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This podcast is hosted by Bill Tschirhart, a chartered professional coach with Coaches of Canada. It's for coaches, instructors , athletes & parents at all levels of experience & skills. Using articles from Bill's coaching manual ("A Pane in the Glass: A Coach's Companion"), his blog site (truenorthbill.blogspot.com), his 30+ years coaching & instructing athletes, augmented by interviews with highly skilled & experienced experts, the aim of "A Pane In The Glass Podcast" to provide a valuable resource of information all the while producing episodes that will entertain the listener.
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In this episode of "A Pane In The Glass Podcast" we return to the "From The Coach's Bench" series, this time with Dr. Glenn Paulley. This series of episodes provides coaches with long and very successful careers an opportunity to share what they have learned along the way. If you seem to feel that you are familiar with the name Glenn Paulley in connection with another aspect of curling, notably "brushing", you would be correct. But, for the next 40 minutes, you're going to hear fr...
My guest in this episode of "A Pane In The Glass Podcast" is Danielle Inglis, Curling Canada's Co-ordinator of Social Media and Web Content. But, Danielle also talks about her first time experience in "The Scotties Tournament of Hearts" as the skip of Team Ontario. Also in this episode, I read an email sent to me about the curling stones and the ice upon which those stones are delivered. I felt the concerns expressed had a universal tone which made the message qualify for the podcast.Las...
In today's episode of "A Pane In The Glass Podcast" we hear from Hans Frauenlob, of World Curling's "Rule & Competitions Committee". For the past few weeks many of you have sent to me questions and comments about the rules of curling. Now you get to hear Hans' very thoughtful response to them.
In this episode of "A Pane In The Glass Podcast" I talk about an activity that every team should do as the current curling season fades into the sunset. It's great to think about all those summer activities available now that the snow has abated but the time between the last rock delivered in one season and the first to be sent down the ice in the next can be very valuable to your team's on going quest for improved performance and it doesn't matter the the level of skill and experience. You e...
This episode of "A Pane In The Glass Podcast" goes out to all those who work with young curlers, just starting out with curling. My guest is Al Kersey who has devoted his entire coaching/instructing career to developing and delivering impactful programmes for U15's, not an easy task as those of you who have weighed in with these rambunctious and enthusiastic young curlers. Tickle Trunk is not only his cache of inventive learn-to-curl gizmos but his resource for the aforementioned ...
In this episode of "A Pane In The Glass Podcast" I roll up my sleeves to deal with a few topics. First up, words, and their relevance to curling. Based upon a Facebook back-and-forth about measuring rocks, I weigh in on that topic with my two cents worth. Then I share a sound bite featuring Hall of Fame basketball player, Bill Walton. It's short but impactful in my view. I conclude the episode with a look to an upcoming episode whereby your questions & comments regarding rules will be air...
In this episode of "A Pane In The Glass Podcast", one of the podcast's roving reporters (Gery Hermans) interviews Marie Kaldvee & Harry Lill from Estonia. This mixed doubles team is extremely highly ranked by World Curling. Gery, through his questions, will take you on a journey to learn everything about competing in this newest of Olympic curling disciplines. This episode has chapters with time stamps so you can return to the episodes to hear what Marie & Harry say on specific ...
In this episode of "A Pane In The Glass Podcast" we deal with a topic that gets very little attention, but as you'll hear from Dr. Helen Williams, Phil Daniel & Kim Tuck, it's a very important position on the team, one that makes a difference. What is it that doesn't get much attention? It's the fifth player!
This episode of "A Pane In The Glass Podcast" is the second in the "From The Coach's Bench" series. My guest is Merv Fonger of Moose Jaw, SK. His mark in the wheat province of Canada was established first as an athlete and then as one of most the sought after coaches. His transition from curler to coach alone is interesting but as you'll see by clicking on the Chapter Markers above, Merv will deal with many topics with which coaches deal on a regular basis. Merv's style of doing so will leave...
In this episode of "A Pane In The Glass Podcast" I'm going to pull the curtain on the mover and shaker of one of curling's most visited and intriguing internet sites "Curling Zone" . The aforementioned mover and shaker is none other than Gerry Guerts. You may not recognize his name but if you follow just about any aspect of curling be it from the perspective of a curler, coach, instructor, athlete or fan, you will have benefited from his work and insights.This episode is awash in information ...
This is a special episode of "A Pane In The Glass Podcast" with a look back at a fantastic ten days of curling in The Queen City (aka Regina, SK). With pen and paper close at hand I made note of what I saw from the perspective of a TV fan/coach. I'd like to be able to watch a game of curling, or any sporting event for that matter, strictly from a fan's point of view but I guess if I can't do it without my coach's hat firmly in place by this point in my life, I don't think that's ever go...
In this episode of "A Pane In The Glass Podcast" we hear from Dustin Mikush, Manager - Youth & Program Development for Curling Canada. As the title of this episode suggests, he has two programs to tell us about, one for U15 curlers and one for aspiring ice technicians. Both are very exciting programs looking to the future of curling in Canada. To listeners in other parts of the curling world, perhaps you might be able to take some of the ideas from Dustin or if you already have progr...
In this episode of "A Pane In The Glass Podcast" we hear from Coach Gerry Richard of Kelowna, BC. This episode begins a series under the title "From The Coach's Bench". It provides an opportunity to hear from some of the best curling coaches who will share what they have learned over the years of a very successful coaching career. As you will hear, Gerry is going to share this thoughts on a number of coaching topics. You will not only find what those topic are but where you can locate th...
In this episode of "A Pane In The Glass Podcast" I take a look at the recently concluded "2024 Scotties Tournament Of Hearts" with my coaching hat firmly placed on my head. As the event unfolded at Canada Olympic Park in Calgary, AB I made notes which I share with you in this episode. "The Restless Ranter" pays us another visit. If you thought he was a little "steamed" in the last episode, he's really hot-under-the-collar" this time around. Don't miss it!Finally, I'm trying something for...
In this episode of "A Pane In The Glass Podcast" first time coach Gery Hermans of Belgium poses questions that many coaches in a similar situation might have. The questions touch upon topics such as:the Socratic method of teaching & instructingthe role of a full time coach v. a coach taking a team to a specific eventdelivery analysis protocolanalyticsbrushing (you knew that would be on the list)from recreation to competition underrated topicscurling campsthe implementation of strateg...
This episode of "A Pane In The Glass Podcast" heralds Episode #1 of Season #3. It was February 9, 2022 when S1E1 was published. This relatively brief episode (regular listeners ears will be grateful) will outline some new features as the podcast wades into the Season 3 pool. And, as good fortune would have it, today marks 25 000 downloads for the podcast! Sometimes plans do come together!
In this episode of "A Pane In The Glass Podcast" I recount an experience I recently had in Copenhagen, Denmark & Perth, Scotland. This is where I met Christian Karger, a former professional football (soccer) player who is now embracing curling at a very high level. I spent two weeks with Christian who was the fifth player for the Danish National Men's team as they prepared for and played in the European "B" Curling Championship. This episode recounts something that Christian shared w...
There are four parts to this episode of "A Pane In The Glass Podcast". I talk first about crossing the line from a being a very good recreational curling team into the world of competitive curling. What does it take to make the jump? I recorded an article (author unknown) entitled "The Obituary Of Common Sense". I talk about the "learning curve", that crab grass in the lawn of skill development and give what I hope you'll find is an interesting spin on that topic. I conclude with a recording ...
In this episode of "A Pane In The Glass Podcast" you will be rewarded, for a third time, with the thoughts of Emily Riley. This time it's Emily, member of Canada's Mixed curling team that competed for a world championship in Aberdeen, Scotland. There clearly was a roller coaster of emotions involved and that's the heart of this episode!In the last portion of the episode, I ask Emily to bring us up-to-speed on her profession as a Mental Performance Consultant and as I say in the concluding mom...
In today's episode of "A Pane In The Glass Podcast" we visit with the newest recipient of the Graham Shaw Spirit of Curling Award. That recipient is Jackie Lockhart of Aberdeen, Scotland. Jackie has a competitor's resume that looks more like a grocery list of championships, all at a very high level but this award wasn't just for excellence on the ice. Jackie is the embodiment of the spirit of curling, which sets it apart from so many other sports. I've asked Jackie to talk about wh...
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