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Colin Mediate

Colin Mediate is a Physical Educator at Riverfield Elementary School in Fairfield CT. Colin earned his Bachelor's of Science in Physical Education in 2022 from Springfield College. He later returned to Springfield College and earned his Masters in Athletic Leadership in 2024. He is one of the 2022 MAHPERD Future Professional award winners. Colin currently is the Special Teams Coordinator at Fairfield Ludlowe High School in CT. He previously coached for the Springfield College Football team as the specialists positional coach. Colin’s interest in Outdoor education promotes leadership and relationship building in his classrooms.

Twitter: coachmeeds444

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2021 CTAPHERD Elementary PE Teacher of the year, Gennaro Gelsi, and Colin discuss the importance of PE at this age, how to teach with a purpose, an introduction of rugby in PE classes, and how to run a field day!

Gennaros YouTube: gennarogelsi1975

Colin's Twitter/X: coachmeeds444

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