Coaching Kids Curling

Aug 06 2023 6
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The goal of this podcast is to help those who are involved with youth curling programs, including coaches, volunteers, program organizers and parents.Our primary focus will be on "U12" or "Little Rocks" curling, but this podcast will occasionally touch on topics of interest to U15/U18/U21 coaches and organizers. Coach Glenn Gabriel will offer advice, share resources and give you the occasional pick-me-up when you need it.To contact Coach Glenn, e-mail: [email protected] Web site is: coachingkidscurling.com

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A Collection Of Coaching Wisdom (AKA "The 100th Episode!")

Aug 06 2023 47 mins  
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)(

Snow Day! (AKA "Curling Day At Tam Heather Bonspiel" 2023)

Jul 30 2023 24 mins  
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

"It Took Me 2 Years To Figure This Out!"

Jul 16 2023 14 mins  
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.buzz

Managing Different Ages & Skill Levels In Your Youth Programs (Part 2 of 2)

Jul 09 2023 32 mins  
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

Managing Different Ages & Skill Levels In Your Youth Programs (Part 1 of 2)

Jun 25 2023 40 mins  
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 ki

Chess, My Dad & My Son (Father's Day 2023)

Jun 17 2023 13 mins  
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:Co

Oakvile CC (Ont.) "Summer On Ice" Youth Curling Camp With Stephanie Thompson

Jun 04 2023 45 mins  
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 g

Trillium & Amethyst 2023 Youth Curling Camps with OCC's Sean Turriff

Feb 24 2023 29 mins  
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 th

Curling Canada's "RockStars" Skills Awards Program with Beth Iskiw

Oct 09 2022 30 mins  
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

Day One: Prepping For The Season's First Youth Practice With Abbie Darnley & Maggie Dame

Sep 24 2022 50 mins  
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 wit