Tag Archive for: gymnastics
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…
My Honest & Current Thoughts on Gymnastics Culture & Needed Changes (Part 1)
Today on the podcast, I have one of the most open and vulnerable conversations about how I feel gymnastics has changed and what still needs to change in terms of culture, weight training, flexibility, and being happier as a coach.
I was asked…
Jordyn Wieber on Arkansas Gymnastics Growth, Culture, and The Upcoming NCAA Season
Today on the podcast I'm very fortunate and excited to have on Jordyn Wieber, head coach of Arkansas gymnastics to chat about her transition from her own gymnastics career to becoming a head coach of a successful College Team.
A phenomenal…
Increasing Gymnastics Power by Changing Culture Around Lifting Weights with Tiz Clive
Today on the podcast I am very excited to bring on Tiz Clive a wonderful gymnastics coach and strength coach from Canada who believes in gymnast longevity and increase performance using weight training.
Tiz is a fantastic example of what…
The Gymnastics Injury Concepts Everyone Must Know
This week's podcast is the first lecture from our recent and very popular 2022 Gymnastics Rehabilitation Virtual Summit.
The three-day event was aimed at helping medical providers who work with gymnasts, gymnastic coaches, and S&C coaches…
Helping Gymnasts With Anxiety, Depression, and Mental Health Struggles ft. Dr. Marcia Faustin, MD
Today I believe we have one of the most important podcasts produced by Shift, a discussion with Dr. Marcia Faustin about athletes' mental health.
⚠️ Trigger Warning ⚠️
In this episode, we discuss heavy content around…
Hip Injuries in Gymnastics – A Complete Guide
Hip pain is extremely common in gymnasts. Despite the research saying that only 3.1-5.7% of all injuries in gymnastics occur in the hip, the reality is that it is much more common. Injuries like hamstring growth plate inflammation (ischial apophysitis),…
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…
Maximizing Xcel Practices, Best Core Exercises, and Gymnast Lifting Weights with Christina Meyers
Today on the podcast is a phenomenal discussion I had with Christina Myers, a gymnastic and strength and conditioning coach who works with Xcel groups.
Christina has a Bachelor of Science in Sports Medicine and Nutrition and a Masters…
Free Beam Drill and Lesson Planning PDF!
One of the hardest things for gymnastics coaches to do is have a clear, laser-focused practice plan.
There are so many great drills, exercises, and circuits we want to use from online or clinics.
But, often times we are stuck with 30 minutes,…