Every summer seems to start the same way. That first week feels like a deep breath. For the first time in months, you wake up without immediately thinking about lesson plans, tomorrow’s activities, grading, emails, or wondering what unexpected twist is going to send your perfectly planned day in a completely different direction. The pace…

Ray Lewis. Drew Brees. Kevin Garnett. When you hear names like these, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Legends? Of course. Hall of Famers? Absolutely. Champions? Without question. But there’s one more thing that immediately comes to mind whenever I think about each of them. Their voice. Every one of them had an…

When I first began reimagining what physical education could look like, I wasn’t trying to create a philosophy. I simply had a vision. I wanted my classroom to be a place where students didn’t just move. They thought. They reflected. They communicated. They created. I wanted physical education to become a place where literacy wasn’t…

You wake up a little groggy. Maybe your legs are still feeling yesterday’s demos. Maybe you’re just hoping that first cup of coffee does its job. You go through the motions, slowly getting yourself ready for the day… and then you turn on the TV. And there he is. Already at full speed. An analyst…

Over the last several months, I’ve been fortunate enough to spend a lot of time working directly with teachers—presenting at conferences, having conversations in hallways, even hopping on video calls to talk through this crazy little idea I’ve become pretty proud to champion. And I’ll be honest… When I first started this journey—not just pursuing…

First and foremost, thank you to everyone who attended my sessions at the SHAPE Utah Conference. I’m always grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with educators who are passionate about strengthening physical education and expanding what our classrooms can offer students. One of the best parts of presenting is hearing how other teachers adapt ideas…

Reflection is one of the first tools PE teachers turn to when they want to add literacy into their classes. And why wouldn’t we? It seems simple. It’s quick. It checks a box. It gives students a chance to process what they learned. At least… that’s the idea. But here’s the honest truth: Most reflection…

Literacy Has Been in PE All Along Physical education is already full of literacy — long before we ever bring in a writing prompt or a structured assessment. When students explain a drill to a partner, give feedback during stations, ask why a movement feels “off,” or talk through strategy after a game, they’re practicing…

Tomorrow is the day. My book releases in the morning. Just like I do about my work in the classroom, I’ve reflected a lot the last several days about the journey writing it has taken me on.  I struggled in school. Honestly, “struggled” might be generous. I didn’t understand myself as a learner, I had…