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Episode Synopsis
This month host Dan Lucas, the Senior Director of Strategic Communication at US Chess, talks to Jay Stallings,who has taught over 40,000 kids to play chess at his California Youth Chess League since 1994. The league is a California 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization that has a mission, similar to the US Chess mission, of empowering youth to grow through chess. This month he is celebrating 25 years as a chess coach.
An expert-rated player himself, he has authored several books, including Fried Liver and Burning Pants: Curious, But True Chess Stories and The Lessons We Learn From Them! Last year, he introduced Coach Jay's Chess Academy! >, a complete curriculum which can be found at coachjayschessacademy.com. He is a member of the US Chess Scholastic and Development Committees.
An expert-rated player himself, he has authored several books, including Fried Liver and Burning Pants: Curious, But True Chess Stories and The Lessons We Learn From Them! Last year, he introduced Coach Jay's Chess Academy! >, a complete curriculum which can be found at coachjayschessacademy.com. He is a member of the US Chess Scholastic and Development Committees.
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