Coaching Kids Curling

Glenn Gabriel
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Coaching Kids Curling Podcast

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: coachingkidscurling@gmail.com Our Web site is: coachingkidscurling.com

  1. 07/08/2023

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

    Send us a textAfter 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...

    48 min

  2. 31/07/2023

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

    Send us a textWhat 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 intervie...

    24 min

  3. 16/07/2023

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

    Send us a textWhen 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 coac...

    15 min

  4. 10/07/2023

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

    Send us a textIn 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 ...

    32 min

  5. 26/06/2023

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

    Send us a textEarly 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...

    41 min

  6. 18/06/2023

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

    Send us a textThey 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-c...

    13 min

  7. 05/06/2023

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

    Send us a textMany 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 Oakvil...

    45 min

  8. 25/02/2023

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

    Send us a textIf 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 c...

    30 min
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About

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: coachingkidscurling@gmail.com Our Web site is: coachingkidscurling.com

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  • Creator
    Glenn Gabriel
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2023
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Coaching Kids Curling
  • Show Website
    Coaching Kids Curling

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