I’m so excited to get an absolute must hear interview up today about hard, but necessary, conversation with parents, gymnasts, and coaches. Last month, I wrote a very popular article, “7 Tips for Dealing with Stubborn Gymnastics Coaches, Parents, and Gym Owners” (find it by clicking here) There was a massive buzz about the ideas […]
Today I’m so fortunate to share an amazing interview I did with Professor Jill Cook. She is one of the world-leading experts in tendon injuries, among many other great accomplishments. I have followed Jill’s work for the last decade, which has been massively helpful for my development as a Physical Therapist and coach. There have […]
Introduction Achilles injuries, and more specifically Achilles tendon ruptures, have come to light as a massive problem in NCAA gymnastics. They exist on the men’s side, but are clearly a bigger issue within the women’s artistic world. Although the rates of tears are high in the last few years, this has been an ongoing problem […]
One of the most common questions I’ve been getting via direct message and email is some variant is this: “What should I do if a coach / a parent / my gym owner refuses to change? They are so stubborn and can’t see they are the problem. They won’t listen to feedback, try new ideas, […]
Today I’m super excited to share a fantastic interview with Bridget Sloan, who is a 2008 Olympian, 9x NCAA Champion with the Florida Gators, and current gymnastics commentator. She has a had a huge range of experience as an athlete, and offers some must-hear advice for parents and coaches. In this episode we chat about […]
The Problem Changing gymnastics culture is by far the biggest conversation we are having in our sport. In my opinion, when you dig down to the real root issues two commonalities pop up: personal insecurities and/or fear of social judgment. These two things can be very dangerous. The reason is that people may become addicted […]
I’m excited to share an absolutely fantastic podcast episode with the SHIFT community today. Nick Ruddock is one of my best buddies, and we regularly are talking and sharing ideas. He is one of the most sought after gymnastics coaches in the world, having consulted with 21 National Gymnastics Federations. Last year I had Nick […]
I’ve really been looking forward to posting this, as it has been something a ton of people email or message me about. High-level shoulder performance is absolutely critical for gymnastics. For one, it is the main joint that supports proper handstands, which then supports many gymnastics skills. In addition to this, powerful shoulders help produce […]
