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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.

Where To Start

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

SHIFT Fitness Newsletter

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

Gymnastics Coaching MAG, Gymnastics Coaching WAG, Gymnastics Long Term Athletic Development, Gymnastics Medical, Gymnastics Monitoring, Gymnastics Pre-Hab Guide, Gymnastics Screening

Tracking Growth and Development To Reduce Injury Risk In Gymnasts

I'm always trying to wrap my head around ways to integrate current literature and science about injury prevention into gymnastics training. One of the areas I have spent a lot of time thinking on is growth and development tracking, and how…

Chapter 9 Gymnastics Culture Ebook, Gymnastics Cardio, Gymnastics Injuries

5 Reasons Why Training Proper Breathing Is Key (Part 1)

I've hinted at breathing in a lot of my previous posts, but it definitely deserves its own feature. People may not think breathing is a big deal, but I can assure you it is. Most athletes are unaware of their breathing patterns, except for…

Brain Spill, General Medical, Physical Therapy

A Complete Brain Spill on All Things Pain Science, Motor Control, Instability, and Gymnastics

A lot of people have asked me how concepts like pain science, motor control, and working with the naturally hypermobile athlete all tie together in terms of injury. Through the last few years I have dramatically changed my approach to both…

Chapter 12 Gymnastics Culture Ebook, Gymnastics Coaching WAG, Gymnastics Injuries, Gymnastics Medical, shoulder

Follow Up To Gymnast with Shoulder Instability and Pain During Overshoots, Plus Shoulder Performance Drills

A few months ago I posted an article related to general hypermobility/instability causing shoulder pain in one of my level 9 gymnasts. I brought up some concepts that I think are very important related to flexibility training, dynamic stability,…

10 Minute Gymnastics Flexibility Circuits, Gymnastics Coaching MAG, Gymnastics Coaching Trampoline, Gymnastics Coaching Tumbling, Gymnastics Coaching WAG, Gymnastics Flexibility/Mobility, shoulder

Improving Overhead Mobility and Transferring It To Handstands : "Overhead Shoulder Performance Complex" Example

I had a great response from the post I put up a few weeks ago related to improving split mobility through one variation of the "Hip Performance Complex" I have been playing around with. I think this approach to changing movement and building…

10 Minute Gymnastics Flexibility Circuits, Gymnastics Coaching MAG, Gymnastics Coaching Trampoline, Gymnastics Coaching Tumbling, Gymnastics Coaching WAG, Gymnastics Flexibility/Mobility, Gymnastics Injuries, Hip

Improving Split Mobility and Transferring It To Beam: "Performance Complex" Hip Example

One of the biggest things I see is problematic in terms of performance and injury in gymnastics is when we focus so much on mobility, but then neglect the steps that should come after to change movement. These include drills to add dynamic…

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

Free Gymnastics Coaches Course

Free Gymnastics Medical Course

Hey, my name is Dave Tilley.

I started SHIFT in 2013 with one goal.

Help people change the lives of athletes they work with.

Where To Start

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

SHIFT Fitness Newsletter

2. Follow SHIFT on Social Media

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

The [SHIFT Store]

Preventing Back Pain in
Gymnastics E-Book
(Digital Download)

The Hero Lab
Premiere Online Gymnastics Education
(Monthly Subscription)

Keys to Developing Flexibility and Strength in Gymnastics
(Online Course)

SHIFT’s Latest Blog Articles

Tracking Growth and Development To Reduce Injury Risk In Gymnasts

5 Reasons Why Training Proper Breathing Is Key (Part 1)

A Complete Brain Spill on All Things Pain Science, Motor Control, Instability, and Gymnastics

Follow Up To Gymnast with Shoulder Instability and Pain During Overshoots, Plus Shoulder Performance Drills

Improving Overhead Mobility and Transferring It To Handstands : "Overhead Shoulder Performance Complex" Example

Improving Split Mobility and Transferring It To Beam: "Performance Complex" Hip Example

Disclaimer

Recent Posts

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Search SHIFT

Welcome to SHIFT

Movement Science and Gymnastics Education

Free Gymnastics Coaches Course

Free Gymnastics Medical Course

Hey, my name is Dave Tilley.

I started SHIFT in 2013 with one goal.

Help people change the lives of athletes they work with.

Where To Start

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

SHIFT Fitness Newsletter

2. Follow SHIFT on Social Media

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

The [SHIFT Store]

Preventing Back Pain in Gymnastics E-Book (Digital Download)

The Hero Lab Premiere Online Gymnastics Education (Monthly Subscription)

Keys to Developing Flexibility and Strength in Gymnastics (Online Course)

SHIFT’s Latest Blog Articles

Disclaimer

Recent Posts

Please follow & like us :)

Search SHIFT

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

Preventing Back Pain in
Gymnastics E-Book
(Digital Download)

The Hero Lab
Premiere Online Gymnastics Education
(Monthly Subscription)

Keys to Developing Flexibility and Strength in Gymnastics
(Online Course)