Using Smart Goal Format In School: A Real-Life Coach Story

Introduction

Using the SMART Goal format, we see how nutrition plays a key role in an athlete’s health and performance. That’s why we’re writing this blog post. We recently talked to Coach Ryan Johnson at Wayzata High School. Ryan shared how he teaches nutrition using a SMART Goal format with Critical Reload. We think his story might inspire you.

What is SMART? It is an acronym that stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. People use the SMART framework for goals in many areas, like business and personal growth. It also works well in high school education. We discuss this in greater detail HERE.

Kick-Starting the Quest: A Coach’s Vision for Enhanced Nutrition Insight

Ryan first learned about Critical Reload Stream from its creator, Coach Mike Bewley. Mike gave a smart goal format for short nutrition lessons in the school’s sports routine. The vision? Short videos that teach easy nutrition tips.

Sharing his interactions with Mike, Ryan delivered the plan to the Assistant Principal. They showed interest in Critical Reload but faced some financial constraints. The assistant principal wanted an engaging preview for their curriculum oversight committee.

Mike’s valuable suggestion was to harness the Critical Reload Stream for these ‘mini-lessons.’ The FREE Critical Reload On-Demand feature supports this. This tool helps create lesson plans and allows for discussions about upcoming broadcasts. Additionally, it fits easily into the school’s current teaching system.

The Debut Dive: Demystifying Nutrition

Ryan shares his first time using Critical Reload Stream. He says, “I presented my first lesson yesterday, ‘Defining Nutrition.’ After taking attendance, we moved to the adjacent classroom for the presentation. We went through the slides, with me stopping occasionally to elaborate on key points. It took less than 15 minutes, and we went back to work out. But the lesson did not end!

The impact of the lesson was immediate. During training, many students approached me with insightful nutrition questions. My goal with the ‘mini-lessons’ was to increase questions about nutrition by 25%. We blew that out of the water! Students even showed me their snacks and discussed their online nutrition searches.”

“Tomorrow, I’m focusing on Critical Reload Stream’s ‘Energy Balance’ lesson. After showing, I’ll go over our school lunch menu and point out the nutrition details for each food item.”

Creating Connections: Marrying Lessons with Everyday Examples

Wanting to enhance relatability, Ryan integrated everyday scenarios into these lessons. “During our ‘Energy Balance’ lesson, I showed our school’s lunch menu. Many students often overlook this great source of nutrition information. My aim? Driving home the essence of conscious choices,” he explained.

Value Proposition

For schools considering Critical Reload Stream, it’s important to understand its cost-effectiveness. An annual Stream subscription is only $299, with renewals at a discounted $149. This package includes free access to Critical Reload On-Demand, making learning even better.

Final Reflections

Ryan’s experience shows how valuable it can be in education. He used the SMART Goal format to pique student curiosity and share lifelong knowledge. Coaches and teachers who want to add nutrition to their programs need Stream. As seen in Ryan’s story, the results can be really impactful.