Dr. Meria Carstarphen sits down with Coach Marvin Cornish the assistant athletic director at Morgan State university to talk about physical education in our schools. In this episode, the two explore whether recess and PE really matter in school or is it an outdated idea that could be replaced with more classroom time. This is the first part of a two part interview.

About Marvin Cornish

Marvin Burton Cornish, Jr. is the product of two Eastern Shore School Teachers and 2nd of three (3) generations to graduate from Bowie State University who’s dedicated the second half of his life to protecting and providing elements of Character Development in the growth and maturity of Athletes from the AAU level to Professional Leagues.

Entering his fourth (4th) year as Morgan State Athletics’ first Assistant Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Development, Cornish’s lived experiences in the Entertainment industry, the United States Army, Senior Leadership positions within the Executive Office of the President (White House), the Federal Government, Collegiate and Professional Sports contribute to his daily pursuit of preparing his Student-Athletes for life during and after sports.