Kevin McGrath got the incredible opportunity to be the opening keynote for the New Jersey SHAPE conference in Long Branch, New Jersey. What an incredible experience to get to meet and attempt to positively impact an inspired community of physical educators. As a special surprise, McGrath ended the keynote by surprising one very appreciative educator […]

In April of 2019, Charles Barrett ran their 4th annual Adopt-a-Gym event & were lucky enough to introduce their students to two wonderful entities! Leveling the Playing Field is an incredible 501 (c)(3) that centers their focus on repurposing used athletic equipment to give to students with the desire to play athletics but lack the

After Hurricane Maria, there were many schools left without the basics, even running water and electricity! Thanks to Madison\’s Trust Elementary in Ashburn, VA running an Adopt-a-Gym event, William D. Boyce Middle School in San Juan, Puerto Rico had one less thing to worry about! A full array of equipment was sent to them, no

Kevin was lucky enough to be chosen as the Featured P.E. teacher on S&S Blog. Here is the article! https://www.ssww.com/blog/featured-pe-teacher-kevin-mcgrath/?fbclid=IwAR364dfXgSWvlTpSEijNblExQPecy2Nx4E_s4eFFXt7mT2lx-aC8yAzZ_Oo

So proud to tell everybody about our first visit to schools that have been chosen as recipient schools for the Adopt-a-Gym program!  On May 18th, I was able to visit five schools in Houston, TX that were devastated by Hurricane Harvey.  It was incredible to have the chance to meet the P.E. teachers at  the

On Tuesday, March 6th, Charles Barrett Elementary School had their fourth annual Adopt-a-Gym event, a soccer \’KICKoff\’.  Despite a rain delay, Kevin McGrath breaking his leg less than 48 hours from the original date of the event, and actual freezing rain at the event, loads of Barrett students still came out to support the great cause!

OPEN Forum Podcast all starts Mike Miller and Mike Martinez invited Kevin on the show to spread the word about Adopt-a-Gym.  What a great opportunity to reach the physical education community!!  So appreciative!  Take a listen to Episode 9 of their awesome series of Physical Education podcasts…then listen to the rest!! https://openphysed.podbean.com

Jason Leach from Independence Elementary School in Fort Worth, TX is the first to come forward and volunteer to donate the vouchers that he earned from US Games for his American Heart Association fundraiser.  These vouchers will go directly to helping a school in Houston ISD! Anyone else who is interested in doing the same,

Jorge Rodriguez from Physedagogy was kind enough to interview me about my life and the creation & future of AAG. This program is so perfect for the aid of victims of Hurricane Harvey & possibly Hurricane Irma!  Spread the word & sign up! Check out the blog & podcast! Blog: Hurricane Harvey Voxcast: http://bit.ly/voxcast114