In this episode of "A Pane In The Glass Podcast" I sprinkle water from my pebbling can on a number of topics, none of them related to one another but all relevant to the subject at hand, that being curling in particular and sports in general with a parting view of young people at this time in history. Use the chapter markers in the above show notes to go back to specific points in the episode to hear a favourite topic once again!

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In this episode of "A Pane In The Glass Podcast" we'll take a look at the search for a coach for your competitive team. Do we seek someone who's been there, done that and has the T-Shirt (i.e. a recently retired elite athlete) or are there other criteria to be considered when seeking coaching assistance? I end this episode with the thoughts of a grade one teacher!

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In this episode of "A Pane In The Glass Podcast" you will be taken on a journey from a small town in the state of Minnesota to the top step of the podium in Pyeongchang, S. Korea by John Shuster. It's a journey that you might have in your sights. John will provide extremely helpful information you can use to realize your Olympic dream. I also share the press conference with the runner-up to last week's Masters golf tournament. Justin Rose didn't win the coveted green jacket but when you hear his thoughts on getting to a playoff from seven strokes back going into the last round, you'll see that by any measure, he was just as successful as Rory McIlroy!

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As the title suggests, this episode of "A Pane In The Glass Podcast" has global implications. Joining me are Helen Williams of Australia and Adriana Camarena of Mexico (currently residing in California). They both skip their respective national women's teams and have now climbed to the top rung of the World Curling ladder to compete in the "A Division". We talk about what it took to get there and what it will mean to secure a spot on the podium. I end the episode with my view on being a "professional" athlete.

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The title of this episode of "A Pane In The Glass Podcast" says it all. The RR's rant is one I hope many of you will want to weigh in on with your view. To do that with total anonymity, just click on the hyperlink at the end of these show notes!  But, I'll begin the  episode with a discussion on a topic to which most curlers pay little attention, your sliding device. The decision to make it a part of this episode once again came from a photo and discussion on Facebook. 

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In this episode of "A Pane In The Glass Podcast" you will a very unique way for an elite athlete to reflect upon a major competition that didn't end the way she and her teammates hoped it might. That athlete is Emily Riley and the event was the 2025 Scotties Tournament of Hearts. Her reflection on the week is entitled, "The Power & Risk Of Belief". Then you will hear from Hall of Fame college basketball coach, Tom Rizzo and how he feels about his relationship with his players as they play in "March Madness". The episode today concludes with a sound bite called "Rainbow Glasses". It will lift your spirits!

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In this episode of "A Pane In The Glass Podcast" my returning guest is Jenn Ferris of Curling Canada. We talk about keeping sport safe for athletes and coaches but this time it's not about physical safety by rather psychological safety. I also talk about a way to test your brushing system that only requires a sheet of ice and a rock. The episode ends with a sound bite by Rory Mcilroy, the recent winner of "The Players' Championship". He reveals how he deals with negative thoughts. 

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In this episode of "A Pane In The Glass Podcast" I reach into my Pebble Water file for items that have been building up. Now is the time to give them oxygen. There are seven this time; "The Learning Curve", "Three Questions To Ask Before Starting Every End", "What Is The Real Meaning Of Sport In Your Coaching Life & Your Athletes' Lives?" (by Wendy Morgan) , "Pre-Game Practice", another email from Leslie Gerard, "The Most Misplayed Shot In Curling" and lastly my view on "The Back Line Rule". 

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In this episode of "A Pane In The Glass Podcast" we hear the wise words of Coach Jon Cooper who, prior to the final game of last month's "Four Nations Face Off" hockey tournament, fielded excellent questions from journalists and provided impactful and forward reaching answers. 

In the previous episode of the podcast, I asked those of you who were going to watch "The Montana's Brier" to observe the position of the sliding foot and the rock as the curlers slid from the hack. I reveal the reason I asked you to do that. 

I end the episode on a bit of a rant of my own regarding two commonly heard terms at events like the Scotties, Brier etc. to which I take issue. I wonder what they are and why I get on my soap box over them!

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In this episode of "A Pane In The Glass Podcast" I welcome back, "The Dean of Coaching" (aka Dean Kleiter) who chronicles the 15 year journey from a U18 team to the representative of the Province of Saskatchewan at the 2025 Montana's Brier.  As you might guess, there were many stops along the way, some more challenging than others but all successfully negotiated under Dean's coaching leadership. How did they do it and could your young team do the same thing? "Yes", is Dean's answer and he'll share how he and his team did it!

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