Snack topic: How to use a focused training program to find progress on the ice next season. 

 

I touch on the pros and cons behind using your summer for general physical activity versus following a focused training program specific to the sport of curling and the goals you have set.

 

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All mentioned resources (including the FREE Performance Gap Analysis) are available in the show notes on my website at

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In today’s episode Alena Luciani, owner of Training2XL joins me to talk about the intricacies and skill behind being a phenomenal communicator. She walks us through the parallels of coaching in the gym and on the ice, and how to use your words to build buy-in, trust, and get the most out of your athletes.

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In today’s episode I am joined by Melissa Doldron, RMT. Melissa shares her perspectives of working with some of the top athletes, and top curlers in the world. We touch on how to use your own self awareness, and work with a movement therapist to structure your training and recovery. You do not need to “earn” your recovery. Listen in to learn out how to maximize your time on and off the ice.

 

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In today’s episode I am joined by Dr. Stephanie Juffs, a Chiropractor just North of the GTA who takes a comprehensive, individualized approach with clients in order to help them reach their health and wellness goals and get them back to optimal functioning

 

We do a deep dive into what to do and focus on during the first few days, and few weeks following an injury.

 

Dr. Juffs shares why RICE is out, and PEACE & LOVE are in. 

 

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All mentioned resources including info on BB3.0 are available in the show notes on my website at

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In today’s episode I am joined by my favourite researcher Terri Weeks. She brings with her a simple way to make sure your practices are deliberate, effective, and transfer into your game play.

 

Listen to learn how best to identify your performance gaps, plan your practices, and make your new skills automatic.

 

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All mentioned resources (including the free performance gap analysis) are available in the show notes on my website at

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Today’s snack topic is to inform you of the official launch of The Empowered Performance for Young Women in Curling Project. I quickly answer the following question: what is it, who is it for, and how can you use it to get the most out of this FREE program?

 

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Megan Pomarensky is an Athletic Therapist, yoga teacher and movement therapist mentor. I bring her on the show to talk about who to see when you experience an injury, when to see them, and how to get the most out of that experience.

 

We touch on the spectrum of movement and rehab professionals and how to look out for the red and green flags in your professional relationship.

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In today’s episode I am joined by Nicole Dubuc-Charbonneau, a mental performance consultant based out of Sudbury Ontario, but works with high performance athletes across Northern and Southern Ontario. 

 

We touch on some of the fundamental mental training concepts that athletes and humans at every level can benefit from. From improving self awareness as an athlete, and honing your facilitator skills as a coach or parent, Nicole and I talk about ways you can improve your perception and experience on the ice so you can enjoy your time with your team.

 

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In today’s episode I am joined by Lori Olson-Johns. 3x Alberta Champion, high school educator, mom, coach and role model.

 

Lori shares her story of how her experience with an Own the Podium project changed how she views training, recovery and being her best self for her loved ones, teammates and students.

 

We touch on how to do your own sleep/recovery study and some tips to improve your performance that don’t include “checking all the boxes”.

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Terri is back to help me dispel the myth that you shouldn’t let your knees track past your toes during squatting and lunging activities, why this concept matters for curlers, and how to train specifically for the demands of the sport safely.

 

Check out the following episodes with Terri here:

Episode 10 -Curling Injuries are Common but not Normal

Episode 12 -Our Critique of the LTAD model for Curling

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All resources mentioned can be found in the show notes: www.empoweredperformance.ca/podcast