In episode 2, we got the chance to sit down with motivational speaker, Pride of Australia medalist and Phillip Island Senior Coach, Beau Vernon.

Following a football injury, Beau turned his passion for football and working with others into a successful coaching career that has seen him become the mastermind behind 3 Senior premierships.

However, Beaus positive influence goes well beyond the football field.

Beau is a motivational speaker that encourages individuals to see the positives in any situation and advocates for those with a disability to be treated equally within the community and work place. He encourages everyone to be grateful for opportunities in life and to push themselves outside their comfort zone in order to become a better person each and every day.

We loved the chat with Beau and have no doubt that listeners will too.

Lastly, if you know someone that you think would make a great guest on 'This Is Your Teaching Life', please feel free to get in touch via our email tiytlpodcast@gmail.com or jump on the TIYTL Podcast Facebook or Instagram page to make a suggestion.

After kicking goals throughout an AFL career, Cam Pederson is now kicking goals as a Primary School Teacher! Tune in, to hear how Cam managed to complete his teacher training whilst still playing an elite sport, the importance he places on building relationships with his students, some of the parallels between teaching and a team sport like AFL football, and why he believes teaching is a great job.

The crew at the This Is Your Teaching Life Podcast would like to thank Cam for taking the time to chat to us today, and we hope you can get something out of our conversation.

And if you know a teacher out there who has a story that needs to be told, please contact us @tiytlpodcast@gmail.com

It's nothing compared to our podcasting idols, but, as a great man once said 'comparison is the thief of joy', so we are going all out and celebrating that we have recently broken the 1000 streams barrier. To mark this, we decided to sit down and reflect on where it all started, what we have planned coming up, and talk about some great moments, chats, and takeaways from the year so far. 

We would also like to extend a huge thank you to every single one of the guests that have come on and shared their teaching story or philosophy, along with anyone that has listened to an episode or shared the podcast within their own networks. We appreciate you all!

To get in touch, jump on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter and search 'This Is Your Teaching Life' or email us at tiytlpodcast@gmail.com

In episode 21, Wilsons McCaskill joins us to discuss the Play Is The Way program. The 'Play is the Way' program was developed by Wilson in order to assist with the social and emotional learning of primary school-aged children, through interactive games and activities. The program is underpinned by 5 guiding concept posters, but also involves a unique language that empowers students to self-reflect on their behavior and analyze their own decision-making process. 

Throughout the episode, Wilson talks us through how the program developed over time, the values and philosophies that make the program what it is today, the importance of the language and the games that are involved in the program, and his drive to help primary school-aged children grow into healthy adults that know how to be the master of their own feelings and behaviors. 

To find out more about the program, resources or to read more on the Play is the Way philosophy, head to www.playistheway.com.au

In Episode 20, Christina Polatajko joins This Is Your Teaching Life to talk about her passion for both Physical Education and Coaching.

Following this, we got a glimpse into how passionate and driven she is to succeed as a Coach. Christina shared her coaching journey, her philosophies, and the stories that she has picked up along the way through what is already a decorated coaching career, which has included Premierships, VFLW roles at both Carlton FC & Hawthorn FC, and recently receiving the 'AFL Coaches Association Woman's Coaching Pathway' scholarship. 

She has been a huge inspiration for many PE teachers and no doubt many Coaches in the community and is someone that we have no doubt you'll be able to learn something from.

To find her on socials:

Twitter: @cpola17

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/missphysicaleducation

To get in touch with TIYTL:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/tiytlpodcast?s=20

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tiytlife

Email: tiytlpodcast@gmail.com

Rob Vingerhoets is one of the most recognised names in the Maths space. If you haven't already read one of his books or had him come out to your school for some PD, you've most likely heard of him. It's like every teacher we know and chat to about Maths has! Rob, or Mr.V, is a genuinely legendary bloke, and his ideas and philosophies on Maths and Education are a fantastic listen. We chat to Rob about his own Maths and teaching journey, including his time as a classroom teacher, when Maths finally clicked for him as someone who didn't initially like maths, and his adventures and stories as an education consultant. Rob also runs webinars with former guest Michael Minas on all things Maths. And you can find some of their upcoming sessions through Eventbrite. 

More about Rob can be found at: 

http://robvingerhoets.com.au/maths

https://www.facebook.com/Rob-Vingerhoets-Educational-Consultancy-326192814449923/

Josh is an everyday teacher that took the chance to work for the AFL in an Indigenous Community for 2 and a half years. We dive into that journey, discussing the ‘culture shock’, the massive impact that his work had on his community, and the lessons he learnt from his time up in the Northern Territory. We also touch on possible ways to embed more indigenous culture and education into our teaching.

We also discussed the work Josh is currently doing on the Mornington Peninsula through the THRIVE program. The THRIVE program is built upon a positive psychology model and is helping equip individuals, through school & sporting clubs, with the appropriate tools to look after their own mental health. If you wish to find out more about this, there is a link in the show notes that will take you straight to the website.

To find out more about the THRIVE program, head to: https://thrive-network.com.au/

Also, below are a number of resources to assist with teaching and embedding ‘Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture’ into your teaching area:

Koorie Cross-Curricular Protocols:

Koorie Teaching Resources:

SportAus: Traditional Indigenous Games

Naidoc Week

Victorian Aboriginal Education Association Inc.

This week, Steve and Josh catch up with the creator of the PlayMeo database, Mark Collard. Mark is best known for his remarkably fun training workshops, interactive keynote presentations, and his three best-selling activity books. Over the course of his 30+ year career, he has delivered more than 2,000 program days and presentations which have helped 100,000+ people have fun and connect meaningfully with others, in multiple countries all over the world.

Mark joined the TIYTL Podcast to chat about the importance of connection, fun, and why he felt there was a need for developing the PlayMeo games database.  Throughout the episode, we also talk about the importance of making individuals feel comfortable and safe within lessons and games and also get some great tips on how to do this when working with groups.

If you haven't already, we highly recommend that you head to the link below and check out the PlayMeo database for yourself. If you wish to purchase a membership in order to gain complete access, be sure to use the code 'FUNN' at the checkout. 

To get in touch with Mark:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/playmeo

Website: https://www.playmeo.com/

To get in touch with the crew at TIYTL:

Email: tiytlpodcast@gmail.com

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/tiytlpodcast

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tiytlife

In Episode 16, we sit down with Australian Pro-Surfer and creator of The Good Human Factory, Cooper Chapman. 

Cooper grew up on the beaches of Narrabeen, which is just north of Sydney, Australia. He began surfing at a young age and quickly ascended to elite levels, winning the U16s Australian Surf Championship as a 14-year-old. This success continued to grow and by Year 12 he had numerous sponsors for his surfing ability and was traveling the world for surfing competitions, which has continued as his Pro-Surf career has spanned over the past 10 years. We got the chance to chat with Cooper about his rise up the surfing ranks and what it was like to be a Pro-Surfer. 

Further to this, we learned about his passion for Mental Health and Well-Being and the reasons why he created 'The Good Human Factory', a program that aims to educate students and members of the community about Mental Health. He talks of the emotional journey which he experienced that ultimately led to its creation, how he has looked after his pwn Mental Health and how we should all be proactive in looking after our Mental Health and not waiting until we are feeling 'down'.  

This is a truly inspiring chat and one we think you'll love.

To check out 'The Good Human Factory' head to https://www.thegoodhumanfactory.com/

Warning: Within the podcast, there are discussions around Mental Health & Suicide, if this has an impact upon your own personal well-being, we recommend reaching out to BeyondBlue 1300 224 636

To get in touch with TIYTL:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tiytlife

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/tiytlpodcast

Email: tiytlpodcast@gmail.com

Rick Mirabella is the founder and head coach of Runnez.com, an online running system designed to help anyone achieve their running goals. As you'll hear, Rick is a guru in this space and is passionate about helping people become better versions of themselves. Rick has this incredible contagious energy and he's the type of guy that you walk away from chatting with feeling better about yourself. We chat to Rick about some of his philosophies around coaching, and why he's so passionate about the Runnez platform, which he and his wife Shelly, have built into the worlds number one online running coaching system. He's a fantastic human and we're sure you'll get some great insights into his coaching and teaching journey!

You can find more about Rick and the Runnez platform at 

Runnez.com 

https://www.facebook.com/runnezaustralia

He is also the host of the podcast Runnez Radio

https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/runnez-radio/id1435141974

As always, the crew at the TIYTL Podcast would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we gathered today and pay our respect to their elders both past and present! 

#Timestamps 

2:00 - What is the Runnez system and how did it all begin?

7:45 -The pros & cons of using the app Strava and the false start the boys had when they first tried to interview Rick

15:00 - Ricks early days through school and his journey from local footy player and landscape gardener to high performance running coach

20:00 - Did Ricks hard work ethic with running translate to school and the ENTER score?

22:30 - Rick is also the host of Runnez Radio! Rick shares his experience interviewing some of his idols and mentors in the running/coaching and high-performance space

28:00 - Ricks Runnez sessions go for 45 minutes from start to finish with no breaks. How does he talk/present for that long without stopping and how did he develop this skill? Some great tips for people presenting & coaching.

33:00 - What are some trials and tribulations Rick has faced as a coach?

37:00 How'd you find the courage to take the plunge to start a small business?

41:30 - How would the Runnez community describe Rick as a coach?

48:00 - Rick touches on some of his earlier days about doing some epic runs after big nights on the weekend and his own personal running experiences. 

53:00 - Why structure is important to improving your running

1:00:00 - Tips for running a small business

1:08:00 - Which Aussie Runners do we need to get behind in the Tokyo Olympics

1:11:00 Ricks PHANTOM CALL of a Runnez session starring Steve & Josh on the Treadmills