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If you\u2019re reading this, it\u2019s not too late\u2026 (well, unless it\u2019s after November 27th, 2020). \nTHIS IS YOUR LAST CHANCE for 50% OFF ALL DIGITAL COURSES. Use code 'GRATEFUL50' at https://artofcoaching.com/courses/. \nI think we can all agree that children need to move, play and explore. But that\u2019s just the start. They also need to develop physical literacy: the ability to perform basic movement skills and the motivation to prioritize an active lifestyle. \nThese qualities aren\u2019t just "nice to have"... they are absolutely essential for physical, cognitive and social development. And if that wasn\u2019t enough, research has shown that physical literacy is associated with the ability to thrive and participate productively in society! \nUnfortunately, opportunities to develop these qualities are dwindling. And that\u2019s exactly why I wanted to invite today\u2019s guest on the show\u2026 \nKara Shull (DPT, CSCS) and her non-profit, MOVEMENT2BE, are taking their expertise to underserved communities and providing \u201cmovement experiences\u201d. Their mission is to make movement fun and accessible while also teaching the next generation of leaders how to promote these behaviors. \nIn today\u2019s episode, we discuss:\n\nHow to engage in \u201cserious play\u201d\n\n\nThe role of communication in getting kids to buy-in\n\n\nWhy if you can coach a kid, you can coach any adult...\n\n\nThe psychosocial aspects of movement and wellness \n\nConnect with Kara and MOVEMENT2BE:\nVia their website: www.movement2be.com\nVia Instagram: @movement2be \nVia her website: https://www.movement2live.com/\nVia her instagram: @movement2live \nIf you enjoyed this episode and want even more information about training youth athletes, be sure to check out our episode with Jim Kielbaso. \nJefferies, Philip, et al. \u201cPhysical Literacy and Resilience in Children and Youth.\u201d Frontiers in Public Health, vol. 7, 2019, doi:10.3389/fpubh.2019.00346.