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Jul 7, 2026 14 min

A Michelin Star Mindset For Teaching

from The Supersized PhysEd Podcast Hosted by David Carney

Send us Fan Mail Yes Chef! Today I borrow the mindset of elite kitchens to rethink what excellence looks like in teaching and physical education. I lay out a simple “recipe” that helps us build joyful classes, reliable routines, memorable experiences, and a consistent standard students can trust. • loving cooking shows as a lens for teaching excellence • serving up joy daily through fun movement and real connection • putting systems in place for attention signals, class flow, drills, and transitions • experimenting with games, trends, and creative uses of equipment • creating experiences students remember like bikes, obstacle courses, mascots, and tournaments • building excellence through consistency, routines, and clear expectations • redefining legacy as daily impact rather than awards Keep cooking, Dave -Check out supersizedphysed.com for more resources, including free PDFs, articles, and courses to help with your PE program. Please leave a review to help grow this podcast and keep pushing our profession forward. -Article on Outside PE Checklist -Team Building Games Ebook (with preview): https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Team-Building-Games-and-Activities-for-PE-Class-14063095 -Free resources include Substack and Medium articles with PE tips, games, and strategies -High Fives and Empowering Lives book available as an ebook or paperback -Paperback or download: HERE -Amazon Ebook: HERE Support the show -High Fives and Empowering Lives book available as an ebook or paperback -Paperback or download: HERE -Amazon Ebook: HERE

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Send us Fan Mail Yes Chef! Today I borrow the mindset of elite kitchens to rethink what excellence looks like in teaching and physical education. I lay out a simple “recipe” that helps us build joyful classes, reliable routines, memorable experiences, and a consistent standard students can trust. • loving cooking shows as a lens for teaching excellence • serving up joy daily through fun movement and real connection • putting systems in place for attention signals, class flo...

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A Michelin Star Mindset For Teaching

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  1. 0:10 Welcome And The Cooking Metaphor
  2. 2:26 Serve Up Joy Daily
  3. 3:50 Build Systems Before Chaos Wins
  4. 5:19 Experiment With Games And Equipment
  5. 7:26 Create Unforgettable Student Experiences
  6. 10:15 Excellence Through Consistency And Routines
  7. 11:41 Legacy Tip And Closing Links

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