Chalk Talk – Episode 41 – The Clean – The What, Why and How of an OLY Lift
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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