How to Master Mental Blocks
In this week's mini-podcast episode is all about advice for gymnasts, coaches, and parents on overcoming fears, mental blocks, and competition preparation. Coming from not one but three gymnastics...
24 Feb 202226min
3 Key Gymnastics Topics Shoulder PreHab, Achilles Tears, and Strength Programs
Recently we started doing a monthly Office Hours, which is essentially a free Zoom meeting for Shift HQ members to ask questions, talk about various problems they’re dealing with and also discuss curr...
22 Feb 202255min
Knee Injuries in Gymnastics - A Complete Guide
In gymnasts, the knee joint has the highest rate of "severe" injuries. Unfortunately, this refers to injuries tending to cause the most tissue damage and pain when they occur. Alongside this, knee inj...
15 Feb 20222h 17min
The story behind #GymnastAlliance
In this weeks mini podcast episode Dave is joined by #GymnastAlliance founder Jennifer Pinches and her co-founder for Gymnast4Change Claire Heafford. They discuss the harsh reality of Gymnastics Cult...
10 Feb 202214min
Achilles Tears in NCAA Gymnastics - A Must Have Conversation
Today on the podcast, is a lecture that I gave to all of the College Gymnastics Coaches last year when our research paper on Achilles studies, Achilles tears, and NCAA gymnastics was being published. ...
8 Feb 20221h 32min
The Unexpected Truth Behind Concussions in Gymnastics
In this week's mini-podcast episode Dave sits down with Dr. Emily Sweeney to discuss why youth concussions in all sports, but particularly gymnastics, are a huge 'elephant in the room' issue that we n...
3 Feb 202212min
Is There an Overtraining Problem in Gymnastics Culture?
Today on the podcast, is an interview I was asked to do with Temple Landry, who was an Elite Gymnast from Twin City Twisters in Minnesota and is heading to Stanford in a few years to compete. She appr...
1 Feb 202229min
Tops Tips On How To Navigate Puberty In Gymnastics
This week's mini-podcast episode features Dr. Ellen Casey who is the Sports Medicine Physician for the US Women’s Senior National Team and frequent flyer on the podcast Nick Ruddock. Ellen, Nick,...
27 Jan 202214min
