In this episode I answer questions around topics such as:

• Returning to sport after injury,
• How to run an end of season debrief,
• How to find more control in your takeout weights, 
• & more

  This month’s case study is a submission video from someone who wanted help with applying more pressure during bigger brush strokes. I walk you through what they are doing really well, and what technique changes they could try in their next practice to be more effective and efficient.   If you’ve got a question or case study example you can fill this out HERE.   Some other great episodes to check out:

• Episode 10: Terri Weeks on curling injuries are common but not normal
• Episode 47: 3 keys to motivation and building confidence with Emily Riley
• Episode 28: Using performance gap analysis to dictate offseason training

Watch on Youtube: Question & time stamp: 4 min 5 sec Recovering from knee surgery that is taking longer than expected. I want to return to curling as soon as I can but don’t want to rush the process because reinjury is a major concern for me. My questions would be what parameters do you suggest for people to return to curling and what things can I work on to get me there faster and increase my confidence when I return to the ice. 9 minutes 20 sec Why do people say annoying things like ,’don’t hate it’? 12 min 45 sec Just wondering if you have any advice on preparing off the ice for a curling mixed doubles tournament that I have this weekend? Outside of curling practices how would you recommend preparing physically and mentally to play 4 possibly 6 games 15 min I am a club curler. Do you have any recommendations on what elements need to be covered in an end of season wrap up meeting? (Especially if the season didn’t go well.) 21 min What is the best offseason knee rehab exercise routine and frequency? 23 min 10 sec Any advice for arena curlers who can’t play more than once a week? 24 min 35 sec I’m on year 3 of curling and still fall over a couple times a game. Any exercise that’ll help? 28 min 10 sec Any good advice for junior curlings especially during off ice fitness? 30 min 45 sec Sweeping technique of how to effectively back a rock up 32 min 35 sec Don’t know how you could fix it but get control of my more than control weight shots 33 min 45 sec Help! I get elbow pain while sweeping, what can I do? Case Study 39 min 30 sec Submission – Main question: “I can’t seem to get very long sweep strokes without sacrificing a lot of pressure.  Got any tips? Key resources mentioned:

• Need a virtual movement therapy session? Virtual rehab session
• Dryland sweeping example and setup
• Dyrland snapshot drill
• Hips first out of the hack
• The Empowered Performance for Young Women in Curling Project (free workout program)
• 2 month high school training program
• Directional brushing
• Co-contraction upper body
• Free performance gap analysis
• Heavy lean brushing drill
• If you’ve got a question or case study example you can fill this out HERE.

  Some other great episodes to check out:

• Episode 10: Terri Weeks on curling injuries are common but not normal
• Episode 47: 3 keys to motivation and building confidence with Emily Riley
• Episode 28: Using performance gap analysis to dictate offseason training

 Listen & watch below, on your favourite streaming ap or on Curling News/SI To stay as up-to-date as possible, make sure to join the Empowered Performance newsletter and to follow me on Instagram at @empoweredperformance   Take care, Coach Steph