INSHAPE 2026: Full Schedule

1:45pm EST

Thursday November 5, 2026 1:45pm - 2:30pm EST

Learn how the USTA can provide your school with free equipment and curriculum, along with a quick intro to how to teach tennis in PE.

Speakers

Jason Suscha

Managing Director, USTA Central Indiana

A life-long tennis player growing up in Wisconsin, he’s spent over 25 years involved in Central Indiana tennis. Played his college tennis at the University of Evansville, and coached collegiately at both Butler and IUPUI, where he won nine Conference Championships, made six trips... Read More →

Allison Davis

Community Program Director, USTA Central Indiana

Allison Davis is the USTA League Captain, USTA Junior Team Tennis Coordinator.

Thursday November 5, 2026 1:45pm - 2:30pm EST
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Partner, Session #32

8:00am EST

Jump Rope: Ingredients for A Successful Unit!

Friday November 6, 2026 8:00am - 8:45am EST

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Teachers will discover effective strategies to deconstruct jump rope skills, offer progressions that enhance students’ confidence, and introduce engaging games to keep students motivated throughout a successful unit! Our focus will be on single rope techniques and games that can be adapted for students of all ages and skill levels.

Speakers

Nick Woodard

Learnin' the Ropes

Nick Woodard is a professional jump rope athlete who has won 14 world championships. He travels around the world promoting the sport through workshops, shows, and competitions. Nick and his wife own Learnin The Ropes where they strive to inspire, educate and serve others by providing... Read More →

Friday November 6, 2026 8:00am - 8:45am EST
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Elementary, Session #40

1:30pm EST

Small-Sided = Big Impact

Friday November 6, 2026 1:30pm - 2:15pm EST

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Small-sided activities are a key component to student succcess with invasion and manipulative skills and concepts. But what are some great small-sided activities and how can you implement them? This fun and high energy session will answer both of those questions for all grades K-12. Whether you are a pro at these or a novice, all attendees will walk away with new ideas.

Speakers

Dan Tennessen

K-5 PE Teacher, Promise Road Elementary

Dan is a high energy, passionate presenter and teacher who has presented and spoken across the country. He teaches at the elementary level in Noblesville after teaching elementary PE and middle school levels in urban settings most of his career. His ideas have been published in several... Read More →

Katrina Haynes

Physical Education Teacher, Chicago Public Schools

Awards: Illinois Middle School Teacher of the Year 2016

Social Media: X, @MsHaynesPE

Friday November 6, 2026 1:30pm - 2:15pm EST
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Secondary, Session #31

2:30pm EST

Latest and Greatest in PE

Friday November 6, 2026 2:30pm - 3:15pm EST

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Come play with the newest PE equipment to hit the market. Learn how to integrate new ideas and games into your existing program from an experienced teacher, not a salesman. Discover how the activities benefit student development and interaction while meshing with state and national standards.

Speakers

John Jones

JohnJonesPE

John Jones is a 30-year teaching vet spanning elementary, middle school and more. He was the 2018 High School PE Teacher of the Year for Virginia, coached football and track, has presented at 8 Shape America conferences, worked as a collegiate adjunct, at an alternative high school... Read More →

Friday November 6, 2026 2:30pm - 3:15pm EST
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Secondary, Session #33