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Want to learn more about Adventure and Experiential Education? Then this podcast is for you!
Listeners of this podcast will get;
- Adventure Programming Theory
- Facilitation Tips
- Activity Ideas
- Industry Career Advice
- Interviews from Industry Professionals
High 5 Adventure Learning Center is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to helping individuals, teams, schools, communities and businesses improve the way they live, learn and work together. Connect with us at high5adventure.org
| Episode | Date |
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The Power of Play | Ken Weisner
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May 13, 2025 |
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The Experiential Learning Cycle (ELC) | Romy Alexandra
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May 06, 2025 |
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Lighthouse Parenting | Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg
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Apr 29, 2025 |
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Communication in the Classroom | Mike Anderson
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Apr 22, 2025 |
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National FFA Organization (Future Farmers of America) | Dr. Travis Park
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Apr 15, 2025 |
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Deliberate Creative Teams | Dr. Amy Climer
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Apr 08, 2025 |
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Master of Education (MEd) in Adventure Education | Springfield College | Angie Veatch and Ted France
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Apr 01, 2025 |
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Service Learning | Cathryn Berger Kaye
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Mar 25, 2025 |
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Positive Reinforcement in the Classroom | Eugene Banks
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Mar 18, 2025 |
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Attribution Theory | Josh Fisher
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Mar 11, 2025 |
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AEE APAC Conference 2025 Reflections
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Mar 04, 2025 |
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The History of Experiential Learning | Professor Colin Beard
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Feb 18, 2025 |
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What Are Your Questions?..and more helpful phrases
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Feb 11, 2025 |
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Understanding Rescue Plans | Loui McCurley
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Feb 04, 2025 |
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Navigating Fall Protection Standards | Loui McCurley
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Jan 28, 2025 |
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Brain Games and Who Smarted? Creating Engaging Learning Through Play | Jerry Kolber
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Jan 21, 2025 |
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The Reggio Emilia Approach and Adventure Education | Honor Woodrow
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Jan 14, 2025 |
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Balancing Risk and Growth in Parkour | Toby Segar
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Jan 07, 2025 |
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Challenging Gender Roles In Outdoor Education | Dr. Steve Sassaman
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Dec 31, 2024 |
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Why Do Most Icebreakers Fail? | Mark Collard
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Dec 24, 2024 |
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5 Tips to Ease Conference Presentation Nerves
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Dec 17, 2024 |
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High 5 Retreat 2024 | Guess the Staff
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Dec 10, 2024 |
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The Experience of Learning | Professor Colin Beard
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Dec 03, 2024 |
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The Top 5 Props We Never Leave Home Without | Mark Collard
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Nov 26, 2024 |
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Creative Confidence and Why Arts Matter in Schools | Jo Lee
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Nov 19, 2024 |
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Embracing Failure as a Learning Tool
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Nov 12, 2024 |
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Building a Career in Mountain Guiding | Dave Searle
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Nov 05, 2024 |
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Turning Trauma into Empowerment | Brandon Peacock's Story
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Oct 29, 2024 |
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The Power of Unplanned Learning
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Oct 22, 2024 |
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What is Flow?
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Oct 08, 2024 |
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The Lesser Known History of Challenge Courses
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Oct 01, 2024 |
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Phil's 5 Essential Skills for Every Belayer
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Sep 24, 2024 |
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Facilitation Nightmare! We Lost our Props!
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Sep 17, 2024 |
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Blurring the Line Between Fun and Purpose | Angus Firth
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Sep 10, 2024 |
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Game Time! Wavelength Edition
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Aug 20, 2024 |
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Adventure Education DEFINED!
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Aug 13, 2024 |
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The Value of Adventure Education | Brian Lisson
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Aug 06, 2024 |
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Who Else Feels That Way? | BOOST Conference 2024
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Jul 30, 2024 |
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Industry Acronyms EXPLAINED!
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Jul 23, 2024 |
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Proper Equipment Storage and Challenge Course Managers
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Jul 16, 2024 |
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Building Relationships and Adapting to Individual Needs | Stephen Ham
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Jul 09, 2024 |
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Can I Use My Own Personal Equipment?
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Jul 02, 2024 |
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Strategies for Enjoying Facilitating Team Building Activities
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Jun 25, 2024 |
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Honoring Empowerment: Participant Choice and Control
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Jun 18, 2024 |
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The History of Outdoor Education | Hutch Hutchinson
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Jun 11, 2024 |
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Establishing Legitimacy in the Outdoor Industry | Andrew Jillings
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Jun 04, 2024 |
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Thoughts on Facilitation Props
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May 28, 2024 |
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Connection before Content | Chad Littlefield
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May 21, 2024 |
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The Global Organization of Tree Climbers | Harv Teitelbaum
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May 14, 2024 |
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Visual Art and Adventure | Adam Ames
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May 07, 2024 |
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The Importance of SEL for Educators | Tre Gammage
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Apr 30, 2024 |
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High 5 Executive Director and Founding Director | Jen Ottinger and Jim Grout
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Apr 23, 2024 |
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Poles, Zip Line Brakes and Facilitation Techniques | High 5 Trivia
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Apr 16, 2024 |
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Think Back | Jim Grout
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Apr 09, 2024 |
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Questions and Trivia | ACCT Conference 2024
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Apr 02, 2024 |
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The Bear TV Series - Season 3 Predictions
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Mar 26, 2024 |
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The Bear TV Series - The Power of Moments
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Mar 19, 2024 |
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The Bear TV Series - Exploring Tina's Leadership Evolution
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Mar 12, 2024 |
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The Bear TV Series - Syd's Impact on Team Dynamics
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Mar 05, 2024 |
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The Bear TV Series - Carmy and Richie
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Feb 27, 2024 |
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The Bear TV Series - Team Dynamics and Takeaways for Facilitators
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Feb 20, 2024 |
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Loneliness and the Power of Connection
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Feb 13, 2024 |
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Client-focused Training, Collaboration and Cutaway Rescues | Andrew Bogue
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Jan 30, 2024 |
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Presenting at Conferences
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Jan 23, 2024 |
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Ruby Finds a Worry | Tom Percival
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Jan 16, 2024 |
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Intentional Culture | Jim Grout
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Jan 09, 2024 |
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Overcoming Fear | Ella Brown (2nd Grade)
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Jan 02, 2024 |
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The Gift of Laughter | Greg Kettner
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Dec 26, 2023 |
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Free Play and When It Doesn't Work
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Dec 19, 2023 |
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Adventure Education is a Methodology | Mark Collard
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Dec 12, 2023 |
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Two Truths, No Lies
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Dec 05, 2023 |
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Advice We Disagree With
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Nov 21, 2023 |
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The Story School | Chris Wiley
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Nov 14, 2023 |
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Adventure Park Facilitation | JJ Stapleton
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Nov 07, 2023 |
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Episode 200 - Thank You!
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Oct 31, 2023 |
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Facilitation Differences - USA vs England
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Oct 24, 2023 |
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What Makes a Group "Great"?
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Oct 17, 2023 |
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Music and Unique Locations
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Oct 10, 2023 |
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Freezing in the Air
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Oct 03, 2023 |
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Adventure and the Unknown
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Sep 19, 2023 |
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Intrinsic Motivation
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Sep 12, 2023 |
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Citizenship and Names
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Sep 05, 2023 |
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The Serious Business of Play | Vishwas Parchure
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Aug 29, 2023 |
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Facilitation Cannot Be Taught | Vishwas Parchure
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Aug 22, 2023 |
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ATC vs GRIGRI
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Aug 15, 2023 |
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High 5 Symposium 2023 | The Shared Experience
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Aug 01, 2023 |
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Facilitation and Final Fantasy | Cam Miller
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Jul 25, 2023 |
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Thoughts on Trainer Credentialing | Niels Damman
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Jul 18, 2023 |
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Connection Accelerators
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Jul 11, 2023 |
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Rescue Plans and Suspension Trauma | Loui McCurley
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Jun 27, 2023 |
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Fall Protection | Loui McCurley
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Jun 20, 2023 |
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Media Training and Avoiding the Rut | Matt Marcus
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Jun 13, 2023 |
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Creative Community Building | Spud Marshall
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Jun 06, 2023 |
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Accomplishment vs Achievement
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May 30, 2023 |
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Answering your questions
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May 23, 2023 |
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Camp Novice to Camp Pro | Mike Nelson
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May 16, 2023 |
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Reflecting Skills and Methods
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May 09, 2023 |
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Winning The Stanley Cup | Geoff Ward
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May 02, 2023 |
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Making The Organized Seem Improvised
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Apr 25, 2023 |
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Camp Nuhop | Trevor Dunlap
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Apr 18, 2023 |
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What vs Why Introductions
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Apr 11, 2023 |
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The Venture Out Project | Perry Cohen
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Apr 04, 2023 |
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OSHA, Work at Height and Full Body Harnesses
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Mar 28, 2023 |
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Professional Development Ideas
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Mar 21, 2023 |
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Activity Names and Themes
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Mar 14, 2023 |
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Sunglasses, Clothing and Professionalism
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Mar 07, 2023 |
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Hours, Years and Ego
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Feb 28, 2023 |
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ACCT Conference 2023 - 5 Takeaways
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Feb 21, 2023 |
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Navigating Group Dynamics While Belaying
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Feb 14, 2023 |
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Perfecting Your Belay Technique
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Feb 07, 2023 |
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The Co-facilitation Advantage
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Jan 31, 2023 |
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Training In England - Part 2 | Steve Woods
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Jan 24, 2023 |
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Training in England - Part 1 | Steve Woods
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Jan 17, 2023 |
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Activity Repetition
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Jan 10, 2023 |
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Activity Modifications | Jeff Dutko
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Jan 03, 2023 |
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Hiring Summer Camp Staff | Greg Stoutzenberger
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Dec 20, 2022 |
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How to End a Workshop
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Dec 13, 2022 |
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How to Start a Workshop
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Dec 06, 2022 |
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Brain Chemistry and Play
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Nov 29, 2022 |
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Pond Traverse Problem Solving
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Nov 22, 2022 |
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Hanne Bailey - High 5 - Trainer
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Nov 15, 2022 |
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Memorable Moments | Doug Cramphin
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Nov 08, 2022 |
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Civil War Day | Doug Cramphin
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Nov 01, 2022 |
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Building Comfort Zones | Tom Leahy
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Oct 25, 2022 |
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World Wide Facilitation | Steve Ockerbloom
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Oct 18, 2022 |
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From 8 Track to Emoji | Jerrod Murr
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Oct 04, 2022 |
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Back to School, Back to Adventure | Mark Friedrich
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Sep 27, 2022 |
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Questions About You and This or That
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Sep 20, 2022 |
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How To Learn Names
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Sep 13, 2022 |
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How to Encourage Participation
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Sep 06, 2022 |
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Traveling Stories with Trainers Traveling
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Aug 30, 2022 |
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Careers in Adventure
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Aug 23, 2022 |
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High 5's Got Talent?
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Aug 16, 2022 |
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Facilitation Pitfall - Props
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Aug 09, 2022 |
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How To Store Your Gear
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Aug 02, 2022 |
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Summer Camp Training Takeaways
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Jul 26, 2022 |
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Preparing Participants for Struggle
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Jul 19, 2022 |
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Parachute Cords
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Jul 12, 2022 |
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The Traveling Trainer
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Jul 05, 2022 |
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Facilitation Anxiety
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Jun 28, 2022 |
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Making Mistakes
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Jun 21, 2022 |
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Presenting at Conferences
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Jun 14, 2022 |
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Psychologically Safe Learning Environments | Romy Alexandra | Part 2
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Jun 07, 2022 |
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Psychologically Safe Learning Environments | Romy Alexandra | Part 1
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May 31, 2022 |
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Let Phil Facilitate For You
|
May 24, 2022 |
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Try It, Change It, Try It Again | Bryn Lottig
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May 17, 2022 |
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Connection Activities | BOOST Live
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May 10, 2022 |
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The Busy Training Season - VPP On The Road
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May 03, 2022 |
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Facilitating Dialogue Sessions | Josh Nadzam
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Apr 26, 2022 |
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Using Feedback to Empower | Joe Hirsch
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Apr 19, 2022 |
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Why Workshops Work | Myriam Hadnes
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Apr 12, 2022 |
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How do you Facilitate on a Challenge Course?
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Apr 05, 2022 |
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What is a Challenge Course?
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Mar 29, 2022 |
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Uncovering Inner Resilience For Those Impacted by Cancer | Madeline Brooks
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Mar 22, 2022 |
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Trauma Informed Facilitation | Andrew Florence
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Mar 15, 2022 |
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Teaching Students to Belay
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Mar 08, 2022 |
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What is Belaying?
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Mar 01, 2022 |
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Creating Immersive Experiences | Mark Suroviec
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Feb 22, 2022 |
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Arboriculture | Kirsten Locke
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Feb 15, 2022 |
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Syracuse University | Scott Catucci
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Feb 08, 2022 |
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Learning to Ski
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Feb 01, 2022 |
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Creating a Staff Training Plan
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Jan 25, 2022 |
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Northern Vermont University | Brad Moskowitz
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Jan 18, 2022 |
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What is Adventure Education?
|
Jan 11, 2022 |
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How to Read your Group
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Jan 04, 2022 |
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Tree Climbing | Harv Teitelbaum
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Dec 21, 2021 |
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AEE - The Shared Experience Conversation | Part 2
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Dec 14, 2021 |
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AEE - The Shared Experience Conversation | Part 1
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Dec 07, 2021 |
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Sweeping the Shed | Jim Grout
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Nov 30, 2021 |
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University of Vermont | Megan Meinen
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Nov 23, 2021 |
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Building Relational Trust | Chip Wood
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Nov 16, 2021 |
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AEE International Conference 2021 Reflection
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Nov 14, 2021 |
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Child and Adolescent Development | Chip Wood
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Nov 09, 2021 |
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Climbing Wall Near Miss
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Nov 02, 2021 |
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Managing Emotions and Vulnerability
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Oct 26, 2021 |
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What We Say and How We Say It Matters | Mike Anderson
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Oct 19, 2021 |
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Facilitating Problem Solving Activities
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Oct 12, 2021 |
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100th Episode!
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Oct 05, 2021 |
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Social Emotional Learning for Educators | Tre Gammage
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Sep 28, 2021 |
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Why Play Works | Jill Vialet
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Sep 21, 2021 |
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Children's Books about Emotions | Tom Percival
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Sep 14, 2021 |
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Facilitation Tips | Mark Flynn
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Sep 07, 2021 |
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Listener Questions - Adapt Activities, New Jobs and Belay Devices
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Aug 31, 2021 |
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Adventureworks | Brian Lisson
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Aug 24, 2021 |
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Audio-only Facilitation | Michael Ronen and Kyle Kaminsky
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Aug 17, 2021 |
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Rediscover your Play | Jeff Harry
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Aug 10, 2021 |
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Listener Questions - Group Norms and Industry Trends
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Aug 03, 2021 |
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Improvisation and Play | Gary Ware
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Jul 27, 2021 |
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College Outdoor Education | Clint McCarthy
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Jul 20, 2021 |
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Ipswich Town Football Club | Brett Johnson
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Jul 13, 2021 |
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Organizational Development | Mike Cardus
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Jul 06, 2021 |
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How Soccer Explains Leadership | Phil Darke
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Jun 29, 2021 |
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Ask Deep Questions | Jan Keck
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Jun 22, 2021 |
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Listener Questions - Introverted Facilitator & Favorite Icebreaker Question
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Jun 15, 2021 |
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Adventure Therapy | David Christian PhD and Danny McCarty PhD
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Jun 08, 2021 |
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BOOST Podcast Lounge
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Jun 01, 2021 |
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The Between Worlds Project | Andrew Alexander King
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May 25, 2021 |
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Activity Adaptation Tips for Facilitators - Being Intentionally Vague
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May 18, 2021 |
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Mastering Feedback | Beth Wonson
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May 11, 2021 |
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Challenge Course Terminology
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May 04, 2021 |
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Conditioning, Conduct and Consciousness | Vishwas Parchure
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Apr 27, 2021 |
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The Experiential Learning Cycle and Styles | Romy Alexandra
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Apr 20, 2021 |
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Challenge Course Documentation
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Apr 13, 2021 |
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Outdoor Industry | Rachel Hailey
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Mar 30, 2021 |
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The Challenge Course Installation Process
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Mar 16, 2021 |
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Creating Unpredictable Workshop Experiences that Predictably Work | Leanne Hughes
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Mar 02, 2021 |
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The Challenge Course Inspection Process
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Feb 16, 2021 |
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Benefits of Outdoor Leadership | Andrew Jillings
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Feb 02, 2021 |
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Reading Group Dynamics for Facilitators
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Jan 19, 2021 |
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Adventure Program Safety and Risk Management Considerations | Bob Ryan
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Jan 05, 2021 |
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The Challenge Course Certification Process
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Dec 22, 2020 |
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Art and Experiential Education | Adam Ames (Type A)
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Dec 08, 2020 |
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Risk Homeostasis
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Nov 24, 2020 |
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AEE (Association for Experiential Education) | Sherry Bagley
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Nov 10, 2020 |
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The Thinking Practitioner
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Oct 27, 2020 |
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The History of Outdoor Education | Hutch Hutchinson
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Oct 13, 2020 |
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Cultural Immersion Experiences | Katherine Conway
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Sep 29, 2020 |
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Neurochemicals at Play
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Sep 15, 2020 |
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What Inspired You To Become An Educator?
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Sep 09, 2020 |
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Outdoor Education | Ross Cannon
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Sep 01, 2020 |
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Finding Pinecones
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Aug 18, 2020 |
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Children's Mental Health | Scott Bryant-Comstock
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Aug 04, 2020 |
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Welcome to Vertical Playpen!
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Jul 31, 2020 |
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Michelle Cummings - Training Wheels
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Jul 21, 2020 |
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Gathering Again
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Jul 07, 2020 |
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Rohan Shahani - Challenge Works
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Jun 23, 2020 |
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Creating Conversations that Matter | Chad Littlefield
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Jun 09, 2020 |
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Rich Klajnscek - Sea Fox Consulting
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May 26, 2020 |
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Leadership and COVID-19
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May 12, 2020 |
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Professional Sports Leadership | Geoff Ward
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Apr 28, 2020 |
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Happy 50th Episode!
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Apr 14, 2020 |
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Alex Moore and Kevin Trump - Synergo
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Mar 31, 2020 |
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Chris Ortiz - Shaver's Creek Environmental Center
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Mar 17, 2020 |
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VERTICAL PLAYPEN - New Name, Same Podcast
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Mar 03, 2020 |
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Greg Urban - Project Adventure
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Feb 25, 2020 |
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Ending a Program/Workshop
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Feb 11, 2020 |
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Beginning a Program/Workshop
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Feb 04, 2020 |
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Jeff Dutko and Arlette Cassidy - Gengras Center
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Jan 28, 2020 |
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Trainer Tips - P-cord
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Jan 21, 2020 |
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Trainer Tips - 1st Impressions
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Jan 14, 2020 |
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Social Justice Facilitation | Meg Bolger
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Jan 07, 2020 |
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World Knot Tying Day 2019
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Dec 17, 2019 |
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The Struggle is Real
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Dec 10, 2019 |
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Dr. Chris Cavert - FUNdoing
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Dec 03, 2019 |
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The Name of the Game - Gardener and Scamp
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Nov 26, 2019 |
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The Name of the Game - Dumb Crambo
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Nov 19, 2019 |
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Bill Waite and Rolland Krohn - Oswegatchie Educational Center
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Nov 13, 2019 |
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Professional Development
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Nov 06, 2019 |
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Name Games
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Oct 30, 2019 |
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Marty Daigle - Pleasant Ridge Camp and Retreat Center
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Oct 23, 2019 |
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Trainer Tips - Real vs Fake Jobs
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Oct 16, 2019 |
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Dr. Amy Climer - Climer Consulting
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Oct 09, 2019 |
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Karen Malm and Patrick Wright - Camp Agawam
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Oct 02, 2019 |
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Trainer Tips - Ego
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Sep 25, 2019 |
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Repeating Activities
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Sep 18, 2019 |
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Justin McGlamery - Owner, Chief Locus Focuser - Focus Your Locus
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Sep 11, 2019 |
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Making Mistakes
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Sep 04, 2019 |
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Alicia DeHart - Fernwood Cove - Associate Director
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Aug 28, 2019 |
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Managing Your Energy
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Aug 21, 2019 |
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Mark Collard - Experiential Trainer, Author and Founding Director of Playmeo.com
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Aug 14, 2019 |
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Trainer Tips - Belaying
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Aug 07, 2019 |
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Ian Doak - High 5 - Assistant Director of Challenge Course Services
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Jul 31, 2019 |
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Learning How to Facilitate
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Jul 24, 2019 |
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Pam Nuovo - High 5 - PR and Communications
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Jul 17, 2019 |
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Phil Brown - High 5 - Trainer
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Jul 03, 2019 |
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Facilitation Tips We Disagree With
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Jun 26, 2019 |
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Jim Grout - High 5 - Executive Director - Part 2
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Jun 19, 2019 |
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Jim Grout - High 5 - Executive Director - Part 1
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Jun 05, 2019 |
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The Name of the Game - Nose and Toes Tag
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May 29, 2019 |
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Lisa Hunt - High 5 - Trainer, Manager of Team Development
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May 22, 2019 |
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The Name of the Game - Huckleberry Beanstalk
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May 15, 2019 |
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Taylor Hillsgrove - High 5 - Builder
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May 08, 2019 |
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Todd Brown - High 5 - Director of Challenge Course Services
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Apr 24, 2019 |
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Ryan McCormick - High 5 - Edge of Leadership Director
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Apr 10, 2019 |
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How To Cope With Facilitation Anxiety
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Apr 03, 2019 |
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Chris Damboise - High 5 - Director of Training and Team Development
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Mar 27, 2019 |
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Tom Miller - High 5 - Director of Development
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Mar 13, 2019 |
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Anne Louise Wagner - High 5 - Edge of Leadership Teacher
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Mar 13, 2019 |
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Jamie Thibodeau - High 5 - Lead Builder
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Mar 13, 2019 |
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Rich Keegan - High 5 - Trainer
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Mar 13, 2019 |