Issue
March/April 2014.
9 articles
The March/April 2014 issue of BFS Magazine collects 9 articles, preserved here in full and free to read online or download as the original PDF.
Recurring themes include Speed, Safety, Squat, and Character. Coaches and writers featured here include Nick Goshe. Every story is free — read it online or open the original magazine layout as a PDF.
The Benefits of Unifying a PE Curriculum
Dulaney High has benefited in many ways by integrating the BFS program into their physical education classes and school curriculum. of Unifying a PE Curriculum Dulaney High brings BFS into the classroom It used to be that the interests of physical education and athletic department
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The Safe Way to Get America's Youth in Shape
to Get America’s Youth in Shape Strong solutions to a growing fitness crisis Physical education departments in middle schools are facing a twofold problem: Fighting widespread childhood obesity while dealing with a staggering increase in injuries in PE programs. BFS has the answer
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Dollar by Dollar: Weightroom Upgrades
What’s the most satisfying aspect of coaching at the high school level? If you’re a coach, you know it’s not winning or even seeing your athletes move on to college and then the professional ranks. All that is exciting, but there is much more to coaching. Ultimately, the best par
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Justin Sacco Getting Back on Track
Justin Sacco performs an advanced balance exercise at the BFS Science Lab. Justin Sacco Getting Back on Track How this remarkable young man overcame a serious brain injury In the fall of 2013 Justin Sacco, an eighth grader at Mahopac Middle School, suffered a serious brain injury
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What's new with the BFS Online Learning Center
BFS Online Learning Center BFS’s ultimate social networking site for coaches BFS has a vast amount of information for coaches at all levels. In addition to presenting hands-on clinics and certifications, we supplement the learning process with books, study guides, posters, videos
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The Weightroom Checklist
Gentry High School in Gentry, Arizona, features a BFS weightroom that was carefully planned to ensure safety and efficiency. Checklist Practical advice to keep your gym safe and organized Ijust love it when a plan comes together!” is a famous line by John ‘Hannibal’ Smith, a lead
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2014 BFS High School Female Athlete of the Year
Female Athlete of the Year Abby Lealaimatafao is the winner of our most prestigious award With athletic benchmarks being established every day in our high schools, it’s extremely difficult for students to excel at the state level in any single sport. It’s even more exceptional to
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The Turnaround Artist
Catalina Foothills finished the 2012 season with a 0-10 record, but in 2013 they won eight games and made the playoffs. Jeff Scurran leads the Catalina Foothills Falcons to greatness Jeff Scurran has coached football for over 40 years and has yet to accept a job with a team that h
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