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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Teaching & Perfecting the Deadlift
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] How to Teach & Perfect the Deadlift Teaching the Deadlift For good reason, the Deadlift is beloved by coaches everywhere. It is an excellent way to develop pure, total body strength as well as reinforce good posture and proper mechanics that relate to many other movements. Unfortunately, though, it is also a movement where…
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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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Gameday Lifts
Should your athletes lift on game day? What’s the best approach to “GameDay Lifts”? We thought it’s worth a deep dive into ALL the facts surrounding “GameDay Lifts” and their possible use and benefit.
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In-Season Training Week
Lift 1: Hang Power Cleans & Back Squat Workout Brief Today’s session is a combination of power, maximal strength and core/accessory work. Before we dive in, we grease the groove with a targeted squat warm up and core activation. Do all of this well – pay attention to the details. Non-weighted work will only be…
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Chalk Talk – Episode 7: In-Season Training
In episode 7, Coach Breslin & Coach Reno talk in-season training, focusing on the importance of training in-season, as well as what that training program should look like.
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