In this inspiring conversation, we explore what happens when a small-town PE teacher from Minnesota follows an unexpected path across the world and discovers that the true power of physical education isn’t in the skills we teach, but in the human connections we build. Drawing on experiences from Thailand to Bahrain to Oman, Luther shares how global teaching, core values, and intentional relationship-building transformed his approach to PE. From helping students feel seen, to using games to nurture character, to creating classrooms where every child belongs, this PE Huddle reveals how leading with joy, curiosity, and heart can shape meaningful learning and lifelong movers.

Episode Highlights

1. (00:14–00:34): Gratitude + First Episode Energy
2. (03:28–03:55): Andy’s International Teaching Journey
3. (10:42–11:21): What “Bad PE” Feels Like
4. (12:12–14:18): Mentors + Vulnerability Accelerate Growth
5. (18:40–22:25): Differentiation Reduces Behavior Issues
6. (34:34–35:21): Walkthrough Look-Fors in PE: Purposeful Movement, Not Chaos
7. (37:24–49:53): Assessment From a Student Perspective
8. (57:20–58:30): A Reflection Question Teachers Can Use Immediately