The OPENForum Podcast

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) - @AdventureEdGuy     Team 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/

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

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 You   Quizziz    Tiny URL

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 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 - @elemPE1 Tanner Roos - @MrRoosPE Doug Hallberg - @djhberg Fearless Soul - YouTube Channel Darebee - www.darebee.com OPEN - www.openphysed.org

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/penow PE NOW Video Walkthrough - https://youtu.be/JjBCfr_-TQ0 Believe In You SEL Series - https://www.varsitybrands.com/believe-in-you NEW Active Home Resources - https://openphysed.org/activeschools/activehome Outcomes Maps and Block Plans - https://openphysed.org/2020plan Online 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    

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 > https://www.ncaahperd-sm.org/   Daniel Inman's “COVID-19 & 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 > https://www.facebook.com/groups/230559034355047/   How To Be An Outstanding Physical Education Teacher Book > Please check this link as time permits > http://greatactivitiesonline.com/

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

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 linked   www.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

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&feature=youtu.be OPEN Power Discounts - https://openphysed.org/equipment

 Join Mike and Mike as they come together (while social distancing) to talk about the new landscape of “Online PE”.  They Mikes share some of their favorite resources to help get you organized and prepared for this new endeavor. And if you're not registered for #NationalFieldDay, then you MUST give this episode a listen! OPEN's National Field Day - May 8th #HPEatHome #NationalFieldDay @MikeMorrisPE @BrooklynDreamer @AlexOBrien @coachpirillo

It's March, and the OPEN Forum Podcast is preparing to MARCH to Salt Lake City!  Mike and Mikes share their SHAPE SLC excitement with SHAPE America President, Jamie Sparks, as he talks all things related to the SHAPE America National Convention.  Whether you're attending this year or making plans to follow from afar, this is an episode that you absolutely must tune in to!   Jamie Sparks - SHAPE America President - @JamieSparksWSCC   Kevin Atlas - Keynote Speaker - @Kev_Atlas #BelieveInYouSeries Dr. Adolph Brown - Keynote Speaker - DocSpeaks.com   Dr. Brian Creasman - Superintendent of Fleming Schools - @FCSSuper #FITSupts #TennisShoeTuesdays   SHAPE America National Convention - @SHAPE_America #SHAPESLC

February is Heart Health Awareness Month, and the Mikes are asking teachers across the country and around the world (We see you, Macao!!) how their school community celebrates Heart Awareness!  If you're looking to host a fun event to bring your school community together in celebration of healthy hearts, this is an episode you won't want to miss!   Kathleen Young - @nfaswims4physed Kevin Yarnell - @perocks25 Barb Borden - @BarbaraBorden9 Jace Ferguson - @Grand_Muchacho

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 -@MrBiehlsPE Margaret Robelee - @mrobPE Ladonda Porter - @lporterPE Nate Cline - @pewithmrc Matt Eichel -@PEbyMrE Tanner Roos - @mrroosPE Thomas Gelardi - @tgelardi17 Melanie Lynch - @melanielynch52

It's holiday time and the Mikes are giving listeners the greatest gift of all: a new episode!!   Tune in to hear what some of our listeners had to share regarding how to incorporate holidays into curriculum, how to be respectful and inclusive of ALL cultures during this time of year and also some tips/tricks on planning for the short period of time between thanksgiving and winter break.     This is an episode you won't want to miss.  HAPPY HOLIDAYS from the OPEN Forum Podcast!

The Mikes receive an early holiday treat as OPEN Executive Director, Aaron Hart, takes a break from his whirlwind conference season tour to share some gratitude and a surprise milestone with the masses! There are over TWO MILLION reasons why you should give this episode a listen!

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

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

A new school year means a new Take Your Parent To PE Week!  The Mikes are joined by Charlene Burgeson (Active Schools), Mike Lally (SC) and the Moore family (CA) to give a well-rounded perspective and discuss some tips and tricks on how to host your own event to get families into your learning space.   Whether you've hosted events like this before or you're considering pulling the curtain back and rolling out the red carpet for the first time, this episode is sure to have something for you!   Links: Active Schools Website Active Schools Twitter Charlene Burgeson Mike Lally  

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

In this final recap episode from SHAPE Tampa, Mike and Mike speak with California Elementary PE TOY and OPEN National Trainer Will Potter, and Health Ed Guru and Roller Derby Queen Melanie Lynch.   We then finish up with OPEN Impact Award winners Jim DeLine, and Riley Furlong with her mother on the Lets Talk Phys Ed podcast with Tanner Roos and Jason Steele. Riley's story is powerful, inspirational, and touching.  This is a MUST LISTEN!   Will Potter Melanie Lynch Jim DeLine #BringRiley #SpitForRiley Tanner Roos Jason Steele Lets Talk Phys Ed

Join Mike and mike from the US Games booth at the SHAPE America National Convention in Tampa, Florida!   This episode we speak with Anne Kubitsky from the Look For The Good Project, John Henry Ledwith and Suzanne Schrag from ETR.org the distributors of the K-12 Healthsmart Curriculum, and Paisley Peyton from the American Heart Association. This episode is jam packed with Gratitude, Health Ed, and Heart Health awareness.  Definitely do not want to miss this one!   Look For The Good Project ETR.org John Henry Ledwith AHA on Twitter AHA on the web Kids Heart Challenge

Join Mike and Mike from the US Games booth at the SHAPE America National Convention in Tampa, Florida! This episode we speak with recent Past President Judy LoBianco, newly installed President Jamie Sparks, and Director for Public Policy and Advocacy Carly Wright. Come listen about all things passion, energy, and advocacy for the PE and Health Education profession, and how you can get involved!   Judy LoBianco Jamie Sparks Carly Wright

This month the guys talk to OPEN Professional Development Manager Brian Devore about all of the exciting activities coming up at this year's National Convention in Tampa, FL.  USGames and OPEN have a ton of great social media events, contests, socials, and opportunities to interact with the OPEN National Training Team.  Follow OPENPhysEd on all of our social media outlets (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram) for all the juicy details, contest opportunities, and ways to interact even if you will not be in Tampa with us!  If you will be in Tampa, stop by the USGames booth and come see us!    

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 back at it again, bringing a special extra episode to shine some light on another awesomely free resource to keep kids fit, healthy and active.  Cliff Sperber (New York Road Runners) and Nathan O'Reilly (NYC Dept of Ed) join the show to talk about how easily the Rising New York Road Runners program is to implement in schools either in PE or as a stand alone club/activity.  Whether you're passionate about running yourself or just looking for more FREE ways to get students excited about being fit, healthy and active, this is a show you won't want to miss.   NOTE: Don't let the name fool you, New York Road Runners provide services to students ALL ACROSS THE COUNTRY!   New York Road Runners - https://www.nyrr.org/rising-new-york-road-runners Nathan O'Reilly - @natron013

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

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

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

It's conference season and the OPENForum Podcast was on location at the SHAPE Vermont state convention!  Tune in to hear Mike Martinez as he attempts to capture the buzz from Vermont's leadership (Phil Chaput, Matt Bristol, and Kate McCord), presenters and attendees! There was even a Matt LeBlanc sighting! (no, not that one...) Vermont puts on one of the finest Phys Ed conferences in the country; between the FREE adventure ropes course, the people, the sights and the sounds, there was ALMOST too much to capture in one podcast.  Come see why we were #KillingItInKillington!

Are you looking to teach dance for the first time?  A seasoned two-stepper who is looking to take your game to the next level?  This is the episode for you!  Mike and Mike are joined by some of the most passionate, creative, outgoing PE teachers who know a thing or two about teaching students to move to rhythm with confidence.  Scott Williams (@MLSPE), Chris Walker (@CoachWalk), Ben Pirillo (@CoachPirillo) and Brandon Herwick (@BrooklynDreamer) share tips, tricks and strategies to moonwalk out of your comfort zone and engage students of all interest and ability levels.  The work these guys do speaks for itself; tune in to take your dance ed game to the next level! YouTube Links Coach Pirillo Scott Williams Brandon Herwick

Hey Hey Team! Just a quick reminder about Active School's Take Your Parent to PE Week!  Get those parents in your gym, engage those families!   #ParentsLovePE www.Activeschoolsus.org      

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 Trainers Darrell Salmi (@salmid) - PE Connections Tanner Roos (@MrRoosPE) - Conference Attendee

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 Miller as he brings the action from the Health and Physical Activity Institute from James Madison University in Virgina!  Joining him are a group of conference "Ambasadors" a group of young professionals tasked with streamlining the experience for everyone attending.  He is also joined by Brian McPherson, an experinced teacher and a great presenter leading the VA charge in both effective recess, and building active classrooms for teachers.     Brian McPherson: @Goshengatorspe Ambassadors: Glenna Straus Keara Finnerty @kfinn21 Kaitlyn Bodine Heather Hanks (No relation to Tom :) ) Jarrett Sites @jmu_phete  

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

Mike and Mike are joined by the best thing to come from Kansas since Dorothy and Toto, Stephanie Dickson!  Stephanie pops on to share her tips, tricks and first hand experience at getting administrative support for your PE program!  Steph shares her years of experience in lobbying for appropriate class sizes, teaching space, scheduling, PD time, attending conferences and more!  This is an episode that every passionate PE teacher should not miss!   Stephanie Dickson - @kckfitschools pe-kansas.com

Join Mike and Mike as they talk with Skyler Boles, the Education Specialist for Spikeball!  The guys talk all things Spikeball including the new Rookie Set, the OPEN Roundnet module, upcoming tournaments, and the upcoming Landcaster PA tournament being aired on ESPN!   Skyler - @SpikeballEDU

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!

March is National Kidney Month!  Tune in to hear Karin Buchholz of the National Kidney Foundation as she joins the Mikes to talk about kidney health, kidney disease awareness and shares some fun, interesting tidbits from her extraordinary background!  Whether you're a PE teacher, health teacher or just looking to learn more about kidney health, this is an episode you won't want to miss! National Kidney Foundation  

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 3!   This episode of the OPEN Forum Podcast is a mixed bag of "Who's Who" guests.  Tune in to hear Phys Ed living legend, Terri Drain give her thoughts on SHAPE Nashville and the role that becoming a NBCT plays in a teacher's life.  Will Potter then hops on to talk about the national convention, his time in Nashville and getting hoisted up by OPEN cheerleaders.  Lastly, the Maryland duo of Chris Hersl and Nick Thompson join the Mikes to talk about their successes in advocating for PE and analyzing data analysis respectively.  This episode tackles a wide range of topics and should not be missed!

Day 2 Part 2!   This episode features Dr. Jeremy Lyon talking about the exciting new partnership between the Cooper Institute and US Games. Tune in as Dr. Lyon gives his perspective on how OPEN will make fitness assessment more digestible for teachers and enjoyable for students.  Then, one of PE's most colorful characters, "Cap'n" Pete Charrette talks to the Mikes to discuss his experience at his FIRST national convention!  Lastly, PE icon, Artie Kamiya, hops on the show to talk about the current state of PE, the SHAPE Nashville experience and even introduces us to a special guest from England by way of France.  Be sure to tune into this power packed episode!

Day 2 Part 1!   This is a hawkeye heavy episode with the Mikes being joined by 3 of Iowa's finest!  Tune in to hear Eric Heard, Carlye Satterwhite and Kari Bullis talk about their SHAPE Nashville experience, as well as some "hometown flavor" as the Mikes are joined by fellow New Yorkers from the New York Road Runners!  Hear how the Road Runners are providing phenomenal FREE resources to students and teachers all across the country to get kids fit, healthy and active.  If you're looking to get your students into running, this is an episode you won't want to miss!

Day 2 Part 1!   The OPEN Forum Podcast goes international!!  Mike and Mike are joined by some rockstar physical educators from the land down undah (insert Australian accent here).  Tune in to hear Azza Gardiner, Wayne Schultz, Christina Polatajko chat about their USA Cricket session, their barnstorming tour of the US (well, Nashville) and all things related to the #SHAPENashville national convention!  Christina is also joined by Ryan Armstrong, an honorary Aussie by way of Missouri.  This is an episode that will make you laugh, cry (from laughing) and think...don't miss it!

Part 3!   The Mikes are broadcasting LIVE from SHAPE Nashville!  Tune in to hear all the fun and insight from the national conference as it took place from the US Games booth in the Exhibit Hall.  Mike and Mike were joined by a wide variety of guests ranging from OPEN National Trainers to college professors, to state representatives to PE teachers from all over the country (but mostly from Maryland)!  If you were not able to attend the conference or just didn't make it upstairs to the exhibit hall, this is an absolute MUST listen to! Pam Powers - OPEN National Trainer - @psquaredpe Alex O'Brien - OPEN National Trainer - Seattle Public School (WA) - @alexobrien Jaime Sparks - KYSHAPE Director (KY) - @JaimeSparksCSH Ross Chakrian - Elementary PE teacher (MD) - @Mr_C_PE Kennedra Tucker and Jody Duff - MAHPERD President, 2017-18 SHAPE ED APE TOY (MD) - @MsTuckerRocksPE, @JodysAPE Dr. Lauren Lieberman and Michelle Grenier - SUNY Brockport (NY), University of NH (NH) Becky and Mark Foellmer - (IL) - @foes4sports, @CoachFoe Donna Newton and Amy Karam - Eat Move Grow - @eatmovegrowLA Dr. John Foley - SUNY Cortland (NY)  Susan Yesalonia and Katelin Anderson - (VT), Cooper Institute (TX) - @SYesalonia, @CooperInstitute Brandon Herwick and Elyse Loughlin - OPEN National Trainers - RCS Central Schools (NY) - @Brooklyndreamer, @TheMsLoughlin

Part 2!   The Mikes are broadcasting LIVE from SHAPE Nashville!  Tune in to hear all the fun and insight from the national conference as it took place from the US Games booth in the Exhibit Hall.  Mike and Mike were joined by a wide variety of guests ranging from OPEN National Trainers to college professors, to state representatives to PE teachers from all over the country (but mostly from Maryland)!  If you were not able to attend the conference or just didn't make it upstairs to the exhibit hall, this is an absolute MUST listen to! Pam Powers - OPEN National Trainer - @psquaredpe Alex O'Brien - OPEN National Trainer - Seattle Public School (WA) - @alexobrien Jaime Sparks - KYSHAPE Director (KY) - @JaimeSparksCSH Ross Chakrian - Elementary PE teacher (MD) - @Mr_C_PE Kennedra Tucker and Jody Duff - MAHPERD President, 2017-18 SHAPE ED APE TOY (MD) - @MsTuckerRocksPE, @JodysAPE Dr. Lauren Lieberman and Michelle Grenier - SUNY Brockport (NY), University of NH (NH) Becky and Mark Foellmer - (IL) - @foes4sports, @CoachFoe Donna Newton and Amy Karam - Eat Move Grow - @eatmovegrowLA Dr. John Foley - SUNY Cortland (NY)  Susan Yesalonia and Katelin Anderson - (VT), Cooper Institute (TX) - @SYesalonia, @CooperInstitute Brandon Herwick and Elyse Loughlin - OPEN National Trainers - RCS Central Schools (NY) - @Brooklyndreamer, @TheMsLoughlin

Part 1!   The Mikes are broadcasting LIVE from SHAPE Nashville!  Tune in to hear all the fun and insight from the national conference as it took place from the US Games booth in the Exhibit Hall.  Mike and Mike were joined by a wide variety of guests ranging from OPEN National Trainers to college professors, to state representatives to PE teachers from all over the country (but mostly from Maryland)!  If you were not able to attend the conference or just didn't make it upstairs to the exhibit hall, this is an absolute MUST listen to! Pam Powers - OPEN National Trainer - @psquaredpe Alex O'Brien - OPEN National Trainer - Seattle Public School (WA) - @alexobrien Jaime Sparks - KYSHAPE Director (KY) - @JaimeSparksCSH Ross Chakrian - Elementary PE teacher (MD) - @Mr_C_PE Kennedra Tucker and Jody Duff - MAHPERD President, 2017-18 SHAPE ED APE TOY (MD) - @MsTuckerRocksPE, @JodysAPE Dr. Lauren Lieberman and Michelle Grenier - SUNY Brockport (NY), University of NH (NH) Becky and Mark Foellmer - (IL) - @foes4sports, @CoachFoe Donna Newton and Amy Karam - Eat Move Grow - @eatmovegrowLA Dr. John Foley - SUNY Cortland (NY)  Susan Yesalonia and Katelin Anderson - (VT), Cooper Institute (TX) - @SYesalonia, @CooperInstitute Brandon Herwick and Elyse Loughlin - OPEN National Trainers - RCS Central Schools (NY) - @Brooklyndreamer, @TheMsLoughlin

#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_pomeroy Stephanie Sandino - @smsandino Jorge Rodriguez - @physednow

Mike and Mike are joined by Kevin McGrath (Alexandria City Public Schools) to discuss his philanthropic Adopt-a-Gym program, which connects schools looking to help other schools in need of resources.  Tune in to hear the guys discuss just how much one person can accomplish when you lead with your heart and commit to helping others.  Kevin is a true leader in our field!   Kevin McGrath @AdoptaGymKM AdoptaGym.wordpress.com

#Pedal4PE was a first of its kind member outreach project that clearly demonstrated that OPEN walks the walk when claiming to be an organization of "teachers helping teachers".  Co-host Mike Martinez was on location in Baton Rouge, LA with Aaron Hart (Executive Director of OPEN), Kurt Stone (Division Manager of US Games) and several OPEN National Trainers to show love and support for 12 schools over 477 miles and 4 days in the Louisiana Delta.  Participants biked from location to location as National Trainers led students through an hour long assembly of love, laughter, movement and memories!  Tune in to hear some behind the scenes insight from Aaron (@nyaaronhart), Kurt (@USGamesSE), Christina Courtney (@C8462Courtney), Elyse Loughlin (@TheMsLoughlin), Chris Walker (@coachwalk) and Brian Devore (@bdevore7).  These episodes are part of a 3-part series. This episode features various teachers and administrators from day 1 of the tour, as well as Amy Karam from Eat Move Grow.