Jason Avelar: PE Teacher at Prescott Junior High School - Strengthening the next generation

Athletics For Life

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.stanunion.k12.ca.us/PJH​

Website StrongFirst: https://www.strongfirst.com/​

Jason's Article / Strong Endurance: https://www.strongfirst.com/strong-en...​

Fighter Pull-up Program: https://www.strongfirst.com/the-fight...​

Original Strength: https://originalstrength.net/​

La Sierra High School 1960 PE Program article - https://www.grassrootsfitnessproject....​

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Host(s): CD Johnson & Jeff Koops

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Special Guest: Mr Jason Avelar

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