PLT4M Essay Contest Finalist – Katie Baneck
Students from across the country wrote in on why they thought physical education was important. PLT4M is featuring the essays of finalists. Check out Katie Baneck’s essay!
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Chalk Talk – Episode 26 – Tony Shiffman – “Being the Head Coach”
With football season wrapping up, we had Coach Tony Shiffman on to the podcast. Coach Shiffman developed his coaching skills as a high school head coach that have now translated to his new role at the college level.
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Recruiting Do’s and Dont’s
Alex Relph breaks down tips and tricks for high school football players looking to get recruited to play college football.
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When Football Season Ends – Rest! Don’t Rush
Win or lose, a high school football season is grueling. Whether athletes move to winter sports or off-season training, they need rest and recovery first. Check out Mike Winkler’s strategies to transitioning athletes out of football season and into the weight room.
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Chalk Talk – Episode 25 – “In Season” Forever? Developing Multi-Sport Athletes
Multi-sport athletes want to make gains in the weight room, but when? First, we need to clearly define ‘in and off season’ in both sport and training.
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Chalk Talk – Episode 24 – Hoop Talk – Basketball Takeover with Tyler Relph
Tyler Relph, basketball trainer, joins Chalk Talk. We talk hoops, training and what it takes to be an elite athlete.
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Chalk Talk – Episode 23 – S+C Coaches Are Educators feat. Tobias Jacobi
Tobias Jacobi joins Chalk Talk to discuss how strength coaches should be seen as educators in today’s profession. 2018 NHSSCA High School Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year.
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Motivating Students In PE – 5 Tips From Molly Collins
Motivating students in high school physical education classes is challenging. Molly Collins breaks down 5 tips to engaging all students.
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Fitness That Fits All – Fitness Education in Wellness Class
The goal of physical education is to develop appreciation and confidence in fitness. Through personal wellness classes, every student at Canton HS is empowered in their fitness education journey.
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Chalk Talk – Episode 22 – Buy-In…To PE feat. Travis Lombardozzi
To create student buy-in to the weight room, Travis Lombardozzi used Physical Education to get started. Listen to episode 22 of Chalk Talk to hear more!
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Chalk Talk – Episode 21 – Brian Kight – Commitment Through Leadership
Brian Kight, founder of Daily Discipline, joins PLT4M to talk about leadership and structure that leads to a successful weight room culture.
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Performance Stations: S+C That Builds The Total Athlete
On the surface, a strength coach has to develop things like strength, power, speed, and agility. Coach Adam Hughes argues that utilizing ‘Performance Stations’ goes beyond the basics of strength and conditioning to help develop the complete athlete needed in today’s competitive landscape.
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