Explosive speed and power are what many gymnastics coaches are looking to achieve when they train in the gym. Whether it’s through improving technique by working drills, improving strength by doing physical preparation, or improving speed with cardio circuits, typically ‘getting faster’ is what people are interested in. When you look at the latest research, […]
Gymnastics parents and gymnastics coaches are one of the most essential relationships that occur in our sport. Without great relationships, regular communication, and the ability to troubleshoot problems together, things can go sideways quick. That being said, those things above are way easier said than done. Tough problems come up, differing viewpoints on what is […]
In gymnastics, misguided nutrition advice, body image insecurities, underfueling, and negative mental health are still massive problems that gymnasts face. It doesn’t matter the level, discipline, or age of athletes when it comes to this topic. Most gymnasts constantly struggle with the unhealthy culture that gymnastics still has around nutrition and aesthetics. For young males […]
Brett Wargo is a well known, high-level gymnastics coach who has not only been a positive voice in the gymnastics community. In his current role at Ascend Gymnastics, they are a great positive example for the world of gymnastics. Although he admits he has much more to learn, he strikes a perfect balance of reaching […]
Gymnastics culture has “unspoken rules” and norms that have developed slowly in the last 30 years. There are some that are very beneficial. Like always help new coaches learn or using drills for skills due to danger. Unfortunately, there are also some very detrimental ones. Like some gyms that believe time off is a bad […]
Aaron Horschig of Squat University is one of the most widely known Sports Physical Therapist and Strength and Conditioning coach combination. Aaron’s unique background in weight lifting combined with his very progressive and science-based approach to help athletes get out of pain and back to the sports they love. I’ve been fortunate to be friends […]
Different coaching styles have a direct result on the physical and mental health of athletes they coach. This has always been known in the sports community, but there have been some interesting papers (such as this one BJSM 2017) that try to quantify the impact of different coaching styles on athlete performance and wellness. This […]
The Athlete A documentary, produced by Jennifer Sey and others, was a ground breaking film for not only gymnastics but the entire world of youth sports. The film highlights the massive atrocities that lead to hundreds of young gymnasts being sexually abused. But also important is how the film discusses the wider spread cultural issues […]
Many people in gymnastics (and all sports) are asking the same question – how do we train harder and boost performance without risking injury? It’s a really good question. But, a really complicated one. There has been a massive surge in conversations around athlete physical/mental wellness, reducing the risk of injury, and taking a much […]
I’ve been getting a ton of messages from soon to be / new graduates asking for advice. Mostly Physical Therapy, Athletic Training, and Chiropractic students. I’m super flattered by this. I’m also happy to offer some guidance or insight. The most common response I give is Master each joint If a patient 7 days out […]
