Michael Thomas Shields “Zen”
Adventure Sports Facilitator
Michael Thomas Shields is the founder and CEO of Evolution Action Sports Training Center LLC.
Michael is a Certified Adventure Based Counselor, Gymnastics Coach, Motivational Life Coach and Stunt Team Director.
Michael has developed many innovative programs for athletes and performance artists. “Of the many great athletes I have had the honor to work with two come to mind immediately – Danny Downey and Toi Noel Svane”. Danny went on to become a professional stuntman and Toi a professional actor. Both trained extensively with Michael before moving on to Hollywood to become stars. Michael was the “Gymnastics Guru to the Stars” says the Palm Beach Post. He worked with Burt Reynolds, Loni Anderson, Joe Namath, Joe Theisman, Robbie Thompson, Judy Dickinson, Reba McIntyre, Heather Locklear, Ben Vereen, and others. His quality of service, fun programs and dynamic energy was a big hit with the celebrities.
Michael has developed, directed and produced many performance teams in his career: Team Rad, Eagle 2000 Sports Team, The Inner Vision Stunt Team and most recently, Team Evolution. His teams have been featured in the Post, Herald, Globe, performed for ESPN, The West Palm Beach Jazz Festival, Sports Illustrated 50th Anniversary Tour, Shakespeare Theatre, Boston World Trade Center, the Kids World Fair, Coolidge Corner Theatre, The Boston Garden, local cable, CBS television, 2 major motion movies, Fox Morning News (Boston) in an impressive 8 minute feature on the team. Michael has a passion for high-energy shows with a message. Quality entertainment and sharing themes like risk taking, character education, peacemaking and teamwork are a part of the programs mission.
As a Motivational Life coach, Michael had conducted many training sessions and workshops for athletic clubs, schools and businesses. He has worked for the Burt Reynolds Institute for Theatre Training, Joe Namath Football Camp, Sandy Pines Children’s Hospital, The Boys and Girls Club, American Cancer Society, Leukemia Foundation, National Wildlife Fund and many schools. He has studied with some of the greatest minds of the 21st century, Ram Das, Tony Robbins, Dan Millman, Deepok Chopra, Donna Eden, Hanna Kruger, and shares in their passion for living a life inspired.
As an Adventure Counselor Michael, has lead thousands of participants through land initiatives, team games, problem solving activities and high ropes elements. Michael received his certification from Project Adventure.
As a gymnastics coach he has been training competitive gymnasts and professional athletes for many years. He is an extremely gifted gymnastics coach who has trained state, regional and national champions. He no longer coaches competitive gymnastics and now empowers athletes who train with him to go for the gold inside.
Balancing personal athletic experience, professional certification and education, Michael empowers his students to achieve their goals. Throughout his career, he has worked with a wide range of students: from beginners to experienced athletes. His unique program is designed to consider all aspects of the successful person, rather than simply exercise the physical body. During his classes, the students learn how to use mental imaginary to improve their performance consistency and reduce stress and anxiety. They learn the importance of proper nutrition, as well as meditation techniques to enhance their ability to concentrate. Michael offers a holistic training approach that unifies body, mind and spirit, whether you are aiming for top competitive and performance results or a greater sense of well-being. Michael’s positive outlook, upbeat ways, and passion for life are contagious. Tap into his inspirational energy and you too will live a life inspired. Are you ready to use the gift of your life wisely?