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December 3, 2020

Keys To Gymnastics Rehabilitation and Performance Thank You Page

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December 4, 2020

Advice Men’s Gymnastics Needs To Hear With Paul Sargysan

I’m so excited to share this episode with Paul Sargysan today, who is one of the most successful up and coming men’s coaches in the United States. I met Paul

December 4, 2020

Discussing A New Model of Gymnastics Part 4 – Planning The Competitive Year

This lecture series has produced an enormous amount of conversation and positive feedback! I’m grateful that people value my opinions, and it has been awesome to hear everyone’s constructive criticism.

December 4, 2020

Discussing A New Model of Gymnastics Part 3 – Micro Principles

This lecture series has been getting some serious downloads and sparking discussions, which is great to see! Like I said in Part 1, I definitely do not have the golden

September 28, 2020

Want Solutions To Your Gymnastics Coaching Headaches?

Gymnastics is in a crazy spot right now. COVID-19, Athlete A, and Gymnastics Alliance movement have (rightfully ) caused gymnastics to change at the fastest rate we have ever seen.

December 4, 2020

Saving Men’s NCAA Gymnastics Roundtable Discussion

It’s heartbreaking to see the sport of men’s gymnastics continue to take a hit as we roll through the Pandemic. Over the last 10 years men’s collegiate programs have sadly

December 4, 2020

Discussing A New Model of Gymnastics Part 2 – Macro Principles

Last week I released Part 1 of this lecture series on the future of gymnastics, which was very well received by the gymnastics community (find it here). That lecture focused

December 4, 2020

Discussing A New Model of Gymnastics Part 1 – Global Values

We are living through one of the most chaotic eras of gymnastics. In light of recent scandals, hundreds of gymnasts have spoken up saying they did not have good experience

December 4, 2020

My Mental Health Journey and Advice All New Grads Need To Hear

Anyone who has followed me and SHIFT knows that I’ve had quite the roller coaster with my career, work-life, and personal life. Everyone goes through these crazy hurdles life throws

August 26, 2020

When Fear and Culture Get In The Way of Fueling The Gymnast

Nutrition is by far one of the most important areas of gymnastics to make sure athletes are fueled, safe, and getting the most out of their training. As I have

December 4, 2020

Inside Michigan Women’s Gymnastics Strength Program with Lew Porchiazzo

This is going to be a massively valuable podcast for anyone in gymnastics. Specifically, those looking to get gymnasts stronger, more powerful, and more resilient against injury. Lew Porchiazzo is

December 4, 2020

Our Gym’s Culture Was Toxic. Here’s Exactly How We Fixed It.

I think today’s podcast is really, really going to help the gymnastics community. For the first time ever, my amazing boss Eva Shute (who runs our gymnastics entire gymnast program)