Today’s episode begins a 3-part series dedicated to safely & effectively returning to curling. I talk about taking the time to prepare to step back on the ice after a break from the sport to help improve performance, enjoyment and decrease chance of injury.
Take control of your offseason by reverse engineering your goals.
Follow for parts 2 and 3.
Info on the DIY program, offseason training series, and the EPVIP program found in the show notes: www.empoweredperformance.ca/podcast
Jul 2, 2021
26 min
I interview Glenn Gabriel, the host and producer of The Coaching Kids Curling Podcast. Glenn was inspired to create his podcast to resources for coaching youth curlers. We talk about imposter syndrome as a coach, creating a safe community for all club members and fostering a love of the game in youth athletes.
Show notes & your FREE self-assessment can be found here: www.empoweredperformance.ca/podcast
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Jun 15, 2021
42 min
My first podcast guest is World Champion & Olympic Gold medalist Mark Nichols.
Mark talks about his passion for working with others, staying education and taking care of his mind and body so that he can compete and play.
Learn why the #1 curling fitness influencer on IG loves and enjoys the PROCESS the most, you won’t want to miss this episode.
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May 31, 2021
57 min
The 2019 Canada’s Food Guide is a great resource for curlers worldwide. I summarize what it is, & how you can use it as an athlete to better your performance & health.
I do a dive deep into recommended “what” to eat, as well as the CFG recommendations for “how” to eat to help you create a better relationship with food.
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May 17, 2021
27 min
Lot's of curlers struggle with hitting the broom, managing their weight, feeling comfortable on the brush & competing pain-free. Today I walk you through how to bring more muscles to the party in the hack, in your delivery & in your training.
Learn how to improve your balance on the ice so you can hit the broom more often & improve your weight control regardless if you’ve been curling for 1 year or 50.
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Apr 15, 2021
20 min
Over the past 15 years training for & coaching competitive curling, I’ve made many mistakes. In today’s episode I walk you through 8 of the mistakes I made on my quest to be a stronger, fitter & more confident competitive curler.
You’ve set goals, you know what you want to accomplish. Don’t mess around. Regularly assess your progress, & programs to make sure that every aspect of your off-season training is there to help you.
Show notes found here: www.empoweredperformance.ca/podcast
Mar 29, 2021
19 min
I can't wait to share what I’ve learned over the past decade about something we do 24-2800 x/day. It influences & is influenced by emotions, mental state, satiety, sleep patterns, & how well you get the most out of everyday activities. It’s often overlooked when it comes to both health & performance.
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Mar 25, 2021
29 min
How can curlers make sure that they are not just watching a game, but also learning everything they can about the sport and looking for ways for to personally improve?
Related Worksheet:
https://empoweredperformance.ca/watch-learn-5-steps-to-consciously-watch-curling/ & use your awareness of the demands of the sport to help structure your training.
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Mar 3, 2021
21 min
Today I share my story & background around training the entire athlete to best prepare for the demands of curling, & you get a chance to learn a little more about me. We discuss the 3 themes of the podcast, who should be listening, & how I came to find myself coaching & researching curling as it relates to not only fitness, but rehab & performance
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Feb 19, 2021
9 min
Listen to today's podcast to learn what to expect from the Empowered Performance for Curlers Podcast.
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Feb 16, 2021
4 min