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But he’s only demonstrating the same ethics and motivations that drive most of our scholastic PEteachers and coaches. Dick Moss, Editor, PE Update.com To check out the PE Update.com website, Click Here! To subscribe to the free Fun Stuff for PE Newsletter, Click Here! Enjoy the video and have a great summer!
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