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Check out Dave Tilley's brand new book, The Gymnastics Culture Cure, below!www.shiftmovementscience.com/gccImagine stepping into a gymnastics gym where every individual - from the coaches to the parents, medical staff, and support team - is fully engaged, thriving, and performing at their best. That's the kind of environment we're exploring in this episode, drawing inspiration from my book "The Gymnastics Culture Cure". Having been a part of both the positive and negative side of gymnastics culture, I've spent the last decade distilling the elements that contribute to a successful gymnastics environment.First up, let's tackle the often overlooked issue of aligning the coaching staff. You'll learn from my experiences about how to ensure your team is a good fit for each other, managing difficult conversations, and holding everyone accountable. But it's not just about the coaches. Parents are our partners in this journey, and by debunking misconceptions, educating them about the sport, and maintaining open communication, we can ensure they are fully engaged and confident.But that's not all. We'll also delve into the proactive integration of medical staff, not just as a reaction to injuries, but as part of the overall improvement of the athlete. Strength and conditioning professionals are increasingly playing a key role in shaping a yearly plan that tackles performance-based issues. So buckle up and get ready for an enlightening conversation that will leave you with a clear understanding of how to cultivate a harmonious, inclusive, and successful gymnastics culture.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! https://courses.shiftmovementscience.com/Want to join our online educational community of over 1000 gymnastics professionals and get 40+ hours of gymnastics lectures? Join The Hero Lab below!https://shiftmovementscience.com/theherolab/ Check out all our past podcast episodes here!https://shiftmovementscience.com/podcast/

Check out Dave Tilley's brand new book The Gymnastics Culture Cure below!www.shiftmovementscience.com/gccReady to unpack the core dynamics of gymnastics culture? Prepare to embark on a journey where we will dissect the intricate relationship between athletes, coaches, and parents. We will take a deep dive into the necessity of a solid foundation of trust, understanding, and communication, and explore the critical role these elements play in the alignment of goals. Join us as we divulge the secrets to mental, emotional, and physical preparation. You will learn how fear, anxiety, and discomfort can be managed effectively, and understand why nurturing the mental and emotional capabilities of athletes is crucial in a sport as demanding as gymnastics. We will also address the role of technical mastery in gymnastics programs and the benefits they bring. We're going to explore how understanding an athlete's character, goals, and fears can help coaches tailor their approach to physical preparation. Finally, brace yourself as we delve into the realm of personal growth and gym culture. Get ready to embrace the "it takes a village" approach to gymnastics culture, as we discuss the considerations involved in hiring the right coaches and working with parents. We'll also discuss how easy-to-digest tools and exercises can foster trust and communication among all parties involved. So, buckle up and prepare to revolutionize your approach to gymnastics with us.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! https://courses.shiftmovementscience.com/Want to join our online educational community of over 1000 gymnastics professionals and get 40+ hours of gymnastics lectures? Join The Hero Lab below!https://shiftmovementscience.com/theherolab/ Check out all our past podcast episodes here!https://shiftmovementscience.com/podcast/

Check out Dave Tilley's brand new Gymnastics Culture Cure book below!www.shiftmovementscience.com/gccHave you ever noticed the "say-do gap" in your gym environment? Ever wondered how bridging this gap could create a culture of trust and high performance? Our latest episode dives into the heart of gym culture, highlighting the importance of personal accountability, consistent communication, and operational guidelines. We stress the need for a transparent dialogue among all parties - coaches, parents, medical staff, and gymnasts - to ensure a safer environment where everyone is empowered to reach their goals.Struggling with disagreements in the gym? Concrete rules and cultural guidelines can be your lifeline. We shed light on the significance of having operational handbooks and attendance policies that serve as an anchor during disputes. But it's not just about rules. A gym's culture, the shared values that act as a compass during challenging times, is just as vital. What's more, we share the golden 'rule of seven' that ensures safe skill competitions and the importance of systematic follow-through for building trust.And that's not all! We're thrilled to announce the launch of our new resource book and workbook The Gymnastics Culture Cure! Packed with exercises and templates, these resources are your roadmap to a thriving gym culture. We're also offering an exclusive Q&A and lecture as a bonus, and a special discounted price during launch week. Let's work together to create a healthier, happier, and high-performing gym culture. Join us on this journey!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! https://courses.shiftmovementscience.com/Want to join our online educational community of over 1000 gymnastics professionals and get 40+ hours of gymnastics lectures? Join The Hero Lab below!https://shiftmovementscience.com/theherolab/ Check out all our past podcast episodes here!https://shiftmovementscience.com/podcast/

Check out Dave Tilley's new book, The Gymnastics Culture Cure, below!www.shiftmovementscience.com/gccDealing with fear, stress, and negative emotions is a part of life, but how you handle it can make all the difference. We reveal some invaluable tools, from coping mechanisms to professional help, that can help you navigate through life's choppy waters. Remember, you're a person first and a gymnast second - prioritizing your mental health is a must. From the double standard technique in therapy to the art of making healthier choices, we guide you through a transformative journey to a stronger, happier you.The path to personal development isn't one-size-fits-all, but our insights on setting goals, making better choices, and building healthy habits can be your compass. We'll help you navigate around pitfalls, like being overly critical and clinging to unhealthy coping mechanisms, and guide you towards sustainable practices that nurture your growth. Moreover, we'll explore the concept of micro-dosing discomfort - a technique to prepare for life's inevitable challenges. Finally, join us as Eva Shue answers your questions and shares her tips for building a thriving gymnastics culture in book launch special. Let's grow together in this empowering journey of self-discovery and personal mastery.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! https://courses.shiftmovementscience.com/Want to join our online educational community of over 1000 gymnastics professionals and get 40+ hours of gymnastics lectures? Join The Hero Lab below!https://shiftmovementscience.com/theherolab/ Check out all our past podcast episodes here!https://shiftmovementscience.com/podcast/

Check out Dr. Dave Tilley's new book, The Gymnastics Culture Cure, below!www.shiftmovementscience.com/gccEver feel like you're spinning your wheels in your coaching journey, not quite sure where your insecurities stem from or how to overcome them? Join me, Dave Tilley, as we take a deep, introspective look at ourselves to drive positive change in our gym culture. We're stepping into the first part of a five-part series, where we explore self-discovery and personal development, focusing on their significant impact on cultivating the world's best gymnastics programs.We dive headfirst into the often uncomfortable topic of insecurities in coaching. We'll examine the intrinsic and extrinsic motivations that shape our self-esteem and happiness. By sharing personal experiences, we throw light on the triggers that often cause us upset, stressing the importance of introspection to identify underlying issues. Here's an opportunity to learn from my own past mistakes, as I share my own fall from grace, triggered by overworking, poor sleep habits, and neglected self-care. In the final segment, we explore the darker side of coping mechanisms and their potential to lead to burnout. By auditing our lives, we can identify whether our coping mechanisms are helping or hindering us. As we wrap up, we touch on the highlights from the first chapter of my new book, The Gymnastics Culture Cure, and share an exciting offer. So, strap in and get ready for an enlightening journey that not only enhances your gymnastics experience but also your personal development journey. You don't want to miss out on this!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! https://courses.shiftmovementscience.com/Want to join our online educational community of over 1000 gymnastics professionals and get 40+ hours of gymnastics lectures? Join The Hero Lab below!https://shiftmovementscience.com/theherolab/ Check out all our past podcast episodes here!https://shiftmovementscience.com/podcast/

Today is SHIFT's 10 Year Anniversary. In October 2013, I wrote a blog post about hip flexor stiffness in gymnasts. 10 years later, SHIFT has grown into an international company and brand I feel has helped a lot of people. I sat down with my best friend Eva Shute for 3 hours to reflect back on the 10 years with the biggest lessons we've learned.  Download Referenced Free Gymnastics Culture E-Bookhttps://shiftmovementscience.com/changing-gymnastics-culture/Timestamps:00:00 - 04:01 Lesson 1 (2013) - Invest in Education04:02 - 07:30  Going Against Gymnastics Norms07:31 - 09:30 The First SHIFT Live Event09:31 - 12:45 Educating Parents & Coaches12:46 - 18:45Embracing Gymnasts Lifting Weights & Culture Change18:46 - 26:00Finding Gyms & Coaches That Are A Good Fit26:01 - 32:00Using Accountability To Face Real Issues32:01 - 35:00Addressing Spot Wide Problems In Gymnastics 35:01 - 40:05Flexibility, Lifting Weights, & Landings40:56 - 46:30Accepting Your Knowledge Shortcomings46:31 - 46:32 Lesson 2 (2014) - Trust Is Forged In The Trenches46:33 - 56:30Leading By Example For Culture Change56:31 - 58:30Outside Gym Activities To Build Culture58:31 - 1:00:00Balancing Sacrifice vs Pacing 1:00:01 - 1:08:00Compulsory & PreTeam Development 1:08:01 - 1:08:02 Lesson 3 (2015) - Meaningful Things Are Fucking Hard1:08:03 - 1:10:00 Relearning Basics & Fundamentals1:10:01 - 1:13:40Why’s & Visual Anchors1:13:41 - 1:22:30Balancing Free vs Paid Work1:22:31 - 1:25:00Living Humble Lifestyles 1:25:01 - 1:30:30 Do People Actually Enjoy Your Gym? 1:30:02 - 1:32:15Helping Coaches Enjoy Work1:33:16 - 1:40:10Lesson 4 (2016) - Ego Will Erode You1:40:11 - 1:42:17My Insecurities Bleeding Into The Gym1:42:18 - 1:47:00Unhealthy Coping Mechanisms 1:47:01  - 1:50:00Removing Toxic Parts Of Gyms1:50:01 - 1:55:00 Lesson 5 (2017) - Virtues Over Vices / USAG Scandal1:55:01 -2:00:00 Lesson 6 (2018) - People Over Profits2:00:01 - 2:05:00My Free Ebook & Podcast Start2:05:01 - 2:08:00You Can’t Force Anyone To Do Anything2:08:01 - 2:13:20Detaching Self Esteem From Gymnasts Results2:13:21 - 2:18:30 Lesson 7 (2019) - You Will Need Help2:18:21 - 2:22:40 Lesson 8 (2020) - Sacrifice Strategically2:22:41 - 02:30:00 Eva Asks Me About Developing Discipline02:30:01 - 02:34:00Insecurities Triggering Bad Habit Relapses02:34:01 - 02:38:30Context Specific Insecurity/Anxiety Triggers02:38:31 -02:43:00 Lesson 9 (2021) - Chaos To Clarity02:43:01 - 02:50:30 Lesson 10 (2022) - Dismantling Your Demons02:50:31 - 02:58:23 2023 - What’s Next For SHIFTWe 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! https://courses.shiftmovementscience.com/Want to join our online educational community of over 1000 gymnastics professionals and get 40+ hours of gymnastics lectures? Join The Hero Lab below!https://shiftmovementscience.com/theherolab/ Check out all our past podcast episodes here!https://shiftmovementscience.com/podcast/

We're thrilled to be just days away from the highly anticipated 2023 Shift Symposium. Over three days, we'll be hosting an array of outstanding speakers who will cover gymnastics techniques, drills, progressions, medical care, strength and conditioning, and much more.While live tickets may no longer be available by the time this episode airs, there will be ample opportunities to access recordings and other valuable content afterward.Many of you have been eagerly asking about the lectures—what kind of content, drills, progressions, and videos to expect. Today, we've prepared a compilation from last year's 2022 Shifts Symposium to give you a preview of the excitement awaiting you this weekend.We have curated a diverse selection of experts, covering various topics and sharing their knowledge on basic skills, drills, and progressions—topics that have been highly requested by our audience. We discuss:6 Pillars of Acrobatics with Nick Ruddock Beam Ideas: Active Flexibility and Building Series with Sarah KorngoldBar Releases: Bails and Paks with Brett WargoFront Handspring Vault with Victoria CunninghamHigh Bar Presentations: Swings, Giants, and Dismounts with Patrick Redfern 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! https://courses.shiftmovementscience.com/Want to join our online educational community of over 1000 gymnastics professionals and get 40+ hours of gymnastics lectures? Join The Hero Lab below!https://shiftmovementscience.com/theherolab/ Check out all our past podcast episodes here!https://shiftmovementscience.com/podcast/

This week's mini-podcast episode is a sneak peek of one of last year's Shift Symposium guest lectures, Front Handspring Vaults.Presented by Victoria Cunningham who owns Flight Athletics Academy in Tennessee. Coach Victoria gained recognition through her YouTube channel and where she presented her knowledge to the gymnastics community.If you want to hear the rest of this lecture you can access it on the Shift website:https://shiftmovementscience.com/2022shiftsymposium/The 2023 Shift Symposium runs from Friday, June 23rd - Sunday, June 25th, where you can learn everything you need to know about Gymnastics Medical Care, Gymnastics Coaching, and Gymnastic Strength and Conditioning.The lineup of 30 speakers is ridiculous, giving incredible lectures over three days, so don’t miss out! Head over to:https://shiftmovementscience.com/2023shiftsymposium/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! https://courses.shiftmovementscience.com/Want to join our online educational community of over 1000 gymnastics professionals and get 40+ hours of gymnastics lectures? Join The Hero Lab below!https://shiftmovementscience.com/theherolab/ Check out all our past podcast episodes here!https://shiftmovementscience.com/podcast/

Today on the podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Adam Paterson, Head of Performance at Portsmouth Gymnastics Centre in the UK and MAG Lead England Coach.As an accomplished MAG Coach, MAG International brevet judge, and personal coach to members of the GBR Development squad, Scotland, and England Senior squads, Adam shared his valuable insights on how to develop twisting on the floor exercise.We covered everything from building a strong foundation to overcoming mental blocks and fear.By understanding the individual's challenges and providing a supportive environment, coaches can guide gymnasts toward mastering the art of twisting.Adam also addressed the common issue of the "twisties," a phenomenon where gymnasts experience a mental block and lose their ability to twist safely. Through targeted drills and exercises, gymnasts can improve their proprioception and spatial awareness, allowing them to feel more at ease while executing twists. One of the highlights of our conversation was exploring alternatives for those who may not have access to specialized equipment like trampolines or foam pits. Adam shared creative ideas and drills that can be done in a regular gym setting, making it easier for individuals with limited resources to work on their twisting skills.We discuss:The ingredients of a happy and successful club.The challenges of coaching a younger athlete. Advice and tips!Visual and head position. Coaching the cause, not the effect.Step-by-step process of dealing with the twisties.How growing can affect special awareness of what to look out for and how to manage.How to introduce twisting to gymnastics. And…Tumbling and twisting drills to do with limited equipment.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! https://courses.shiftmovementscience.com/Want to join our online educational community of over 1000 gymnastics professionals and get 40+ hours of gymnastics lectures? Join The Hero Lab below!https://shiftmovementscience.com/theherolab/ Check out all our past podcast episodes here!https://shiftmovementscience.com/podcast/

This week's mini-podcast episode is a sneak peek of one of last year's Shift Symposium guest lectures, Energy System Development for Gymnastics. Planning and executing conditioning programs.Presented by Dave Dave Alberanas, the Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at Alabama University for Gymnastics and Golf.If you want to hear the rest of this lecture you can access it on the Shift website:https://shiftmovementscience.com/2022shiftsymposium/The 2023 Shift Symposium runs from Friday, June 23rd - Sunday, June 25th, where you can learn everything you need to know about Gymnastics Medical Care, Gymnastics Coaching, and Gymnastic Strength and Conditioning.The lineup of 30 speakers is ridiculous, giving incredible lectures over three days, so don’t miss out! Head over to:https://shiftmovementscience.com/2023shiftsymposium/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! https://courses.shiftmovementscience.com/Want to join our online educational community of over 1000 gymnastics professionals and get 40+ hours of gymnastics lectures? Join The Hero Lab below!https://shiftmovementscience.com/theherolab/ Check out all our past podcast episodes here!https://shiftmovementscience.com/podcast/