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In this episode, I’m joined by Brian Crane, a veteran PE teacher with over 20 years of experience across elementary, middle, and high school levels. Brian currently teaches at East Valley Academy in the Mesa School District and brings a wealth of practical wisdom, humor, and heart to the conversation.

We discuss:

Communicating clear expectations for student behavior

Creating and reinforcing class rules

Building mutually respectful relationships with students

Reducing student anxiety in PE

Planning for the first week of school

Setting boundaries around cell phone use

The benefits of small-sided modified activities

Motivation strategies for secondary students

Effective end-of-class routines

Brian shares actionable advice and reflections from two decades in the field — a must-listen for any secondary PE teacher preparing for the year ahead.

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