everykidcanplay podcast: Recent Episodes
Matt Dunkin
This podcast is about bringing the heart and joy into teaching. It is going to highlight that all kids no matter, disability or talent level get the right to play in Physical Education class and in sport!
In this episode Willie and Megan Skaggs the founders of the Young Thunderbirds talk all things sports and how they are making Young Thunderbirds Youth program something of High Character and Focusing on the three Fs. Fun, Fundamentals and Future. You won't want to miss this! Check out the Young Thunderbirds
https://youngthunderbirdsfootballprogram.teamsnapsites.com/
Johnny Roberts is a Rossville native that decided to go to the dark side and coach and teach at Silverlake. He loves the small town community and is all about relationships before teaching and coaching. He is the definition of being positive at a servant to the community. You want to listen to this. It doesn't matter if your a teacher, coach or parent you will walk away with some amazing ideas and inspiration.
Brian Hanni is a Kansas born and raised. He started off in Topeka KS. He followed his dream into becoming a broadcaster for sports. Weather it was doing Hawk Chalk before games or when he was doing pregame for Texas Tech when Patrick Mahomes was slinging the rock. He loves that he gets to be home with his favorite team and be the voice of the team he Loves.
The most impressive thing about Mr. Hanni is he has used his platform to give back to his community he loves. He started the Rock Chalk Round Ball Classic to give back to a community. He developed this to raise funds for kids fighting cancer through a charity basketball game. This man is the definition of Be the Light
Rock Chalk Round Ball Classic Website\
https://rockchalkroundballclassic.com/
@bhanni Twitter
brian.hanni Instagram
In this Episode Coach Chad Parks is back on Every Kid Can Play Podcast. This time on the slate for Topics is:
Your Journey(Specializing young and buying into it being your journey)
Pressure(How to handle the pressure that is put on you)
How to wrestle open and not freeze in big moments.
Rankings are cool for fans. Look at them then get back to work. Don't get hyped by the fan mentality.
Control the things you can control.
We get to do this!
Adam Groves is an amazing teacher. It's hard to believe that we almost didn't have him in education. Listen here about his Journey from acting professionally in NYC in theater and then deciding he needed more and came back and is now working at his Elementary school. He is now teaching our STRIVE room for kids with high functioning Autism.
Coach Brad Nicks has been apart of the Be the Light team. He has coached and taught for over 20 years. He is all about relationship first coaching. We talk about building culture and how to get the best out of every kid.
Evelyn Tradio is a Consulting Special Education Teacher who made the move 12 years ago from the Philippines to the United States. She has taught for the majority of her career in the Special Education world. She is an amazing lady who brings this light with her wherever she goes. Check her out! I promise you won't want to miss this!
Nick Buonocore is the founder of the Reformed Sport Parent. He was tired of some parents trying to put to much pressure on their kids and decided to find his meaning. He launched the Reform Sports parents to give kids and parents a resource to make sure youth sports are played and watched for the right reason. Compete to win vs Winning at all costs. Playing time.
Their Mission Statement:
To provide information, expertise, and first-hand insight to support responsible decision-making and thoughtful planning for the well-rounded personal development of young athletes. Info on Reformed Sports parent below
https://reformedsportsparent.com/
Twitter: @ReformedSParent
Instagram: reformed_sports_parent
Facebook: The reformed sports parent.
Dr. Kipfer is full of knowledge and talks about advice for first year teachers. Advice for adapted PE teachers, gen ed PE teachers a like. She is full of passion and love for teaching and you can hear it in her voice.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1djFDH7nAssiKWAgt7PLOMnxJAe1ycesJ?usp=sharing
In this Episode we talk to BabyJay's Co Founders Erica and Jason Souter. Both parents who found purpose after their daughter passed away from cancer. They became a light for parents who fight their fight. Learning how many people they have helped with groceries, bills, car payments really touched my heart.
A Legacy of Hope
BabyJay's Legacy of Hope was founded to assist families during their fight with Children's cancer. We assist with gas, food, utilities, clothing, bills, etc. We also offer a shoulder to cry on, a voice on the other end of the phone. We understand. We've been there. If you need assistance, please fill out our form on the Request For Assistance page. If you know someone that could use help, please let them know about us. No one has to stand alone during this fight.
BabyJays website
https://www.babyjayslegacy.org/
Rexy Run
https://runsignup.com/Race/KS/Lawrence/RexyRun
Roundball Classic
https://rockchalkroundballclassic.com/
In this Episode Sarah Packard a Occupational Therapist in Topeka talks about what the role of OT is and things she does during the school day. She talks about difference between breaks and sensory breaks. She has worked in many different settings and has a whole bucket of knowledge.
Matt interviews Head Coach Jason Swift of Shawnee Heights HS. Coach Swift has had a lot of successful seasons on the football field. However, his impact in students lives outside of football is the things we discuss the most about. How to build positive culture and making sure we coach every kid.
Guys this was Awesome! Interviewing my friend and teammate from HS Officer Timothy Weldon Bell. He is doing such an amazing job as a member of the Be the light team!
TPD police officer
OK mentor program for at risk students at Eisenhower and Highland Park
Coaches Football and track!
This dude is full of heart and is doing it all to make his home town and community a better place! #everykidcanplay
We discuss tips, strategies and things to consider with working with students with Autism. We talk how Autism looks different in every kid!
Resources mentioned in Podcast
Internet resources: Sasha Long Christine Reeves TASN OCALI - autism internet modules AFIRM
In this Interview Matt talks with Special Education Super Teacher Jennifer Snyder! We talk about how to build a culture for all in the classroom. How to bring that to a whole school environment. She gives you some amazing advice and you can tell how big her heart is.
Enjoy.
In this podcast: Interview with Nick Gardner PE teacher at Quincy Elementary
Matt interviews his long time friend Nick Gardner. Nick Is a Physical Education Teacher in Topeka. He has created a positive culture in PE class and has done a lot of extra things to make a positive impact in his school’s culture. He goes above and beyond for his school and students. We talk about our philosophy and how him and I both student taught for the same person Mr. Pletcher and how we have taken what he taught us and brought it back to Topeka
Nick has created an amazing culture and overall positive vibe at Quincy Elementary. He has truly left an impact on that school for the better.
Nick also created a Basketball league that helps students learn the value of hard work and accountability.
This man is a vessel of knowledge and you can tell while we talk his passion in teaching and teaching his kids at Quincy!
In This Episode: Interview with Coach Chad Parks
Matt talks with Friend, coach and colleague Chad Parks
Successful coach, businessman, Father, Husband, Author! There are so many things this guy does.
Coach P talks about his background and how he got to where he is today. We also discuss how to build a positive culture in school or with your sport program. Transformational vs Transactional coaching. How being a light for all kids no matter their ability levels. How to make sure all kids no matter what are included are a part of sport. Check it out!
CHAD PARKS INFO
Podcast: Coach P’s Perspective
Instagram @coachchadparks
Coach Parks Book: Game Changing Moves
https://www.amazon.com/Game-Changing-Moves-Chad-Parks/dp/1938254651/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=game+changing+moves&qid=1589060182&sr=8-1
Every kid can play Info
Instagram: @coachdunkin
Facebook: Matt Dunkin
Spotify: everykidcanplay
YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu5GybwAPIUwfFBvq6hgW-A
n This Episode: Episode 2 Unified FieldDay
Adapted PE focus
ABCs of PE
Athletic with behavior
-relationships
-student of the week
-helpers
-See the student not the behavior
-Still hold Accountability
Athletic Challenged
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Don’t have skills or never learned
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Body image issues
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Hides in corner
Athletes or students with disability
-modified equipment
-change the rules
-Peer to help
Matt talks about the history of field day and how a school field day went from an Idea to the district wide event! Listen to the story of how field day was born.
Things to consider
- Share some stories of inclusion in PE class or gen ed PE class
- Encourage students to reach out and make sure their friends with disabilities know they aren’t forgotten
- Research or look into some of the amazing community members around your area and find information to share with families
Instagram: @coachdunkin
Facebook: Matt Dunkin
Spotify: everykidcanplay
YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu5GybwAPIUwfFBvq6hgW-A
Local organizations to look at
Capper Foundation
https://www.capper.org
Tarc
https://tarcinc.org