A Miracle in Sneakers: Coaching, Growth, and the Power of Experimental Learning

In the podcast A Miracle in Sneakers: Coaching and Growth, we witness the quiet unfolding of something extraordinary—not just a school year coming to a close, but a partnership rekindled, a culture transformed, and a philosophy proven through practice.

Coaches Wane and Taylor, though once at odds, find their way back to a collaborative rhythm as they close out the academic year with a series of end-of-year tournaments. What starts as a logistical necessity becomes a celebration of student energy, growth, and unity.

Wane’s observations—sharp as ever—catch the nuances others miss: the quiet reintroduction of policies once dismissed, the covert shifts in staffing, and the subtle validation of his former colleague’s ideas. These moments underscore the often political nature of school systems, but Wane doesn’t dwell. He leans into what matters most: the students.

Together, he and Taylor reignite their shared purpose, watching as the gym becomes more than a place to burn energy—it becomes a stage where confidence, skill, and joy collide. Through experimental learning in physical education, students aren’t just playing—they’re discovering who they are and what they can become.

The result? A feeling that’s hard to name but impossible to deny.

A miracle in sneakers.

As the episodes close, Wane and Taylor turn their focus forward. With a renewed sense of partnership and purpose, they begin strategizing for the year ahead, determined to expand access, enrich programming, and ensure that every student has the chance to feel the magic of movement, confidence, and connection.

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