Robert Todd is becoming a force in the bridge teaching world and has been called "the next generation of great bridge instructor and entertainer." Having taught in 48 States, lectured at countless regionals, nationals, and cruises, Robert is following the path of his mentors Audrey Grant, Larry Cohen, or Barbara Seagram—some of the world's most renowned bridge teachers.
Besides teaching professionally, Robert is heavily involved in promoting youth bridge. Using his knowledge and expertise as a top-tiered educator, Robert is helping spearhead the new ACBL Education Foundation program, Bridge Whiz. If your child is interested in learning bridge online, this 20-week long class is perfect for their needs! Learn more here.
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Episode Highlights:
1:20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> 1:20- The history of the ACBL Education Foundation
5:50" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> 5:50- How to make learning bridge enjoyable
7:15" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> 7:15- Robert's teaching style and method
11:57" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> 11:57- ACBLEDF peddling Tricky Bridge
15:10" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> 15:10- Robert was brainwashed into loving bridge
- His unique upbringing in the social bridge community influences his perspectives
22:05" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> 22:05- Robert led a study to discover how many bridge players there are in America
27:05" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> 27:05- Why the ACBL Education Foundation's goal is different than the ACBL's
32:35" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> 32:35- Different bridge-playing communities
35:59" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> 35:59- Professional teaching administrative details
43:52" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> 43:52- Professional bridge and promoting bridge
50:53" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> 50:53- Funny stories about TST Episode #31, Adam Kaplan
1:00:32" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> 1:00:32- Robert's analysis on the Meckwell partnership
1:02:44" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> 1:02:44- The administrative thinking behind BridgeWhiz