone inside making a massive negative impact on their health and performance while healthy gymnastics cultures, when nourished, elevate everyone to their highest levels of enjoyment in…
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A Decade of SHIFT: 10 Years of Must Hear Gymnastics Advice

Today is SHIFT's 10 Year Anniversary. It's insane for me to even write that. In October 2013, I wrote a blog post about hip flexor stiffness in gymnasts. 10 years later, SHIFT has grown into an international company and brand I feel has helped…
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Vault, Bars, Beam, and Floor Skill Progressions From Expert Gymnastics Coaches

We're thrilled to be just days away from the highly anticipated 2023 Shift Symposium.  Over three days, we'll be hosting an array of outstanding speakers who will cover gymnastics techniques, drills, progressions, medical care, strength…
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5 Essential Skills for Gymnastics Coaches to Successfully Work with Athletes

Gymnastics coaching is a challenging and rewarding profession that requires a diverse set of skills. To really excel in the sport, be happy at work, and effectively work with athletes, coaches need to possess certain key attributes. In this…
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Floor Twisting Progressions and Overcoming “Twisties” with Adam Paterson

Today on the podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Adam Paterson, Head of Performance at Portsmouth Gymnastics Centre in the UK and MAG Lead England Coach. As an accomplished MAG Coach, MAG International brevet judge, and personal…
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7 Common Handstand Problems in Gymnasts and Exact Exercises To Fix Them

Handstands are one of the most basic skills gymnasts look to perfect, but they are surprisingly very complex. There are many possible reasons why someone isn't able to stack a full straight handstand, which can be very frustrating for parents…
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Helping Gymnasts Through Puberty and Growth with Dr. David Kruse

In today's podcast, we are joined by Dr. David Kruse, the USA Gymnastics Medical Director & Team Physician, who is dedicated to promoting athlete wellness and health in the sport. He gained his B.S., Biology, University of California…
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5 Ankle Strengthening Drills for Gymnasts: Enhancing Strength and Stability

Strong and stable ankles are crucial for gymnasts, as they provide the foundation for various tumbling skills, jumps, leaps, and landings. Ankle strengthening drills not only improve athletic performance but also help prevent injuries. In this…
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Building Explosive Vaults and Competing Them Safely with Pete Etherington

Today on The Shift Show I am joined by the esteemed Pete Etherington, an expert in the art of vaulting.  Vaulting is often considered a challenging discipline, with numerous factors to consider for athletes and coaches alike.  Pete shares…