What should high school curlers actually be doing during the off-season?
In this episode, I share my own journey from a high school curler who wanted bigger takeout weight and better sweeping, to spending countless hours in the gym following random hockey programs I found online. While some of that training helped, there are also a lot of things I wish someone had taught me sooner.
If I could go back and do it all again, I'd focus less on chasing workouts and more on building a foundation that would improve both my curling performance and my long-term athletic development.
In this episode, you'll learn:
• Why aerobic fitness matters more for curlers than most athletes realize
• The strength training fundamentals every young curler should master
• Why consistency beats intensity every time
• The biggest mistakes I see high school curlers make during the summer
• How to balance strength training, cardio, brushing work, mobility, and other sports
• Why learning to train properly now can benefit you long after your curling career ends
Whether you're a high school athlete, parent, or coach, this episode will help you build a smarter roadmap for the off-season and make the most of the opportunities summer provides.
High School Curling Athlete Program (see below)
If you're looking for a structured plan instead of trying to piece everything together yourself, check out the High School Curling Athlete Program (2 months or 3 months) or the EP Lab for step-by-step guidance throughout the off-season.
Remember: you don't need to do everything this summer. Focus on getting a little stronger, a little fitter, a little more mobile, a little better at brushing, and a little more consistent each week. Those small improvements add up.
Episode 53: 56 habits elite athletes demonstrate in the offseason
Episode 74: Elements of a curling specific offseason training program
Episode 15: Effort over outcome
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