Great Teachers Don't Just Copy—They Create

Send us Fan MailWelcome PE Nation!Let's talk headline vs. cover bands today! Find your original teaching voice by drawing inspiration from mentors but creating something uniquely yours instead of just copying others' work. The difference between being a "cover band" teacher versus a headliner is developing personalized approaches from multiple influences.• Working part-time at Hertz Arena exposed me to Brit Floyd, a Pink Floyd tribute band making millions without creating anything original• Started teaching PE in 2011 without formal training, initially feeling like a fraud and relying entirely on others' materials• Found mentors through PE Central, Twitter and Voxer communities who transformed my teaching approach• Created my signature tchoukball tournament by combining influences from multiple mentors rather than copying any single approach• Austin Kleon's book Steal Like an Artist provides a framework for taking inspiration while creating something original• Challenge yourself to become an original rather than teaching the same borrowed curriculum for 30 yearsBe original,Dave-my article, "Be a Headliner, not a Cover Band"-Supersizedphysed.com serves as the hub for all resources, articles, and courses• Free resources include Substack and Medium articles with PE tips, games, and strategies• A free video course on the "PE-9": principles for improving your PE program• Free ebook on setting up your PE program, especially helpful for newer teachers• "High Fives and Empowering Lives" book available as an ebook ($2.99) or paperback ($9.99)Paperback or download: HEREAmazon Ebook: HERESupport the show-High Fives and Empowering Lives  book available as an ebook or paperback-Paperback or download: HERE-Amazon Ebook: HERE