John is an innovative physical educator with a focus on teaching the “New PE”. His primary objective is to promote lifetime fitness and physical activity for all students.

"I have a strong understanding of national and state physical education standards, exercise science, current brain research, solid management skills, broad awareness of cutting-edge physical education programs, and modern teaching techniques.

I have a vast experience in coordinating the development of K-12 physical education curriculum aligned with current standards and benchmarks. Committed to helping every child feel successful and develop a positive attitude about living a healthy, happy life."

StackMasters
The StackMasters Partnership Program identifies people we believe are qualified to instruct and teach stacking or assist you in implementing a stac king program in your school, community or organization.

Speed Stacks is confident that the involvement of these individuals in your stacking program will enrich your experience.

John Dunlop
John Dunlop is the K-12 Physical Education Department Team Leader and teacher for the Portage (MI) Public Schools, and coordinator for the Great Lakes Stacking Championships.

What John says about Speed Stacks: "Sport stacking with Speed Stacks is the most captivating activity I have ever seen, in my ten years of teaching elementary physical education. The first time my students tried it they were hooked! Not only is this activity incredibly fun, but its impact on the brain/body connection is immense!

Stacking allows students to cross the mid-line, which improves laterality, promotes hand-eye coordination, fine motor control and develops sequencing skills. As students stack, you can see the wheels turning in their heads, while they have an intense, concentrated look on their faces. Students that typically have a hard time paying attention are completely focused during the various stacking activities.

Current brain research has shown that activities where children cross the midline, manipulate objects with their hands and are physically active can enhance the potential to learn.

The level of excitement among students, staff and parents is uncanny. Sport stacking has even taken precedent over TV watching at home for many of my students. One parent even told me that the TV didn’t get turned on all weekend! (When was the last time an activity --particularly one introduced in school--overshadowed television and computer games?)

Stacking is an activity that levels the playing field between the athletically inclined students and the non-athletes. In fact, in many cases, the females dominate. (Not surprising, knowing that a female - Emily Fox - holds the world record time.) Common comments from students are, “Hey, I can do this!” The fact is, EVERYONE can cup stack—from the students in our Young Fives program through fifth graders. Students work diligently to progress, to become faster and more proficient. Instant improvement is very common in this activity. Stacking also allows kids to be competitive in a cooperative and constructive manner. Head-to-head races with friends and team relays are a blast, while winning and losing is no longer important.

I highly recommend the implementation of [Speed Stacks] into any physical education program, at any grade level. The investment for a class-set is one of the best investments I could make."

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