5 Keys To A Successful HS S+C Program
What happens when the dream of a busy high school weight room becomes a reality? Now you have to make a schedule to get everyone in for their workouts. Check out Mike Winkler’s 5 Keys to Success
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Chalk Talk – Episode 19 – Jump Into Plyos
This week on ChalkTalk, we jump into the conversation about plyometrics. How do we work on building a better vertical through strength and conditioning?
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Off-Season Roadmap – How Commitment Drives Results
Coaches love to boast about their off-season success. Commitment and big turnouts, lead to personal records and results. But how do we build a tradition of off-season success? We asked Jeff Lindeman, CSCS, a few questions about his experiences as a strength coach.
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The Power of PE: Learn Better, Feel Better
A commitment to Physical Education has been PROVEN to drastically improve academic achievement, decrease rates of depression/anxiety/stress, elevates mood, and decreases the rate of disciplinary incidents in school settings.
Such is the power of PE.
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Chalk Talk – Episode 18 – HS S&C “The Beast” Feat. Mike Winkler CSCS
High School Strength and Conditioning is unlike any other level of S+C. Coach Mike Winkler, CSCS has spent time at the college and pro level but has embraced the beast of HS Strength & Conditioning.
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Chalk Talk – Episode 17 – Stressed Out – Finding Balance in PE
Students are more stressed-out than ever. Molly Collins comes onto the podcast to talk about building relationships, being vulnerable and understanding not every day is perfect.
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Fitness in Physical Education: Get up & Move!
With the country’s youth facing such serious health concerns due to a lack of fitness and activity, it is time to invest in Physical Education.
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PLT4M Essay Contest
PLT4M is proud to announce it’s first ever Essay Contest! A new company has moved to your town and is looking to cancel Physical Education. Students are tasked to write an essay as to why Physical Education is important to them. Enter for a chance to be featured on PLT4M’s Website and Win $250.
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Chalk Talk – Episode 16 – Recruiting 101: Featuring Greg Hadley
High School Athletics can be the stepping stone for students to “make it to the next level.” Getting recruited is a young athlete’s dream. So how does it all work? We talk with college coach Greg Hadley about juggling camps, social media, and all of the in’s and out’s of recruiting.
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To Grade or Not To Grade…Is That The Question?
Grading has gotten a bad wrap in recent years. What if we re-think grading to help inform students for good? Rusty Fuller uses his five pillars to not only help students improve in class, but also grow in life.
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First Timer: Expectations vs. Reality of Being a New Coach
Becoming a new coach means new responsibilities—and for many that includes strength and conditioning. Coach Curtin discusses what his experience as a first year Head Coach.
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Chalk Talk – Episode 15 – School Spotlight: A Coach’s Communication
In some circles, the controlled chaos of a high school weight room could be considered theater. There are bodies everywhere and only so much space and equipment. While managing it all may seem daunting, Coach Breslin and Coach Reno put us at ease and encourage some best practices when it comes to managing a high school weight room.
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