Why do some coaches avoid the clean like we avoid the plague? We break down how any high school strength program can use this Olympic lift in their program.
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Chalk Talk – Episode 40 – Correcting Movement Faults feat. Craig Cheek
Perfect technique for high schoolers in the weight room? Probably not. Strength Coach Craig Cheek does not panic, but rather corrects and continues!
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Women In Fitness and Strength
Molly Collins created a Women’s Fitness class to encourage female students mental, physical, emotional and spiritual health.
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Chalk Talk – Episode 39 – Speed and Agility
Speed and Agility is one of High School Athletics’ favorite topics to discuss. We help define and discuss Speed and Agility for high school coaches.
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Chalk Talk – Episode 38 – Shape Standards feat. Brian and Brad Hull
The Hull Brothers have both embraced Physical Education as a calling, and use the Shape Standards to help guide their classes to success. See how they have applied Shape and more on this episode of Chalk Talk.
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Technology Under Attack feat. Justin Contois
Phones in class sound like a distraction to most teachers. But for Justin Contois in Virginia, phones are the tool to empower engagement and success.
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Fitness in Schools: The Power of PE
“Leave all the afternoon for exercise and recreation, which are as necessary as reading. I will rather say more necessary because health is worth more than learning.” -Thomas Jefferson THE DISAPPEARANCE OF FITNESS IN SCHOOL: Even in the days of the Founding Fathers, we knew the vital importance of physical activity and fitness for a…
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Chalk Talk – Episode 36 – The Off-Season – Thinking Big Picture
Move past writing individual workouts, and start to think about your larger off-season plan. Coach Bres breaks down the Big Picture for Off-Season training.
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Chalk Talk – Episode 35 – Positivity In PE – feat. Nick Clements
Don’t count the days until school is over. Make every day of school count. Check out Nick Clements approach to taking on each and every day with a positive attitude.
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Chalk Talk – Episode 34 – Weight Room Ready – College Athletics
Some high school students athletes dream to play at the next level. What should they be doing in the weight room to be ready for college athletics?
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Chalk Talk – Episode 33 – Grant Writing For Physical Education feat. Jessica Shawley
Jessica Shawley, Shape America National Teacher Of The Year, joins Chalk Talk to discuss grant funding for Physical Education.
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4 Things to Consider When Looking For Grant Funding
You do not have to be a professional grant writer to secure funds for your school. Jessica Shawley shares 4 tips that any teacher can use.
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