,

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…
, ,

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…
,

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…
, ,

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…
,

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…
, ,

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…
, ,

Release Skill Development and Battling Dismount Mental Blocks With Will Banthorpe

In today's podcast, we are thrilled to have Will Banthorpe, an exceptional coach from the UK specializing in Men's Artistic Gymnastics.  Will is Head of MAG at Pipers Vale Gymnastics Club, GBR with 23 years of coaching experience. He…
, ,

Improve Split and Leap Flexibility With This Step By Step Guide

Today on the podcast I want to address a question I often get: How can I improve my splits and leaps?  Well, I've got an awesome lecture from our popular Hero Lab that's perfect for summarizing this topic.  In this lecture, I'll share…
, ,

Changing Gymnastics Coaching Styles & Training Cultures with 5 Must Read Books

Learning from other people, having self-awareness moments, and reading books can help coaches and staff in gymnastics to improve their coaching techniques, culture, and personal development. In this episode of The Shift Show, I talk about…
, ,

Justin Spring of Alabama Gymnastics Discusses The Rise of NCAA & Coaching Tips

Today on the podcast I am super stoked to have Justin Spring former NCAA gymnast known for his daring and impressive skill set and helping his Illinois team to multiple championship titles.  During his time at College, he also represent…