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Ben Landers is a K-12 certified Physical Education teacher and has been teaching K-5th PE since 2007.  Ben started the website ThePEspecialist.com in 2014 in an effort to provide an amazing resource for teachers.  He has a passion for kids and teaching quality physical education lessons that will empower students to be the best they can be.  Being a PE teacher is such a great opportunity to have a positive impact on the kids that you teach, but his hope is to also impact more students by providing resources and ideas to teachers.

Listen to find out Ben's top 3 games, technology uses, and classroom management strategies.  Also learn about Ben's passion for mentoring and how his faith influences the way he teaches.  I had a great time talking with Ben and learning more about him, I hope you enjoy it! 

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Episode Timeline:
1:05 - Top 3 Favorite PE Games
7:10 - Top 3 Uses of Technology
11:00 - Top 3 Classroom Management Strategies
16:15 - How Ben got started in PE
25:30 - How Ben's faith influences his career
34:00 - Mentoring through Ezekiel Ministries
40:45 - Keeping this fun and engaging
44:00 - The importance of self-reflection
47:00 - Why are high school PE students disengaged in class?
55:00 - Book recommendation(s)

Books:
The Power of Moments by Chip and Dan Heath
No Standing Around in My Gym by J.D. Hughes

Mentors:
J.D. Hughes - @jdhughes_pe2themax
Joey Feith - @phys_educator
Jarrod Robinson - @thepegeek

You can check out Ben's E-course's on PE Central at the links below:

• My Favorite Apps for Teaching Phys ED
  • A complete overview of all my favorite apps used while teaching and a video tutorial showing you how to use each app step by step
• Phys Ed Hacks: Tips, Tricks and Strategies for Classroom Management in PE Class
  • A complete overview of all of the management systems that will help you hold kids responsible and provide clear expectations and consequences for students - leaving you with more time and energy to TEACH!

Secondary Resources:
Physedagogy - https://physedagogy.com/
Nathan Hornes - https://www.iphys-ed.com/ 

• Dave Senecal https://twitter.com/pepalooza
• Matt Pomeroy https://twitter.com/Physed_Pomeroy
• Sarah Gietschier-Hartman
  https://twitter.com/GHSaysRockChalk
• Stephanie Sandino https://twitter.com/smsandino
• Jerry Honeycutt: https://twitter.com/honeycutt_pe

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Looking for some family friendly places to take your kids around the Rochester area?  Joanna Whitbeck is the founder of Tots In Roc, an online platform dedicated to highlighting all of the amazing places in Greater Rochester to spend time with your kids.  She does an excellent job providing you with the essential information and photos for each destination, making it really easy to know what to expect and make your decision.

I chose to interview Joanna for the show because I think she has done a phenomenal job inspiring families to get out of their homes and explore sites they wouldn't normally go to.  My family has discovered many new favorites during this pandemic thanks to Joanna's guidance!

Listen to hear how Tots In Roc got started, and hear her Top 3 favorite places in Rochester, both indoors and outdoors!  Please share with other families in our area to spread the word, and if you like the show, don't forget to subscribe/rate/follow!  Thank you!

Website:
https://totsinroc.com/

Instagram:
@totsinroc




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Iben Sandahl is an internationally renowned public speaker, psychotherapist, and educator.  She's also the best-selling author of the books "The Danish Way of Parenting", "Play the Danish Way", and "Hold My Hand".  You can find more of her writings featured in Vanity Fair, The Huffington Post, The Wall Street Journal and many more.

I had an amazing conversation with Iben about parenting, and learned some great tips on raising your kids to live more independent, resilient, and happier lives.  She explained the importance of play in kids lives and how it is a major factor in creating all of those things.  Iben offers an online course on how to raise happy children the Danish way, and her website has several great resources and learning opportunities as well.

Thank you for checking out this episode, and please visit Iben's resources to learn more about her and what she offers.  If you enjoyed the episode, please consider giving the show a rating on iTunes, subscribing, and/or following us on Instagram!  Thank you!

Episode Timeline:
1:20 - Denmark being the "Happiest Country in the World"
5:10 - Discipling Children
14:25 - What is Hygge?
18:00 - Raising Independent Children to "Healthily Detach"
23:10 - Screen Time
28:45 - Trust
37:20 - Too Many Toys?
47:10 - Changing the View of Play
54:00 - Building Resilience Through Play
60:02 - Online Parenting Course

Website:
https://www.ibensandahl.com

Parenting Course:
https://www.udemy.com/course/do-you-want-to-raise-happy-children-parent-the-danish-way/

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/thedanishway/

Articles on Psychology Today:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/experts/iben-sandahl




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Jon Schnaufer is the General Manager of RocVentures indoor climbing gym in Rochester, NY.  They have been in business since 1995, and offer a wide range of climbing opportunities to people of all ages.  Jon also runs the adaptive climbing program which offers individuals with mental and physical disabilities unique and rewarding challenges they won't experience anywhere else!

Jon and I talk about how he believes climbing is one of the greatest sports for kids and can help build confidence.  He also explains the amazing adaptive program and how important the community aspect is to it.  9Please check out their website for more details on how you can get involved with climbing at RocVentures!

Website:
https://www.rocventuresclimbing.com/

Instagram:
@rocventures_climbing


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The Brand X Method™ has been in the business of doing what's best for kids and teens for over 20 years.  I have been an avid follower of them for much of that time, using their methodology in my PE classes and while coaching.  Their approach to youth fitness is refreshing; when others are trying to get their kids to specialize and increase movement intensity, they are doing the opposite.  This allows them to build a more solid and well-rounded foundation, being able to apply that to whatever activity they want to pursue. 
From their website, "The mastery, confidence, and motivation that kids develop in our gyms are the ingredients of freedom and fearlessness. The Brand X Method™ instills the essence of adventure, passion, and joy in kids and teens when playing their favorite sports, trying new things, and tackling life’s challenges so they can step out of our gyms knowing they can do whatever they set out to do."

In this episode we talk about Jeff, Mikki, and Keegan Martin about:

• Sports burn out
• Physical Literacy
• The importance of unstructured play
• The influence of technology 
• Teaching kids about nutrition

Episode Timeline:
1:25 How The Brand X Method started
10:40 Combatting fads in the fitness industry
17:40 Why are kids getting burnt out in sports?
19:49 The importance of Physical Literacy
28:05 Allowing kids to find movement solutions
31:15 The movement gap and technology
34:00 Creating more time to play
42:00 Prepare, practice, play
44:00 Explore, express, excel
46:00 Nutrition
54:45 How to get buy in by school district

Website:
https://thebrandxmethod.com/
Instagram:
@thebrandxmethod

iGen by Dr. Jean Twenge:
https://psychology.sdsu.edu/publication-of-igen-by-dr-jean-twenge/

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Want to know what college recruiters are looking for in their athletes?  Should you specialize in a sport at a young each to reach that level?

The State University of New York College at Brockport has been a powerhouse in the Division III Men's Basketball scene for years.  Their fast-paced style of play has produced 9 conference championship teams and several appearances in the NCAA Division III Championship tournament.  One of those appearances was in the 2006-2007 season where they reached the Elite 8, and Seth and Joe were both players on that team. 

This 2019-2020 season was on track to be one of their best ever with a 26-3 record, and ranking as high as 11th on D3HOOPS.com.  Just as they reached the Sweet Sixteen in the tournament, their season was cut short by the coronavirus. 

Seth Johnston and Joe Clarke are both long-time coaches on staff, alongside Head Coach Greg Dunne.  They share the recruiting process used by Brockport, and the types of players they are looking for in their program.  They also stress the importance of unstructured play during childhood, and the importance of becoming a well-rounded athlete versus specializing in one sport while growing up.  This is a great episode for students looking to play a sport in college, parents looking for help on guiding their kids in sports, and fellow coaches at any level looking to gain some insight on some of the behind the scenes works of an excellent program.

Episode Timeline:
1:30 - Rapid fire questions

8:10 - 2019-2020 Season

9:10 - Transition From Player to Coach

14:30 - Seth’s Story

20:00 - Recruiting

28:15 - Bigger, Faster, Stronger

33:15 - Importance of Unstructured Play

40:00 - Building Toughness Through Play

41:30 - Why Brockport?

Website:
https://gobrockport.com/sports/mens-basketball

Instagram:
@brockport_mbb



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Carl Paoli has been at the forefront of the movement scene for decades.  His career started as an accomplished gymnast in Spain, then transitioned to California where he started GymnasticsWod, and finally moved to Freestyle Connection and Lifestyle Design.  I've been a big fan of Carl's for years, ever since I started trying to figure out how to do a handstand pushup without killing myself.  He is an excellent teacher, philosophical thinker, and a humble human being looking to form deep connections with everyone he meets.  We spent a lot of time talking about the real purpose of fitness and movement, and how it can be applied in kids' lives.  Enjoy the show and please subscribe and share it with others if we've earned it!  Thank you!

Instagram:
@carlpaoli

Website:
http://www.freestyleconnection.com

Episode Timeline:

4:35 - Gymnastics as a childhood outlet

9:24 - Overcoming bullying

17:45 - Transitioning out of CrossFit/Gymnastics specific work

25:06 - "Fitness for Fitness' Sake"

30:14 - The purpose of fitness

34:20 - "Real education"

42:45 - Who are you?

46:25 - Letting kids be crazy

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I had such an awesome conversation with Takaharu and Yui, and you can easily get a feel for the passion they have for what they do and trying to create the best environment possible for kids.  They give us the 'why' behind many of the design elements of Fuji Kindergarten that I hadn't heard before, and I believe we can use many of those same principles in schools around the world, no matter the design. 

I hope you enjoy listening this episode as much as I did, and if we have earned it, please consider subscribing and giving us a 5 star review!  Thank you!

Bio:
Takaharu and Yui Tezuka have extensive experience designing spaces for children, such as Fuji Kindergarten, which was named the best school in the world by OECD(Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development) and UNESCO. They recently received the Global Award for Sustainable Architecture from UNESCO. Takaharu`s TED Talk recorded 7th in the world for the number of views in 2015.  While their activity is based on architectural design, they hold lectures all over the world, receiving offers from OECD. Their theory on children`s environment is published as the "Yellowbook" from Harvard University. ( Learn more at http://www.tezuka-arch.com/)

Timeline:
00:01:30 Takaharu and Yui's Story

00:07:15 Designing Fuji Kindergarten

00:15:00 School and Nature Interdependence

00:20:45 The Role of Sound in Education

00:30:40 Small Doses of Danger

00:37:00 Fuji Kindergarteners Move 4km a Day

00:44:15 Leaving a Legacy

00:49:00 Next Project - Junior High School

Website:
http://www.tezuka-arch.com/

Ted Talk:
https://www.ted.com/talks/takaharu_tezuka_the_best_kindergarten_you_ve_ever_seen

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Nate VanKouwenberg is the owner/founder of Next Level Strength and Conditioning in Fairport, NY.  He is also the strength and conditioning coach for the RIT Men's Hockey team, and a physical education teacher at Victor Central Schools.  Since its opening in 2004, Next Level has become one of the premier sports performance facilities in Western New York.  Listen in as Nate shares how he manages the variety of different things he's involved in, and how play is a crucial part of athletic development.  Enjoy the show and please subscribe and rate it if we've earned it!  Thank you!

Website:
http://trainatnextlevel.com/
Email:
[email protected]

Instagram:
Next Level Strength and Conditioning - @nextlevelrochester

Nate VanKouwenberg - @natevank19

Joe Aratari - @joearatari

Mike Moon - @mikemoon_nlsc

Kurt Bednarcyk - @kb.inatree

Kyle Melnick - @kmelnyk95

Books:

"Lead for God's Sake" by Todd Gongwer 

"Shoe Dog" by Phil Knight

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Joonas Niemi is the Project Manager for the Schools on the Move project in Finland.  The objective of the program is to increase physical activity in schools across the country, and it is now being implemented in more than 90% of Finnish schools.  Finland is widely regarded as having one of the best education systems in the world, and I believe the way they prioritize movement and play is a key factor in that success.

Joonas explains to us the ways they have been trying to increase physical activity not just in school, but during their transportation to and from school.  He explains how their recess periods are run, with students at the core of the experience, and how the teaching profession is viewed in Finland.

Thank you for taking the time to listen and I hope you get some great information out of this one!  Don't forget to subscribe and rate the show if you enjoyed it!

Website - Finnish Schools on the Move
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Timeline:
2:20 - Active school transportation
6:00 - Schools on the Move Project
9:24 - Movements effects on behavior
12:00 - Importance of student choice
15:12 - Benefits of outdoor play
18:05 - Suggestions for teachers to implement more movement with kids
20:55 - The importance of administration and school leadership support
22:13 - 15 minute recess after every 45 minutes of instruction
24:10 - Standardized testing in Finland
25:16 - Autonomy

Timothy Walker - Teach Like Finland

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