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June 10, 2021

A Hard Conversation about Ethics and Morals in Gymnastics with Thomas Elder

Today on the podcast I’m very excited to bring you a thought-provoking and important conversation about cultural change, morals, and ethics of coaching with Tom Elder. Former assistant coach for

May 18, 2021

How To Build Explosive Power in Gymnasts with Diwesh Poudyal

Today on the podcast a second quick appearance, due to popular demand, my friend and co-worker from Champion Physical Therapy and Performance Diwesh Poudyal. Head of Strength and Conditioning and

May 11, 2021

Training Hours in Young Gymnasts, Coach/Parent Boundaries, and Training High Level Gymnasts Safely with Lindsey Stancil

Today on the podcast, I’m very excited to be joined by Lindsey Stancil, a high-level coach in the Pennsylvania area. Owner of X-Cel Gymnastics and the Head Coach of the

May 4, 2021

John Orozco Discusses His Elite Gymnastics Career and Offers Advice on Overcoming Injuries

Today on the podcast I am super grateful to be joined by accomplished and noted USA Elite MAG Gymnast John Orozco. He trained in Colorado Springs for most of his

May 6, 2021

Mike Reiman on Hip Dysplasia/Microinstability Injuries and Finding Success as a Clinician

Today on the podcast I geek out with Duke faculty member and researcher, educator, and mentor in the physical therapy world, Mike Reiman. Co-writer of the only textbook on functional

April 14, 2021

Sarah Korngold Discusses Developing Elite Level Gymnastics, Putting The Athlete First, and Building Cultures

Sarah Korngold Discusses Developing Elite Level Gymnastics, Putting The Athlete First, and Building Cultures In this week’s podcast, I was excited to chat with another member of the phenomenal Ascend

December 4, 2020

How Gymnastics Can Build a New Path Forward for Culture and Training

With gymnastics changing so fast, we are seeing massive new discussions on training techniques, cultural practices, the ongoing scandals, and how to have some hard conversations. In the last 6

December 4, 2020

Overhauling Gymnastics Nutrition: 5 Unacceptable and Dangerous Practices That Must Stop

Among the many areas in gymnastics that need to change, nutrition is by far one of the most immediate areas of attention. To be completely frank, some of the things

June 26, 2020

How Did We Get Here? A Gymnastics Culture Rant Inspired by #AthleteA

Hi all, below is an #AthleteA inspired rant on the harsh reality of Gymnastics culture 7 years in the making for me. ‬ ‪To the survivors, families, journalists, & countless

June 22, 2020

Colin Van Wicklen Shares Advice on Returning To Training, Time Off, and Weight Training in Gymnastics

Really excited to have Colin Van Wicklen, World Team and Senior National Team member for team USA, back on the podcast. Colin is about 6 weeks into his return to

December 5, 2020

3 Pillars For Real Change In Gymnastics : Education, Workloads, & Cultural Standards

I hope everyone is doing well during the ongoing coronavirus situation! My thoughts are with everyone as the world keeps rolling along. Today I’m excited to bring everyone a great

February 7, 2022

Professor Jill Cook on Achilles Tendon Injuries in Gymnasts (Achilles Tear Blog Series Part 2)

Today I’m so fortunate to share an amazing interview I did with Professor Jill Cook. She is one of the world-leading experts in tendon injuries, among many other great accomplishments.