January, 2020

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Kids Heart Challenge 2020

Carly's P.E. Games

For the past several years, our school has participated in the Kids Heart Challenge (formerly known as Jump Rope for Heart). We hold the event on Valentine's Day. Students participate in a variety of physical activities including jumping rope, obstacle courses and more! The students turn in the donations they have collected for the American Heart Association.

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How can I deal with difficult parents on the sidelines?

Player Development Project

The question this week comes from Sean: “Many of the parents in my team are exceptionally vocal, often coaching the players from the sideline and contradicting the ideas that I am working with in my group. Do you have any advice as to how I can deal with this?” Your Turn: Ask PDP Anything Do you have a coaching question that we might be able to help with?

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The Meaning of Play, With Kobe Bryant

Whole Child Sports

As we all mourn the untimely departure of NBA Sport Icon Kobe Bryant I wanted to share my two fleeting Kobe moments, and an interview he gave about one of his (and my) greatest passions: Youth Sports. I first met Kobe Bryant minutes after he won his first ever NBA championship against the Larry Bird-coached Indiana Pacers on June 19th, 2000. I’d flown out to L.A. from our NYC office to cover the Oscar De La Hoya-Shane Mosley welterweight mega-bout, and—at the fight’s conclusion—I cal

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Kicking Off a New Chapter

TinCan Physed

Hello everyone! If you haven’t been following along, we have packed up our lil family and moved to Macao to become part of The International School of Macao (TIS) family. TIS is an Alberta accredited international school that offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma program for the grade 11 and 12 students. Students have the option to receive the AB High School Diploma, the IB certificate or a blend of both.

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Reimagine the Role of PE to Reconnect With Your Students

Speaker: Jeremy Kellem, M.Ed. - Educational Strategist, Former Athlete, and CEO/Founder of W.I.N. (We Impact Now, LLC)

For many students, physical education is critical to becoming active and developing healthy routines. But how is this possible anymore with the repercussions of the pandemic? Years of COVID-19, social distancing, and virtual learning have all had a profound effect on students, which means educators need to adjust their classes accordingly. The good news is that P.E. can still play a vital role in helping students intellectually, emotionally, physically, and socially.

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BLOG: Negative Effects of Fast Food

PE with Palos

We all know that fast food is not a healthy option when deciding what to eat. There is plenty of well-researched evidence showing that regularly eating fast food can harm a person’s health. Eating a poor quality diet high in these types of foods is linked to a higher risk of obesity, depression, digestive issues, heart disease and stroke, type 2 diabetes, cancer, and early death.

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Introducing the Purposeful Games Database

i-phys-ed

When planning my units and lessons I often create what I call “Game Sheets” to help me remember what, how and why I taught certain games within my classes. These Games Sheets are easy to follow one page documents which contain all the information I could possibly need to set up, teach and assess a … Introducing the Purposeful Games Database Read More ».

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The Edge of Chaos

Player Development Project

In this article, UEFA A licensed coach David Garcia shares his thoughts on the benefits of chaos and failure within coaching environments. “You’ve got to live at the edge of your capabilities. You’ve got to live where you’re almost certain you’re going to fail. That’s the reason for practice. Practice is controlled failure.” – Will Smith Indeed, practice is controlled failure.

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Is It Better for My Child to Play a Team Sport or an Individual Sport?

Whole Child Sports

Question: I love seeing my child involved in individual activities, but I don’t want to raise an antisocial child. I want my kid to learn to be a good team player. Should I be concerned that he seems more oriented toward individual sports? Discussion: This may sound obvious, but, for starters, it’s important to note that kids have different temperaments.

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Kicking Off a New Chapter

TinCan Physed

Hello everyone! If you haven’t been following along, we have packed up our lil family and moved to Macao to become part of The International School of Macao (TIS) family. TIS is an Alberta accredited international school that offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma program for the grade 11 and 12 students. Students have the option to receive the AB High School Diploma, the IB certificate or a blend of both.

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Tips from T.O.Y.S.

The PhysEd Coach

Introduction I’ve had the great pleasure and honor to be selected as Shape America’s Western District High School Physical Education Teacher of the Year for 2020. I thought I better do something a little epic and make a resource that any teacher, but especially new teachers could learn from. So, I connected with the other […]. The post Tips from T.O.Y.S. appeared first on The #Physed Coach.

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How Physical Education Plays a Core Role in Student Development

Speaker: Shane Pill PhD, MEd, BEd, LMACHPER, FACHPER - Physical Education and Sports Researcher, Professor, Consultant, and Speaker

Physical education is an important part of the development of the whole person: physically, socially, emotionally, and cognitively. By providing education in movement competency, education on using movement to develop the ability to be self-regulated and motivated, and education through movement to develop ‘habits of mind’ for positive and constructive engagement with others, PE provides a basis for personal and community health and wellbeing.

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BACK TO SCHOOL – TIPS FOR PE TEACHERS

Physical Education Ideas

Whether you’re officially starting your new school year or coming back after the long Christmas break, returning to school can be challenging for both students and teachers. Kids and teachers alike have spent the entire break eating delicious treats, sleeping in and doing almost whatever we wish. How good? As a result, the attention of both student and teacher might be a little different than usual because we all need some time to readjust to the school routine… and for students in PE class, thi

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October Activities in PE Class

Carly's P.E. Games

This year has been very busy, and I am a few months behind on my blog posts. I wanted to share some info on what the students did in the month of October.

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Cruyff Philosophy

Player Development Project

Johan Cruyff changed the way football is played forever with Total Football and had a huge impact as a player and coach at Ajax and Barcelona. We’re excited to have founder of TOVO Academy, Todd Beane joining us to discuss the Cruyff Football philosophy and player development. In this Live Webinar Replay, PDP Editor, Dave Wright & PDP Lead Researcher James Vaughan host Todd as they discuss Cruyff philosophy and all things player development.

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How Can I Foster My Child’s Athletic Potential?

Whole Child Sports

Question: Every kid has athletic potential. How do I nurture and develop the athlete in my child? Discussion: Most children have been served up an unhealthy diet of too much screen time (television, computers, smartphones, video games) and too little “free play.” One result: potentially delayed development of motor skills. That’s why it’s so important to get your child moving.

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The Best of 2019: A Year in Review

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Another year has come and gone. 2019 is in the history books as we move into 2020 and a new decade. The year 2019 was another hugely successful year, both professionally and personally. Our major focus for 2019 was helping teachers & coaches, and I feel very satisfied that we were able to achieve this … The Best of 2019: A Year in Review Read More ».

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How do I avoid over coaching?

Player Development Project

The question this week comes from the PDP Member’s Slack Channel. “How do I avoid over coaching?” Additional Resources Ebook: Coaching Fundamentals: Six Steps to Creating Quality Youth Soccer Training Sessions Your Players Will Love. Your Turn: Ask PDP Anything Each week, we will choose a key question from our community for discussion.

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10,000 Experiences: Developing Players Aged 7-10 with Mark Lyons

Player Development Project

In this Masterclass Discussion, PDP Editor, Dave Wright is joined by Mark Lyons – Pre Academy Co-ordinator and Lead Coach at Leicester City Football Club. In this wide ranging conversation, Mark and Dave dive into the topic of coaching foundation phase aged players. If you work with U7-11 players, this is essential viewing. Mark shares his philosophy, insights into the clubs approach when working with young children, the importance of fun, variety of experiences, session design and more.

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Every Moment Matters: You Coach a Person, Not a Sport

Player Development Project

In this chapter of John O’Sullivan’s new book, Every Moment Matters, John shares ‘Lesson 2’: You Coach a Person, Not a Sport. This excerpt dives into the youth development overhaul at the Belgian FA, cites the work of Steve Kerr, discusses athlete-centered coaching and gives coaches some practical tools to self-reflect. Lesson 2: You Coach a Person, Not a Sport You have to ask one fundamental question: who is in front of me?

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You Are Your Child’s First Coach—Freeing Your Child from Oppressive, Hyperorganized Sports

Whole Child Sports

From the moment they are born, we guide our children along life’s wondrous, rocky path, shepherding them lovingly through the vulnerable early stages of their development. We help them navigate daily physical and emotional challenges and nurture and harbor them as they gradually gather the strength and skills to function on their own. We try our best to shield our toddlers from negative influences in a tumultuous, ever-changing world and praise them often to buoy their self-esteem.

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What if I Have No Prior Coaching Experience?

Whole Child Sports

Question: I like the idea of being my child’s first coach, but I have no experience whatsoever. How do I do it? Discussion: Your child is embarking on a movement experience. It’s experimental, and you can discover the wonders of sports alongside your child. You don’t have to be an expert or pretend to be one. Kids under the age of twelve, and particularly nine or younger, want, more than anything else, to share experiences with their parents.

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The Creative Moment

Player Development Project

This content is for members only. The post The Creative Moment appeared first on Player Development Project.

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Retention & Range

Player Development Project

PDP Video Session Plans are adaptable sessions designed by academy coach, Dave Wright. All sessions show key focus points, set up, and progressions so you can use them in your next practice. The post Retention & Range appeared first on Player Development Project.