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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The Evolution of HS Strength & Conditioning
High School Strength & Conditioning: A Rising Tide Until quite recently, High School “S&C” has been criminally undervalued and overlooked in educational institutions all across the country. Strength and Conditioning, as a whole, has long been relegated to the private sector, or “next level” – disconnected from the mass education and development of our youth. …
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Chalk Talk – Episode 13 – Make PE Great Featuring Michael Horn
Turning public education into a personalized experience for each student is no small task. In episode 13, we bring on special guest Michael Horn to talk about blended learning in Physical Education.
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Make P.E. Great—For The First Time? PLT4M Raises The Game With Personalized Physical Education
“Blended learning” P.E. is Physical Education personalized by technology that allows each individual to develop at the path and pace that makes sense for her in school.
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Meet the PLT4M Team – Jackie Wogan
Jackie is our Director of Customer Success and is also featured in many of our instructional videos. Jackie has certainly made her mark on PLT4M!
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Chalk Talk – Episode 12 – PE in the 21st Century: Theoretical and Practical Applications
“Gym Class” has gotten a bad wrap in public education over the last few decades. For most Physical Education Teachers, they have had it with the antiquated words and views about their subject. Dr. Seth Eckler PhD and Rusty Fuller both have theoretical and practical applications of PE that are worth listening to as you head back to school!
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Chalk Talk – Episode 11 Post-Game Recovery
How do you help your athletes feel ready to get back to work in just a couple of days? In this episode, Chalk Talk chats about post-game recovery and how to get the most out of our athletes’ hard work.
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The New Age of PE: Purpose, Passion, & Pride
Physical Education Teacher and Head Softball Coach, Molly Collins, discusses the importance of PE in the classroom and in life.
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PLT4M Coaches Club
The PLT4M Coaches Club consists of ambassadors across the country who are recognized for their dedication to high school athletics and physical education. The Coaches Club is comprised of Strength Coaches, Sport Coaches, Physical Education Teachers, Athletic Directors, and Athletic Trainers. We’re excited to share their experiences and successes. Stay tuned for podcasts and videos…
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Chalk Talk – Episode 10 – Sport Specific Training: Myths vs. Reality
In episode 10, we discuss the myths versus reality around Sports Specific Training—focusing specifically on basketball, track & cross country, and baseball.
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Chalk Talk – Episode 9: Nutrition w/ April Liles RD
In episode 9, Doug Curtin sits down with April Liles, Registered Dietitian and Food Service Director at Waltham Public Schools, discussing the how, what, and why nutrition is a key for every student that we work with.
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Chalk Talk – Episode 8: GameDay Lifts vs. Lifting on Game Day
In episode 8, Chalk Talk covers one of the hottest topics in the world of HS Strength and Conditioning, GameDay lifts. Should your athletes lift on game day?
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