Tag Archive for: coaching

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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…
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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…
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Raising The Minimum Age to 18 In Senior Elite Women’s Gymnastics with Chellsie Memmel & Kyle Shewfelt

In today’s episode of The SHIFT Show, I am joined by gymnastics legends Chellsie Memmel, and Kyle Shewfelt. The 2005 World All-Around Champion and Beijing Olympic Team member Chellsie made an inspiring comeback to gymnastics in her thirties…
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Exactly How to Build Explosive Power in Gymnasts Using a Hybrid Lifting Program with Scott Willgress

In today’s episode of The Shift Show, I talk to Scott Willgress, strength coach for Ellie Black, and many other Canadian National Team gymnasts. Scott has over a decade of experience in developing hybrid models of gymnastic strength and…
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5 Ways For NCAA, Club, and Elite Gymnasts To Increase Competition Season Performance & Reduce Injury Risk

This week's podcast is a survival guide for club, college, and elite gymnasts to tackle meet season. In compulsories and younger years you train a little less intensively and meets aren’t as frequent but as you get into optional levels…
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Must Know Gymnastics Cardio Princples with Chris Hinshaw

Today on the podcast, we are bringing back one of our most popular episodes with Chris Hinshaw one of the most world-renowned endurance coaches in the world. Founder of aerobiccapacity.com, Chris is an ex Ironman Competitor and expert in…
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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,…
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State/Regional Meet Preparation and Summer Strength

Today on the podcast, we are bringing you the second installment of our monthly Office Hours, a free Zoom meeting for Hero Lab members to ask questions, talk about various problems they’re dealing with and also discuss current trends happening…
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Building Explosive Power in Gymnasts with Hybrid Strength Programs (Part 1)

Today on the podcast I was asked by the Women's Collegiate Gymnastics Association, to give lectures to all of the NCAA coaches on strength and conditioning for gymnasts. A blended model, which is gymnastic specific, rope climbs and handstands,…
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Helping Parents & Coaches Navigate Competitive Gymnastics Together

Today on the podcast, I have some awesome information to help parents wrap their heads around competitive gymnastics. My good friend and crowd favorite Eva Shute Director of Gymnastics Operations and I sat down to address a frequent request…