Revolutionizing Physical Education: A New Era of Growth at Southridge

At Southridge Middle School, a quiet revolution has been taking place—one gym session, one student, and one coach at a time.

Led by visionary educators Wane and Taylor, the school’s PE program has evolved from a routine class into a transformative force of adolescent development. What began in 2021 with modest sports participation has seen an explosive rise projected through 2024, fueled by a philosophy that blends skill development, character training, and early morning accountability sessions.

But this transformation is about more than sports.

Wane and Taylor have reclaimed Physical Education as a cultural cornerstone, a space where students are taught not just how to move, but how to lead, respect, and grow.

Through:

• Structured early morning training programs

• Rotational units offering a variety of sports experiences

• Intentional integration strategies for new and disengaged students

• And the development of championship-level teams

…the program created an environment where participation soared, discipline tightened, and respect for space, peers, and purpose took hold.

What’s even more profound is their willingness to tackle difficult social topics—from the crisis of masculinity to the numbing effects of technology—by offering students something tangible: ownership, leadership, and the opportunity to grow into who they were meant to be.

Wane and Taylor’s work is a blueprint for PE in the modern era—not privatized, not exclusive, but inclusive, accessible, and transformational.

This is not just a class. This is a movement.

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