Sport-Related Activities (Part 2)
CHANGE CHASE (Decision making/Dodging/Running/Agility/Balance/Reaction time/ Speed) - One bib per 6 to 10 participants - Cones - Balls...
Master the Step Back to Get Clean Shots
As players play against bigger, stronger, more athletic opponents, they find that offensive moves that were previously successful are no...
Sport-Related Activities (Part 1)
BASH BALL (Decision making/ Hitting / Coordination / Reaction Time) - One large sponge ball per 6 to 10 participants; Arrange the...
Make Every Minute Count... Including the First One!
Do you make every minute with your students count? Even the first one? Continue reading for three simple and quick ways to get your...
Rewards in the Classroom
Children can be categorized as intrinsically or extrinsically motivated. Children who are motivated intrinsically exhibit a desire to...
Why Teach Dance?
I had a long conversation with a frustrated father last week. He wants his son to study in the library instead of coming to physical...
Explaining
At the core of a great teacher’s skill-set is the ability to explain the concepts, theories and techniques that make up their subject. ...
Motorskill Development: 3 Key Facts
"There are more and more children of age 6-8 trying out a sport that lack the required fundamental motor skills to enjoy and fully...
Keep the Class Flowing
A well-run class has a vitality that is obvious to the most casual observer. But how that energy is infused or maintained in the lesson...
Tips for Teaching Beginners Blocking and Drills
- At beginners' level, blocking can be the last skill taught. You know it is time to teach blocking when the diggers can't handle the...