Coach Len Saunders

I have 40 years of teaching experience. In my career, I have served as a consultant to the President's Council as well as a spokesperson for the American Heart Association on the topic of childhood obesity. I have published 10 books as well as written articles for national publications such as USA Today, US News & World Report, USA Today, and FOX News. I have also won awards at the state and national levels for my work with children. Lastly, I organize national fitness events for children that involve millions of children. To learn more about my work, visit my website: lensaunders.com

I am old school as I have been in public education for 40 years. I have fun with the kids, and I enjoy watching them enjoy the way I teach.

Distinguished Leadership Award, Honor Award from The President's Council, SHAPE NJ Outstanding PE teacher of the Year, Citizen of the Year, Governor's Teacher of the Year

Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology from Montclair State University and Undergraduate Degree in Physical Education from the University of Bridgeport

Len is an award-winning, best-selling author and a motivational speaker in the fight against childhood obesity. He is recognized nationally for his innovative wellness events. Recently, you may have seen Len on such media giants as CNN, Good Morning America, CNBC, The Today Show, ESPN, Nickelodeon, MSNBC, The Fox Channel as well as the front page of The Wall Street Journal. Len has served as a consultant to the President's Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition as well as a spokesperson for the American Heart Association on the topic of childhood obesity. He has written articles for various media outlets including US News & World Report, Sports Illustrated for Kids, FOX News, MSN, AOL, PBS, Muscle & Fitness, USA Today, Working Mother, The National Wildlife Federation and Yahoo. Recently, Len worked with The New York Times Company as an expert in the field of children's health. Len has received praise for his leadership in the fight against childhood obesity from professional athletes, celebrities and Presidents of the United States. He has been invited to the White House on numerous occasions. Len has also won multiple awards at the state and national levels for his efforts to keep children healthy and fit. Len's approach to children's health, fitness, and wellness is quite simple but extremely effective. Len is best known for creating Project ACES, an event in which millions of school children worldwide exercise simultaneously in May each year.