The PE Playground

Episode 8 - 3rd-Year Teacher Reflections

Colin's first episode as an elementary school teacher! Long time friend and 3rd-year physical educator Zach Alves comes on the show to chat! Talk ranges from adopting teaching styles throughout the years, classroom management, lesson planning, completing TEAM work, and technology in PE! Colin's Twitter (X): @coachmeeds444

Episode 7 - Purposeful Elementary PE

2021 CTAPHERD Elementary PE Teacher of the year, Gennaro Gelsi, and Colin discuss the importance of PE at this age, how to teach with a purpose, an introduction of rugby in PE classes, and how to run a field day!   Gennaros YouTube: gennarogelsi1975 Colin's Twitter/X: coachmeeds444

Episode 6 - 1st-Year Teacher Tips

Great friend Jack Costa comes on the pod and spreads some stories and tips from his first year as a high school physical education teacher! Colin's Twitter/X: coachmeeds444

Episode 5 - Instructional Strategies

Dr. Groccia talks with Colin about the importance of learning the basic instructional strategies as a future teacher, Springfield College's Homeschool PE Program, professional development advice, and answers some questions from fans! Really awesome episode with a ton of great information! Colin's Twitter/X: coachmeeds444

Episode 4 - Adapted PE Chat

Bringing on Professor Nikki Wassell-Taylor from Springfield College to talk about the adapted side of physical education! Lots of stories and tips and tricks to improve being an adapted PE teacher and even a better teacher overall! Colin's Twitter (X): coachmeeds444