In this episode of Rock Stars, we dive into one of the biggest conversations in curling right now: Brad Gushue becoming the new High Performance Director for USA Curling. We unpack why the announcement caught so many people off guard, what it says about the future of coaching in Canada and the United States, and whether this is curling’s version of a “brain drain.”

Here’s what we get into today:

• Why Brad Gushue’s move to USA Curling became such a hot topic across the curling world
• The qualities that make a successful high performance director and why leadership matters so much
• Why top Canadian coaches and players continue to find opportunities internationally
• Our thoughts on whether curling programs should prioritize domestic hires or search globally for the best talent
• What success realistically looks like for USA Curling leading into the 2034 Olympics
• The importance of team culture and building systems that last beyond one Olympic cycle

What’s your hot take on Brad Gushue’s new role? We want to hear from you! Leave us a comment or head over to our socials with your thoughts and any topic ideas you have for future episodes. We’ll see you next time!

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