Communication is the Key to Unlocking High Performance Teams in Gymnastics: Insights from The Culture Code, Good People, and Ego Is The Enemy

In talking with some of the highest perming teams in gymnastics, communication and radical, honest transparency are two cornerstones I've observed. From the highest-performing club teams, to the NCAA, to international elite consulting, this…

5 Must Read Books for Gymnastics Coaches Looking to Improve Their Happiness and Gym Culture

I've been obsessed with personal development, leadership, and business books all the years I've been coaching. I always seem to find really good examples of things to use with gymnasts, and also during my medical work. Oftentimes, I come across…
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Achilles Tears in NCAA Gymnastics – A Must Have Conversation

Today on the podcast, we had a little bit of an emergency shuffling of the podcasts as I felt this one really needed to go out.  Obviously, there is a huge issue with Achilles tears in NCAA women's gymnastics and this is a problem that has…

Keys To Gymnastics Rehabilitation and Performance Thank You Page

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Our Gym’s Culture Was Toxic. Here’s Exactly How We Fixed It.

I think today's podcast is really, really going to help the gymnastics community. For the first time ever, my amazing boss Eva Shute (who runs our gymnastics entire gymnast program) and I sit down to share the exact steps we took to make our…

Coronavirus Update and Dr. Bill Sands New Interview

Hey everyone! First off, I hope you are safe and healthy amongst this COVID-19 chaos. We are in very hard times. Most if not all gyms will be closed in the next month, and USAG just announced that the rest of the competitive season has been…

Must Hear Advice for Gymnastics Parents on Not Living Through Gymnasts, Motivation, and Injuries

I'm so excited to share an amazing conversation I had with Diana and Chelsie, hosts of The Routine Podcast, related to some absolutely crucial advice for gymnastics parents. As many people in gymnastics know, the relationship between coaches,…
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How to Increase Power in Gymnasts

Power is one of the most sought after athletic qualities in gymnastics. It's for good reason too, as the ability to express more power helps gymnasts run faster for vault or tumbling, helps them tumble higher, and also allows them to tap harder…

Exactly How I Plan Gymnastics Practices and Training Using Periodization

Trying to plan practices, weeks of training, and also squeeze everything into training hours is one of the most overwhelming things for coaches, medical providers, and strength coaches. If there isn't a systematic process to planning and implementation,…

Helping with Common Gymnastics Shoulder, Elbow, and Wrist Injuries

Last week in part 1 of this blog/podcast series, I talked about some common issues surrounding the lower body and hip, knee, and ankle injuries in gymnastics. In this follow up part 2, I will be chatting on the upper body. More specifically,…