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Why I Love High School Sports

Changing the Game Project

Two weeks ago, my son TJ’s (#9 above with his senior teammates) high school soccer career came to an end in a state playoff game, culminating a week of highs and lows for me, of beginnings and endings, of joy and pain. All of those things come together in high school sports and that’s why I love them.

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Introducing Students to New Lifetime Sports in a Mobile PE Class

SHAPE America

In March 2024, I was lucky enough to be named the 2024 SHAPE America National High School Physical Education Teacher of the Year! I’ll share some of those details in this article, and maybe you’ll find a few ideas for sharing lifetime sports with your students. Rock climbing at LEF Climbing gym in Lexington, KY.

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High School Graduation and Sport Championship Conflicts. Can’t They Be Avoided?

Physical Education Update

I see it happen every year – school officials scheduling their graduation ceremonies on the same evening as major sports championships. This year, for example, a local high school has scheduled its grad on the same Friday evening as the provincial soccer and track championships. Is it done on purpose?

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High School Varsity Sports as the Pinnacle: The Role of Youth, JV, and Travel Sports in Building the Ultimate Team

Better Coaching

In the world of high school athletics, varsity sports often serve as the culmination of years of training, sacrifice, and dedication. The Pyramid of Athletic Development: Youth Sports as the Foundation Youth sports provide the initial building blocks for athletic skills, teamwork, and understanding the game.

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5 Ways to Celebrate PE & Sport Week in Your School … All Year Long!

SHAPE America

SHAPE America’s National Physical Education & Sport Week (May 1-7) is a celebration of the importance of physical education and sport in the lives of kids of all ages. The week also serves as the kickoff to National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. Show how these skills are developed across sport.

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See all the 2022 USA TODAY High School Sports Awards winners

USA Today

The 2022 USA TODAY High School Sports Awards played out to perfection on Sunday night, with the national spotlight shining brightly on the best in high school sports from across the country.

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How to watch the 2022 USA TODAY High School Sports Awards

USA Today

EDT today, July 31, on the USA TODAY Sports Awards website , the USA TODAY News and Sports streaming channels , YouTube and most smart televisions and devices. Rob Gronkowski will host the 2022 USA TODAY High School Sports Awards alongside fellow Super Bowl-winning tight end, Vernon Davis.