For Coaches only: “ Driven to Compete, Essential building blocks for athletes” . In this off ice session Kathy will speak about building confidence, team dynamics, strategy, & basic nutrition.
On Wednesday, April 6th the third session of the “Coaching Super Series” is a special session for 'coaches only'. Six-time Provincial Curling Champion, Canadian Mixed Champion, and current Coach of PEI's Team Birt, Kathy O’Rourke will be leading a session on "Driven to Compete-Essential building blocks for athletes.". This off-ice session will focus on different aspects of coaching: including building confidence, team dynamics, strategy , and basic nutrition. This clinic will be helpful both for experienced coaches and those who are new to coaching junior curling.
Kathy has represented PEI in eight Scotties as both a player and coach. In 2010, she skipped her team in an exciting final of the national Scotties Tournament of Hearts, winning a silver medal for Prince Edward Island. Kathy has also played in two Canadian Mixed Championships, winning the event in 1989. Throughout her career, Kathy has played every position at high level competitions, giving her a wealth of knowledge and experience of curling. Kathy was inducted to the PEI Sports Hall of Fame in 2018, received the 'Senate of Canada Award' in 2019, and currently serves on the Board of Directors for Curling Canada. Kathy is a currently a member at the Cornwall Curling Club and is an incredible advocate for the sport in our community and on a National level.