Podcasts about NCCP

Today's podcast will give you three tangible ways you can improve your mental performance in 2025.  Body follows mind. Yet we as athletes rarely focus on (or know!) how we can improve our mental game.  Luckily for you all today I have the privilege of sitting down with my good friend, Shannon MAPP, NCCP! If you're not familiar with Shannon, she's the mental performance counselor who works closely with NAU, NAZ Elite, UA Dark Sky Distance, and a plethora of top professional runners. As an athlete and a coach, Shannon has always been fascinated by the psychology of well-being and achievement.  Her interest regarding the power of the mind to impact an athlete's performance and overall experience drove Shannon to complete an undergraduate degree in psychology, and then a Masters in Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania. Through listening to this podcast episode, you'll walk about with three big practical tools on improving mental performance that you can directly apply today. You'd be a fool not to listen. Free wisdom that many people pay for.  Tap into the Shannon Thompson Special.   If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it.  If this episode blesses you, please share it with a friend!  S H O W N O T E S -Our Website: https://therunningeffect.run  -THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClLcLIDAqmJBTHeyWJx_wFQ -My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Golf Performance Coaches is a specialized coaching organization dedicated to helping golfers at all levels achieve their full potential. GPC focuses on providing structured, comprehensive, and personalized training to develop athletes both mentally and physically. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast brought to you by Eden Mill St Andrews, Jon provides an insightful overview of Golf Performance Coaches, shares his experience of being named Canada's Coach of the Year, and breaks down the NCCP, CNC, and CDC acronyms. He discusses his work with both high performers and beginners, delving into his expertise in the short game. Jon also reflects on how Henry Brunton influenced his career and talks about the various roles he holds, including Director of Instruction at Beacon Hall and his work with Miura Golf. This was a technology-driven conversation and an absolute honor to have Jon on the show. Let's tee off.

Francesca Amante is the CEO of AMANTE COMPANY + CONFERENCES and the 2024 National Vice President of JCI Canada, with a passion for public speaking and leadership. She has earned accolades on both national and international stages, including being named the 2021 JCI National public speaker winner and runner-up at the prestigious 2021 Conference of the Americas in Panama City. Her speaking career also includes her role as a panelist for the UBCO Gratitude Project. In addition to her speaking accomplishments, Francesca is an accomplished author. Her children's book, *After Loss Came You*, has recently been published, and she is currently working on her next book, *The Unbreakable Smile*. Francesca's background in competitive figure skating, where she won Gold at the Provincial Championships, spans over a decade as a certified NCCP figure skating coach. She also contributed to the beauty industry as part of the executive Sales and Education team at Clinique Laboratories Canada for over five years, combining her talents in education, sales, and leadership. https://www.linkedin.com/in/francesca-a-m-a-n-t-e-377abb134/

There's a lot of bad information out there when it comes to injury treatment and prevention. That's why it's so important to make sure you get information from a reliable source like today's guest, doctor of chiropractic Chantelle Maryuen. Chantelle works at the Runner's Academy clinic in Toronto, offering a variety of services helping runners with “striving to make striving for your goals a joyful experience rather than a painful one”.  Part of the challenge in following research-based principles is that they are so specific to the individual. This means that good treatment for one person could be totally counter-productive for someone else. We want to make this episode as relevant as possible to you, so we'll cover what treatment options are proven to work for the vast majority of runners but also where to find good information to make treatment decisions for yourself.  Treatment doesn't just apply to injuries though. How you treat niggles or soreness can be just as important to keeping you healthy. Whatever your current health, we promise you'll learn something new. During the interview we'll cover topic including: What is the difference between a chiropractor and physiotherapist, and how can each play a role in supporting good health How often and when to consider seeing a clinical professional  What should runners focus on to avoid getting injured  What popular treatment options are actually proven by research to provide benefit How to seek out good advice with treating an injury or pain How to differentiate normal training fatigue from something that might need medical attention A big part of achieving your running goals is staying healthy so that you can get your training done. Unfortunately, taking the wrong approach to treating injuries could be making the situation even worse. That's why you should listen up, to make sure you know what treatment options are proven to help keep you running pain-free.  Guest Bio: Dr. Chantelle Maryuen is a graduate of Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. She was a competitive cross country and middle to long distance track runner for York University Track Club and the University of Toronto's Varsity Blues. She is a UESCA-certified and NCCP-trained run coach and currently trains for road races. She has clinical interests in running-related injuries, gait analysis, and rehabilitation. She applies various techniques in practice such as Neurofunctional Medical Acupuncture, Active Release Techniques (ART), joint mobilization and manipulation, Neurodynamic Solutions (NDS), exercise, education, and the latest evidence, to deliver the best patient-centered care. The Runner's Academy Clinic: https://www.therunnersacademy.com/   Chantelle Maryuen Instagram handle:@therunnerschiro   The Runner's Academy Instagram handle:@therunnersacademy     Exercises for desk workers: www.instagram.com/reel/DBAOEtkNp3k/?igsh=MW1ja3k2bnhkMjZrcg==   Short foot & progression exercise: www.instagram.com/reel/DBByzNwRM5e/?igsh=MWtjeGN4ZTU3eGtyNA== Connect, Comment, Community Follow RunnersConnect on Instagram Join the Elite Treatment where you get first dibs on everything RTTT each month! Runners Connect Winner's Circle Facebook Community  RunnersConnect Facebook page GET EXPERT COACHING AT RUNNERSCONNECT! This week's show brought to you by: Manukora Honey Are you looking for a delicious way to spice up your pre-run snacks and make them healthier? Then you need to try Manukora honey. Not only is it hands-down the best honey I've ever tasted, Manukora Honey contains powerful nutrients to support immunity and gut health. 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Back on the podcast is a household name, Shannon Thompson MAPP, NCCP!  Today's conversation particularly centers around how to get the most out of your training and racing through simple mental performance skills that you can put to practice this cross-country season. We also dedicate a portion to talking about parents and their effects on an athletes athletic/life success. We dive into the courses Shannon has created to help this audience.  If you're not familiar with Shannon, she's the mental performance counselor who works closely with NAU, NAZ Elite, UA Dark Sky Distance, and a plethora of top professional runners. As an athlete and a coach, Shannon has always been fascinated by the psychology of well-being and achievement. Her interest regarding the power of the mind to impact an athlete's performance and overall experience drove Shannon to complete an undergraduate degree in psychology, and then a Masters in Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania.  Through listening to this podcast episode, you'll walk about with practical tools on improving mental performance that you can directly apply today.  Tap into the Shannon Thompson Special.  If this episode blesses you, please share with a friend!  You can listen wherever you find your podcasts by searching "The Running Effect Podcast." If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it.  The podcast graphic was done by the talented: Xavier Gallo  S H O W N O T E S -THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClLcLIDAqmJBTHeyWJx_wFQ -My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -My Newsletter: https://therunningeffect.substack.com

John Hanratty sensei has trained and taught Shotokan karate for over 54 years. He is the Chief Instructor for the Canadian Shotokan Karate Association and the National Coach. He is also past president and current Vice President of the World Shotokan Karate Association.Hanratty sensei was elected the 3M Coach of the Year in 1989 by Karate Canada and has been nominated for the Air Canada Sportsman Award. He has also received a Distinguished Citizen Award from the City of Calgary for services to sport. He is an internationally ranked official and a top-level NCCP coach.Hanratty Sensei instructs and conducts seminars throughout North America and Europe and is considered a leading authority on Karate Kata history and application.You can find out more about Hanratty Sensei by using this link:https://hanrattykarate.com/I hope you enjoy our chat. Please consider buying me a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/thedarkmasterI'd be grateful if you could leave a review for the Living Martial Arts podcast using the following links: Apple podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/living-martial-arts/id1558703179Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3MDv2bt1ORsKpD4158cqLA?si=Q9Klv5iQQhOaXiXwhp-OdAPodchaser - https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/living-martial-arts-1629450https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/living-martial-arts-1629450Sign up for the newsletter now! at; https://www.livingmartialarts.com

The de Nicola Center for Ethics and Culture presented the 2024 Notre Dame Evangelium Vitae Medal—the nation's most important award for heroes of the pro-life movement—to Dr. Elvira Parravicini, founding director of the Neonatal Comfort Care Program and professor of pediatrics at Columbia University Medical Center. She established the Neonatal Comfort Care Program (NCCP) in 2008 to address the complex medical and non-medical needs of infants affected by life-limiting or life-threatening conditions. Today, the NCCP connects families with medical professionals, speech pathologists, lactation consultants, child life specialists, psychologists, and chaplains who work together to provide comfort, support, and specialized medical care for babies and their families in a compassionate environment. Special Guest: Elvira Parravicini.

Today's podcast is an exploration into the world of mental performance and simple practical ways in which you can improve it to ultimately improve yourself as a runner and in everyday life. We go through this exploration with the one and only Shannon Thompson, MAPP, NCCP. This conversation particularly centers around how to get the most out of your training and racing through simply mental performance skills that you can put to practice.  Shannon is the mental performance counselor who works closely with NAU, NAZ Elite, UA Dark Sky Distance, and a plethora of top professional runners. As an athlete and a coach, Shannon has always been fascinated by the psychology of well-being and achievement. Her interest regarding the power of the mind to impact an athlete's performance and overall experience drove Shannon to complete an undergraduate degree in psychology, and then a Masters in Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania.  In this conversation, Shannon. I am 100% confident that you'll learn new things about mental performance by listening to this episode and be able to implement easy practices into your daily routine that will help you become a better runner and version of yourself. Through listening to this podcast episode, you'll walk about with practical tools on improving mental performance that you can directly apply today.  Tap into the Shannon Thompson Special.  You can listen wherever you find your podcasts by searching "The Running Effect Podcast." If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it.  The podcast graphic was done by the talented: Xavier Gallo  S H O W N O T E S -THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClLcLIDAqmJBTHeyWJx_wFQ  -My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -My Newsletter: https://therunningeffect.substack.com  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dominic-schlueter/message

This episode is all about triathlons and learning how to get started. Register and find out more at their website https://multisportcanada.com. About MultiSport Canada MultiSport Canada is an event management company that produces Triathlon, Duathlon, Running and Cycling events in Ontario. Since it's inception in 2002, the MultiSport Canada Triathlon Series has been the fastest growing Triathlon Series in North America. In 2010, MultiSport Canada became the largest 100% Canadian owned Triathlon Series in the world. MultiSport Canada also produces over forty (40) events under contract to various profit and not-for-profit corporations with a very simply philosophy; create events with superior race execution and safety standards where the customer's experience is the top priority. About Carolynne Simons Carolynne joins Multisport Canada with a passion for growing the fitness community. Since 2013, you may have seen her on the race course or engaging with participants as a Triathlon Series Ambassador. She believes that customers and communications are key in her role during events and behind the scenes. Carolynne brings 14 years of health and wellness industry experience as director of Stay Fit Plans Inc, where she partnered with reputable organizations such as Curves for Women, The Cleveland Clinic, and Novo Nordisk Canada. Her focus on building organizational wellness strategies and specialized healthcare networks helped develop her ability to connect people. Carolynne was formerly a certified strength and conditioning specialist and NCCP coach. Her background in varsity athletics and combined studies in business operations management and health science from The University of Western Ontario fueled an entrepreneurial mindset. About Jason Vurma Jason combines a unique ability to see the interdependent aspects of an event and how they all need to come together. This ability, combined with his firm commitment to lead by example from the front, truly sets him apart in the world of Event Management. After racing his first Olympic Distance Triathlon at age 16 and his first Half Ironman at age 19, Jason competed as a top age-group racer into his mid-twenties with three Ironman finishes to his credit. Jason then turned to off-road events such as Adventure Racing, 24hr Solo Mountain Biking and long-distance Cross Country Skiing. It was during this time that Jason joined John Salt at MultiSport Canada and jumped head-first into the world of event management. Now, nearly 15 years later, John and Jason have built-up MultiSport Canada into the largest Triathlon Series in the country with a reputation for unmatched logistics while always putting their customer's needs first. Jason has also had the pleasure of working-on some other large-scale events acting as the: Race Director for the Joe's Team Triathlon; Event Director for Tough Mudder (Toronto 2013); Course Director for Centurion Cycling & EGames (2013 & 2014); Course Director for the Sporting Life 10K; Course Director for the RBC Race for the Kids and, most recently, Event Director for the Highway of Heroes Ride supporting Wounded Warriors Canada. Through these experiences, Jason has come to work with some amazing colleagues, staff, suppliers and volunteers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the HSE's Talking Health and Wellbeing podcast, Dr. Heather Burns discusses the importance of symptom awareness and early detection of cancer. Dr. Burns is a Consultant in Public Health Medicine and Public Health Lead for Early Detection of Cancer with the HSE National Cancer Control Programme. She notes that cancer is common in Ireland, with 1 in 2 people having a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime. Dr. Burns urges people to contact their GP if they notice any symptoms that are not normal for them and are not getting better, like a persistent cough, a change in bowel habit, a breast lump or unexplained weight loss. The episode covers the role of GPs in cancer referrals and the availability of rapid access clinics, emphasising the importance of education and proactive healthcare for early diagnosis. If you would like to know more about the issues discussed please go to the NCCP website. If you would like to order the resources discussed to help spread the messages around early diagnoses go to www.healthpromotion.ie and select ‘cancer' in the search by topic option.   Produced by GKMedia.ie

Straight outta the NY Times, a groundbreaking article by journalists Christopher Flavelle and Somini Sengupta shows the highway between mcNuggets and our diminishing supply of fresh clean water for human consumption. Flavelle joins the show to describe what he and his colleague uncovered as part of an ongoing and important series in the NYT.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support What Doesn't Kill You by becoming a member!What Doesn't Kill You is Powered by Simplecast.

Straight outta the NY Times, a groundbreaking article by journalists Christopher Flavelle and Somini Sengupta shows the highway between mcNuggets and our diminishing supply of fresh clean water for human consumption. Flavelle joins the show to describe what he and his colleague uncovered as part of an ongoing and important series in the NYT.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support What Doesn't Kill You by becoming a member!What Doesn't Kill You is Powered by Simplecast.

Today's podcast is an exploration into the world of mental performance and simple practical ways in which you can improve it to ultimately improve yourself as a runner and in everyday life. We go through this exploration with the one and only Shannon Thompson, MAPP, NCCP. This conversation particularly centers around "the race" and tools to tackle it mentally to reach your fullest potential. Shannon is the mental performance counselor who works closely with NAU, NAZ Elite, UA Dark Sky Distance, and a plethora of top professional runners. As an athlete and a coach, Shannon has always been fascinated by the psychology of well-being and achievement. Her interest regarding the power of the mind to impact an athlete's performance and overall experience drove Shannon to complete an undergraduate degree in psychology, and then a Masters in Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania.  In this conversation, Shannon goes deep on the benefits of focusing on mental performance, perspective, and a deep-dive into a mental model for racing. I am 100% confident that you'll learn new things about mental performance by listening to this episode and be able to implement easy practices into your daily routine that will help you become a better runner and version of yourself. Through listening to this podcast episode, you'll walk about with practical tools on improving mental performance that you can directly apply today.  You can listen wherever you find your podcasts by searching, "The Running Effect Podcast." If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it. If you really enjoy the podcast, consider sharing it on social media to spread the word! The podcast graphic was done by the talented: Xavier Gallo. You can listen wherever you find your podcasts by searching, "The Running Effect Podcast." If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it.  The podcast graphic was done by the talented: Xavier Gallo. S H O W   N O T E S: -2Before: Code: "THERUNNINGEFFECT30" for 30% off: ⁠https://2before.com/ -Shannon's Website (info on the course mentioned on there): shannonthompsonmpc@wordpress.com -Subscribe to Shannon's Email List: https://qfreeaccountssjc1.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6WlpWhWLCQki6x0 -GET 15% OFF VIVOBAREFOOT SHOES WITH CODE "THERUNNINGEFFECT15%": ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.vivobarefoot.com/us/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dominic-schlueter/message

After 99 episodes, I decided to do something completely different for this 100th episode of my podcast. You're going to hear from more than 30 curling coaches, organizers and parents, all answering the same question: What advice do YOU have to make our youth curling programs better?Podcast Contributors (in order of appearance):(4:19) Abbie Darnley, Stroud CC Little Rocks (ON)(5:07) Amélie Blais, Passion Curling(5:46) Andrea Ronnebeck, Kenora CC (ON)(6:30) Andy Jones, Calgary (AB)(7:03) Bill Tschirhart, "A Pane In The Glass" Podcast(8:45) Brandon Shintani, Mind-Design Sports(9:20) Cheryl Rajala, Sudbury (ON)(9:53) Christopher Summers, Royal City CC (BC)(10:26) Delores McCallum (ON)(11:14) Greg Wilson, Brantford G&CC (ON)(11:40) Jonathan Penney, Cincinnati CC (Ohio, USA)(14:34) Jennifer Ferris, Ontario Curling Council(15:11) Helen Garside, Oakville CC (ON)(15:31) Kevin Campbell, Dixie CC (ON)(15:55) Marlene Kingsmith on behalf of Ray Kingsmith (AB)(16:56) Mike Gregotski, High Park Club Little Rocks (ON)(18:20) Michelle Hunt, Royal City CC Little Rocks (BC)(18:39) Mike Peplinski, USA Curling(19:03) Monica Walker, Broomstones CC (Mass., USA)(20:14) Pearl Quan, Chinguacousy CC (ON)(21:16) Raymond Ho, East York CC Juniors (ON)(22:03) Scott Dakers, Curl Edinburgh (Scotland)(22:28) Ryan Lafreniere, Laurentian University (ON)(23:08) Sabena Islam, Cataraqui G&CC (ON)(24:02) Sean Stevinson, Rock Creek Curling (Co., USA)(24:39) Stephen Bruneau, Brighton & District CC (ON)(25:16) Stephanie Thompson, "Empowered Performance For Curlers" Podcast(27:14) Tenielle Bachek, Okotoks CC (AB) - 3 pieces of advice!(32:28) Tim McChesney, Oakville CC (ON) - 2 pieces of advice!(35:18) Warren Hansen, "Inside Curling" Podcast(37:35) Josh Mudrick, East York CC Juniors (ON)(41:34) Glenn Gabriel, East York CC Little Rocks (ON)(47:10) A SURPRISE GUEST! (Pickering, ON)Links to the resources mentioned in this episode:Global Initiative For DEI In Curling Web sitehttps://academy.globalcurlingdei.orgEp.81: "Ray Kingsmith Memorial Bonspiel With Andy Jones & Marlene Kingsmith" (Apr 10/22)https://www.buzzsprout.com/1048435/10411724Ep.83: "Oakville (ON) CC's Instructor Co-Op With Delores McCallum, Tim McChesney & Helen Garside" (Apr 24/22)https://www.buzzsprout.com/1048435/10491089"Simone's World" Cartoon by Raymond Hohttps://eastyorkcurling.ca/index.php/simone-s-world"A Pane In The Glass" Podcasthttps://apaneintheglasspodcast.buzzsprout.com/"Empowered Performance For Curlers" Podcasthttps://empoweredperformance.ca/podcast/#"Inside Curling" Podcasthttps://www.sportsnet.ca/podcasts/inside-curling/East York Curling Club (Toronto, ON) Web sitehttps://eastyorkcurling.ca/Follow our podcast on Twitter: @kidscurlingGlenn Gabriel is an NCCP-certified curling coach and coach developer who lives in Pickering, Ontario, Canada. He has been the coordinator of the Little Rocks (U12) program at East York Curling Club in Toronto since 2011. If you have a question or feedback on the podcast, send us an e-mail at coachingkidscurling@gmail.comThe intro and outro music is "Golden Sunrise (Instrumental Version)"https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_Woodward/The_Wake_1790/JoshWoodward-TheWake-NoVox-10-GoldenSunriseBy Josh Woodwardhttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_WoodwardLicensed under CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/This podcast episode uses:  "Bike, Bell Ding, Single, 01-01.wav"By InspectorJ (http://www.jshaw.co.uk)Of Freesound.org (http://Freesound.org)Support the show

What do you do when the biggest snowstorm of the season comes on the same day as your youth bonspiel? For Alison Harris of Tam Heather Curling & Tennis Club in Toronto, she had to react quickly. Find out what she did the night before the bonspiel and what she did to reschedule her event later that season. We also talk about the unique format of the “Curling Day At Tam Heather” bonspiel and her plans for the 2023-2024 season. Some of the topics we discuss:* In-person interview with Alison on April 8, the rescheduled bonspiel day  (1:22-5:20)* 30+cm of snow starts coming down March 3rd, the day before the bonspiel (6:41)* Who was responsible for communicating the cancellation with coaches, players and club staff? (10:40)* Finding an alternate date for the bonspiel quickly (12:52)* Did the change in date affect any aspects of the bonspiel? (15:07)* Advice for bonspiel organizers handling weather cancellations (16:35)* Alison's plans for the 2023-2024 season: Coaching a U15 team! (19:47)* What is the most important part of a youth bonspiel? (22:46)Links to the resources mentioned in this episode:Tam Heather Curling & Tennis Club (Toronto, ON, Canada)https://tamheather.ca/Follow our podcast on Twitter: @kidscurlingGlenn Gabriel is an NCCP-certified curling coach and coach developer who lives in Pickering, Ontario, Canada. He has been the coordinator of the Little Rocks (U12) program at East York Curling Club in Toronto since 2011. If you have a question or feedback on the podcast, send us an e-mail at coachingkidscurling@gmail.comThe intro and outro music is "Golden Sunrise (Instrumental Version)"https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_Woodward/The_Wake_1790/JoshWoodward-TheWake-NoVox-10-GoldenSunriseBy Josh Woodwardhttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_WoodwardLicensed under CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Support the show

When I (Coach Glenn) teach new people how to curl, I often tell them that it took me "TWO YEARS to figure this out." What took me 2 years to figure out? Find out in this episode… (Hint: I had a breakthrough in my curling delivery!)Links to the resources mentioned in this episode:CKC Episode #41: "How I Met My Wife: A Valentine's Day Story"https://www.buzzsprout.com/1048435/7853596Follow our podcast on Twitter: @kidscurlingGlenn Gabriel is an NCCP-certified curling coach and coach developer who lives in Pickering, Ontario, Canada. He has been the coordinator of the Little Rocks (U12) program at East York Curling Club in Toronto since 2011. If you have a question or feedback on the podcast, send an e-mail to coachingkidscurling@gmail.comThe intro and outro music is "Golden Sunrise (Instrumental Version)"https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_Woodward/The_Wake_1790/JoshWoodward-TheWake-NoVox-10-GoldenSunriseBy Josh Woodwardhttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_WoodwardLicensed under CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/This podcast episode uses:  "Bike, Bell Ding, Single, 01-01.wav"By InspectorJ (http://www.jshaw.co.uk)Of Freesound.org (http://Freesound.org)Support the show

In our last episode, I was joined by Mike Gregotski of High Park Club in Toronto and Mike Smith of Lindsay Curling Club. We shared strategies to help manage different ages and skill levels in our youth curling programs. In Part 2, we let loose! We continue our discussion of "Hit Draw Tap," talk about practice structure, obsess over attendance, and share our plans for the end of the curling season.NOTE: Interview recorded February 13/23Some of the topics we discuss:* The "behind the scenes" work organizing "Hit Draw Tap" (1:02)* East York Little Rocks uses "stations" for practice (2:19)* "Structure builds success" for practice planning (6:00)* Promoting older "Little Rocks" curlers to Junior program (13:04)* High Park Mike: Put the kid in the place "where they'll have the most success" (20:13)* Lindsay Mike: Kids that enjoy your program will be your "best recruiters" (22:53)* East York's "Try Curling" Event in March 2023 and Coach Glenn's son will be there! (28:27)Links to the resources mentioned in this episode:High Park Club (Toronto, Ont.) Web sitehttps://www.highparkclub.com/Lindsay (Ont.) Curling Club Web sitehttps://www.lindsaycurling.comMike Smith's E-mail:lindsayyouthcurling@gmail.comMike Gregotski's E-mail:littlerocks@highparkclub.comMike G's Twitter handle:@mgregotski"Hit Draw Tap" Curling Canada Web sitehttps://www.curling.ca/hitdrawtap/Follow our podcast on Twitter: @kidscurlingGlenn Gabriel is an NCCP-certified curling coach and coach developer who lives in Pickering, Ontario, Canada. He has been the coordinator of the Little Rocks (U12) program at East York Curling Club in Toronto since 2011. If you have a question or feedback on the podcast, send us an e-mail at coachingkidscurling@gmail.comThe intro and outro music is "Golden Sunrise (Instrumental Version)"https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_Woodward/The_Wake_1790/JoshWoodward-TheWake-NoVox-10-GoldenSunriseBy Josh Woodwardhttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_WoodwardLicensed under CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Support the show

Early in 2023, I set up a Zoom call for several youth coaches in the Greater Toronto Area. We were there to talk about practice ideas and it was a successful meetup. Some of us wanted to do a follow-up, but I was at a loss for a topic to discuss.That's when I heard from Mike Smith of the Lindsay (Ont.) Curling Club. He wanted to know how other people handled a wide range of kids with different ages, skill levels and experience. How do you run a curling program that fits all those kids?Mike Gregotski, longtime friend of the podcast from High Park Club, joined us on Zoom. But our conversation didn't just stay in one place – we talked about other topics like "Hit Draw Tap," youth in adult leagues and the fun of youth bonspiels. This episode is Part 1 of a 2-part series. NOTE: Interview recorded February 13/23Some of the topics we discuss:* How a 13-year-old potential curler motivated "Lindsay Mike" to start a conversation about managing different ages and skill levels (3:11)* Lindsay Mike's "Learn To Skate" story (5:19)* High Park's youth practice structure (8:42)* Lindsay Curling Club's youth practice structure (13:44)* Lindsay Mike coaches on his own! (18:38)* East York's youth practice structure (21:05)* Lindsay Mike gets youth into adult leagues (24:05)* How "High Park Mike" divides the kids on the ice based on age/experience (29:53)* How Lindsay Mike divides the kids in his program (33:21)* The challenge of using "Hit Draw Tap" in our programs this season (36:02)Links to the resources mentioned in this episode:High Park Club (Toronto, Ont.) Web sitehttps://www.highparkclub.com/Lindsay (Ont.) Curling Club Web sitehttps://www.lindsaycurling.com"Hit Draw Tap" Curling Canada Web sitehttps://www.curling.ca/hitdrawtap/Follow our podcast on Twitter: @kidscurlingGlenn Gabriel is an NCCP-certified curling coach and coach developer who lives in Pickering, Ontario, Canada. He has been the coordinator of the Little Rocks (U12) program at East York Curling Club in Toronto since 2011. If you have a question or feedback on the podcast, send us an e-mail at coachingkidscurling@gmail.comThe intro and outro music is "Golden Sunrise (Instrumental Version)"https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_Woodward/The_Wake_1790/JoshWoodward-TheWake-NoVox-10-GoldenSunriseBy Josh Woodwardhttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_WoodwardLicensed under CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/This podcast episode uses: "buttonchime02up.wav"By JustinBW of Freesound.org (http://Freesound.org)Support the show

They call curling “Chess On Ice.” But the actual game of chess is something that means a lot to me and my family. In this special Father's Day episode, I explain how chess connects me, my dad and my son.Part #1: My dad teaches me the game (1:30)Part #2: I teach my son the game (4:04)Part #3: My son teaches me a lesson! (6:52)Links to the resources mentioned in this episode:Code Ninjashttps://www.codeninjas.com/Follow our podcast on Twitter: @kidscurlingGlenn Gabriel is an NCCP-certified curling coach and coach developer who lives in Pickering, Ontario, Canada. He has been the coordinator of the Little Rocks (U12) program at East York Curling Club in Toronto since 2011. If you have a question or feedback on the podcast, send an e-mail to coachingkidscurling@gmail.comThe intro and outro music is "Golden Sunrise (Instrumental Version)"https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_Woodward/The_Wake_1790/JoshWoodward-TheWake-NoVox-10-GoldenSunriseBy Josh Woodwardhttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_WoodwardLicensed under CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/This podcast episode uses:  "Bike, Bell Ding, Single, 01-01.wav"By InspectorJ (http://www.jshaw.co.uk)Of Freesound.org (http://Freesound.org)Support the show

Many sports run camps for kids during the summer vacation, but it's rare for curling. Oakville (Ont.) Curling Club, just west of Toronto, will be running its youth camp in late August. In this episode, I speak with camp director Stephanie Thompson about the camp itself and what she hopes to accomplish this summer. We'll also talk about camps in general and what kids can get out of this experience. (Interview recorded May 10/23)Some of the topics we discuss:* Basics of the Oakville "Summer On Ice" Youth Camp (1:25)* Camp curriculum (6:06)* How fitness is incorporated into the camp (13:37)* Who's teaching the kids? (20:15)* Why go to camp? (26:17)* Stephanie found junior teammates at camp (32:06)* What does Stephanie want kids to get out of camp? (33:48)* Steph's World Curling Academy virtual workshops (38:43)Links to the resources mentioned in this episode:Oakville Curling Club "Summer On Ice" Youth Curling Camphttps://oakvillecurlingclub.com/index.php/125-front-page/418-youth-summer-campWorld Curling Academyhttps://www.worldcurlingacademy.orgTrillium Curling Camp (Waterloo, ON)http://trilliumcurlingcamp.com/ "Our Critique of the LTAD Model & Standardized Testing" (Ep.12 of the Empowered Performance for Curlers Podcast, Jul 31/21)https://empoweredperformance.ca/podcasts/episode-12-our-critique-of-the-long-term-athlete-development-model-and-standardized-testing/2023 Webinars & Workshops - Empowered Performancehttps://empoweredperformance.ca/2023-webinars-workshops/Stephanie Thompson IG handle:@empoweredperformanceFollow our podcast on Twitter: @kidscurlingGlenn Gabriel is an NCCP-certified curling coach and coach developer who lives in Pickering, Ontario, Canada. He has been the coordinator of the Little Rocks (U12) program at East York Curling Club in Toronto since 2011. If you have a question or feedback on the podcast, send us an e-mail at coachingkidscurling@gmail.comThe intro and outro music is "Golden Sunrise (Instrumental Version)"https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_Woodward/The_Wake_1790/JoshWoodward-TheWake-NoVox-10-GoldenSunriseBy Josh Woodwardhttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_WoodwardLicensed under CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Support the show

Today's podcast is a short exploration into the world of mental performance and simple practical ways in which you can improve it to ultimately improve yourself as a runner and in every day life. We go through this exploration with the one and only Shannon Thompson MAPP, NCCP. Shannon is the mental performance counselor who works closely with NAU, NAZ Elite, UA Dark Sky Distance, and a plethora of top professional runners. As an athlete and a coach, Shannon has always been fascinated by the psychology of well-being and achievement. Her interest regarding the power of the mind to impact an athlete's performance and overall experience drove Shannon to complete an undergraduate degree in psychology, and then a Masters in Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania. In this conversation, Shannon goes deep on the benefits of focusing on mental performance, perspective, expectations, handling pre-race nerves/anxiety, and much more. I am 100% confident that you'll learn new things about mental performance by listening to this episode and be able to implement easy practices into your daily routine that will help you become a better runner and version of yourself. Through listening to this podcast episode, you'll walk about with practical tools on improving mental performance that you can directly apply today. You can listen wherever you find your podcasts by searching, "The Running Effect Podcast." If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it. If you really enjoy the podcast, consider sharing it on social media to spread the word! The podcast graphic was done by the talented: Xavier Gallo. S H O W   N O T E S -Mental Training Course: https://hypo2sport.com/mental-training/ -GET YOUR FREE SAMPLE PACK OF LMNT: drinklmnt.com/therunningeffect -My Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dominic-schlueter/message

If you're a youth curling coach in Ontario, you've probably heard of the two summer youth curling camps: Trillium & Amethyst. In this episode, Sean Turriff from the Ontario Curling Council shares details about the 2023 versions of these two camps. (Interview recorded Feb 1/23)Some of the topics we discuss:* What are the Trillium & Amethyst camps? (2:24)* Who is this camp for? (4:47)* Who are the coaches? (6:23)* What would you say to a potential new camper? (9:41)* The cost and what you get for that price (13:01)* Confirmed "celebrity" coaches for 2023 (15:06)* How to register for the camps (20:26)* Sean's first experience at Trillium (21:27)* What is the Ontario Curling Council? (24:26)NOTE: The Ontario Curling Council is holding a “BIPOC Summer Curling Camp Lottery.” Three young curlers who identify as Black, Indigenous or People of Colour, will have their registration fees for the Trillium or Amethyst Curling Camps paid for, thanks to a grant from Curling Canada. The deadline to enter the lottery is March 13th, 2023. Winners will be chosen at random and contacted directly.Summer Curling Camp Lottery - BIPOC Youthhttps://ontariocurlingcouncil.com/blog/2023/02/summer-curling-camp-lottery-bipoc-youth/Links to the resources mentioned in this episode:Amethyst Curling Camp, North Bay, ON (July 2023)https://ontariocurlingcouncil.com/blog/amethyst-curling-camp/Trillium Curling Camp, Waterloo, ON (August 2023)http://trilliumcurlingcamp.com/Sean Turriff e-mail: sturriff@ontcurl.comMatt Murdoch Curling Foundationhttps://www.mattmurdochcurlingfoundation.co.uk/Ontario Curling Councilhttps://ontariocurlingcouncil.comFollow our podcast on Twitter: @kidscurlingGlenn Gabriel is an NCCP-certified curling coach and coach developer who lives in Pickering, Ontario, Canada. He has been the coordinator of the Little Rocks (U12) program at East York Curling Club in Toronto since 2011. If you have a question or feedback on the podcast, send us an e-mail at coachingkidscurling@gmail.comThe intro and outro music is "Golden Sunrise (Instrumental Version)"https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_Woodward/The_Wake_1790/JoshWoodward-TheWake-NoVox-10-GoldenSunriseBy Josh Woodwardhttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_WoodwardLicensed under CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Support the show

"Comparison is the thief of joy." This is a quote that you will hear me frequently repeat on the podcast, not only because it's an impactful quote, but also because every human struggles with comparison. Whether it is in running, school, work, etc, we are constantly comparing ourselves to others affecting our performance and, more importantly, our well-being. So to tackle this difficult subject in hopes of giving you the tools to be more knowledgeable about this subject and work to become better about comparing yourself to others less, I speak with the one and only Shannon Thompson, MAPP, NCCP. Shannon is a professional mental performance counselor who is incredibly bright on many subjects, including that of comparison. In this short mini-podcast (17min), we define what comparison is, the science behind it, how to work to take control of our own thoughts when comparing ourselves to others, and can comparison ever be a good thing? I hope this episode is informative and can help you to better understand the subject of comparison. Enjoy the podcast? Please consider subscribing and giving us a five-star review on Spotify & Apple Podcasts! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it. The podcast graphic was done by the talented: Xavier Gallo. S H O W N O T E S -Shannon's Hypo2 Profile: https://hypo2sport.com/shannon-thompson/ -Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en -Goodr Sunnies: https://goodr.com/collections/top-sellers -Exakt Health: https://exakthealth-us.app.link/the-running-effect?%243p=a_influencer --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dominic-schlueter/message

If you have a child that is active in other sports besides curling, you might know of sports where they test their skill levels and earn badges or pins or certificates. For years in Ontario, we had a program called the "Skill Awards" where kids, having learned certain curling skills, would earn a badge that they could sew on their jacket or sweater.In today's episode, I speak with Beth Iskiw from Edmonton, Alberta. Beth has been involved with the development of a new national skills award program for Curling Canada called “RockStars.” We explain what the program is about, what feedback they've received from the pilot program, and how youth program organizers can get more information about it.Some of the topics we discuss:* What is the RockStars Awards Program? (1:58)* Lesson plans come included in the RockStars binder (4:52)* Assessment anxiety for the kids (7:40)* Report cards/Achievement reports (9:11)* Sample lesson plan (12:07)* A fun drill for kids that Beth learned (15:13)* How to get a copy of the RockStars Program (17:03)* The lessons have visual diagrams (21:27) and links to Curling Canada videos (22:16)* What was the transition from competitive curler to youth coach? (23:51)* Beth's advice to youth curling coaches (25:55)Links to the resources mentioned in this episode:Ellerslie Curling Club (Edmonton, Alta.) Facebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/ellersliecurling/RockStars e-mail: RockStars@curling.caFollow our podcast on Twitter: @kidscurlingGlenn Gabriel is an NCCP-certified curling coach who lives in Pickering, Ontario, Canada. He has been the coordinator of the Little Rocks (U12) program at East York Curling Club in Toronto since 2011. If you have a question or feedback on the podcast, send us an e-mail at coachingkidscurling@gmail.comThe intro and outro music is "Golden Sunrise (Instrumental Version)"https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_Woodward/The_Wake_1790/JoshWoodward-TheWake-NoVox-10-GoldenSunriseBy Josh Woodwardhttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_WoodwardLicensed under CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

No matter which club or facility you curl at, the start of the season is an exciting time. Chances are it's been a few months since you last saw the kids in your program, not to mention the volunteers and parents. And with your first practice approaching quickly, you're thinking about what you need to do to prepare for “Day One."In this episode, I have a conversation with two youth program organizers from Ontario: Abbie Darnley from the Stroud Curling Club and Maggie Dame from the Ilderton Curling Club. The three of us share what we do to get ready for the new season and what to expect on that first day.Some of the topics we discuss:* Background information about our clubs, youth programs and start dates (2:20)* Question #1: What's one thing you do to prepare for your youth program in advance of "Day One"? (7:05)* Question #2: What's one thing that a new youth coach can expect on Day One? (18:59)* Maggie's first-ever "Day One" last season (24:11)* Do we check equipment prior to Day One? (29:41)* Snacks! (32:02)* Where do we get our volunteers? (35:46)* How will we know that Day One is a success? (39:51)* The 2023 is in London, Ontario, which is near the Ilderton CC (42:34)Links to the resources mentioned in this episode:Ilderton (Ont.) Curling Clubhttps://ildertoncurlingclub.com/Ilderton (ON) Junior Program e-mail address: juniors@ildertoncurlingclub.comStroud Curling Club (Innisfil, ON)https://stroudcc.com/Brier 2023https://www.curling.ca/2023brier/Follow our podcast on Twitter: @kidscurlingGlenn Gabriel is an NCCP-certified curling coach who lives in Pickering, Ontario, Canada. He has been the coordinator of the Little Rocks (U12) program at East York Curling Club in Toronto since 2011. If you have a question or feedback on the podcast, send us an e-mail at coachingkidscurling@gmail.comThe intro and outro music is "Golden Sunrise (Instrumental Version)"https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_Woodward/The_Wake_1790/JoshWoodward-TheWake-NoVox-10-GoldenSunriseBy Josh Woodwardhttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_WoodwardLicensed under CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

What's happening with Coach Glenn and his Little Rocks program this season? In this episode, he tells you about his club's recent Open House as well as his curling plans this fall, including an update about the podcast!Links to the resources mentioned in this episode:East York Curling Club (Toronto, ON) Web site:East York Curling Club - HomeFollow our podcast on Twitter: @kidscurlingGlenn Gabriel is an NCCP-certified curling coach who lives in Pickering, Ontario, Canada. He has been the coordinator of the Little Rocks (U12) program at East York Curling Club in Toronto since 2011. If you have a question or feedback on the podcast, send us an e-mail at coachingkidscurling@gmail.comThe intro and outro music is "Golden Sunrise (Instrumental Version)"https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_Woodward/The_Wake_1790/JoshWoodward-TheWake-NoVox-10-GoldenSunriseBy Josh Woodwardhttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_WoodwardLicensed under CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/This podcast episode uses: "buttonchime02up.wav"By JustinBW of Freesound.org (http://Freesound.org)

What does youth curling look like in Scotland? In this episode, I have a conversation with Scott Dakers, from Livingston, Scotland, just outside of Edinburgh. We talk about his experience working with the Gogar Park Young Curlers at Curl Edinburgh, the competitive pathway, as well as how success in Beijing affected their junior program.Some of the topics we discuss:* An introduction to the junior curling program at Curl Edinburgh (2:59)* Who coaches the kids on the ice? (8:48)* How do new kids join their program? (13:27)* Three fun drills ("Your Side," "Short Curling" & "Box") for kids (19:18)* Advice for coaches who want to use video with kids (21:52)* The "Performance Pathway" for competitive curlers (24:51)* Young curlers play with many other curlers at different competitions (28:03)* Importance of having coaches on the ice during youth competitions (31:31)* Scott's "It's My Call" Drill where they visualize the shot they're making (32:47)* Effect of Scottish success at the Beijing 2022 Olympics on Scott's junior program (35:53)Links to the resources mentioned in this episode:Curl Edinburgh Web sitehttps://www.edinburghcurling.co.uk/Gogar Park Young Curlers FB Web sitehttps://www.facebook.com/Gogar-Park-Young-Curlers-163371907682343/"Ice Diamond Award" citation for Jenny Barr ( 2022 Scottish Curling Awards)https://www.scottishcurling.org/2022-scottish-curling-awards-make-your-vote-count/Scottish Curling Skill Awardshttps://www.scottishcurling.org/development/junior-curling/skill-awards/"Drills & Coaching Aids" Resource Page (Scottish Curling Web site)https://www.scottishcurling.org/resources/coaching-resources/drills-coaching-aids/British Curling Performance Pathwayhttps://www.britishcurling.org.uk/about/performance-pathway/Scott's E-mail Address: scottdakers@aol.comFollow our podcast on Twitter: @kidscurlingGlenn Gabriel is an NCCP-certified curling coach who lives in Pickering, Ontario, Canada. He has been the coordinator of the Little Rocks (U12) program at East York Curling Club in Toronto since 2011. If you have a question or feedback on the podcast, send us an e-mail at coachingkidscurling@gmail.comThe intro and outro music is "Golden Sunrise (Instrumental Version)"https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_Woodward/The_Wake_1790/JoshWoodward-TheWake-NoVox-10-GoldenSunriseBy Josh Woodwardhttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_WoodwardLicensed under CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Today's conversation is one that will greatly help you in all aspects of life. How will it do that you might ask? Well, today's conversation is all about the mind and mental performance. These things affect our daily lives and running more than we might think they do. Who better to have this conversation with than my good friend and mental performance counselor Shannon Thompson. Shannon currently has a Masters in Applied Positive Psychology. She works closely with many high-performing individuals every single day. Putting it best, “Her approach is science-based, philosophical, and spiritual. She draws upon empirical research and the literary arts to help each individual perform at his or her best consistently.” This is a two-part series. The first episode is a background on Shannon and some beginning mental performance topics. The second episode is more of a deep dive into specific topics. Both conversations are equally amazing and I hope you will take the time to listen to both of them! Shannon has been supporting the podcast from day one. She was my second ever guest so quite a bit has changed since we last spoke. It was not only great to catch up, but also to deep-deep into some subjects we've previously discussed before. Please like, subscribe, and share with your if you enjoyed today's episode! You can also give us a five-star review on Spotify (: S H O W    N O T E S -MENTAL PERFORMANCE TRAINING: https://hypo2sport.com/mental-performance/ -Shannon's Instagram: https://instagram.com/shannonleighthompson?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= -Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en -Liquid IV (USE CODE “THETHERUNNINGEFFECT” to get 25% off): https://www.liquid-iv.com -Stoke Performance Nut Butter (Use Code "THERUNNINGEFFECT" to get 10% off): https://stokeperformance.com/

Today's conversation is one that will greatly help you in all aspects of life. How will it do that you might ask? Well, today's conversation is all about the mind and mental performance. These things affect our daily lives and running more than we might think they do. Who better to have this conversation with than my good friend and mental performance counselor Shannon Thompson. Shannon currently has a Masters in Applied Positive Psychology. She works closely with many high-performing individuals every single day. Putting it best, “Her approach is science-based, philosophical, and spiritual. She draws upon empirical research and the literary arts to help each individual perform at his or her best consistently.” This is a two-part series. The first episode is a background on Shannon and some beginning mental performance topics. The second episode is more of a deep dive into specific topics. Both conversations are equally amazing and I hope you will take the time to listen to both of them! Shannon has been supporting the podcast from day one. She was my second ever guest so quite a bit has changed since we last spoke. It was not only great to catch up, but also to deep-deep into some subjects we've previously discussed before. Please like, subscribe, and share with your if you enjoyed today's episode! You can also give us a five-star review on Spotify (: S H O W N O T E S -MENTAL PERFORMANCE TRAINING: https://hypo2sport.com/mental-performance/ -Shannon's Instagram: https://instagram.com/shannonleighthompson?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= -Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en -Liquid IV (USE CODE “THETHERUNNINGEFFECT” to get 25% off): https://www.liquid-iv.com -Stoke Performance Nut Butter (Use Code "THERUNNINGEFFECT" to get 10% off): https://stokeperformance.com/

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In the Spring of 2022, Curling Canada introduced the “All Heart Junior Curler Award.” Young people are encouraged to create curling programs that focus on diversity and inclusivity. The 8 winners will receive a monetary award that is split between themselves and their club.In this episode, I have a conversation with Karsten Sturmay of Edmonton, Alberta. We talk about how he got involved with the creation of this award, how it differs from the "For The Love of Curling" scholarships, and what his curling plans are for next season.Some of the topics we discuss:* A Diversity & Inclusivity Program Plan is part of the application for this award (2:51)* What type of "diversity" are they seeking? (8:17)* How it differs from the "For The Love Of Curling" Scholarships (12:30)* What can applicants to do increase their odds? (16:01)* Why are the awards called the "All Heart" awards? (18:24)* Karsten's involvement with Kidsport Alberta (24:07)* Curling programs are eligible for Kidsport funding! (27:27)* What Team Karsten Sturmay will look like in 2022-23 (28:40)* What Karsten likes to do in the curling off-season (31:42)Links to the resources mentioned in this episode:All Heart Junior Curlers Awards (Curling Canada Web site)https://www.curling.ca/foundation/youth-scholarships/ Kidsport Canadahttps://kidsportcanada.ca/Karsten's Social MediaTW & IG: @k_sturmayTeam Karsten SturmayFB: @TeamKarstenSturmayTW & IG: @ Team_SturmayFollow our podcast on Twitter: @kidscurlingGlenn Gabriel is an NCCP-certified curling coach who lives in Pickering, Ontario, Canada. He has been the coordinator of the Little Rocks (U12) program at East York Curling Club in Toronto since 2011. If you have a question or feedback on the podcast, send us an e-mail at coachingkidscurling@gmail.comThe intro and outro music is "Golden Sunrise (Instrumental Version)"https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_Woodward/The_Wake_1790/JoshWoodward-TheWake-NoVox-10-GoldenSunriseBy Josh Woodwardhttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_WoodwardLicensed under CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In October of 2020, the Coaches Association of Ontario launched a Web site called "Safe Sport 101." This month, the CAO has launched an 8-part e-learning series as a follow-up to that Web site. In this episode, I welcome back Eric McLoughlin to learn more about this series.Some of the topics we discuss:* What is "Safe Sport" and why is it important for coaches? (1:52)* What is the "Safe Sport 101 Playbook"? (5:27)* A deeper dive into one of the modules, "Punishment & Discipline" (10:32)* An example from the TV show "Ted Lasso" (12:15)* An example from Eric's own curling experience! (14:55)* The essence of coaching (18:03)* A practical exercise for fostering positive team dynamics (22:00)* What is the CAO and its mandate? (27:37)* What part of Eric's curling game does he want to improve next season? (31:02)Links to the resources mentioned in this episode:"Safe Sport 101 Playbook" Web site:https://safesport101.coachesontario.ca/playbook/"Safe Sport 101: A New Resource For Coaches With CAO's Eric McLoughlin" - Ep. 28 of Coaching Kids Curling (Oct 25/20)https://www.buzzsprout.com/1048435/6045700"Lessons From 'Ted Lasso' With Kim Tuck & Sean Stevinson" - Ep. 82 of Coaching Kids Curling (Apr 17/22)https://www.buzzsprout.com/1048435/10455818Eric's E-mail Address: ericm@coachesontario.caCAO Phone Number: (416) 426-7086Follow our podcast on Twitter: @kidscurlingGlenn Gabriel is an NCCP-certified curling coach who lives in Pickering, Ontario, Canada. He has been the coordinator of the Little Rocks (U12) program at East York Curling Club in Toronto since 2011. If you have a question or feedback on the podcast, send us an e-mail at coachingkidscurling@gmail.comThe intro and outro music is "Golden Sunrise (Instrumental Version)"https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_Woodward/The_Wake_1790/JoshWoodward-TheWake-NoVox-10-GoldenSunriseBy Josh Woodwardhttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_WoodwardLicensed under CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

May is #AsianHeritageMonth in Canada.  What's it like being a BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, Person Of Colour) coach in a predominantly white sport? In this episode, Coach Glenn shares a personal story after reading a Facebook comment about diversity in curling.Links to the resources mentioned in this episode:"How We Can Make Curling A Truly Diverse Game/A Donnovan Bennett Essay" video from Sportsnet (May 6/22)https://youtu.be/HiQ6ORC40GkCurling Canada Diversity & Inclusivity Web Pagehttps://www.curling.ca/diversity-inclusivity/USA Curling Diversity & Inclusion Web Pagehttps://www.usacurling.org/diversity-inclusionBlack Rock Initiative Web Sitehttps://bricurling.ca/Global Initiative For DEI In Curling Facebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/GlobalCurlingDEI/Goldline Curling #UnitedWeCurlhttps://blog.goldlinecurling.com/category/unitedwecurl/"Changing The Face Of Curling" Symposium, Niagara Falls (May 26-28/22)https://www.curling.ca/about-curling/business-of-curling/Follow our podcast on Twitter: @kidscurlingGlenn Gabriel is an NCCP-certified curling coach who lives in Pickering, Ontario, Canada. He has been the coordinator of the Little Rocks (U12) program at East York Curling Club in Toronto since 2011. If you have a question or feedback on the podcast, send us an e-mail at coachingkidscurling@gmail.comThe intro and outro music is "Golden Sunrise (Instrumental Version)"https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_Woodward/The_Wake_1790/JoshWoodward-TheWake-NoVox-10-GoldenSunriseBy Josh Woodwardhttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_WoodwardLicensed under CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/This podcast episode uses: "buttonchime02up.wav"By JustinBW of Freesound.org (http://Freesound.org)

THE "CURLING AS A KID & BEYOND!" SERIES: Episode #6This episode is part of a series where I interview current and former competitive curlers to find out how they grew to love the sport of curling as a young person. In addition, I'll ask some of them what it's like to coach young people. And, in other cases, I'll ask them what it's like having their own children in the sport.Johnson Tao is a silver medallist at the 2022 Canadian U21 Curling Championships. He also curls for the University of Alberta and is one of the winners of the 2021 “For The Love Of Curling” Scholarships given out by Curling Canada. In this interview, we talk about how he attended the Vancouver Olympics at age 7 and how that sparked his interest in curling. We talk about how he coached his own high school team in Richmond, B.C. Then we talk about what it means to be a competitive curler who is also Chinese-Canadian.Some of the topics we discuss:* How watching the curling at Vancouver 2010 led to him joining a junior curling program (3:57)* The first time he visited a curling club (5:28)* What was it about the sport that he enjoyed? (7:56)* His first competitive team (10:44)* Coaching his high school team (13:27)* How he was recruited to the University of Alberta (17:15)* What does a "typical curler" look like? (22:20)* How to get more BIPOC curlers into clubs (24:20)* Johnson's "curling idol" (27:28)* RAPID-FIRE QUESTION SECTION (28:36) including Mother's Day greeting (33:01)* Johnson's new hobby (33:33)* THE BIG QUESTION: How do we get kids to fall in love with the sport of curling and stay with it for the long-term? (34:18)Links to the resources mentioned in this episode:Richmond (B.C.) Curling Club Web sitehttps://richmondcurling.com/University of Alberta Varsity Curlinghttps://bearsandpandas.ca/sports/curlingVancouver Curling Club Web sitehttps://vancurl.com/"Fiesta" by IZ*ONE Music Videohttps://youtu.be/eDEFolvLn0AJohnson's IG: @jtaotaotaoTeam Tao IG & FB: @TeamTaoJohnson's E-mail Address: jtao0747@gmail.comFollow our podcast on Twitter: @kidscurlingGlenn Gabriel is an NCCP-certified curling coach who lives in Pickering, Ontario, Canada. He has been the coordinator of the Little Rocks (U12) program at East York Curling Club in Toronto since 2011. If you have a question or feedback on the podcast, send us an e-mail at coachingkidscurling@gmail.comThe intro and outro music is "Golden Sunrise (Instrumental Version)"https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_Woodward/The_Wake_1790/JoshWoodward-TheWake-NoVox-10-GoldenSunriseBy Josh Woodwardhttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_WoodwardLicensed under CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Last February, we held our first-ever dream practice draft. In this episode, the draft participants return to the podcast to re-evaluate our picks and to find out who won the popular vote.Some of the topics we discuss:* Which "dream practice" (besides our own) would we have voted for? (3:47)* Which draft picks were we jealous of? (8:47)* Practice ideas that we used at our own practices (14:51)* The ideas we left "on the table" (21:40)* How our "Honourable Mention" winner got their "celebrity guest" to vote for them (29:41)* The first-ever winner of the 2022 "Dream Practice Draft" (34:02)* What new idea will you bring to your practices next season? (37:59)2022 DREAM PRACTICE DRAFT WINNERSHONOURABLE MENTION:TEAM TENIELLEWarmup: “Warmup Bingo”Song: “Hooked On A Feeling” by Blue SwedeDelivery Drill: “Yummy/Yucky” AKA “Have You Ever?” – Line kids up at sideboard. If they respond positively to a statement (e.g., “Do you like pizza?”) they slide across to other sideline. Otherwise, they stay still. They end up sliding back and forth.Sweeping Drill: Progressive Hog Line DrillGame: The “Howard Game” – No takeoutsSnack: Hot Dogs and Fruit KebabsCelebrity Guest: Marc Kennedy @LeftykenbearOVERALL CHAMPION:TEAM MIKEWarmup: @justdancegameSong: “Blinding Lights” by @theweekndDelivery Drill: Spin-A-Ramahttps://bit.ly/3CWdDbvSweeping Drill: Cornbrooms! Kids will realize how easier it is to sweep with current brooms ;-)Game: “12-Foot” – Rocks only count in the 12-foot circleSnack: Donuts! (a) Boston Cream w/ Icing Handle & (b) Vanilla Glazed with a “House" (@TimHortons)Celebrity Guest: @jeffstoughtonDraft Participant contact info:Patrick Brown, Uxbridge CC (ON)Twitter: @garnetcanoeTenielle Bachek, Okotoks CC (AB)Twitter: @BachekTenielleE-mail: Okotokscurlingjuniors@gmail.comMichelle Hunt, Royal City CC (New Westminster, BC)Twitter: @littlekidscurlGlenn Gabriel (Pickering, ON), East York CC (Toronto, ON)Twitter: @kidscurlingE-mail: coachingkidscurling@gmail.comMike Gregotski, High Park Club (Toronto, ON)Twitter: @mgregotskiFollow our podcast on Twitter: @kidscurlingGlenn Gabriel is an NCCP-certified curling coach who lives in Pickering, Ontario, Canada. He has been the coordinator of the Little Rocks (U12) program at East York Curling Club in Toronto since 2011. If you have a question or feedback on the podcast, send us an e-mail at coachingkidscurling@gmail.comThe intro and outro music is "Golden Sunrise (Instrumental Version)"https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_Woodward/The_Wake_1790/JoshWoodward-TheWake-NoVox-10-GoldenSunriseBy Josh Woodwardhttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_WoodwardLicensed under CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Who teaches people how to curl at your club? In many clubs, it's an ongoing challenge to find people who are interested, qualified and available to teach new curlers. That also applies to those who coach and instruct young people. In this episode, I interview Delores McCallum, Tim McChesney & Helen Garside of the Oakville Curling Club in Oakville, Ontario. They were all involved with in establishing Oakville's “Instructor Co-Op,” an instruction team that was founded to solve some of the challenges they experienced when it came to recruiting and training new coaches.NOTE: This conversation was recorded in March 2022.Some of the topics we discuss:* Why was the Instructor Co-Op founded? (3:05)* What kind of person makes a good instructor? (5:46)* What image is the Co-Op trying to convey? (12:34)* How did they pick the colour of their jackets - and what lesson did that teach Delores about the Co-Op? (19:41)* Why are the coaches paid? (22:37)* A summary of youth programs at Oakville this season (28:48)* When did they realize that the Co-Op was a good idea? (31:44)* What advice would they have for clubs who want to start their own instruction teams? (36:03)Links to the resources mentioned in this episode:Oakville (Ont.) Curling Club Web sitehttps://oakvillecurlingclub.com/Adult Learn To Curl ("ALTC") Program via Ontario Curling Council Web sitehttps://ontariocurlingcouncil.com/blog/club-development-2/adult-learn-to-curl-altc-program/Helen's E-mail Address: helen.garside@mac.comFollow our podcast on Twitter: @kidscurlingGlenn Gabriel is an NCCP-certified curling coach who lives in Pickering, Ontario, Canada. He has been the coordinator of the Little Rocks (U12) program at East York Curling Club in Toronto since 2011. If you have a question or feedback on the podcast, send us an e-mail at coachingkidscurling@gmail.comThe intro and outro music is "Golden Sunrise (Instrumental Version)"https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_Woodward/The_Wake_1790/JoshWoodward-TheWake-NoVox-10-GoldenSunriseBy Josh Woodwardhttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_WoodwardLicensed under CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In August of 2020, Apple TV+ released the first season of Ted Lasso, the story of an American football coach who is hired to manage a soccer team in the English Premier League. After two seasons and 22 episodes, the show is a runaway hit, winning 7 Primetime Emmy awards in 2021, including “Outstanding Comedy Series.” In this episode, I speak with Sean Stevinson of Lafayette, Colorado, and Kim Tuck of Strathroy, Ontario. The three of us have a conversation about the lessons we can take from “Ted Lasso” and use in our youth programs.NOTE: This conversation was recorded in late January 2022.Some of the topics we discuss:* Introductions for Sean (1:50) & Kim (2:04)* Show summary (2:40)* First lessons: Kim (3:54), Sean (5:34) & Glenn (6:58)* Kim's 2nd lesson - Getting joy back into the game (9:05)* Sean's 2nd lesson - Importance of trust (13:30)* Kim's favourite character (17:55)* Glenn's 2nd lesson - Take your athletes' concerns seriously! (19:55)* Sean's favourite characters (22:53)* Kim's other favourite character (24:34)* Glenn's favourite characters (26:10)* Curling update from Sean (28:48)* Curling update from Kim (30:04)* What else is everyone watching? (30:41)Links to the resources mentioned in this episode:"Ted Lasso" Wikipedia pagehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ted_LassoRock Creek Curling (Lafayette, CO) Web sitehttps://rockcreekcurling.com/Sean's E-mail Address: sean@rockcreekcurling.comKim's TW: @HoglineSallyTeam Tuck FB Page: @teamtuckmixeddblsFollow our podcast on Twitter: @kidscurlingGlenn Gabriel is an NCCP-certified curling coach who lives in Pickering, Ontario, Canada. He has been the coordinator of the Little Rocks (U12) program at East York Curling Club in Toronto since 2011. If you have a question or feedback on the podcast, send us an e-mail at coachingkidscurling@gmail.comThe intro and outro music is "Golden Sunrise (Instrumental Version)"https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_Woodward/The_Wake_1790/JoshWoodward-TheWake-NoVox-10-GoldenSunriseBy Josh Woodwardhttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_WoodwardLicensed under CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Since 1989, the Ray Kingsmith Memorial Bonspiel is held every December in the Greater Calgary Area of Alberta. The bonspiel is one of the oldest, most prestigious junior bonspiels in the country with arguably the biggest prize purse. In this episode, I speak with Andy Jones of the Calgary Youth Curling Association (CYCA) and Marlene Kingsmith, Ray's daughter. We talk about the history of the bonspiel, the life of its namesake, the CYCA, and why the prize money doubled at the most recent "Kingsmith" in December 2021.NOTE: Both interviews were recorded in late January and early February 2022.Some of the topics we discuss:* Bonspiel details and basic history (1:57)* How did Andy get involved in the first place? (5:16)* What is the CYCA? (7:45)* How the CYCA dealt with COVID (12:07)* What makes the "Kingsmith" special? (15:52)* Jim's version of Marlene's prize money story (17:28)* Marlene: What was Ray like as a dad? (23:39)* Ray loved sports besides curling (26:03)* .Why did Ray love curling? (30:40)* Marlene accompanied her dad to Switzerland for the 1974 Silver Broom (31:49)* Her experience at the Calgary 1988 Winter Olympics (33:42)* Parents and organizers make the "Kingsmith" special (39:06)* Marlene's version of the prize money story (42:07)* What would Ray think of the bonspiel created in his name? (44:50)* Ray Kingsmith posthumously wins the World Curling Federation's Freytag Award (45:45) & a funny story about the award ceremony in Regina (46:58)Links to the resources mentioned in this episode:Calgary Youth Curling Association (& "Kingsmith" bonspiel details)https://cyca.curling.io2021 Kingsmith news article "Team Wipf wins CYAC Ray Kingsmith Memorial" on the Cochrane Now Web site (Dec 31/21)https://cochranenow.com/articles/team-wipf-wins-cyac-ray-kingsmith-memorialRay Kingsmith's entry on the Curling Canada Hall of Fame Web site:https://www.curling.ca/hof/people/kingsmith-raymond-a-ray/World Curling Federation Freytag Award Recipientshttp://worldcurling.org/awards/freytag/"Sticks and Stones" Documentary (2014) on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/FRiMLH3n3mA"Sticks 'n' Stones" Book (2021) by Warren Hansenhttps://www.warrenhansenauthor.com/about-the-book.htmlAndy's E-mail Address: curl@cyca.caFollow our podcast on Twitter: @kidscurlingGlenn Gabriel is an NCCP-certified curling coach who lives in Pickering, Ontario, Canada. He has been the coordinator of the Little Rocks (U12) program at East York Curling Club in Toronto since 2011. If you have a question or feedback on the podcast, send us an e-mail at coachingkidscurling@gmail.comThe intro and outro music is "Golden Sunrise (Instrumental Version)"https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_Woodward/The_Wake_1790/JoshWoodward-TheWake-NoVox-10-GoldenSunriseBy Josh Woodwardhttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_WoodwardLicensed under CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Every February, the curling community celebrates "Curling Day In Canada." One of the events is a story contest put on by Curling Canada where curlers from across the country submit their stories in the hope of winning a prize. In January 2021, Cheryl Rajala of Sudbury, ON, wrote about an incredible moment at the U18 Northern Ontario Provincial Championships in March of 2020.In this episode, you'll hear Cheryl read her story ("How To Make A Curling Mom Cry") and talk about what led up to that moment. We'll also talk about the challenges of being a mom of two competitive curlers, and how to deal with victories and defeats as a curling parent. NOTE: This interview was recorded in late February 2022.Some of the topics we discuss:* How Cheryl's husband got her to curl (5:30)* How a mining strike led to her children curling (6:27)* What sparked the kids' love of the sport? (7:50)* Youth Challenges (10:38)* Challenges of having two competitive curling kids (12:26)* Money: Fundraising and sponsorships (14:58)* Expectations going into the U18 Northern Ontario Championships (17:37)* The lead-up to the "moment" (19:15)* Did the "moment" surprise Cheryl? (21:55)* Current competitive status of Brendan & Lauren (22:45)* Advice for curling parents (23:56)* Dealing with defeat - what can parents do? (25:07)* Do they ever take a break? (28:27)Links to the resources mentioned in this episode:Curling Day In Canada: "How To Make A Curling Mom Cry" article (Jan 22/21)https://www.curlingdayincanada.ca/how-to-make-a-curling-mom-cry/Cheryl's Twitter: @CherylRajalaFollow our podcast on Twitter: @kidscurlingGlenn Gabriel is an NCCP-certified curling coach who lives in Pickering, Ontario, Canada. He has been the coordinator of the Little Rocks (U12) program at East York Curling Club in Toronto since 2011. If you have a question or feedback on the podcast, send us an e-mail at coachingkidscurling@gmail.comThe intro and outro music is "Golden Sunrise (Instrumental Version)"https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_Woodward/The_Wake_1790/JoshWoodward-TheWake-NoVox-10-GoldenSunriseBy Josh Woodwardhttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_WoodwardLicensed under CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

The state of Wisconsin has a long tradition of high school curling. It's also the only state in the U.S. that organizes a high school curling championship. In today's episode, I speak with Jim Wendling, a teacher at Wausau West High School. He gives me an overview of high school curling in Wisconsin, including his own program. We talk about a popular event called the Tietge High School Bonspiel. And, finally, he gives advice about how to get high school kids to love the sport.NOTE: This interview was recorded in late February 2022, just after the Wisconsin High School Curling Championship.Some of the topics we discuss:* Details of the Wausau West HS curling program (2:34)* Organization of HS leagues in Wisconsin (5:32)* How do new kids find out about their program? (9:50)* Who runs these HS programs? (12:51)* How did Jim get introduced to curling? (13:22)* Where does the money come from to pay for these programs? (17:25)* 2022 Wisconsin HS State Championship (23:56)* The Tietge High School Bonspiel (the biggest HS bonspiel in the US) and why it's great for new curlers (27:50)* Jim's children and their involvement in the sport (31:54)* How HS curling fills a gap that junior competitive curling may not (33:56)* An abridged history of HS curling in Wisconsin (36:59)* Advice to potential new HS programs: Start slow with some HS bonspiels (41:48)* A story about his son curling with an 80-year-old (45:11)* Will the Beijing Winter Olympics result in a "bump" in interest for curling? (46:48)Links to the resources mentioned in this episode:Wisconsin State Curling Association (incl. High School Curling)https://wi-curling.org/Wausau Curling Club/Wausau Curling Centerhttps://wausaucurling.org/index.phpJim's E-mail Address: jwendling@wausauschools.orgFollow our podcast on Twitter: @kidscurlingGlenn Gabriel is an NCCP-certified curling coach who lives in Pickering, Ontario, Canada. He has been the coordinator of the Little Rocks (U12) program at East York Curling Club in Toronto since 2011. If you have a question or feedback on the podcast, send us an e-mail at coachingkidscurling@gmail.comThe intro and outro music is "Golden Sunrise (Instrumental Version)"https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_Woodward/The_Wake_1790/JoshWoodward-TheWake-NoVox-10-GoldenSunriseBy Josh Woodwardhttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_WoodwardLicensed under CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In Feb. 2022, five youth curling coaches from across Canada gathered for a one-of-a-kind competition: To create their best youth curling practice. The twist? They were doing it in the format of a fantasy sports draft!In Part 2 of this 2-part series, we make our final selections, offer practice planning advice, and share what's going on at our individual clubs.Some of the topics we discuss:* SNACK category (1:25)* CELEBRITY GUEST category (16:04)* Advice for youth practice planners (25:32)Team Reviews & Club Program Updates:* Patrick Brown, Uxbridge CC (27:58)* Tenielle Bachek, Okotoks CC (31:19)* Michelle Hunt, Royal City CC (34:27)* Glenn Gabriel, East York CC (36:50)* Mike Gregotski, High Park Club (38:29)*****FINAL DRAFT RESULTSTEAM PATWARMUP: Imitating Other SportsSONG: “Scatman” by Scatman JohnDELIVERY: Progressive Hog Line Drillhttps://bit.ly/3qkeG00SWEEPING: Enemy Sweepers – Create two 4-person teams. Front ends switch teams so they're on the “enemy” team.GAME: “Guard Zone Madness” – Play 1 End No Guard Zone, then play Next End “Mandatory Guard Zone,” Switch for a few ends, then finish with 5-Rock Rule.SNACK: Ice Cream Cone Filled w/Spaghetti & Sauces with Garlic Bread (Sponsored by @olivegarden)CELEBRITY: @MattJamilton (USA) & @TheRockTEAM TENIELLEW: “Warmup Bingo”SONG: “Hooked On A Feeling” by Blue SwedeD: “Yummy/Yucky” AKA “Have You Ever?” – Line kids up at sideboard. If they respond positively to a statement (e.g., “Do you like pizza?”) they slide across to other sideline. Otherwise, they stay still. They end up sliding back and forth.SW: Progressive Hog Line DrillG: The “Howard Game” – No takeoutsSN: Hot Dogs and Fruit KebabsCELEB: Marc Kennedy @LeftykenbearTEAM MICHELLEW: “High Knee Dance Party”SONG: “All Star” by @smashmouthD: Progressive Slides – Ex: Kids slide to back line for first slide, then tee line next, then 12-foot, etc.SW: Hot Shots (see p.9)https://bit.ly/3MZ5WpEG: Bocce CurlingSN: Chocolate Covered Strawberries (Sponsored by Amaury Guichon)CELEB: @BennyHeebzTEAM GLENNW: Lunge CircleSONG: “Dynamite” by @bts_bighitD: One-Rock Slidehttps://bit.ly/3KXXrJQSW: Footwork with 2 Rockshttps://bit.ly/3qohGZ9G: Four Cornershttps://bit.ly/3qmBY5cSN: Fries & Ketchup (@kfc)CELEB: Satsuki Fujisawa (Japan)TEAM MIKEW: @justdancegameSONG: “Blinding Lights” by @theweekndD: Spin-A-Ramahttps://bit.ly/3CWdDbvSW: Cornbrooms! Kids will realize how easier it is to sweep with current brooms ;-)G: “12-Foot” – Rocks only count in the 12-foot circleSN: Donuts! (a) Boston Cream w/ Icing Handle & (b) Vanilla Glazed with a “House" (@TimHortons)CELEB: @jeffstoughton***Follow our podcast on Twitter: @kidscurlingGlenn Gabriel is an NCCP-certified curling coach who lives in Pickering, Ontario, Canada. He has been the coordinator of the Little Rocks (U12) program at East York Curling Club in Toronto since 2011. If you have a question or feedback on the podcast, send us an e-mail at coachingkidscurling@gmail.comThe intro and outro music is "Golden Sunrise (Instrumental Version)"https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_Woodward/The_Wake_1790/JoshWoodward-TheWake-NoVox-10-GoldenSunriseBy Josh Woodwardhttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_WoodwardLicensed under CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In late February 2022, five youth curling coaches from across Canada gathered on Zoom for a one-of-a-kind competition. Their mission: To each create their best youth curling practice. The catch? They were creating their "dream practices" using the format of a fantasy sports draft!In Part 1 of this two-part series, we lay down the ground rules, introduce ourselves to the listeners, and make our first four draft picks. Let the competition begin!Some of the topics we discuss:* Draft Format (2:28) & Ground Rules (3:38)* Draft Participants Introduce Themselves  and Their Favourite Sports Teams (4:52)* WARMUP EXERCISE & SONG category (8:18)* DELIVERY DRILL category (13:32)* SWEEPING DRILL category (27:02)* GAME VARIATION category (35:34)Links to the resources mentioned in this episode:Random.Orghttps://www.random.org/***Draft Participants (in draft order):Patrick Brown, Uxbridge CC (ON)Twitter: @garnetcanoeTenielle Bachek, Okotoks CC (AB)E-mail: Okotokscurlingjuniors@gmail.comMichelle Hunt, Royal City CC (New Westminster, BC)Twitter: @littlekidscurlGlenn Gabriel (Pickering, ON), East York CC (Toronto, ON)Twitter: @kidscurlingE-mail: coachingkidscurling@gmail.comMike Gregotski, High Park Club (Toronto, ON)Twitter: @mgregotskiNOTE: Full show notes (including links to drills/activities/exercises) will appear in Part 2 of this series. Link/URL to those show notes will appear here soon.Follow our podcast on Twitter: @kidscurlingGlenn Gabriel is an NCCP-certified curling coach who lives in Pickering, Ontario, Canada. He has been the coordinator of the Little Rocks (U12) program at East York Curling Club in Toronto since 2011. If you have a question or feedback on the podcast, send us an e-mail at coachingkidscurling@gmail.comThe intro and outro music is "Golden Sunrise (Instrumental Version)"https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_Woodward/The_Wake_1790/JoshWoodward-TheWake-NoVox-10-GoldenSunriseBy Josh Woodwardhttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_WoodwardLicensed under CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In a first for the podcast, Coach Glenn takes a road trip for an in-person interview at the Oshawa (Ont.) Curling Club. On March 5, 2022, OCC hosted its Youth Funspiel, which hosted many U12 and U21 teams from clubs across the Greater Toronto Area.In this episode, Coach Glenn speaks with OCC Little Rocks and Junior Co-Convenor Liz Wrigley at the end of a busy bonspiel day. We talk about the excitement of the day, the challenges of organizing a bonspiel during COVID, and what she wants the kids to get out of the event.Links to the resources mentioned in this episode:Oshawa (ON) Curling Club Web site:https://oshawacurlingclub.com/Liz Wrigley's Twitter handle: @LWrigley05Follow our podcast on Twitter: @kidscurlingGlenn Gabriel is an NCCP-certified curling coach who lives in Pickering, Ontario, Canada. He has been the coordinator of the Little Rocks (U12) program at East York Curling Club in Toronto since 2011. If you have a question or feedback on the podcast, send us an e-mail at coachingkidscurling@gmail.comThe intro and outro music is "Golden Sunrise (Instrumental Version)"https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_Woodward/The_Wake_1790/JoshWoodward-TheWake-NoVox-10-GoldenSunriseBy Josh Woodwardhttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_WoodwardLicensed under CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In this episode of Friends Who Argue, moderator Dominique Hussey reunites panelists Atrisha Lewis, Breanna Needham and Erin Durant who originally spoke at The Advocates' Society 2019 Fall Convention panel on “Connecting to Achieve Change”. The panel discusses: how connecting with their communities has impacted their lives – professionally and personally – since the 2019 panel; the practices they implement to connect authentically with others; practical tips for advocates interested in new ways of connecting; andtrends in social media use in the legal profession. Dominique Hussey is Vice-Chair & Toronto Managing Partner at Bennett Jones, as well as Treasurer of The Advocates' Society.  Dominique also leads the firm's Intellectual Property Litigation group and is co-head of its Innovation, Technology and Branding group.  Atrisha Lewis is a Partner in McCarthy Tétrault's Litigation Group in Toronto. Her litigation practice focuses on commercial disputes, professional liability litigation, and product liability matters. Atrisha represents clients in the financial services and technology sectors and has argued before all levels of Court. In 2019, Atrisha was elected as a Bencher of the Law Society of Ontario. Breanna Needham is an associate at DLA Piper (Canada) LLP in Toronto. She has a commercial litigation practice with a focus on civil fraud matters. Her practice often involves injunctions and extraordinary remedies, including obtaining Anton Piller (civil search), Mareva (asset freezing), and Norwich Pharmacal (third party disclosure) orders. Erin Durant founded Durant Barristers in Ottawa after practicing as a partner at a major Canadian law firm. Erin's practice includes personal injury/insurance matters, defending professionals in negligence claims and disciplinary complaints. A former competitive athlete and NCCP certified coach, Erin has a particular interest in sports disputes and administration.  She is the author of “It Burned Me All Down” a book on burnout and mental illness in Big Law and how to better support a high-performing workplace.  Land AcknowledgementThe Advocates' Society acknowledges that our offices, located in Toronto, are on the customary and traditional lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Haudenosaunee, the Anishinabek, the Huron-Wendat and now home to many First Nations, Inuit, and Metis peoples.  We acknowledge current treaty holders, the Mississaugas of the Credit and honour their long history of welcoming many nations to this territory.While The Advocates' Society is based in Toronto, we are a national organization with Directors and members located across Canada in the treaty and traditional territories of many Indigenous Peoples. We encourage our members to reflect upon their relationships with the Indigenous Peoples in these territories, and the history of the land on which they live and work.We acknowledge the devastating impacts of colonization, including the history of residential schools, for many Indigenous peoples, families, and communities and commit to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in an informed legal profession in Canada and within The Advocates' Society.

Elle Russ chats with Brock Armstrong about his functional approach to fitness and movement. Brock has extensive experience in the fitness, movement, and wellness industry working with many leading personal trainers, coaches, and wellness consultants including: Monica Reinagel, Mark Sisson, Katy Bowman, Dave Asprey, Ben Greenfield, and Mark Divine. Check out his new podcast, the Upgraded Fitness Podcast.  Brock uses his understanding of functional movement, endurance training, muscle building, and the ever-important balance between performance and health to help people all over the world achieve their goals and improve their quality of life. Brock is a writer and podcaster for Quick and Dirty Tips and Scientific American. He also co-hosts the podcast Change Academy with Monica Reinagel and has appeared as a guest and co-host on many health and wellness podcasts, such as: Ben Greenfield Fitness, Primal Blueprint, Primal Endurance, Endurance Planet, and The Whole Athlete. Brock is the founder and owner of Brock Armstrong Coaching, a company that has helped hundreds of people cross the finish line of marathons and triathlons since 2011. Brock's credentials include: Certified AFLCA Group Fitness Leader with a designation in Portable Equipment, NCCP and CAC Triathlon Coach, Team in Training certified run coach (trained by Dr. Jack “Tupper” Daniels). He is a member of the Superhuman Coach network, on the advisory board of the Primal Health Coach training, and is an instructor for the Bulletproof Training Institute. Brock is also a certified Cognitive Behavioural Therapy practitioner, former professional ballet dancer and has coached well over 300 people across the finish line. You can also check out his  YouTube channel, workplace wellness podcast at WorkplaceHero.me, his mindset podcast at ChangeAcademyPodcast.com, and his fitness podcast at GetFitGuy.QuickandDirtyTips.com   SELECTED LINKS: BrockArmstrong.com ElleRuss.com

We produced roughly 40 episodes of this podcast from January to December 2021. In this episode, Coach Glenn shares his personal podcast highlights of the year. And, like many year-end reviews, it's a list - of 21 random facts!NOTE: I name check a LOT of previous episodes and guests in this week's episode. There's no easy way to post show notes for this, so I encourage you to visit the podcast Web site to listen to the episodes and read the individual show notes: coachingkidscurling.comLinks to the resources mentioned in this episode:Twine Time Podcast Web site:https://twinetime.libsyn.com/Follow our podcast on Twitter: @kidscurlingGlenn Gabriel is an NCCP-certified curling coach who lives in Pickering, Ontario, Canada. He has been the coordinator of the Little Rocks (U12) program at East York Curling Club in Toronto since 2011. If you have a question or feedback on the podcast, send us an e-mail at coachingkidscurling@gmail.comThe intro and outro music is "Golden Sunrise (Instrumental Version)"https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_Woodward/The_Wake_1790/JoshWoodward-TheWake-NoVox-10-GoldenSunriseBy Josh Woodwardhttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_WoodwardLicensed under CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/This podcast episode uses:  "Bike, Bell Ding, Single, 01-01.wav"By InspectorJ (http://www.jshaw.co.uk)Of Freesound.org (http://Freesound.org)

In this episode, Alex Sirard – a sport performance coach and founder of EVO Athletics – joins me to break down the strategy for building a customized training program. Alex has had a very extensive junior hockey career playing in the WHL, AJHL, and SJHL. Most recently Alex played at the CIS level for the Pronghorns at the University of Lethbridge where he graduated with a Degree in Kinesiology. Alex has great knowledge in movement patterns and as a very good rapport with his athletes. This episode will give you the framework you need to build a personalized training program catered to your goals, from multi-week training blocks right down to building supersets. TOPICS: [2:44] How to build a training program? [14:25] Effectively managing workloads and fatigue [21:03] Designing each individual training session [25:47] Training with intention [32:06] Energy System Development (ESD) [37:50] Speed & neural training [45:02] Supersets: Why and how? Learn more about Alex Sirard and EVO Athletics:Instagram YouTube Facebook Twitter EVO Athletics Website GET ONE MONTH FREE ON A NEW WHOOP MEMBERSHIP:join.whoop.com/learniiperform For more information on Learn II Perform and Braeden, please visit:Learn II Perform Instagram LinkedIn Facebook   Thank you all for joining me on this journey to lifelong health, happiness, and higher performance. And remember, always be grateful, love yourself, and serve others.

In this episode, Alex Sirard – a sport performance coach and founder of EVO Athletics – joins me to discuss the most important protocols for training athletes. With a specialization in sport movements and injury prevention, he brings a wealth of knowledge from personal experiences and science based applications.Alex has had a very extensive junior hockey career playing in the WHL, AJHL, and SJHL. Most recently Alex played at the CIS level for the Pronghorns at the University of Lethbridge where he graduated with a Degree in Kinesiology. Alex has great knowledge in movement patterns and as a very good rapport with his athletes.This episode dives deep into training methodologies and offers practical insights to help you evolve your game!TOPICS:[1:55] Alex's journey into the world of sport performance[10:27] Defining ultimate human performance[16:10] Microdosing athletic performance[26:02] Training for adaptation[32:35] Accommodating Central Nervous System (CNS) fatigue[40:15] Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) autoregulation as an alternative to Velocity-Based Training (VBT)[52:58] Why mobility is so important[57:48] How to structure training without a personal trainer[1:05:31] Alex's one key to high performanceLearn more about Alex Sirard and EVO Athletics:Instagram YouTube Facebook Twitter EVO Athletics Website GET ONE MONTH FREE ON A NEW WHOOP MEMBERSHIP:join.whoop.com/learniiperform For more information on Learn II Perform and Braeden, please visit:Learn II Perform Instagram LinkedIn Facebook   Thank you all for joining me on this journey to lifelong health, happiness, and higher performance. And remember, always be grateful, love yourself, and serve others.

Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP Guest: Ronnie Fass, MD Non-cardiac chest pain, NCCP, is chest pain in patients who do not have heart disease. How do we identify and diagnose NCCP? Stay tuned as Dr. Peter Buch talks with Dr. Ronnie Fass, Chief of the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, on the important aspects of non-cardiac chest pain.

Triathlon clubs help you learn all those little things that you would never think of. "Bring two pairs of goggles to a race" "Squeeze all your gels into a flask" "Invest in clip-in pedals before aero bars" They also help you understand triathlon training. How to set you intensity on the bike, how to swim efficiently, how to structure your brick workouts. Teresa Harrison is an NCCP comp intro certified triathlon coach and has been racing triathlons since 2001. She is the founder and a coach at Triumph Triathlon Club in Red Deer, Alberta. She joins me today to talk about all things triathlon clubs. Click here to read the full show notes Would you like your running or triathlon questions featured in a future episode? Just click here to leave me a voicemail Cool stuff mentioned in the Episode: Teresa is the founder and a coach at Triumph Triathlon Club in Red Deer, Alberta. Teresa is also the franchise owner at Freshii South-Pointe, Red Deer. We also chatted about the Canmore xTerra from Grizzly Events and the Calgary Ironman. The local indoor track that Teresa mentioned is in the Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre and the swimming pool is at the Michener Aquatic Centre. Music By The Passion HiFi: http://www.thepassionhifi.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theadaptivezone/message