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Our goal is to connect Athletes, Parents, Coaches, Athletic Directors and anybody with a passion for sports. Our mission is to educate and promote the Education-Based Athletics philosophy. Sports is more than the result on the scoreboard. It is a metaphor for life and the skills learned through sports directly transfer to anything we do down the road. More important than creating better athletes is to create better people. With our podcast, we interview interesting people in the world of sports and ask them about their experiences and to get their unique perspective on the lessons they learned through sports.
Jason Avelar: PE Teacher at Prescott Junior High School - Strengthening the next generation
Athletics For Life
1 hour 2 minutes 33 seconds
4 years ago
Jason Avelar: PE Teacher at Prescott Junior High School - Strengthening the next generation
Today on the Athletics For Life Podcast Mr Jason Avelar. Jason Avelar has been a PE teacher for the last 8 years at Prescott Junior High School, and considered one of the best physical education schools in America.
Prescott Junior High school was featured in the popular documentary “The Motivation Factor” which stressed the importance of being physically active and explored the unique PE program founded at La Sierra High School in the 1960’s.
Jason holds a Bachelor's in Science in Physical Education from the University of Mary, as well as a Masters in Best Practices from National University. He has been a Physical Education Teacher for 12 years, High School Football Coach for 12 years, as well a Junior High School Basketball and Track coach 8 years. He is also has a Blue Belt in Jiu Jitsu.
Jason wrote an article for StrongFirst, the School of Strength called; Strong Endurance in Schools to Strengthen the Next Generation. In episode 8 we interviewed Mr Brett Jones, Executive Director of StrongFirst, about how we can implement Kettlebells in our Athletics and PE programs. To follow up Brett’s amazing interview we invited Jason on the podcast today to share his story.
Living a long, healthy and fulfilling life is what we all strive for and StrongFirst offers some great and very simple fitness protocols that are applicable for everyone whether you want to improve general health or if you are a student-athlete.
Thank you Jason for sharing with us your passion and expertise with the Athletics For Life Viewers.
The Prescott Motto: All for One, One for All
'The support of the administration and parents is key to implement a program' - Jason Avelar
'You need a strong core of students buying into the program for it to succeed' - Jason Avelar
'Athletics For Life - we want our students to be life-long participants, learners and physically active' - Jason Avelar
'It is all about supporting students to find their passion' - Jason Avelar
'Keep trying, keep working, keep fighting and do not give up on finding your passion' - Jason Avelar
Topics discussed:
Who is Jason Avelar
The sports-based model for PE
The PE program at Prescott Junior High School
How did he get started with StrongFirst training protocols
How to implement Prescott's PE program to different schools
How do they support the development of all levels of students
The Prescott system vs the Sports-based system
The life skills they teach their students
How has he adapted the program because of the pandemic
A success story from a Prescott Junior High Alumni
How does their PE program transfer into the Athletics program
His favorite StrongFirst Protocol
Jason's advice for students on how to implement StrongFirst into their training at home
His advisory program at Prescott Junior High School
The next step for the PE program at Prescott Junior High School
The easiest way for PE or Athletic departments to implement some of their training protocols
Ownership, self-awareness, self-confidence and visualization
How they implement writing in a diary and goal-setting
The transferable skills
Closing words/tips from Jason for the younger athletes
Website Prescott Junior High School: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_descriptionandredir_token=QUFFLUhqbTU2RE5zNW1JVDZWZG5Fd1Y1Q1VLejBWdi02UXxBQ3Jtc0trSi1PTkVqUFJZWjRiMWZOTTE4bXpKZlREMUN5WTdHNXpxYzdQb2hSMXRkelVtWXdWckZZeW1NeU95ZFpNQ29PTk9kUWhkaG0zOWlWZFhLMWFYM1R2bkNVME53UENUOWZDWjRUaUdhcnFIaTVVUDRvOAandq=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stanunion.k12.ca.us%2FPJH (https://www.stanunion.k12.ca.us/PJH)
Website StrongFirst: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_descriptionandredir_token=QUFFLUhqbF9VNHJYbkFkMW5TSTZpRFhJd213S2VTcDJHQXxBQ3Jtc0trU2FnN0V3djFzOU9jalpMOHF5U2pkeUlxaU1MNnFrTGZXMzlVZ1NIRnVCaVlNdTZ6UE85SDBES1BmdTFPc0lDd19Dbm56TXk0c0RZdjZCdFZ0MllndkQ5LXl5VnlxbWx0RGNyWlhIWEJReXJFbkRPZwandq=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.strongfirst.com%2F...
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Our goal is to connect Athletes, Parents, Coaches, Athletic Directors and anybody with a passion for sports. Our mission is to educate and promote the Education-Based Athletics philosophy. Sports is more than the result on the scoreboard. It is a metaphor for life and the skills learned through sports directly transfer to anything we do down the road. More important than creating better athletes is to create better people. With our podcast, we interview interesting people in the world of sports and ask them about their experiences and to get their unique perspective on the lessons they learned through sports.
