Coaching Kids Curling | Podcast Guru

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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] Our Web site is: coachingkidscurling.com

Recent Episodes

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

Send a text 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...

47 MIN

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

Send a text 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 intervi...

24 MIN

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

Send a text 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/1048435/7853596 Follow our podcast on Twitter: @kidscurling Glenn Gabriel is an NCCP-certified curling coach a...

14 MIN

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

Send a text 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 13/23 Some of the topics we discuss: * The "behi...

32 MIN

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

Send a text 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 thos...

40 MIN