I share some updates with COVID-19, and then offer a new fantastic interview with Dr. Bill Sands, expert biomechanist and gymnastics researcher. We appreciate you listening! To learn more about SHIFT, head here - https://shiftmovementscience.com/ To learn about SHIFT's courses, check our website here - https://courses.shiftmovementscience.com/ Also, please consider rating, reviewing, and sharing the podcast with your friends! Thanks :) Thanks for listening to The SHIFT Show! Check out SHIFT's mo...
Mar 17, 2020•1 hr 16 min
Eric Van der Meer, Owner of Redwood Empire Gymnastics, shares amazing insight into how he approaches culture change, embracing new ideas that are against the grain and managing coaches/parents/gymnasts We appreciate you listening! To learn more about SHIFT, head here - https://shiftmovementscience.com/ To learn about SHIFT's courses, check our website here - https://courses.shiftmovementscience.com/ Also, please consider rating, reviewing, and sharing the podcast with your friends! Thanks :) Tha...
Mar 10, 2020•1 hr 30 min
Professor Jill Cook, a worldwide expert in tendon injuries, joins me on the podcast to discuss Achilles injuries in gymnastics. We discuss the rise of Achilles tears in the NCAA, what might be going on at the younger ages, possible contributing factors, and ideas for reducing the risk of injury. We appreciate you listening! To learn more about SHIFT, head here - https://shiftmovementscience.com/ To learn about SHIFT's courses, check our website here - https://courses.shiftmovementscience.com/ Al...
Mar 03, 2020•58 min
In Part 1 of this podcast, I take a dive into the literature related to Achilles tears and then discuss the practical implementations for pre NCAA and NCAA training to reduce the risks. We appreciate you listening! To learn more about SHIFT, head here - https://shiftmovementscience.com/ To learn about SHIFT's courses, check our website here - https://courses.shiftmovementscience.com/ Also, please consider rating, reviewing, and sharing the podcast with your friends! Thanks :) Thanks for listenin...
Feb 25, 2020•1 hr 15 min
This is an hour long lecture I gave for my online gymnastics membership model, The Hero Lab, on culture change. I have been working on it for a while, and due to the importance of the topic wanted to share it with the entire community. The full video lecture can be found for free on SHIFTs Youtube Channel We appreciate you listening! To learn more about SHIFT, head here - https://shiftmovementscience.com/ To learn about SHIFT's courses, check our website here - https://courses.shiftmovementscien...
Feb 18, 2020•55 min
Bridget Sloan, 2008 Olympic Silver Medalist and 9x NCAA Champion at The University of Florida, chats about important aspects to growing up safely in gymnastics, the 2020 NCAA season, college recruiting, CrossFit, and more! We appreciate you listening! To learn more about SHIFT, head here - https://shiftmovementscience.com/ To learn about SHIFT's courses, check our website here - https://courses.shiftmovementscience.com/ Also, please consider rating, reviewing, and sharing the podcast with your f...
Feb 11, 2020•1 hr 27 min
Rebecca Smith from Complete Performance Coaching asked to interview me on her podcast, and I happily agreed. We had a great discussion about digging into personal issues like insecurity or fear of judgment for coaches and gymnasts, how to increase motivation in health ways, managing overuse injuries like Severs Disease or OsGood Schlatters, building trust with athletes, and much more! Hope you like it We appreciate you listening! To learn more about SHIFT, head here - https://shiftmovementscienc...
Feb 04, 2020•46 min
In this amazing episode, my good buddy Nick Ruddock comes on to share his very best advice for vaulting success. He goes over running concepts, drills, board positions, physical preparation, and much more! We appreciate you listening! To learn more about SHIFT, head here - https://shiftmovementscience.com/ To learn about SHIFT's courses, check our website here - https://courses.shiftmovementscience.com/ Also, please consider rating, reviewing, and sharing the podcast with your friends! Thanks :)...
Jan 28, 2020•1 hr 3 min
Dan Lonsdale and I take a deep dive into what everyone needs to know for high level shoulder performance in gymnasts. We overview basic anatomy, flexibility concepts, strength building, power work, endurance training, and injury concepts. Enjoy! We appreciate you listening! To learn more about SHIFT, head here - https://shiftmovementscience.com/ To learn about SHIFT's courses, check our website here - https://courses.shiftmovementscience.com/ Also, please consider rating, reviewing, and sharing ...
Jan 21, 2020•1 hr 27 min
We're back! Today I chat with Lucas Wasson of Ohio State Gymnastics to discuss what young gymnasts, parents, and coaches need for successful progression in skill level, healthy cultures, and maintaining health. We appreciate you listening! To learn more about SHIFT, head here - https://shiftmovementscience.com/ To learn about SHIFT's courses, check our website here - https://courses.shiftmovementscience.com/ Also, please consider rating, reviewing, and sharing the podcast with your friends! Than...
Jan 14, 2020•1 hr 14 min
Due to how popular this webinar was when I posted it online, I wanted to share this with the SHIFT podcast community. I break down the 7 most common handstand issues I see, ranging from mobility to strength to control work, and offer how to screen them and fix them. Hope it helps! We appreciate you listening! To learn more about SHIFT, head here - https://shiftmovementscience.com/ To learn about SHIFT's courses, check our website here - https://courses.shiftmovementscience.com/ Also, please cons...
Dec 10, 2019•51 min
Kohei Uchimura is one of the most legendary gymnasts of all time, and on the podcast, his personal coach Hiroaki Sato shares some incredible advice everyone in gymnastics must-hear. We appreciate you listening! To learn more about SHIFT, head here - https://shiftmovementscience.com/ To learn about SHIFT's courses, check our website here - https://courses.shiftmovementscience.com/ Also, please consider rating, reviewing, and sharing the podcast with your friends! Thanks :) Thanks for listening to...
Dec 03, 2019•1 hr 12 min
Super important talk today about nutrition, overtraining, and culture with Board Certified Registered Dietician and Exercise Physiologist Jason Machowsky. Please listen twice! We appreciate you listening! To learn more about SHIFT, head here - https://shiftmovementscience.com/ To learn about SHIFT's courses, check our website here - https://courses.shiftmovementscience.com/ Also, please consider rating, reviewing, and sharing the podcast with your friends! Thanks :) Thanks for listening to The S...
Nov 26, 2019•1 hr 29 min
Things get a bit real on the podcast today! I was recently asked by a high school gymnast to do an interview about gymnastics culture, and we dove all the way into fear-based environments, managing egos, depression, and anxiety both in kids and coaches, and then we ended talking about what mistakes lead to toxic training environments. We appreciate you listening! To learn more about SHIFT, head here - https://shiftmovementscience.com/ To learn about SHIFT's courses, check our website here - http...
Nov 19, 2019•47 min
I share how I evaluate, treat, and build return to sport programs for gymnasts that have extension based back pain. We appreciate you listening! To learn more about SHIFT, head here - https://shiftmovementscience.com/ To learn about SHIFT's courses, check our website here - https://courses.shiftmovementscience.com/ Also, please consider rating, reviewing, and sharing the podcast with your friends! Thanks :) Thanks for listening to The SHIFT Show! Check out SHIFT's most popular courses here! http...
Nov 12, 2019•59 min
Mark Williams and I sit down to talk about the 2019 World Championships, USA Gymnastics, and his journey to becoming one of the most successful collegiate gymnastics coaches. We appreciate you listening! To learn more about SHIFT, head here - https://shiftmovementscience.com/ To learn about SHIFT's courses, check our website here - https://courses.shiftmovementscience.com/ Also, please consider rating, reviewing, and sharing the podcast with your friends! Thanks :) Thanks for listening to The SH...
Nov 05, 2019•56 min
A bit of a pivot here from normal science/gymnastics talk to share a lecture that was highly requested from people. I share 9 concepts related to happiness that I have learned from reading research, books, and being lucky to talk with some very successful people. Hope it helps! We appreciate you listening! To learn more about SHIFT, head here - https://shiftmovementscience.com/ To learn about SHIFT's courses, check our website here - https://courses.shiftmovementscience.com/ Also, please conside...
Oct 29, 2019•51 min
Jacob Marks and I chat about a lot of great topics ranging from when to progress young gymnasts to high force skills, shoulder/hip flexibility to strength programs, to technique development for male gymnasts on pommels, and much more! We appreciate you listening! To learn more about SHIFT, head here - https://shiftmovementscience.com/ To learn about SHIFT's courses, check our website here - https://courses.shiftmovementscience.com/ Also, please consider rating, reviewing, and sharing the podcast...
Oct 22, 2019•1 hr 16 min
I chat with Caleb Norman on his podcast, and during our discussion, I share my thoughts on the Gymnastics Abuse Scandal, what made me create SHIFT, and why I have continued to work to grow it over the last 5 years. We appreciate you listening! To learn more about SHIFT, head here - https://shiftmovementscience.com/ To learn about SHIFT's courses, check our website here - https://courses.shiftmovementscience.com/ Also, please consider rating, reviewing, and sharing the podcast with your friends! ...
Oct 15, 2019•38 min
I chat with Dr. Seth Obersts to discuss what stress does to our bodies, the good and bad sides of stress, how this impacts out health/happiness, and ways to help moderate high levels of stress in our lives We appreciate you listening! To learn more about SHIFT, head here - https://shiftmovementscience.com/ To learn about SHIFT's courses, check our website here - https://courses.shiftmovementscience.com/ Also, please consider rating, reviewing, and sharing the podcast with your friends! Thanks :)...
Oct 08, 2019•1 hr 46 min
Doc Ali shares amazing insight on her 6 step system to understanding and fixing mental blocks and fear in gymnasts. We then talk about root causes of fear that stem from gymnastics training environments and cultures. This is a must listen episode! We appreciate you listening! To learn more about SHIFT, head here - https://shiftmovementscience.com/ To learn about SHIFT's courses, check our website here - https://courses.shiftmovementscience.com/ Also, please consider rating, reviewing, and sharin...
Oct 01, 2019•1 hr 20 min
Steve Gluckstein, 2012 Olympian and 2016 Olympic Team Member, chats about all things trampoline, gymnastics embracing weight lifting, culture change, and coaching philosophies We appreciate you listening! To learn more about SHIFT, head here - https://shiftmovementscience.com/ To learn about SHIFT's courses, check our website here - https://courses.shiftmovementscience.com/ Also, please consider rating, reviewing, and sharing the podcast with your friends! Thanks :) Thanks for listening to The S...
Sep 24, 2019•1 hr 12 min
I talk with Vanessa McCoy, founder of Peak Gymnastics and Fitness, to discuss how gymnastics coaches can be happier at the gym, how to approach changing old school cultures with coworkers/gym owners, injuries in gymnastics, weightlifting, and much more! We appreciate you listening! To learn more about SHIFT, head here - https://shiftmovementscience.com/ To learn about SHIFT's courses, check our website here - https://courses.shiftmovementscience.com/ Also, please consider rating, reviewing, and ...
Sep 17, 2019•1 hr 27 min
Tom Meadows is one of the most successful men's gymnastics coaches in the USA, having produced multiple elite and international elite gymnasts including Jon Horton and Chris Brooks. He shares what he thinks coaches, gymnasts, and parents should be focusing on from a performance, health, and philosophical point of view. We appreciate you listening! To learn more about SHIFT, head here - https://shiftmovementscience.com/ To learn about SHIFT's courses, check our website here - https://courses.shif...
Sep 10, 2019•1 hr 13 min
Doc Ali joins the SHIFT show again to share her favorite mental toughness tools for gymnasts to manage fears, anxiety, and get ready for a great competition season! We appreciate you listening! To learn more about SHIFT, head here - https://shiftmovementscience.com/ To learn about SHIFT's courses, check our website here - https://courses.shiftmovementscience.com/ Also, please consider rating, reviewing, and sharing the podcast with your friends! Thanks :) Thanks for listening to The SHIFT Show! ...
Sep 03, 2019•1 hr 4 min
Dr. Josh Eldridge offers his Nutrition = Performance Seminar for our gymnasts, and he offered to share it graciously with the podcast! We appreciate you listening! To learn more about SHIFT, head here - https://shiftmovementscience.com/ To learn about SHIFT's courses, check our website here - https://courses.shiftmovementscience.com/ Also, please consider rating, reviewing, and sharing the podcast with your friends! Thanks :) Thanks for listening to The SHIFT Show! Check out SHIFT's most popular...
Aug 27, 2019•1 hr 21 min
I sit down with Nick Ruddock again to talk about his most essential uneven bar strategies, the things he looks for, the most important bae elements, how he helps reduce fear/mental blocks, and the best ways for coaches to stay safe during spotting. We appreciate you listening! To learn more about SHIFT, head here - https://shiftmovementscience.com/ To learn about SHIFT's courses, check our website here - https://courses.shiftmovementscience.com/ Also, please consider rating, reviewing, and shari...
Aug 20, 2019•1 hr 21 min
Chelsie and Diana of the Routine Podcast share incredibly important information related to the parent - gymnast relationship, the mistakes she made pushing her daughter too hard, and advice to parents for how to help young athletes develop towards their goals while maintaining health We appreciate you listening! To learn more about SHIFT, head here - https://shiftmovementscience.com/ To learn about SHIFT's courses, check our website here - https://courses.shiftmovementscience.com/ Also, please c...
Aug 13, 2019•1 hr 15 min
I sit down with Alabama Gymnastics Assistant Coach and former Elite Gymnastics Coach Ryan Roberts to ask him questions about what goes into developing young gymnasts safely, his advice to younger coaches, and what coaches, parents, and gymnasts need to be thinking about if they have goals of competing in college gymnastics. We appreciate you listening! To learn more about SHIFT, head here - https://shiftmovementscience.com/ To learn about SHIFT's courses, check our website here - https://courses...
Aug 06, 2019•58 min
In this podcast, I share one of my webinars on workloads and recovery from The Hero Lab to talk about how science and practical coaching experience can be used to make sure we are not overtraining young gymnasts who are at high risk of injury, burnout, and performance drops. We appreciate you listening! To learn more about SHIFT, head here - https://shiftmovementscience.com/ To learn about SHIFT's courses, check our website here - https://courses.shiftmovementscience.com/ Also, please consider r...
Jul 30, 2019•1 hr 16 min
