In this episode of "A Pane In The Glass Podcast" I highlight a new rule, hot off the press regarding, you guessed it, brushing! I'll cite the exact wording of World Curling's rule adjustment and this time it's NOT about the equipment but rather brushing technique. I have a sound bite from the skip of a team bound for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games and his team's preparation for curling's biggest stage! I end the episode with a surprise for a new listener who doesn't know his grandson has something to say.

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In this inaugural episode of "A Pane In The Glass Podcast" for 2026 (Happy New Year to you all) we take a look at how you feel about your team and how your teammates feel about the team. Then, by using that extremely valuable information, I'll help you formulate a strategic and tactical plan that will guide your team in making good strategic and tactical decisions. I end the episode with a sound bite from Tom Brady, perhaps the greatest quarterback in the history of the National Football League. His topic is about the development of scholastic athletes. What Tom has to say is something all parents need to hear!

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In this 21st Pebble Water episode of "A Pane In The Glass Podcast" I touch on two topics. The first is my take on a video by Jamie Sinclair that she posted on Facebook. It was excellent and it was about weight control, perhaps the most important of all the skills in curling. The second is a reply to an email from listener Leslie Gerard who had a question/observation about the value of having last rock in the first end. Leslie felt it was too important in deciding the outcome of a game and wondered if there might be way to better balance offence and defence. I suggested there was and as you will hear in the episode, I'd like you to use the hyperlink below to tell me what you think of my idea (be kind please) or if you have another you might like to see instituted please share it (no one will know who you are). In this episode I refer to "You Have The Power" (S1E5). Here is the link to that episode! Enjoy this "champagne episode", the last for 2025!

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1922969/episodes/10106421

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