Tag Archive for: Gymnastics Coaching

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How to Help Gymnasts With Lower Back Pain and Reoccurring Injuries

In today's episode, I’m joined by sports physical therapist Shelley Anderson, PT, DPT, CSCS, and the Assistant Director of Therapy at Godspeed Health and Performance in Birmingham, AL to discuss the main reasons for back pain in these athletes…
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5 Ways Gymnastics Coaches Build Healthy & High Performing Gym Cultures

There has been a massive change in the cultural aspects of many gymnastics gyms in the last 5 years. We are seeing a huge move away from the 'old school' style that is more dictatorship and authoritarian, into one that is more democratic and…
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SHIFT’s 200th Episode! 90 Minutes of Must Hear Gymnastics Coaching Expert Advice

Today marks a special milestone for The Shift Show, as it is our 200th episode!  This is truly a moment to celebrate and reflect on all the amazing work we have done to help gymnasts change their lives. When I first started this podcast…
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Nick Ruddock Shares His Best Uneven Bar Methods for Giants, Flyaways, and Cast Handstands

Today on the podcast, we have a fan favorite, my good buddy, Nick Roddock is back on the show, and holy moly, are people gonna want to listen to this episode. Former British Junior National Coach, Nick is now a high-performance consultant…
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Brett Nelligan of Maryland Gymnastics Discusses High Performing Cultures, Team Dynamics, and the 2022 Season

Today on the podcast we are continuing with our exciting NCAA interviews with Brett Nelligan from the University of Maryland Gymnastics. Brett is about to enter his fourteenth season as head coach of the Terrapins, he is the fourth head…
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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…
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Denver Gymnastics Head Coach Melissa Kutcher-Rinehart on Continual NCAA Success and The Upcoming Season

Today on the podcast, we are continuing with our NCAA coaching interviews. This week I am joined by Melissa Kutcher Reinhart from Denver gymnastics, another fantastic program that has been crushing it for multiple years in a row now. A…
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What Coaches Need To Know About Nutrition

Nutrition is one of the most important, but most complex topics for gymnastics coaches, parents, and athletes to understand. While we don't think that coaches/parents should be expert nutritionists (they should work with professionals) it…
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Exactly How To Improve Shoulder Mobility

Today I am very excited to bring to you a second episode I did as a guest, on my good friend Chad Vaughn's phenomenal podcast; The Barbell Mobility Podcast.  Chad is a two-time Olympic weightlifter, now a phenomenal Olympic weightlifting…
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Essential Mens Gymnastics Strength, Technique, & PreHab with Patrick Redfern

Today on the podcast by popular request, we are talking about all things Men's Artistic Gymnastics with Australian gymnastics coach Pat Redfern. Pat is a shining example of a coach who has gone above and beyond with his continued coaching…