In this episode of "A Pane In The Glass Podcast" we pay tribute to Toby McDonald, curler, coach, attorney, fisherman & citizen of St. John's, NL. I called upon Jamie Korab and Jim Waite to share their memories of Toby (including some great stories)!

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In this episode of "A Pane In The Glass Podcast" we take a look at the hottest of hot  brushing topics, the density of the foam under the compliant fabric on a curling brush. To do that I have taken excerpts from an article on "Curling Zone" (an excellent website) followed by a chat with Eugene Hritzuk. Eugene has been my guest on previous occasions when I needed someone close the research taking place with curling brushes. Today he'll focus his attention on foam density.
My very loyal listener Leslie Gerard has sent an email to regarding a possible solution to the issue of the importance of last stone in the first end of play. It seems as though at the highest level, that pre-game draw-to-the-button activity has become the tail that wags the dog. Leslie has an idea to level the playing field in that area. 

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The title of today's episode of "A Pane In The Glass Podcast" says it all. I reprise an article from my blog site (truenorthbill.blogspot.com) for an article based upon an interview with Dr. John Dunn with a journalist from the Edmonton Journal. That's followed by a sound bite by sport psychologist Eli Straw on "Mental Skills For Young Athletes" (including some hands-on activities coaches & parents can do with their young athletes). I then chat with a young athlete in the person of my grandson Lucas who shares his thoughts on the soundbite. I conclude this episode with a tribute to the late Jimmy Carter.
You may wish to make use of the chapter markers to return to various portions of this episode. They are found at the top of these show notes.

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This episode of "A Pane In The Glass Podcast" is an interview with Nick Saturnino of Inuvik, Northwest Territories which is located 200 km. north of The  Arctic Circle. He's a "northern light" in that far north community as he creates youth curling programmes with challenges that most youth co-ordinators may never have to face. Many of those challenges are a result of geography. You will be shocked at the cost of travel in the far north for example and in a community where there are other activities for young people, how does Nick make curling attractive to that demographic? This episode will reveal how he does it! Enjoy!

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The title of today's episode of "A Pane In The Glass Podcast" says it all. Does your team play to win or does it play not to lose? 
My friend Leslie Gerard sent another email I felt worthy of sharing. It's about playing a team that you know is more skilled and experienced. I respond to Leslie offering up a way to give your team at least a chance to still win the game. 
There's a sound bite from the great Michael Jordan you will find most interesting on the topic of winning and losing. 
I end this episode with an offer for your team to join me for a chat on the topic of your choosing. 
And, Happy 2025 to you all and thanks for listening! 

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In this episode of "A Pane In The Glass Podcast" I use an episode from CNN's excellent podcast series with Dr. Sanjay Gupta ("Chasing Life"). This one was about alcohol and a project with Dr. Jason Kilmer at the University of Washington but it wasn't just another lecture about the negative effects of alcohol. This one is very different and for some, as you will hear me say at closing, will be a cold bucket of water in your face. The episode will be especially significant for high school teens, college students and young adults besides the general public of all ages. Get ready for "Chasing Life"!

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My Guest for this episode of "A Pane In The Glass Podcast" is Graham Prouse, who for many years, until he recently termed out, was a Vice President of "World Curling". He explains how an international sport organization meets the needs of a group of member countries that now numbers in excess of seventy and its still growing. The Restless Ranter also pays a visit with his view on parents of young athletes. Enjoy!

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In this episode of "A Pane In The Glass Podcast" you will hear excellent questions originally posed by Coach Andrea Ronnebeck of Northern Ontario. Andrea is currently the Education Manager for the Ontario Curling Council. Her questions deal with team roles and responsibilities. That's followed by a sound bite by a sport psychologist (name unknown) who shares seven tips about why some athletes become truly elite and how you can perform better if you embrace at least some of them at your level of participation in your sport whatever that might be. 

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In this episode of "A Pane In The Glass Podcast" I revisit performance, specifically a  performance formula and that's not to say that there IS a scientific way to ensure performance but rather some of the components required to promote a great performance. 
Before the episode concludes I touch on some other topics you many find interesting and hopefully helpful so check out the "Chapters" above the show notes to not only to discover those topics but a quick way to go to that point in the episode to hear them again. 

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In this episode of "A Pane In The Glass Podcast" I rummage around in the compressor room for my pebble can to touch on a number of topics. They include ice reading, brushing (again), episode transcripts, a team dynamics activity for your team, statistics v. competitive data, systems and bullet proofing one's curling delivery. Hopefully there's something in this episode that will resonate with you and your team!

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