Next Level Leadership: From White Belts to Ninjas!

Send us Fan MailHappy summer, PE Nation!!!I'm excited about the new program I want to start in the fall. The Next Level Leadership program transforms PE grading through a martial arts-inspired wristband system that recognizes and develops student leadership qualities beyond athletic skill.• Designed to reward students who demonstrate leadership, helpfulness, and good character• Five belt levels (white, green, orange, purple, black) with increasing leadership requirements• Program benefits include becoming field day helpers, safety patrol members, and game captains• Focus on developing the whole child rather than just athletic ability• White belt (beginner) requires respect, responsibility, and safety• Green belt (awesome) requires 100% effort and good sportsmanship• Orange belt (hero) demonstrates game knowledge and consistent helpfulness• Purple belt (elite) requires two years of demonstrated leadership• Black belt (ninja) reserved for fifth graders who could "run the class"• Program designed to work over three years (grades 3-5)Take care,DaveMy article on "Next level Leadership"-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: HERE• My courses: "Designing a Sport Education Unit" and "The First Week of PE" • Teachers Pay Teachers store with over 30 affordable resourcesSupport the show-High Fives and Empowering Lives  book available as an ebook or paperback-Paperback or download: HERE-Amazon Ebook: HERE