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Hey, my name is Dave Tilley.

I was a collegiate gymnast and have been coaching gymnastics for 15 years. I work as a Sports Physical Therapist, Strength and Conditioning coach, and optional gymnastics coach in Boston MA. I’m also really fortunate that I get to travel the world and teach about performance and sports medicine concepts.

I started SHIFT in 2013 with one goal.

Help people change the lives of athletes they work with.

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1. Join SHIFT’s Email Newsletter

SHIFT has 3 main newsletters that offer exclusive content, early access to new tools, and special bonuses.

SHIFT Gymnastics Newsletter

SHIFT Medical Newsletter

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2. Follow SHIFT on Social Media

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3. Join My Online Gymnastics Education and Networking Platform, The Hero Lab

New Gymnastics Educational Webinars Every Month on Requested Topics
Private Discussion Group
International Network of Gymnastics Professionals

3. Browse SHIFT’s Free Resource LIbrary

10 Minute Flexibility Circuits

The Gymnastics Pre-Hab Guide

Changing Gymnastics Culture E-Book

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SHIFT’s Latest Blog Articles

How Coaching Styles Impact Athlete Performance and Health

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…

7 Handstand Fixes PDF, Podcast, The SHIFT Show

Jennifer Sey of the Athlete A Film Discusses What Needs To Change in Gymnastics

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…

General Medical, Podcast, The SHIFT Show

How To Train Harder and Smarter Using Workloads with Tim Gabbett and Scott Willgress

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…

Article, Chapter 12 Gymnastics Culture Ebook, Continuing Education, General Medical, Physical Therapy

The 15 Books I Would Buy First If I Was A New PT/AT/Chiro Graduate Again

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…

Podcast, The SHIFT Show

Gymnast Alliance and A Call For Change with Jennifer Pinches and Claire Heafford

The Gymnastics Alliance movement has taken the world by storm following the release of Athlete A on Netflix. Started by Olympian Jennifer Pinches, it has caused a massive ripple effect in the last 6 months. The film produced by Jennifer Sey…

Gymnastics, Podcast, The SHIFT Show

The Future of Gymnastics Strength Training and Overcoming Cultural Barriers with Ann Marie Alf

Gymnastics strength and conditioning is changing faster than ever before, which is amazing to see. Cultural barriers around gymnasts lifting weights, using mixed models of gymnastics specific and general strength work, and more science based…

Disclaimer

This site is oriented to my opinions and thoughts regarding the subject matter. Please keep in mind that application of this material is a personal choice, and in no way is the author responsible for those choices. Readers are encouraged to only operate within their scope of practice. Examination, treatment, intervention, and rehabilitation for athletes should only be performed by a licensed medical professional. Anyone experiencing pain, discomfort, abnormal sensation, or other symptoms should stop immediately from any advice offered and seek formal medical care.

Welcome to SHIFT

Movement Science and Gymnastics Education