
Luke Carson on Gymnastics Culture Change, Handling Disappointment, and The Olympics/Worlds
In today’s episode of The Shift Show, I welcome Luke Carson from Ireland, a men's gymnastics coach with a wealth of experience in positive, uplifting coaching techniques.
A former gymnast himself, Luke is a personal coach to Rhys McClenaghan…

My Honest & Current Thoughts on Gymnastics Culture & Needed Changes (Part 2)
Today on the podcast, is part two of the epic two-hour discussion I had with Yohai and Jamie both ex-elite tumblers, on their podcast Omni Gymnastics.
Their goal is to provide valuable knowledge and perspectives to coaches and gymnasts in…

Addressing Body Image, Nutrition, and Strength Issues in Gymnastics Culture
Today in the podcast, I'm very excited to bring to you an interview I was asked to do with Nicole Ferrier on her podcast.
Nicole is a fitness professional with a bachelor's in exercise science and nutrition, a certified personal trainer,…

The Path Forward for Gymnastics Culture Toward Happier, Healthier Coaches and Gymnasts with Kim Shore
Today’s podcast is a great one, I sit down and have an incredible discussion with Kim Shore, who was part of Gymnastics Canada’s Safe Sport which I did a series of webinars for on gymnastics culture.
We have talked a lot behind the scenes…

How To Build Gymnastics Performance Teams
This week's podcast is a lecture that went out in my online membership group The Hero Lab, which is an online educational group for everyone in gymnastics; coaches, medical providers, strength and conditioning coaches, mental health providers,…

Confronting Harmful Coaching Practices in Gymnastics Head On With Thomas Elder
Today on the podcast I’m very excited to share another thought-provoking and important conversation about cultural change, morals, and ethics of coaching with Tom Elder.
In addition to coaching for 13 years, he also has an extensive education…

Answering Your Gymnastics Culture Questions (Community Q&A Part 4)
Today on the podcast, we are wrapping up the Q&A podcast series, answering people's questions directly from the community.
We have saved the best for last.
Man, if I got a dollar for every question I get about motivation, burnout,…

Why Coach to Coach Gossip Can Create Toxic Gym Cultures, and How To Fix It
This week on the podcast we discuss a very important topic, with my buddy Nick Roddick, and mental health counselor Rebecca Grady, who was recently on the podcast.
We touch an ‘elephant on the room topic’ that I think so many people…

Skill Progressions, Mental Blocks, and Building Healthy and High Performing Gymnasts with Cale Robinson
Gymnastics requires a crazy amount of repetition, time, effort, and work to safely reach high levels of gymnastics.
But often times, there is a tug of war between wanting to stay up to pace with an athlete's talent/dedication through training…

How Did We Get Here? A Gymnastics Culture Rant Inspired by #AthleteA
Hi all, below is an #AthleteA inspired rant on the harsh reality of Gymnastics culture 7 years in the making for me.
To the survivors, families, journalists, & countless others who had the courage to stare evil in the face demanding…