Rinkside Timeout: Audience Q&A

31/07/2025 42 min

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In this special episode, Ryan Steeves and Emma Miskew tackle topics submitted by you, the listeners. From team dynamics to selection politics, they dive into the real-life pressures athletes face—like whether chemistry or individual skill matters more, the stress of performance anxiety, and the tough decisions young athletes make when chasing opportunity in bigger cities. It's an honest, wide-ranging conversation rooted in your questions, with one constant theme: the joy of playing, and the importance of enjoying the ride—not just chasing the result.Chapters00:00 Welcome and Current Sports Buzz03:02 Fan Questions and Team Building Dynamics05:57 Team Selection: Skill vs. Chemistry09:06 The Importance of Team Dynamics12:01 Curling Team Dynamics and Player Selection14:58 Managing Team Changes and Chemistry18:02 Performance Anxiety and Game Day Concerns20:40 Navigating Pre-Game Anxiety23:03 The Importance of First Shifts24:54 Recreational Play and Competitive Pressure29:03 The Pressure to Move for Success33:02 Finding Success Locally vs. Moving37:05 The Importance of Enjoying the Game