Chalk Talk
115 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsAs a teacher or coach, you are expected to have all the answers. If you have a passion for fitness, strength and conditioning, or just working with students and athletes, this is the podcast for you.
Join Doug Curtin as he explores the questions and challenges that face high school coaches and teachers.
Chalk Talk is presented by PLT4M, an educational fitness platform built for high school teachers and coaches.
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Episodes
# 14 - Controlled Chaos: Managing A Weight Room
September 16, 2019 10:00 - 37 minutes - 70.8 MBIn some circles, the controlled chaos of a high school weight room could be considered theater. There are bodies everywhere and only so much space and equipment. While managing it all may seem daunting, Coach Breslin and Coach Reno put us at ease and discuss some best practices when it comes to staying organized this school year! Want to see more from us here at PLT4M. Go to our website at PLT4M.Com
# 13 - Make PE Great feat. Michael Horn
September 09, 2019 14:00 - 30 minutes - 57.4 MBTurning public education into a personalized experience for each student is no small task. We bring on special guest Michael Horn who writes and speaks about transforming education through digital learning. This was a live episode at PLT4M HQ with Doug Curtin, Max Isaak, and Michael Horn. Go check out the video here: PLT4M HQ Video Go check out Michael Horn’s full article, Make PE Great, featured in Forbes!
BONUS EPISODE: Dr. Seth Eckler (Full Interview)
September 02, 2019 18:00 - 41 minutes - 68.9 MBThis is the full interview with Dr. Seth Eckler. We pulled highlights from Dr. Eckler's interview for Episode 12 "PE in the 21st Century." In our full interview, Dr. Seth Eckler talks about Physical Education as a discipline, his research in the field, and his passion working with future teachers. He talks about teachers getting prepared for the rigorous demands of being a physical education teacher in the 21st Century.
# 12 - 21st Century PE: Theoretical and Practical Applications
September 02, 2019 18:00 - 29 minutes - 53.7 MB“Gym Class” has gotten a bad wrap in public education over the last few decades. For most Physical Education Teachers, they have had it with the antiquated words and views about their subject. Doug weaves the tale of two people who share a passion for Physical Education. Dr. Seth Eckler PhD and Rusty Fuller both have theoretical and practical applications of PE that are worth listening to as you head back to school!
# 11 - Post-Game Recovery
August 26, 2019 14:43 - 33 minutes - 64 MBA lot of our focus is spent on practices, workouts, and competitions, but what about recovery? Recovery is one of the most important factors when it comes to optimal performance, and we need to have a plan and prepare for when recovery will occur. Coach Breslin and Coach Reno come on to today’s podcast to chat about recovery in a given day, week, and season to get the most out of our athletes' hard work. Check out more at PLT4M
# 10 - Sports Specific: Myth vs. Reality
August 19, 2019 15:00 - 38 minutes - 72.4 MBSport Specific Training can get every coach talking, and maybe even a little red in the face. Instead of turning red, Coach Breslin and Coach Reno discuss the myths versus reality around Sports Specific Training. On today’s episode, we talk about basketball, track &cross country, and baseball, but this is certain to be a good listen for any sports coach or strength coach.
# 9 - Nutrition w/April Liles RD
August 12, 2019 14:13 - 36 minutes - 68.2 MBAs teachers and coaches, we know nutrition is something worth talking about with our students and athletes. But for most of us, we are not sure where to start….April Liles joins the podcast to help PLT4M get started talking about nutrition! April Liles, Registered Dietitian and Food Service Director at Waltham Public Schools breaks down for us how, what, and why nutrition is a key for every student that we work with. Want to hear April come back and talk about something specific in the w...
#8 - Game Day Lifts vs. Lifting on Game Day
August 05, 2019 15:00 - 34 minutes - 66.1 MBIt is game day and just a few hours before the big competition. Time to lift? While some coaches are jumping into “Game Day Lifts”, Coach Breslin and Coach Reno suggest we take a step back and think about what our goal is. This episode breaks down everything from when to lift, when not to lift, and why pre-game prep does not mean we need a barbell in our hands. Check out Coach Reno's full article on Game Day Lifts Here: https://www.plt4m.com/2019/07/25/gameday-lifts/
#7 - In-Season Training
July 29, 2019 16:52 - 33 minutes - 62.8 MBYou put so much energy and effort into your off-season training program, but when the season comes weight training practically disappears. There is only so much time in your schedule, and getting your team to the weight room is a weekly challenge. We talk about why ‘In Season Lifts’ should be considered PART of practice, not INSTEAD of practice. Find out why in-season lifts are so important and how we suggest implementing them at the high school level.
#6 - School Spotlight: Building a Program
July 22, 2019 13:50 - 26 minutes - 48.3 MBWhat do you do when your high school weight room is less than 400 square feet and in the back corner of a woodshop? If you are Mount Abraham High School, you roll up your sleeves and build a unified strength and conditioning program. Mount Abraham established a school-wide initiative and is now celebrating its successes. What started with collaboration, has culminated with student-athletes seeing long term benefits in fitness, performance, and most importantly, confidence.
#5 - Coaching Culture: Putting it in Perspective
July 15, 2019 16:38 - 31 minutes - 59.2 MBStudent-Athletes are juggling school, work, family, and an onslaught of other commitments. Max Isaak describes shifting the perspective on training to get the most out of your time with young student-athletes. Coach Max Isaak has worn many hats from a kindergarten teacher to a gym owner, to PLT4M's Head Performance Coach. Max places emphasis on creating a certain mindset with his athletes that allows them to foster great habits, and learn something from each and every training session.
#4 - High School Weight Rooms: Equipment FAQ
July 08, 2019 16:57 - 35 minutes - 66.4 MBMost high school weight rooms are a far cry from the immaculate facilities we see advertised at elite collegiate programs. Doug pulls from our high school coaches frequently asked questions regarding high school weight rooms and equipment. Coach Bres and Coach Reno talk about getting creative, making smart investments, and managing the high school weight room you have.
#3 - Teaching Strength
July 01, 2019 15:04 - 29 minutes - 56.2 MBEvery athlete wants to be able to lift heavy and “move weight”. The draw to strength and conditioning for most high school athletes lives in the numbers. As coaches and teachers, the value we place on form, technique, and movement is paramount to any sexy amount of weight put on the bar. Coach Sam Breslin and Colin Reno talk about focusing on movement mechanics and seeing strength develop as a direct result.
#2 - Teaching Movement
June 24, 2019 15:34 - 28 minutes - 54.6 MBYou wouldn’t teach calculus before covering algebra. The same thought process goes for teaching fitness. Start with the basics! Teaching foundational movements is the staple of a great fitness education. This episode we cover teaching movements like push ups, pull ups, and air squats.
#1 - Summer Workouts
June 11, 2019 13:25 - 35 minutes - 67.5 MBSummer is here, which means so are summer lifts! How do you organize summer lifts to keep them fun, fresh, and engaging for every athlete? Join Doug Curtin as he sits down with PLT4M's Head of Performance, Coach Sam Breslin. Doug and Sam chat about starting up summer lifts, motivating athletes during the "dog days of summer", and working through all of the the challenges that come up along the way. Whether you are heading into your first summer program or are a grizzled vet, tune in for C...