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The OPENForum Podcast
by Mike Miller & Mike Martinez
Welcome to the OPENForum Podcast! We are here to provide you with the news, helpful insight and more from the world of Physical Education! Released on a semi-monthly basis, we will be tackling an immense number of topics, including ones that you the audience suggest!
Episodes
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Episode 33: Adventure Ed Guy Mark Friedrich!
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…
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Episode 32: OPEN National Field Day 2021!
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...
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Episode 31: Season's Greetings & Staying Afloat!
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…
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Episode 30: Virtual Conferences in 2020
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)…
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Episode 29: What is Back to School for you?
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…
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Episode 28: Getting ready for September with OPEN!
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…
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Episode 27: Are you a M.A.D. PE Teacher? w/ Artie Kamiya
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...
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Episode 26: Summer ideas and Active Home for the Fall!
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)…
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Episode 25: OPEN National Field Day is Friday!
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...
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UPDATE! Active Home - National Field Day - OPEN Power Discounts
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...
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Episode 24: #HPEatHome & National Field Day!
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...
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Episode 23: SHAPE SLC is so close!!
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…
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Episode 22: Happy Heart Health Month!
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...
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Episode 21: 2020 Resolutions!
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!…
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Episode 20: Happy Holidays!
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...
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Giving Thanks from OPEN in 2019
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!
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Episode 19: PE Mailbag!
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...
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Episode 18: Pedal 4 PE Oklahoma!
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...
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Episode 17: Take Your Parent To PE Week 2019!
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...
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CAHPERD 2019 with Andy Hair
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…
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SHAPE Tampa Review Episode 3: OPEN in Tampa, and OPEN Impact Award winners Jim DeLine and Riley Furlong!
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...
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SHAPE Tampa Review Episode 2: Anne Kubitsky, ETR.org, and Paisley Peyton!
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...
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SHAPE Tampa Review Episode 1: Judy LoBianco, Jamie Sparks, and Carly Wright!
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...
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#OPENbythebay Tampa Preview!
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...
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Episode 16: Lets Talk Adapted PE!
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.…
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Rising New York Road Runners!!
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...
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Episode 15: Mike Morris
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...
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OPEN in 2019
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...
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#Pedal4PE 1 Year Later!
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...
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OPEN @ SHAPE VT
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...
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Episode 14: The DanSIRS
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…
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Active Schools Take Your Parent to PE Week!
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
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OPEN at PE Connections Part 2 - Stillwater, MN
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...
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OPEN at PE Connections - Stillwater, MN
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…
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OPEN at HPAI - James Madison University!
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...
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Episode 13: Stephen Vaughn (X2F & PipeFit)
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...
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Episode 12: Administrative Support
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...
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Episode 11: Spikeball w/ Skylar Boles
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
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Live from SHAPE Nashville Day 3 OPEN Leaders
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...
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Episode 10: Kidney Health Awareness!
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...
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Live from SHAPE Nashville Day 2! Part 4
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...
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Live from SHAPE Nashville Day 2! Part 3
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...
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Live from SHAPE Nashville Day 2! Part 2
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...
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Live from SHAPE Nashville Day 2! Part 1
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...
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Live from SHAPE Nashville Day 2! From down under?
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…
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Live from SHAPE Nashville #3
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...
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Live from SHAPE Nashville #2
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...
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Live from SHAPE Nashville #1
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...
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#OPENMusicCity Mashup!
#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...
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Episode 9: Adopt-A-Gym
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...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to the OPENForum Podcast! We are here to provide you with the news, helpful insight and more from the world of Physical Education! Released on a semi-monthly basis, we will be tackling an immense number of topics, including ones that you the audience suggest!
HOSTED BY
Mike Miller & Mike Martinez
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