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037 A Conversation with Pete Driscoll, Physical Education Teacher

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Education Teacher

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On this episode, we talk with Pete Driscoll, an elementary and middle school physical education teacher in Hartland, Vermont. In 2015, Pete started a unique program using CrossFit to help kids to be more fit and engaged in school. The program has been a huge success because of its impact on students, parents, and the entire community. Pete shares how he started the program and the numerous ways it has changed people’s lives. You’ll be inspired by Pete’s story of getting fit and taking action to impact others.

You’ll discover:

How Pete came up with the idea of using CrossFit to help students. Why CrossFit is a particularly good fit for middle school students. He Pete used data to help his administrators and school board see how the program could impact students. Why it’s important to be comfortable being uncomfortable. How kids have changed because of their participation in the program. Pete’s advice for people who are fearful of new challenges. Why failure needs to be your friend in order to achieve success.

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Discover how one middle school teacher is using #CrossFit to make a difference in students’ lives. #fitness #teachers Do the uncommon uncommonly well. #excellence #fitness Middle school PE teacher Pete Driscoll’s advice for reaching your #goals: Be better than yesterday.

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HESCrossfit.com HES video gallery Connect with HES Crossfit on Facebook Project Athena Foundation Leave a review on iTunes

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Education Teacher

Summary

On this episode, we talk with Pete Driscoll, an elementary and middle school physical education teacher in Hartland, Vermont. In 2015, Pete started a unique program using CrossFit to help kids to be more fit and engaged in school. The program has been a huge success because of its impact on students, parents, and the entire community. Pete shares how he started the program and the numerous ways it has changed people’s lives. You’ll be inspired by Pete’s story of getting fit and taking action to impact others.

You’ll discover:

How Pete came up with the idea of using CrossFit to help students. Why CrossFit is a particularly good fit for middle school students. He Pete used data to help his administrators and school board see how the program could impact students. Why it’s important to be comfortable being uncomfortable. How kids have changed because of their participation in the program. Pete’s advice for people who are fearful of new challenges. Why failure needs to be your friend in order to achieve success.

Click to Tweet

Discover how one middle school teacher is using #CrossFit to make a difference in students’ lives. #fitness #teachers Do the uncommon uncommonly well. #excellence #fitness Middle school PE teacher Pete Driscoll’s advice for reaching your #goals: Be better than yesterday.

Interview Links & Other Resources

HESCrossfit.com HES video gallery Connect with HES Crossfit on Facebook Project Athena Foundation Leave a review on iTunes

  continue reading

63 episodes

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