The Empowered Performance for Curlers Podcast

If you’re involved in Learn to Curl programs or find yourself in a coaching role helping fresh curlers navigate the curling world this episode is for you: Tips and tricks to help you help them get th…

Frazer Shaw is back to give us more insight into what is happening with that cold and pebbled surface we love to play on. He answers questions such as ‘what is green ice’?, and ‘is there a difference…

If you’re new to the curling world this episode is for you: Tips and tricks to help you get the most out of your first few years. These are the things that can take years to learn, observe or be taug…

75% of what a front end is responsible for is sweeping related, and yet our practices don’t reflect that. In my experience helping curlers improve their brushing performance, I’ve noticed a few trend…

The best curling athletes are in the gym training year round. This statement scares some coaches because their main priority in season is to perform well on the ice. In this episode I walk you throug…

In today’s episode I am joined all the way from Scotland by Frazer Shaw, the Assistant Manager of Curl Edinburgh. He shares with us his learnings about making ice and managing a curling club environm…

In today’s episode I talk about how a focus on the teeny tiny process goals help you reach your bigger performance and outcome goals faster.

I give you 8 habits that I’ve noticed the most successfu…

In today’s episode I discuss how to measure intensity using a 1-20 subjective RPE. I take the time to describe the different elements such as subjective intensity, heart rate, the talk test, and the …

In today’s episode I walk you through the importance of focusing on small weekly goals and celebrating progressive ‘wins’ to help make your on and/or off ice program less overwhelming

Task: At the …

In this episode I go over some of the reasons why that technique adjustment is hard to do or doesn’t stick in games, and of course some things to consider as both the athlete and the coach to help ge…

In today’s episode I have Emily Riley, a mental performance coach back on the podcast to talk about managing missing a workout (or 2 or 3). How do you know if you need a rest day, or if you are just …

What if you could easily make adjustments to your training and recovery practices to help keep you fit and healthy, adapt to your activities and be prepared to compete with less worry? Your RHR (rest…

In today’s episode I am joined by in-person and virtual Personal Trainer and fellow Empowered Performance Academy member Erica Friedman.

Erica shares her perspective on what core training is, how t…

In today’s episode I answer an IG fan question about how to turn your toe out during the delivery to get more stability in the slide.

I will teach you some basic movement terms as they relate to hi…

In today’s episode we discuss a common issue when it comes to becoming a better brusher. Everyone knows we want to apply more force during the sweep. But not many people understand how to go about bo…

In today’s episode I go through my list of top 6 habits that all elite curling athletes demonstrate on their path to becoming and staying great. These qualities are just as important to develop as yo…

In today’s episode I have Emily Riley back on the podcast to talk about her Total Athlete program and answer some fundamental questions about what mental performance training is all about. We answer …

In today’s episode I share 5 tips that will make your training journey easier. These are things that I’ve learned through experience, and habits I encourage my athletes to develop.

To stay as up-to…

In today’s episode I am joined by Brad Thiessen who shares his journey as one of Canada’s top front-enders. 

Brad shares how he believes improving his fitness was integral in marking him as one of …

Today’s episode is all about helping you set an intention for the “limbo time” between the end of one curling season, and the beginning of your off ice training program.

I discuss the importance of…