Every spring I get a wave of DMs, emails, and consulting calls from coaches who had a frustrating season. Injuries they didn’t see coming. Floor cardio that wasn’t there in February when they needed it. Skills that stalled out right before nationals. And what I hear from almost all of them is some version of: […]
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 of the most common topics we got questions on during the first cohort was how to deal with the super […]
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 the sport. For those working in the sport, whether as coaches, athletes, parents, or medical staff, the atmosphere, and underlying cultural […]
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 a lot of people. I’m blown away by the amount of […]
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 and conditioning, and much more. While live tickets may no longer be available by the time this episode airs, there […]
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 article, I want to share five of the most important skills for gymnastics coaches to have […]
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 coach to members of the GBR Development squad, Scotland, and England Senior squads, Adam shared his […]
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 and coaches alike. As a PT and gymnastics coach who has helped 1000s of people […]
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 at Berkeley, and M.D., University of California at San Diego. David has 15+ years of domestic and […]
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 blog post, we will explore five effective ankle-strengthening exercises specifically designed for gymnasts. Each exercise targets different muscles or […]
