Mark Friedrich

Mike and Mike are back chatting about the ADVENTURE that this past school year has been with none other than the Adventure Ed Guy himself, Mark Friedrich.  Mark joins the Mikes to talk about the power of relationship building, the role that adventure education can play in building relationships and how to successfully build connection in a world of virtual learning and social distancing.  This episode is a must listen for educators of ALL levels!  Mark Friedrich Personal Info: Mark Friedrich (Email) - markgfriedrich@yahoo.com Mark Friedrich (Twitter) - @AdventureEdGuyTeam Building/Group Games Resources  Playmeo Online Database for Group Games and Team Building Activities - https://www.playmeo.com/ Adventure Education Training Resources High Five Adventure Learning Center - https://high5adventure.org/ Project Adventure - https://www.pa.org/

Mike and Mike are back chatting about the ADVENTURE that this past school year has been with none other than the Adventure Ed Guy himself, Mark Friedrich.  Mark joins the Mikes to talk about the power of relationship building, the role that adventure education can play in building relationships and how to successfully build connection in a world of virtual learning and social distancing.  This episode is a must listen for educators of ALL levels!  Mark Friedrich Personal Info:   Mark Friedrich (Email) - <a href="mailto:markgfriedrich@yahoo.com">markgfriedrich@yahoo.com</a>   Mark Friedrich (Twitter) - @AdventureEdGuy Team Building/Group Games Resources    Playmeo Online Database for Group Games and Team Building Activities - <a href="https://www.playmeo.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.playmeo.com/</a>   Adventure Education Training Resources   High Five Adventure Learning Center - <a href="https://high5adventure.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://high5adventure.org/</a>   Project Adventure - <a href="https://www.pa.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.pa.org/</a>

Episode 33: Adventure Ed Guy Mark Friedrich!

After a brief hiatus, the Mikes are back and just in time; National Field Day is HERE!! This year is bigger and even better than last year! More events, more partners and more access for all will help make last year’s good thing GREAT this time around! Tune in to hear all about what’s new and how you can bring this fabulous event to life at your school when National Field Day goes live on May 7th! NFD Partners!Active Schools Go Be Great Action For Healthy Kids The Cooper Institute Hip Hop Public Health Look For The Good Project Rising NYRR Spikeball St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Boardmaker

After a brief hiatus, the Mikes are back and just in time; National Field Day is HERE!!  This year is bigger and even better than last year! More events, more partners and more access for all will help make last year’s good thing GREAT this time around!   Tune in to hear all about what’s new and how you can bring this fabulous event to life at your school when National Field Day goes live on May 7th!   NFD Partners! <a href="https://www.activeschoolsus.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Active Schools</a> <a href="https://wearegobegreat.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Go Be Great</a> <a href="https://www.actionforhealthykids.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Action For Healthy Kids</a> <a href="https://fitnessgram.net/playground/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Cooper Institute</a> <a href="https://hhph.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hip Hop Public Health</a> <a href="https://www.lookforthegoodproject.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Look For The Good Project</a> <a href="https://activeathome.nyrr.org/open/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rising NYRR</a> <a href="https://spikeball.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spikeball</a> <a href="https://www.stjude.org/get-involved/school-fundraising-ideas/high-school/varsity/bsn-sports.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">St. Jude Children's Research Hospital</a> <a href="https://goboardmaker.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Boardmaker</a>

Episode 32: OPEN National Field Day 2021!

It’s a holiday themed episode of the OPEN Forum Podcast! Mike and Mike are joined by OPEN Executive Director Aaron Hart to talk about how OPEN, Teachers and PE as a whole are adjusting and responding to the continued challenges that the pandemic of 2020 throw our way.  Tune in to hear about what has worked, why hasn’t, what OPEN has planned to continue meeting the needs of PE teachers and a teaser about National Field Day 2021!  Oh yeah, and blanket ladders!Believe In YouQuizziz Tiny URL

It’s a holiday themed episode of the OPEN Forum Podcast! Mike and Mike are joined by OPEN Executive Director Aaron Hart to talk about how OPEN, Teachers and PE as a whole are adjusting and responding to the continued challenges that the pandemic of 2020 throw our way.  Tune in to hear about what has worked, why hasn’t, what OPEN has planned to continue meeting the needs of PE teachers and a teaser about National Field Day 2021!  Oh yeah, and blanket ladders!<a href="https://www.varsitybrands.com/believe-in-you" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Believe In You</a><a href="http://www.quizizz.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Quizziz </a><a href="http://www.tinyurl.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tiny URL</a>

Episode 31: Season's Greetings & Staying Afloat!

The campaigns are over and the only choice left to make is which virtual conference you want to attend!! Tune in to this month’s OPEN Forum Podcast to hear Mike and Mike chat with some state organization leaders from all over the country (Kate LaBelle - VT, Rob Silliman - CT, Chris Walker - NC) as they discuss the benefits of attending your annual conference virtually. Whether you are planning your state’s convention or planning to attend, this is one episode you won’t want to miss!

The campaigns are over and the only choice left to make is which virtual conference you want to attend!! Tune in to this month’s OPEN Forum Podcast to hear Mike and Mike chat with some state organization leaders from all over the country (Kate LaBelle - VT, Rob Silliman - CT, Chris Walker - NC) as they discuss the benefits of attending your annual conference virtually. Whether you are planning your state’s convention or planning to attend, this is one episode you won’t want to miss!

Episode 30: Virtual Conferences in 2020

The OPEN Forum Podcast is BACK!!  After a month long hiatus battling everything 2020 could throw our way, the Mikes are back discussing what re-opening looks like across the country.  Tune in to hear some brilliant PE minds (Kyle Bragg - AZ, Tanner Roos, IA and Doug Hallberg, NY) as they discuss what PE has looked like in the early part of the 2020-21 school year.  From virtual learning, to apps, to social distancing, to equipment to building relationships and all points in between, this is an episode you won't want to miss! Kyle Bragg - @elemPE1Tanner Roos - @MrRoosPEDoug Hallberg - @djhbergFearless Soul - YouTube ChannelDarebee - www.darebee.comOPEN - www.openphysed.org

The OPEN Forum Podcast is BACK!!  After a month long hiatus battling everything 2020 could throw our way, the Mikes are back discussing what re-opening looks like across the country.  Tune in to hear some brilliant PE minds (Kyle Bragg - AZ, Tanner Roos, IA and Doug Hallberg, NY) as they discuss what PE has looked like in the early part of the 2020-21 school year.  From virtual learning, to apps, to social distancing, to equipment to building relationships and all points in between, this is an episode you won't want to miss!  Kyle Bragg - <a href="http://www.twitter.com/elemPE1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@elemPE1</a> Tanner Roos - <a href="http://www.twitter.com/MrRoosPE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@MrRoosPE</a> Doug Hallberg - <a href="http://www.twitter.com/djhberg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@djhberg</a> Fearless Soul - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0nOQ1R3Z-vRO7K6g-W7Jkg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube Channel</a> Darebee - <a href="http://www.darebee.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.darebee.com</a> OPEN - <a href="http://www.openphysed.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.openphysed.org</a>

Episode 29: What is Back to School for you?

Happy Back To School Time everyone!!  Mike and Mike got together to discuss some of the incredible resources that OPEN has put together to help get your school year off to a fantastic start in our "new normal".  Whether you are teaching virtually, in person with social distancing or some combination of the two, OPEN has provided some high quality resources to ensure we are keeping the EDUCATION in physical education! Tune in to learn more about topics like Priority Outcomes, Curriculum Maps, Outcomes Maps, SEL and Professional Development...it's ALL here for you!  Good luck and GO BE GREAT! PE NOW (Landing Page) - https://openphysed.org/penowPE NOW Video Walkthrough - https://youtu.be/JjBCfr_-TQ0Believe In You SEL Series - https://www.varsitybrands.com/believe-in-you NEW Active Home Resources - https://openphysed.org/activeschools/activehomeOutcomes Maps and Block Plans - https://openphysed.org/2020planOnline Professional Development - https://openphysed.teachable.com/SEL Outcomes - https://openphysed.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/OPENs-TI-SEL-OUTCOMES-6-8-2020-FINAL-DRAFT.pdf

Happy Back To School Time everyone!!   Mike and Mike got together to discuss some of the incredible resources that OPEN has put together to help get your school year off to a fantastic start in our "new normal".    Whether you are teaching virtually, in person with social distancing or some combination of the two, OPEN has provided some high quality resources to ensure we are keeping the EDUCATION in physical education!   Tune in to learn more about topics like Priority Outcomes, Curriculum Maps, Outcomes Maps, SEL and Professional Development...it's ALL here for you!  Good luck and GO BE GREAT!   PE NOW (Landing Page) - <a href="https://openphysed.org/penow" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://openphysed.org/penow</a> PE NOW Video Walkthrough - <a href="https://youtu.be/JjBCfr_-TQ0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/JjBCfr_-TQ0</a> Believe In You SEL Series - <a href="https://www.varsitybrands.com/believe-in-you" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.varsitybrands.com/believe-in-you</a> NEW Active Home Resources - <a href="https://openphysed.org/activeschools/activehome" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://openphysed.org/activeschools/activehome</a> Outcomes Maps and Block Plans - <a href="https://openphysed.org/2020plan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://openphysed.org/2020plan</a> Online Professional Development - <a href="https://openphysed.teachable.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://openphysed.teachable.com/</a> SEL Outcomes - <a href="https://openphysed.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/OPENs-TI-SEL-OUTCOMES-6-8-2020-FINAL-DRAFT.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://openphysed.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/OPENs-TI-SEL-OUTCOMES-6-8-2020-FINAL-DRAFT.pdf</a>

Episode 28: Getting ready for September with OPEN!

Artie Kamiya

Join Mike and Mike for a midsummer edition of the OPEN Forum Podcast as they chat with PE legend, Artie Kamiya, about the challenging landscape that faces Physical Education nationwide.  Artie shares some thoughts on what PE, and education in general, could and should look like moving forward, as well as how we can take advantage of professional development opportunities during these challenging times. Lastly, Artie shares some details on an exciting new book project he’s been working on in collaboration with some of the best PE minds across the country!  If you’re interested in being a “M.A.D.” PE teacher, tune into this episode to learn more!NC SHAPE Virtual State Convention, November 2-3, 2020 &gt; https://www.ncaahperd-sm.org/ Daniel Inman’s “COVID-19 &amp; ME: Tips for Teaching in Difficult Times.” This will be a FREE Zoom Webinar for the first 500 folks to sign-up.  We will make the registration link available on our Facebook Page &gt; https://www.facebook.com/groups/230559034355047/ How To Be An Outstanding Physical Education Teacher Book &gt; Please check this link as time permits &gt; http://greatactivitiesonline.com/

Join Mike and Mike for a midsummer edition of the OPEN Forum Podcast as they chat with PE legend, Artie Kamiya, about the challenging landscape that faces Physical Education nationwide.  Artie shares some thoughts on what PE, and education in general, could and should look like moving forward, as well as how we can take advantage of professional development opportunities during these challenging times.   Lastly, Artie shares some details on an exciting new book project he’s been working on in collaboration with some of the best PE minds across the country!  If you’re interested in being a “M.A.D.” PE teacher, tune into this episode to learn more! NC SHAPE Virtual State Convention, November 2-3, 2020 &gt; <a href="https://www.ncaahperd-sm.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ncaahperd-sm.org/</a>   Daniel Inman’s “COVID-19 &amp; ME: Tips for Teaching in Difficult Times.” This will be a FREE Zoom Webinar for the first 500 folks to sign-up.  We will make the registration link available on our Facebook Page &gt; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/230559034355047/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/230559034355047/</a>   How To Be An Outstanding Physical Education Teacher Book &gt; Please check this link as time permits &gt; <a href="http://greatactivitiesonline.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://greatactivitiesonline.com/</a>

Episode 27: Are you a M.A.D. PE Teacher? w/ Artie Kamiya

Mike and Mike break down the end of an unforgettable school year and shine some light on what OPEN is doing to help physical educators planning for the fall.  Tune in to hear all about OPEN’s Virtual Summer Camp (featuring backyard games, Speed Stacks, Spikeball and Rising New York Road Runners) and OPEN’s resources for the Fall that are sure to help regardless of your situation!  Are you not sure about what is happening to you come the fall? OPEN has got you covered with resources for whatever your situation is; Socially Distant in School, Hybrid in/out of School, or Learning from Home. The guys also discuss some at home haircut experiences as well. You do not want to miss it!   OPEN @ Home Summer Camp  OPEN Fall 2020 Planning OPEN Power Discounts Believe in You Series Kevin Atlas Webinar

Mike and Mike break down the end of an unforgettable school year and shine some light on what OPEN is doing to help physical educators planning for the fall.  Tune in to hear all about OPEN’s Virtual Summer Camp (featuring backyard games, Speed Stacks, Spikeball and Rising New York Road Runners) and OPEN’s resources for the Fall that are sure to help regardless of your situation!  Are you not sure about what is happening to you come the fall? OPEN has got you covered with resources for whatever your situation is; Socially Distant in School, Hybrid in/out of School, or Learning from Home. The guys also discuss some at home haircut experiences as well. You do not want to miss it! <a href="https://openphysed.org/summercamp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">OPEN @ Home Summer Camp </a> <a href="https://openphysed.org/2020plan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">OPEN Fall 2020 Planning</a> <a href="https://openphysed.org/equipment" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">OPEN Power Discounts</a> <a href="https://www.varsitybrands.com/believe-in-you" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Believe in You Series</a> <a href="https://www.bsnsports.com/ib/kevinatlasweb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Atlas Webinar</a>

Episode 26: Summer ideas and Active Home for the Fall!

Join Mike and Mike as they spread some #NationalFieldDay excitement!  The Mikes share some helpful resources to organize your Field Day and are joined (virtually, of course) by some teachers from around the country who share their insight as to how they're facilitating their virtual #NationalFieldDay experience.  We look forward to seeing you all May 8th and Happy Field Day to you all!User friendly google slide featuring all the OPEN National Field Day Activities shared by Mark Ricketts (@soccoandslurpie) @shannonmaly - Flipgrid page with all the OPEN activities and videos linkedwww.hhph.org - music from today's episode"Everybody" - Performed by Jordin Sparks, Doug E. Fresh, Dr. Mehemet Oz, and The Hip Hop MD"20 Seconds or More" - Written and performed by Doug E. Fresh, Artie Green, and Gerry Gunn

Join Mike and Mike as they spread some #NationalFieldDay excitement!  The Mikes share some helpful resources to organize your Field Day and are joined (virtually, of course) by some teachers from around the country who share their insight as to how they're facilitating their virtual #NationalFieldDay experience.  We look forward to seeing you all May 8th and Happy Field Day to you all! <a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vT226ImhrJW1yKPBFvOGxLq5bazYNGLbZr4htxy4B7wlJ1lEgJLeIfj3pbhjVeJEsBpv2eqrpXHix0L/pub?start=false&amp;loop=false&amp;delayms=3000&amp;slide=id.g75030985d2_0_5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">User friendly google slide featuring all the OPEN National Field Day Activities </a>shared by Mark Ricketts (<a href="http://www.twitter.com/soccoandslurpie" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@soccoandslurpie</a>)   <a href="http://www.twitter.com/shannonmaly" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@shannonmaly</a> - <a href="https://flipgrid.com/opennfd2020" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Flipgrid page with all the OPEN activities and videos linked</a><a href="http://www.hhph.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.hhph.org</a> - music from today's episode <a href="https://hhph.org/resources/everybody/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"Everybody"</a> - Performed by Jordin Sparks, Doug E. Fresh, Dr. Mehemet Oz, and The Hip Hop MD <a href="https://hhph.org/resources/20-seconds-or-more-audio-track/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"20 Seconds or More"</a> - Written and performed by Doug E. Fresh, Artie Green, and Gerry Gunn

Episode 25: OPEN National Field Day is Friday!

The Mikes are joined by OPEN Executive Director, Aaron Hart, to discuss how OPEN is responding to these unprecedented times.  Aaron also touches on how OPEN is continuing the forge the way for the greater PE community by providing top notch resources, full scale fun and HUUUUUGE discounts on equipment for those who are looking to stretch their budgets even further while still supporting OPEN's mission!  This is an episode you'll want to share with your friends (from a distance, of course!)Active Home Module - https://openphysed.org/activeschools/activehome National Field Day - https://openphysed.org/nationalfieldday Believe In You Series - https://www.varsitybrands.com/believe-in-you 20 Seconds or More (ft. Doug E. Fresh) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yu4jSPNtic&amp;feature=youtu.be OPEN Power Discounts - https://openphysed.org/equipment

The Mikes are joined by OPEN Executive Director, Aaron Hart, to discuss how OPEN is responding to these unprecedented times.  Aaron also touches on how OPEN is continuing the forge the way for the greater PE community by providing top notch resources, full scale fun and HUUUUUGE discounts on equipment for those who are looking to stretch their budgets even further while still supporting OPEN's mission!  This is an episode you'll want to share with your friends (from a distance, of course!)<a href="https://openphysed.org/activeschools/activehome" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Active Home Module</a> - <a href="https://openphysed.org/activeschools/activehome" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://openphysed.org/activeschools/activehome</a> <a href="https://openphysed.org/nationalfieldday" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">National Field Day</a> - <a href="https://openphysed.org/nationalfieldday" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://openphysed.org/nationalfieldday</a> <a href="https://www.varsitybrands.com/believe-in-you" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Believe In You Series</a> - <a href="https://www.varsitybrands.com/believe-in-you" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.varsitybrands.com/believe-in-you</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yu4jSPNtic&amp;feature=youtu.be" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">20 Seconds or More (ft. Doug E. Fresh)</a> - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yu4jSPNtic&amp;feature=youtu.be" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yu4jSPNtic&amp;feature=youtu.be</a> <a href="https://openphysed.org/equipment" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">OPEN Power Discounts</a> - <a href="https://openphysed.org/equipment" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://openphysed.org/equipment</a>

UPDATE! Active Home - National Field Day - OPEN Power Discounts

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The OPENForum Podcast

#SHAPENashville is ONE WEEK AWAY!!  Join the Mikes on our #MARCHtoNashville as they're joined by a panel of PE podcast royalty!  Matt Pomeory (Merton Intermediate School, WI) and Stephanie Sandino (Nuview Union School District, CA) of the SHAPE America Podcast, as well as Jorge Rodriguez (Houston ISD) of the Global PhysEd Voxcast, join the OPEN Forum Podcast to discuss all things related to the National Convention.  Tune in for tips, tricks and some sage advice from a wide array of experienced, familiar voices.  Whether you're going to the conference or looking for ways to stay tuned in from home, this is an episode you certainly won't want to miss! Matt Pomeroy - @physed_pomeroyStephanie Sandino - @smsandinoJorge Rodriguez - @physednow

#SHAPENashville is ONE WEEK AWAY!!  Join the Mikes on our #MARCHtoNashville as they're joined by a panel of PE podcast royalty!  Matt Pomeory (Merton Intermediate School, WI) and Stephanie Sandino (Nuview Union School District, CA) of the SHAPE America Podcast, as well as Jorge Rodriguez (Houston ISD) of the Global PhysEd Voxcast, join the OPEN Forum Podcast to discuss all things related to the National Convention.  Tune in for tips, tricks and some sage advice from a wide array of experienced, familiar voices.  Whether you're going to the conference or looking for ways to stay tuned in from home, this is an episode you certainly won't want to miss!  Matt Pomeroy - <a href="/openphysed/episode/update/id/twitter.com/physed_pomeroy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@physed_pomeroy</a> Stephanie Sandino - <a href="/openphysed/episode/update/id/twitter.com/smsandino" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@smsandino</a> Jorge Rodriguez - <a href="/openphysed/episode/update/id/twitter.com/physednow" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@physednow</a>

#OPENMusicCity Mashup!

It's mailbag time!  Mike and Mike combed through some of the e-mails, DMs, texts and tweets from friends of the show to give a new spin and a fresh take on some popular PE questions. If you'd like to have your question asked or answer a question that was raised, use the voice memos app (currently installed on iPhones, or available as a free app on Android) and send your question/answer to OPENForumPod@gmail.com.  The guy's can't wait to hear from you! Stay tuned to Twitter and the OPEN Phys Ed Facebook page for upcoming questions and topics!  Featured Answers: Alex O'Brien Tracy Sharlow Daniel Hill Nick Kline

It's mailbag time!  Mike and Mike combed through some of the e-mails, DMs, texts and tweets from friends of the show to give a new spin and a fresh take on some popular PE questions.  If you'd like to have your question asked or answer a question that was raised, use the voice memos app (currently installed on iPhones, or available as a free app on Android) and send your question/answer to <a href="mailto:OPENForumPod@gmail.com">OPENForumPod@gmail.com</a>.  The guy's can't wait to hear from you!   Stay tuned to Twitter and the OPEN Phys Ed Facebook page for upcoming questions and topics! Featured Answers: <a href="https://twitter.com/alexobrien" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alex O'Brien</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/TracyNSharlow" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tracy Sharlow</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/superdanpe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Daniel Hill</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PEtop5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nick Kline</a>

Episode 19: PE Mailbag!

Mike and Mike are joined by Alex O'Brien (Seattle Public Schools) to discuss effective strategies for engaging non-motivated students/non-participants into your physical education class.  This episode is sure to help build bridges with those hard to reach students and form long lasting relationships that will benefit teacher and student alike! Links:@Alexobrien

Mike and Mike are joined by Alex O'Brien (Seattle Public Schools) to discuss effective strategies for engaging non-motivated students/non-participants into your physical education class.  This episode is sure to help build bridges with those hard to reach students and form long lasting relationships that will benefit teacher and student alike!   Links: <a href="/openphysed/episode/twitter.com/alexobrien" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Alexobrien</a>

Episode 5: Engaging Unmotivated Students

Tune into the latest episode of the OPENForum Podcast, where Mike and Mike chat with Roy Mitchell (D.C. Public Schools) about the role Instant Activities play in effective instruction.  The guys discuss how Instant Activities help manage behaviors and establish routines and protocols; as well as build fitness and skills.  This is one episode you surely won't want to miss. Roy Mitchell - @MrMitchellPE

Tune into the latest episode of the OPENForum Podcast, where Mike and Mike chat with Roy Mitchell (D.C. Public Schools) about the role Instant Activities play in effective instruction.  The guys discuss how Instant Activities help manage behaviors and establish routines and protocols; as well as build fitness and skills.  This is one episode you surely won't want to miss.  Roy Mitchell - <a href="http://www.twitter.com/MrMitchellPE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@MrMitchellPE</a>

Episode 7: Instant Activities!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!! Mike and Mike ring in 2018 with Ashley Grimes (Pinellas County Schools, FL) to talk Assessment in PE!  Tune in to hear tips and tricks on how to incorporate a wide variety of assessments (self/peer/teacher, skill/vocabulary/concept, etc) into your arsenal to enhance student learning and drive instruction forward.  This episode is a great way to start the 2018 portion of your school year! Ashley Grimes - @agrimesPE

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!  Mike and Mike ring in 2018 with Ashley Grimes (Pinellas County Schools, FL) to talk Assessment in PE!  Tune in to hear tips and tricks on how to incorporate a wide variety of assessments (self/peer/teacher, skill/vocabulary/concept, etc) into your arsenal to enhance student learning and drive instruction forward.  This episode is a great way to start the 2018 portion of your school year!   Ashley Grimes - <a href="http://www.twitter.com/agrimespe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@agrimesPE</a>

Episode 8: Quality Assessment in PE!

The Mikes are joined by Adapted PE superstars Lara Brickhouse and Tracy Sharlow to discuss all things universal design. Lara and Tracy explain simple modifications that anyone can employ to ensure that EVERY student receives high quality physical education regardless of their unique abilities. This is one episode that is sure to help EVERY listener! Lara Brickhouse- @LaraBrick0602 Tracy Sharlow - @TracyNSharlow

The Mikes are joined by Adapted PE superstars Lara Brickhouse and Tracy Sharlow to discuss all things universal design. Lara and Tracy explain simple modifications that anyone can employ to ensure that EVERY student receives high quality physical education regardless of their unique abilities. This is one episode that is sure to help EVERY listener!   Lara Brickhouse- <a href="http://www.twitter.com/LaraBrick0602" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@LaraBrick0602</a>   Tracy Sharlow - <a href="http://www.twitter.com/TracyNSharlow" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@TracyNSharlow</a>

Episode 16: Lets Talk Adapted PE!

The New Year means New and EXCITING Things for OPEN!  Tune in to hear the Mikes chat with OPEN Executive Director, Aaron Hart, as he shares some information on what 2019 has in store for OPEN Registered Users. If you currently enjoy what OPEN offers now, you won't want to miss hearing about what's coming next! Aaron Hart - @nyaaronhart OPENphysed.org

The New Year means New and EXCITING Things for OPEN!  Tune in to hear the Mikes chat with OPEN Executive Director, Aaron Hart, as he shares some information on what 2019 has in store for OPEN Registered Users. If you currently enjoy what OPEN offers now, you won't want to miss hearing about what's coming next!  Aaron Hart - <a href="http://www.twitter.com/nyaaronhart" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@nyaaronhart</a> <a href="http://www.openphysed.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">OPENphysed.org</a>

OPEN in 2019

Mike Morris

Are you one of the 1,000+ PE teachers that have tried Dice Bonk or some variation of it? One of the 1,000,000+ who were inspired to try some form of Cone Hole in your PE space?? Well, you’re obviously not alone! Tune in to hear Mike and Mike chat with PE Powerhouse Mike Morris (NC) to hear how he comes up with all of his creative, innovative and engaging PE activities, what he thinks of sharing on social media and more! This guy is the goods! Mike Morris - @MikeMorrisPE MikeMorrisPE.com

Are you one of the 1,000+ PE teachers that have tried Dice Bonk or some variation of it? One of the 1,000,000+ who were inspired to try some form of Cone Hole in your PE space?? Well, you’re obviously not alone! Tune in to hear Mike and Mike chat with PE Powerhouse Mike Morris (NC) to hear how he comes up with all of his creative, innovative and engaging PE activities, what he thinks of sharing on social media and more! This guy is the goods!   Mike Morris - <a href="http://www.twitter.com/mikemorrispe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@MikeMorrisPE</a> <a href="http://www.MikeMorrisPE.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MikeMorrisPE.com</a>

Episode 15: Mike Morris

Join Mike Martinez via the PE Connections conference in Stillwater, MN!  Part 1 captures the positive vibes from the one and only Alex O'Brien.  The amazing Kurt Stone, BSN Sports Division Leader, joins Mike to talk all the things from the future and vision of OPEN Phys Ed.   Part 2 Tomorrow, make sure to subscribe!!! Alex O'Brien Kurt Stone

Join Mike Martinez via the PE Connections conference in Stillwater, MN!  Part 1 captures the positive vibes from the one and only Alex O'Brien.  The amazing Kurt Stone, BSN Sports Division Leader, joins Mike to talk all the things from the future and vision of OPEN Phys Ed. Part 2 Tomorrow, make sure to subscribe!!! <a href="/openphysed/episode/update/id/twitter.com/alexobrien" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alex O'Brien</a> <a href="/openphysed/episode/update/id/twitter.com/usgamesse" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kurt Stone</a>

OPEN at PE Connections - Stillwater, MN

Andy Hair

Buckle up everyone this episode gets a bit bumpy!   We join Mike Martinez as he speaks with Andy Hair, an Aussie PE all star and all around amazing person.  There are a number of different topics and many shenanigans afoot in this one.  The guys are joined by many people both on mic and in passing, but sitting down with them are CA Elementary Teacher of the Year Will Potter, and CAHPERD President Seth Martin.  Andy Hair @MrHairPhysEd  Website Will Potter Seth Martin

Buckle up everyone this episode gets a bit bumpy! We join Mike Martinez as he speaks with Andy Hair, an Aussie PE all star and all around amazing person.  There are a number of different topics and many shenanigans afoot in this one.  The guys are joined by many people both on mic and in passing, but sitting down with them are CA Elementary Teacher of the Year Will Potter, and CAHPERD President Seth Martin.  Andy Hair <a href="https://twitter.com/MrHairPhysEd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@MrHairPhysEd </a> <a href="https://www.mrhairphysed.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/MrWillPE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Will Potter</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/smartintahoe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Seth Martin</a>

CAHPERD 2019 with Andy Hair

Mike and Mike are joined by OPEN National Trainer, Shannon Maly, to discuss the effective use of cooperative games to build culture and community in your PE classroom.  The trio highlight the OPEN modules on personal and social responsibility (K-2 and 3-5) and share some of their favorite activities from the modules.  If you're looking to build positive culture and/or infuse some team building into your arsenal, this is the episode for you! Links: @ShannonMalyK-2 PSR Module 3-5 PSR Module

Mike and Mike are joined by OPEN National Trainer, Shannon Maly, to discuss the effective use of cooperative games to build culture and community in your PE classroom.  The trio highlight the OPEN modules on personal and social responsibility (<a href="http://openphysed.org/curriculum_resources/personal-social-responsibility1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">K-2</a> and <a href="http://openphysed.org/curriculum_resources/personal-social-responsibility-2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">3-5</a>) and share some of their favorite activities from the modules.  If you're looking to build positive culture and/or infuse some team building into your arsenal, this is the episode for you!  Links:   @ShannonMaly <a href="http://openphysed.org/curriculum_resources/personal-social-responsibility1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">K-2 PSR Module</a> <a href="http://openphysed.org/curriculum_resources/personal-social-responsibility-2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">3-5 PSR Module</a>

Episode 4: Personal &amp; Social Responsibility

Day 2 Part 4!   Mike and Mike are joined by a "Mt. Rushmore" of TOYs!  2018 CAHPERD TOY, Seth Martin and National TOYs Doug Hallberg, Crystal Gorwitz and Jo Bailey take their turns popping on the OPEN Forum Podcast to give their insight to all things related to SHAPE Nashville.  This episode features some of the finest folks to ever enter a gymnasium and should not be missed!

Day 2 Part 4! Mike and Mike are joined by a "Mt. Rushmore" of TOYs!  2018 CAHPERD TOY, Seth Martin and National TOYs Doug Hallberg, Crystal Gorwitz and Jo Bailey take their turns popping on the OPEN Forum Podcast to give their insight to all things related to SHAPE Nashville.  This episode features some of the finest folks to ever enter a gymnasium and should not be missed!

Live from SHAPE Nashville Day 2! Part 4

Stillwater, Minnesota was buzzing thanks to the PE Connections Conference and the OPEN Forum Podcast was there to capture it.  Mike Martinez sat down with some veteran OPEN National Trainers, some new OPEN National Trainers and conference attendees.  One of the driving forces behind the PE Connections Conference and our host for the week, Darrell Salmi, took a few minutes to share his thoughts on how the conference was going, as well.  If you couldn't attend this conference this year, tune in to catch up on all the fun and learning you missed! Will Potter (@MrWillPE) and Daniel Hill (@superdanpe) - New National TrainersDarrell Salmi (@salmid) - PE ConnectionsTanner Roos (@MrRoosPE) - Conference Attendee

Stillwater, Minnesota was buzzing thanks to the PE Connections Conference and the OPEN Forum Podcast was there to capture it.  Mike Martinez sat down with some veteran OPEN National Trainers, some new OPEN National Trainers and conference attendees.  One of the driving forces behind the PE Connections Conference and our host for the week, Darrell Salmi, took a few minutes to share his thoughts on how the conference was going, as well.  If you couldn't attend this conference this year, tune in to catch up on all the fun and learning you missed!   Will Potter (@MrWillPE) and Daniel Hill (@superdanpe) - New National TrainersDarrell Salmi (@salmid) - PE Connections Tanner Roos (@MrRoosPE) - Conference Attendee

OPEN at PE Connections Part 2 - Stillwater, MN

Happy holidays from the OPEN Forum Podcast!  As we ring in the new calendar year, Mike and Mike took some time to discuss some PE resolutions shared by some fellow Phys Ed teachers from across North America!  Tune in to get some new ideas or to meet others that are sharing your journey in 2020!  Hope you enjoy the episode, and we wish you all a happy New Year! Derrick Biehl -@MrBiehlsPEMargaret Robelee - @mrobPELadonda Porter - @lporterPENate Cline - @pewithmrcMatt Eichel -@PEbyMrETanner Roos - @mrroosPEThomas Gelardi - @tgelardi17Melanie Lynch - @melanielynch52

Happy holidays from the OPEN Forum Podcast!  As we ring in the new calendar year, Mike and Mike took some time to discuss some PE resolutions shared by some fellow Phys Ed teachers from across North America!  Tune in to get some new ideas or to meet others that are sharing your journey in 2020!  Hope you enjoy the episode, and we wish you all a happy New Year!   Derrick Biehl -<a href="https://twitter.com/MrBiehlsPE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@MrBiehlsPE</a> Margaret Robelee - <a href="https://twitter.com/Mrobpe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@mrobPE</a> Ladonda Porter - <a href="https://twitter.com/lporterpe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@lporterPE</a> Nate Cline - <a href="https://twitter.com/pewithmrc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@pewithmrc</a> Matt Eichel -<a href="https://twitter.com/pebymre" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@PEbyMrE</a> Tanner Roos - <a href="https://twitter.com/mrroospe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@mrroosPE</a> Thomas Gelardi - <a href="https://twitter.com/tgelardi17" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@tgelardi17</a> Melanie Lynch - <a href="https://twitter.com/melanielynch52" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@melanielynch52</a>

Episode 21: 2020 Resolutions!

OPEN National Trainers and US Games hooked up with Healthy Schools Oklahoma to provide another #Pedal4PE event in the Midwest!  Tune in to hear Mike and Mike chat with OPEN National Trainers (Virginia) and Kim Walker-Smith (Illinois) as they recap an amazing week that saw trainers, US Games representatives and local organizations bring resources, attention, fun and excitement to a dozen schools across Oklahoma! Scott Williams, OPEN National Trainer - @PEScottWilliams Kim Walker-Smith, OPEN National Trainer - @JoyItUpPE Healthy Schools OK (Facebook - Healthy Schools OK, www.healthyschoolsok.org) Jim Strenger, US Games Midwest Regional Sales Manager - @jimstrenger Tom Strenger, US Games Midwest Regional Sales Manager - @USGamesMidwest Nick Kline, US Games Northeast Regional Sales Manager - @PETop5 Ellen Ormsby, US Games East Coast Regional Sales Manager - @EllenOrmsby Greg Congleton, US Games Southeast Regional Sales Manager - @USGames_4PE Michele Throm, US Games Southeast Regional Sales Manager - @MicheleThrom Danny Radd, US Games West Coast Regional Sales Manager - @raddUSGames

OPEN National Trainers and US Games hooked up with Healthy Schools Oklahoma to provide another #Pedal4PE event in the Midwest!  Tune in to hear Mike and Mike chat with OPEN National Trainers (Virginia) and Kim Walker-Smith (Illinois) as they recap an amazing week that saw trainers, US Games representatives and local organizations bring resources, attention, fun and excitement to a dozen schools across Oklahoma!  Scott Williams, OPEN National Trainer - <a href="https://twitter.com/PEScottWilliams" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@PEScottWilliams</a>   Kim Walker-Smith, OPEN National Trainer - <a href="https://twitter.com/JoyItUpPE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@JoyItUpPE</a>   Healthy Schools OK (Facebook - Healthy Schools OK, <a href="http://www.healthyschoolsok.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.healthyschoolsok.org</a>)   Jim Strenger, US Games Midwest Regional Sales Manager - <a href="https://twitter.com/JimStrenger" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@jimstrenger</a>   Tom Strenger, US Games Midwest Regional Sales Manager - <a href="https://twitter.com/USGamesMidwest" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@USGamesMidwest</a>   Nick Kline, US Games Northeast Regional Sales Manager - <a href="https://twitter.com/PEtop5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@PETop5</a>   Ellen Ormsby, US Games East Coast Regional Sales Manager - <a href="https://twitter.com/EllenOrmsby" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@EllenOrmsby</a>   Greg Congleton, US Games Southeast Regional Sales Manager - <a href="https://twitter.com/USGames_4PE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@USGames_4PE</a>   Michele Throm, US Games Southeast Regional Sales Manager - <a href="https://twitter.com/MicheleThrom" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@MicheleThrom</a>   Danny Radd, US Games West Coast Regional Sales Manager - <a href="https://twitter.com/raddusgames" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@raddUSGames</a>

Episode 18: Pedal 4 PE Oklahoma!

Mike and Mike are joined by Donna Newton, Amy Karam (Eat Move Grow) and Steven Sellers (Rougon Elementary School, Rougon, LA) to take a look back at the 1 year anniversary of the #Pedal4PE initiative that was sponsored by OPEN, US Games and BSN Sports.  Over a dozen OPEN National Trainers and US Games representatives teamed up with local heroes from Eat Move Grow to deliver equipment, resources, love and support to some of the Louisiana Bayou’s most underserved areas; tune in to see how some of these folks are faring one year later. Eat Move Grow - @eatmovegrowLA Steven Sellers - @sraysellers For more on #Pedal4PE - https://youtu.be/p6tKeVHBz4M

Mike and Mike are joined by Donna Newton, Amy Karam (Eat Move Grow) and Steven Sellers (Rougon Elementary School, Rougon, LA) to take a look back at the 1 year anniversary of the #Pedal4PE initiative that was sponsored by OPEN, US Games and BSN Sports.  Over a dozen OPEN National Trainers and US Games representatives teamed up with local heroes from Eat Move Grow to deliver equipment, resources, love and support to some of the Louisiana Bayou’s most underserved areas; tune in to see how some of these folks are faring one year later.   Eat Move Grow - @eatmovegrowLA   Steven Sellers - @sraysellers   For more on #Pedal4PE -  <a href="https://youtu.be/p6tKeVHBz4M" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/p6tKeVHBz4M</a>

#Pedal4PE 1 Year Later!

One of the highlights of the OPEN Forum Podcast in Nashville featured the Mikes being joined by Brian Devore, OPEN's first ever OPEN Impact Trainer of the Year AND OPEN Executive Director, Aaron Hart.  Tune in as Brian discusses his experience at the national convention and what receiving such a prestigious award from his peers means to him.  Aaron then jumps on to discuss everything from the OPEN partnership with the Cooper Institute/Fitnessgram to the OPEN Impact Awards to the future of OPEN.  This is an episode that you certainly won't want to miss!

One of the highlights of the OPEN Forum Podcast in Nashville featured the Mikes being joined by Brian Devore, OPEN's first ever OPEN Impact Trainer of the Year AND OPEN Executive Director, Aaron Hart.  Tune in as Brian discusses his experience at the national convention and what receiving such a prestigious award from his peers means to him.  Aaron then jumps on to discuss everything from the OPEN partnership with the Cooper Institute/Fitnessgram to the OPEN Impact Awards to the future of OPEN.  This is an episode that you certainly won't want to miss!

Live from SHAPE Nashville Day 3 OPEN Leaders

Stephen Vaughn

Happy July 4th! The Mikes are joined by Stephen Vaughn, an ex-PE teacher who is doing some amazing things in the world of PE and the world in gerneral! Tune in to hear about Stephen's truely life changing initiative, Xcel2Fitness, and a brand new product he came up with that is sure to make teaching PE a lot more fun! Xcel2Fitness PipeFit @StephenRVaughn

Happy July 4th! The Mikes are joined by Stephen Vaughn, an ex-PE teacher who is doing some amazing things in the world of PE and the world in gerneral! Tune in to hear about Stephen's truely life changing initiative, Xcel2Fitness, and a brand new product he came up with that is sure to make teaching PE a lot more fun! <a href="http://www.x2f.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Xcel2Fitness</a> <a href="https://www.pipe.fit/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PipeFit</a> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/StephenRVaughn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@StephenRVaughn</a>

Episode 13: Stephen Vaughn (X2F &amp; PipeFit)

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