EPISODE · May 12, 2026 · 1H 31M
Christina Black On Building A Winning Canadian Curling Team
from Afternoon Pint · host Matt Conrad and Mike Tobin
You can learn a lot about high performance by listening to someone who lives in the details, and Christina Black lives there. Over pints at Jungle Jim’s, we talk with the Nova Scotia skip about how an eight-year-old in Sydney goes from watching the Scotties on TV to hearing an arena roar at the Olympic Trials in Halifax, and what that kind of pressure feels like when it’s finally real.We get into the parts of curling casual fans miss: why the game is closer to chess than most sports, how a skip balances analytics with instinct, and how one mistake can open the door to a three with the five rock rule in play. Christina breaks down film study, opponent scouting, and endgame decision-making, including how teams think about hammer, forcing, and when to protect against the “hero shot” that can swing an entire match.Team chemistry is a full storyline too. Christina explains how Team Black formed, what it took to recruit longtime rival Jill Brothers, and why the right mix of roles, communication, and energy can matter as much as pure shot-making. We also talk about the World Curling Tour, bonspiels, ranking points, and where to find streams and schedules if you want more curling in your life than just the Olympics.If you care about Canadian curling, the Scotties Tournament of Hearts, Olympic Trials, or simply how elite competitors keep their heads clear, this one delivers. Subscribe, share this with a curling fan, and leave a review with the biggest takeaway you’re stealing for your own game or your own life.Send us Fan Mail Your Dream Home Does Not Have to Be Just A Dream. Today's show is brought to you by Kimia Nejat of Exit Reality Metro. Kimia is the realtor who knows how to get things done. Buying or Selling? Go to afternoonpint.ca/kimia and we will set up an introductionSupport the showFind The Afternoon Pint on Youtube Facebook Instagram & TikTokBuy merch, get out newsletter, or book some of Afternoon Pints Media Talent on our website: www.afternoonpint.ca#afternoonpint #entrepreneur #popculture #authors #actors #politics #money #music #popular #movies #canadalife #madeincanadaYour follows likes and subscribes help support Canadian Made Media. Please drop us a line and let us know if you are enjoying the show.
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You can learn a lot about high performance by listening to someone who lives in the details, and Christina Black lives there. Over pints at Jungle Jim’s, we talk with the Nova Scotia skip about how an eight-year-old in Sydney goes from watching the Scotties on TV to hearing an arena roar at the Olympic Trials in Halifax, and what that kind of pressure feels like when it’s finally real. We get into the parts of curling casual fans miss: why the game is closer to chess than most sports, how a ...
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