“Achieving Peak Performance is a very informative and helpful class. The work and reading involved is extremely relevant and any teacher or coach will be able to gain ideas, insight and a new perspective after taking this class. Whether you are inexperienced or have taught/coached for over 20 years, this class is very beneficial. Today’s students are changing and this class is very up to date with techniques, programs, research, and ideas to help today’s teacher/coach. I feel this class has changed the way I look at my students and how I go about bringing the best out of them.”
Nate Sims, Laurel, NE
“This absolutely is the best class I have taken in regard to continuing educations. All of the topics covered in the week are the things that we face as coaches and educators in athletics today. I gained many ideas that I look forward to using in my own coaching. And, the best part of the class was the instructor, Tom Keating. He did a great job on touching on all the issues, bringing in guest speakers pertinent to the class, and the handouts, also. To be able to sit in on one of his classes was a great privilege.”
Marla Simon, Rewey, WI
“Achieving Peak Performance was the perfect course for me to attend after a hectic school year. This course was refreshing and uplifting because I realized I was not alone in the education/coaching profession. The stories that were shared, the athletes that we questioned and the guest speaker were all beneficial to any educator or coach. We spent quality time discussing real-life situations, analyzing and evaluating outcomes. I never felt intimidated to ask a question or share a story, and I always received positive feedback or answers. The instructor was obviously educated and experienced with all subjects talked about. Information, stories and advice was extremely interesting and helpful. He supplied a very comfortable atmosphere and enjoyable week. Thanks for offering this course and I will not hesitate to attend another one like this.”
Cher Greving, Elementary music teacher, Logan , KS
“This course is the first that I have taken that has been extremely practical and relevant to my career as a coach and teacher. I’ve learned more about motivating, how to understand our student/athletes and doing what’s best for them and us than any clinic, seminar, or teacher education class I have taken.”
David Hinsch, Lindstrom, MN
“I feel that this class was an excellent class for coaches and teachers in that it taught concepts and strategies that can be used in the athletic arena and the classroom. The informational experiences related by the instructors and participants were helpful in knowing that we as coaches and teachers aren’t alone in the problems and situations that arise and knowledge in knowing how to handle those situations will help us in the future. The instructor (Mike Karl) is highly qualified and conducted the class in an environment of openness and sincerity, along with complimentary knowledge. I would encourage any coach, teacher or administrator to attend a class of this kind.”
Wilhelm Braun, Middle School teacher, Brownell , KS
“This course was excellent! Out of all the classes I’ve had in my life, this would have to be one of my favorites and one of the best. I learned many things that I will apply to my coaching and teaching.”
Scott Yates, Elk Horn-Kimballton, IA
K-12 Health & PE, Coach
“I thought that the course Achieving Peak Performance was extremely motivational and worthwhile. I was feeling negative about myself and this class provided me with both the “kick in the pants” that I needed and the positive reinforcement that I am doing a good job. Everything that I learned in this class transfers to the classroom because that is really what a teacher is; a coach of a particular subject. I would definitely take another class that is taught in this manner. The level of stress was reduced due to the cooperation between the students and the time blocked for getting work done. The instructors made the environment ’safe’ to express very personal feelings and scenarios that were at times, emotional. This is the type of class that anyone who is not feeling ‘positive’ in their place (in the classroom, at the office, in a relationship) needs to take to help re energize and rebuild their faith in one’s actions and self worth.”
Rebecca Kline, Rapid City , SD
“Achieving Peak Performance is a must take class for teachers and coaches. So much info and help is presented in 5 days. I have been teaching/coaching for 17 years and I’m walking away with several ideas to enhance my teaching and coaching.”
Bob Scandridge Lynnville-Sully , IA
“Thanks Bob for offering this class in So. Illinois . Jennifer Stanley did an outstanding job. It is obvious she is a very experience, knowledgeable, caring teacher/coach. I learned so many different things from my fellow coaches, videos, readings, speakers and our teacher. I’ve coached for 24 years, but was amazed by how much new stuff I can use with my team. Thanks again for the breathe of fresh air and pumping new life into my job for me. I also felt I made new friends with everyone in my class. The class structure really bonds everyone together.”
Kelly Glass, Metropolis, IL
“The class Achieving Peak Performance was a very worthwhile and beneficial class. At the time I took this class I was currently not coaching, but still found the class worthwhile from a teaching standpoint. I will be able to use many of the strategies and concepts that I obtained from this class in my classroom. This class was loaded with very motivating videos and guest speakers.”
Jim Bezoni Aurelia , IA
“Great course – part of me wishes we could meet even longer. I now feel a bond with the coaches I shared this experience with, and will follow their careers in the future.”
Larry Blake, Manning, IA
“Bob, the topics and concepts in this class were awesome. I learned so many new things and activities that I can enhance my own classroom and coaching techniques. The instructor, Larry Munksgaard, did a great job. I was nice hearing his point of view from a larger school. I will definitely tell colleagues and teachers about this class. It is very informational and inspirational. I would be interested in follow-up classes.”
Leisa Rogers, Ashland, NE
“This is one of the best graduate courses that I have ever taken. I was able to reflect, get energized and hear new techniques that work for students/athletes. I would recommend this course to all teachers/coaches.”
Mark Kluber, Cedar Rapids, IA
“This course was extremely beneficial to me as a coach, teacher, and as a person. The skills and strategies I learned are directly applicable to all three phases of my life. I especially gained from the small class size and group discussion. The readings were beneficial and the following discussion really reinforced what we learned. More than anything else, I strongly feel that interacting with other coaches was helpful to me. This type of forum is not offered enough, but should be.”
Ben Ellis, Cedar Rapids, IA
“Achieving Peak Performance is a very informative and helpful class. The work and reading involved is extremely relevant and any teacher or coach will be able to gain ideas, insight and a new perspective after taking this class. Whether you are inexperienced or have taught/coached for over 20 years, this class is very beneficial. Today’s students are changing and this class is very up to date with techniques, programs, research, and ideas to help today’s teacher/coach. I feel this class has changed the way I look at my students and how I go about bringing the best out of them.”
Nate Sims, Laurel, NE
“This absolutely is the best class I have taken in regard to continuing educations. All of the topics covered in the week are the things that we face as coaches and educators in athletics today. I gained many ideas that I look forward to using in my own coaching. And, the best part of the class was the instructor, Tom Keating. He did a great job on touching on all the issues, bringing in guest speakers pertinent to the class, and the handouts, also. To be able to sit in on one of his classes was a great privilege.”
Marla Simon, Rewey, WI
“Achieving Peak Performance was the perfect course for me to attend after a hectic school year. This course was refreshing and uplifting because I realized I was not alone in the education/coaching profession. The stories that were shared, the athletes that we questioned and the guest speaker were all beneficial to any educator or coach. We spent quality time discussing real-life situations, analyzing and evaluating outcomes. I never felt intimidated to ask a question or share a story, and I always received positive feedback or answers. The instructor was obviously educated and experienced with all subjects talked about. Information, stories and advice was extremely interesting and helpful. He supplied a very comfortable atmosphere and enjoyable week. Thanks for offering this course and I will not hesitate to attend another one like this.”
Cher Greving, Elementary music teacher, Logan , KS
“This course is the first that I have taken that has been extremely practical and relevant to my career as a coach and teacher. I’ve learned more about motivating, how to understand our student/athletes and doing what’s best for them and us than any clinic, seminar, or teacher education class I have taken.”
David Hinsch, Lindstrom, MN
“I feel that this class was an excellent class for coaches and teachers in that it taught concepts and strategies that can be used in the athletic arena and the classroom. The informational experiences related by the instructors and participants were helpful in knowing that we as coaches and teachers aren’t alone in the problems and situations that arise and knowledge in knowing how to handle those situations will help us in the future. The instructor (Mike Karl) is highly qualified and conducted the class in an environment of openness and sincerity, along with complimentary knowledge. I would encourage any coach, teacher or administrator to attend a class of this kind.”
Wilhelm Braun, Middle School teacher, Brownell , KS
“This course was excellent! Out of all the classes I’ve had in my life, this would have to be one of my favorites and one of the best. I learned many things that I will apply to my coaching and teaching.”
Scott Yates, Elk Horn-Kimballton, IA
K-12 Health & PE, Coach
“I thought that the course Achieving Peak Performance was extremely motivational and worthwhile. I was feeling negative about myself and this class provided me with both the “kick in the pants” that I needed and the positive reinforcement that I am doing a good job. Everything that I learned in this class transfers to the classroom because that is really what a teacher is; a coach of a particular subject. I would definitely take another class that is taught in this manner. The level of stress was reduced due to the cooperation between the students and the time blocked for getting work done. The instructors made the environment ’safe’ to express very personal feelings and scenarios that were at times, emotional. This is the type of class that anyone who is not feeling ‘positive’ in their place (in the classroom, at the office, in a relationship) needs to take to help re energize and rebuild their faith in one’s actions and self worth.”
Rebecca Kline, Rapid City , SD
“Achieving Peak Performance is a must take class for teachers and coaches. So much info and help is presented in 5 days. I have been teaching/coaching for 17 years and I’m walking away with several ideas to enhance my teaching and coaching.”
Bob Scandridge Lynnville-Sully , IA
“Thanks Bob for offering this class in So. Illinois . Jennifer Stanley did an outstanding job. It is obvious she is a very experience, knowledgeable, caring teacher/coach. I learned so many different things from my fellow coaches, videos, readings, speakers and our teacher. I’ve coached for 24 years, but was amazed by how much new stuff I can use with my team. Thanks again for the breathe of fresh air and pumping new life into my job for me. I also felt I made new friends with everyone in my class. The class structure really bonds everyone together.”
Kelly Glass, Metropolis, IL
“The class Achieving Peak Performance was a very worthwhile and beneficial class. At the time I took this class I was currently not coaching, but still found the class worthwhile from a teaching standpoint. I will be able to use many of the strategies and concepts that I obtained from this class in my classroom. This class was loaded with very motivating videos and guest speakers.”
Jim Bezoni Aurelia , IA
“Great course – part of me wishes we could meet even longer. I now feel a bond with the coaches I shared this experience with, and will follow their careers in the future.”
Larry Blake, Manning, IA
“Bob, the topics and concepts in this class were awesome. I learned so many new things and activities that I can enhance my own classroom and coaching techniques. The instructor, Larry Munksgaard, did a great job. I was nice hearing his point of view from a larger school. I will definitely tell colleagues and teachers about this class. It is very informational and inspirational. I would be interested in follow-up classes.”
Leisa Rogers, Ashland, NE
“This is one of the best graduate courses that I have ever taken. I was able to reflect, get energized and hear new techniques that work for students/athletes. I would recommend this course to all teachers/coaches.”
Mark Kluber, Cedar Rapids, IA
“This course was extremely beneficial to me as a coach, teacher, and as a person. The skills and strategies I learned are directly applicable to all three phases of my life. I especially gained from the small class size and group discussion. The readings were beneficial and the following discussion really reinforced what we learned. More than anything else, I strongly feel that interacting with other coaches was helpful to me. This type of forum is not offered enough, but should be.”
Ben Ellis, Cedar Rapids, IA