Coaching Kids Curling
Glenn Gabriel
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]
Our Web site is: coachingkidscurling.com
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Ray Kingsmith Memorial Bonspiel With Andy Jones & Marlene Kingsmith
Coaching Kids Curling
04/10/22 • 49 min
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.io
2021 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-memorial
Ray 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 Recipients
http://worldcurling.org/awards/freytag/
"Sticks and Stones" Documentary (2014) on YouTube
https://youtu.be/FRiMLH3n3mA
"Sticks 'n' Stones" Book (2021) by Warren Hansen
https://www.warrenhansenauthor.com/about-the-book.html
Andy's E-mail Address: [email protected]
Follow our podcast on Twitter: @kidscurling
Glenn 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 [email protected]
The intro and outro music is "Golden Sunrise (Instrumental Version)"
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_Woodward/The_Wake_1790/JoshWoodward-TheWake-NoVox-10-GoldenSunrise
By Josh Woodward
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_Woodward
Licensed under CC BY 3.0
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Junior Curling In Scotland With Scott Dakers, Curl Edinburgh
Coaching Kids Curling
07/17/22 • 42 min
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 site
https://www.edinburghcurling.co.uk/
Gogar Park Young Curlers FB Web site
https://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 Awards
https://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 Pathway
https://www.britishcurling.org.uk/about/performance-pathway/
Scott's E-mail Address: [email protected]
Follow our podcast on Twitter: @kidscurling
Glenn 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 [email protected]
The intro and outro music is "Golden Sunrise (Instrumental Version)"
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_Woodward/The_Wake_1790/JoshWoodward-TheWake-NoVox-10-GoldenSunrise
By Josh Woodward
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_Woodward
Licensed under CC BY 3.0
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Dream Practice Draft 2022: The Results!
Coaching Kids Curling
05/01/22 • 46 min
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 WINNERS
HONOURABLE MENTION:
TEAM TENIELLE
Warmup: “Warmup Bingo”
Song: “Hooked On A Feeling” by Blue Swede
Delivery 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 Drill
Game: The “Howard Game” – No takeouts
Snack: Hot Dogs and Fruit Kebabs
Celebrity Guest: Marc Kennedy @Leftykenbear
OVERALL CHAMPION:
TEAM MIKE
Warmup: @justdancegame
Song: “Blinding Lights” by @theweeknd
Delivery Drill: Spin-A-Rama
https://bit.ly/3CWdDbv
Sweeping Drill: Cornbrooms! Kids will realize how easier it is to sweep with current brooms ;-)
Game: “12-Foot” – Rocks only count in the 12-foot circle
Snack: Donuts! (a) Boston Cream w/ Icing Handle & (b) Vanilla Glazed with a “House" (@TimHortons)
Celebrity Guest: @jeffstoughton
Draft Participant contact info:
Patrick Brown, Uxbridge CC (ON)
Twitter: @garnetcanoe
Tenielle Bachek, Okotoks CC (AB)
Twitter: @BachekTenielle
E-mail: [email protected]
Michelle Hunt, Royal City CC (New Westminster, BC)
Twitter: @littlekidscurl
Glenn Gabriel (Pickering, ON), East York CC (Toronto, ON)
Twitter: @kidscurling
E-mail: [email protected]
Mike Gregotski, High Park Club (Toronto, ON)
Twitter: @mgregotski
Follow our podcast on Twitter: @kidscurling
Glenn 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 [email protected]
The intro and outro music is "Golden Sunrise (Instrumental Version)"
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_Woodward/The_Wake_1790/JoshWoodward-TheWake-NoVox-10-GoldenSunrise
By Josh Woodward
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_Woodward
Licensed under CC BY 3.0
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Oakville (ON) CC's "Instructor Co-Op" With Delores McCallum, Tim McChesney & Helen Garside
Coaching Kids Curling
04/24/22 • 43 min
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 site
https://oakvillecurlingclub.com/
Adult Learn To Curl ("ALTC") Program via Ontario Curling Council Web site
https://ontariocurlingcouncil.com/blog/club-development-2/adult-learn-to-curl-altc-program/
Helen's E-mail Address: [email protected]
Follow our podcast on Twitter: @kidscurling
Glenn 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 [email protected]
The intro and outro music is "Golden Sunrise (Instrumental Version)"
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_Woodward/The_Wake_1790/JoshWoodward-TheWake-NoVox-10-GoldenSunrise
By Josh Woodward
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_Woodward
Licensed under CC BY 3.0
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
How To Make A Curling Mom Cry With Cheryl Rajala
Coaching Kids Curling
04/03/22 • 30 min
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: @CherylRajala
Follow our podcast on Twitter: @kidscurling
Glenn 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 [email protected]
The intro and outro music is "Golden Sunrise (Instrumental Version)"
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_Woodward/The_Wake_1790/JoshWoodward-TheWake-NoVox-10-GoldenSunrise
By Josh Woodward
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_Woodward
Licensed under CC BY 3.0
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Wisconsin High School Curling With Jim Wendling
Coaching Kids Curling
03/27/22 • 50 min
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 Center
https://wausaucurling.org/index.php
Jim's E-mail Address: [email protected]
Follow our podcast on Twitter: @kidscurling
Glenn 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 [email protected]
The intro and outro music is "Golden Sunrise (Instrumental Version)"
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_Woodward/The_Wake_1790/JoshWoodward-TheWake-NoVox-10-GoldenSunrise
By Josh Woodward
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_Woodward
Licensed under CC BY 3.0
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Dream Practice Draft (Part 1 of 2)
Coaching Kids Curling
03/20/22 • 49 min
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.Org
https://www.random.org/
***
Draft Participants (in draft order):
Patrick Brown, Uxbridge CC (ON)
Twitter: @garnetcanoe
Tenielle Bachek, Okotoks CC (AB)
E-mail: [email protected]
Michelle Hunt, Royal City CC (New Westminster, BC)
Twitter: @littlekidscurl
Glenn Gabriel (Pickering, ON), East York CC (Toronto, ON)
Twitter: @kidscurling
E-mail: [email protected]
Mike Gregotski, High Park Club (Toronto, ON)
Twitter: @mgregotski
NOTE: 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: @kidscurling
Glenn 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 [email protected]
The intro and outro music is "Golden Sunrise (Instrumental Version)"
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_Woodward/The_Wake_1790/JoshWoodward-TheWake-NoVox-10-GoldenSunrise
By Josh Woodward
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_Woodward
Licensed under CC BY 3.0
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Curling As A Kid & Beyond! With Jenna Burchesky (Walpole, MA)
Coaching Kids Curling
10/24/21 • 37 min
THE "CURLING AS A KID & BEYOND!" SERIES: Episode #4
This 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.
Jenna Burchesky is a two-time U.S. Junior National Champion and will be competing in the U.S. Mixed Doubles Olympic Trials this month with her partner, Ben Richardson. In this episode, we talk about her early days in the sport, an early bonspiel that left a lasting impression, her current competitive situation, and the creation of the "Curler Outreach Program." [NOTE: This interview was recorded in August 2021.]
Some of the topics we discuss include:
* The Scottish carpet at Broomstones CC outside Boston (2:17)
* Why she returned to curling at age 10 after a failed first attempt at the sport (3:36)
* Making a friend in curling (5:00)
* What made the Cape Cod Junior Summer Bonspiel memorable (8:39)
* Why she likes working with kids and her experience coaching at youth curling camp (12:20)
* A story about giving useful feedback as a curling coach (14:58)
* The creation of the "Curler Outreach Program" and its roots as a junior recruiting program (19:40)
* How to attract more kids to your youth curling program (28:05)
* Meeting a future teammate at her first Junior nationals (30:07)
* Her current competitive situation (32:16)
* 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? (34:49)
Links to the resources mentioned in this episode:
Broomstones CC Web site:
https://www.broomstones.com/
Grand National Curling Club (GNCC) Web site:
https://www.gncc.org/
US Junior Curling Association Web site:
https://www.usjuniorcurlingassociation.org/
* Youth curling camp organizers
Curler Outreach Program Web site:
https://curleroutreach.org/
* Video section includes "Building and Maintaining Junior Curling Programs: A Panel Discussion" Webinar recording (Aug 1/21)
Jenna Burchesky Social Media
Instagram: @jenna_burchesky
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jenna.burchesky
Follow our podcast on Twitter: @kidscurling
Glenn 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 [email protected]
The intro and outro music is "Golden Sunrise (Instrumental Version)"
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_Woodward/The_Wake_1790/JoshWoodward-TheWake-NoVox-10-GoldenSunrise
By Josh Woodward
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_Woodward
Licensed under CC BY 3.0
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
National Day For Truth & Reconciliation: What Can I Do?
Coaching Kids Curling
10/03/21 • 13 min
In 2021, the Government of Canada declared September 30 as "National Day For Truth And Reconciliation." According to the Govt. of Canada Web site: "The day honours the lost children and Survivors of residential schools, their families and communities." In this episode, Coach Glenn explains why this day is important to him and shares some actions he is planning to take to broaden his knowledge of Indigenous issues.
Links to the resources mentioned in this episode:
National Day For Truth & Reconciliation Government of Canada Web site
https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/national-day-truth-reconciliation.html
"Canadian Indian residential school system" Wikipedia article
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_Indian_residential_school_system
Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action (2015)
https://nctr.ca/records/reports/#trc-reports
"Indigenous Canada" coursera online course
https://www.coursera.org/learn/indigenous-canada
"Getting Involved In Diversity & Inclusivity With Brittany Tran" CKC Episode (May 16/21)
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1048435/8471784
Podcasts from Downie Wenjack Web site
https://downiewenjack.ca/our-work/reconciliactions/
"Thunder Bay" series from Canadaland
https://www.canadaland.com/
"Our Native Land" by Tchadas Leo
https://www.cheknews.ca/podcasts/our-native-land/
"Coffee With My Ma" by Kaniehtiio Horn
https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/coffee-with-my-ma/id1372866076
"The Historical Natives" by Mackenzie Taylor & Josef Stafford
https://www.thehistoricalnatives.ca/
"Residential Schools" by Historica Canada
https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/residential-schools-podcast-series
"The Secret Life of Canada" by Falen Johnson & Leah Simone Bowen
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/secretlifeofcanada
Aboriginal Sport Circle Web site
https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/
Goldline Curling #UnitedWeCurl Initiative
https://blog.goldlinecurling.com/united-we-curl/
"Curling As A Kid & Beyond! With Kerry Galusha (Yellowknife, NWT)" CKC Episode (Sep 21/21)
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1048435/9235715
Curling Canada Diversity & Inclusivity Resource Guide (2021)
https://www.curling.ca/files/2021/04/Diversity_Booklet-en-1.pdf
Global Initiative For DEI In Curling Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/GlobalCurlingDEI/
Follow our podcast on Twitter: @kidscurling
Glenn 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 [email protected]
The intro and outro music is "Golden Sunrise (Instrumental Version)"
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_Woodward/The_Wake_1790/JoshWoodward-TheWake-NoVox-10-GoldenSunrise
By Josh Woodward
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_Woodward
Licensed under CC BY 3.0
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Dream Practice Draft (Part 2 of 2)
Coaching Kids Curling
03/21/22 • 43 min
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 RESULTS
TEAM PAT
WARMUP: Imitating Other Sports
SONG: “Scatman” by Scatman John
DELIVERY: Progressive Hog Line Drill
https://bit.ly/3qkeG00
SWEEPING: 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) & @TheRock
TEAM TENIELLE
W: “Warmup Bingo”
SONG: “Hooked On A Feeling” by Blue Swede
D: “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 Drill
G: The “Howard Game” – No takeouts
SN: Hot Dogs and Fruit Kebabs
CELEB: Marc Kennedy @Leftykenbear
TEAM MICHELLE
W: “High Knee Dance Party”
SONG: “All Star” by @smashmouth
D: 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/3MZ5WpE
G: Bocce Curling
SN: Chocolate Covered Strawberries (Sponsored by Amaury Guichon)
CELEB: @BennyHeebz
TEAM GLENN
W: Lunge Circle
SONG: “Dynamite” by @bts_bighit
D: One-Rock Slide
https://bit.ly/3KXXrJQ
SW: Footwork with 2 Rocks
https://bit.ly/3qohGZ9
G: Four Corners
https://bit.ly/3qmBY5c
SN: Fries & Ketchup (@kfc)
CELEB: Satsuki Fujisawa (Japan)
TEAM MIKE
W: @justdancegame
SONG: “Blinding Lights” by @theweeknd
D: Spin-A-Rama
https://bit.ly/3CWdDbv
SW: Cornbrooms! Kids will realize how easier it is to sweep with current brooms ;-)
G: “12-Foot” – Rocks only count in the 12-foot circle
SN: Donuts! (a) Boston Cream w/ Icing Handle & (b) Vanilla Glazed with a “House" (@TimHortons)
CELEB: @jeffstoughton
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Glenn 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 [email protected]
The intro and outro music is "Golden Sunrise (Instrumental Version)"
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_Woodward/The_Wake_1790/JoshWoodward-TheWake-NoVox-10-GoldenSunrise
By Josh Woodward
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_Woodward
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How many episodes does Coaching Kids Curling have?
Coaching Kids Curling currently has 100 episodes available.
What topics does Coaching Kids Curling cover?
The podcast is about Curling, Youth, Podcasts, Kids, Sports and Coaching.
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The average episode length on Coaching Kids Curling is 25 minutes.
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The first episode of Coaching Kids Curling was released on Apr 30, 2020.
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