Hello and welcome to The Instructor Co-Op page!
The Instructor Co-Op is a passionate group of OCC Member curlers who are trained to help others learn the sport of Curling in a fun and safe way.
If you are looking for ways to improve your curling game, the Instructor Co-Op can help you with brushing mechanics, weight judgment, stick delivery, stabilizer delivery, weight control, strategy and tactics, communication, team dynamics, and all other facets of the game!
Instruction is available through various private and group programs. These include private lessons (individual & group), clinics (member, public, & office), Youth Programs, Learn to Curl programs, summer curling camps, Special Olympics, open houses, and corporate rentals.
All Instructors are registered with the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP). Our goal is to help curlers of any age and level become the best they can be.
If you need more information, please contact the Instructor Coordinator.
Click here to view the 2018/2019 fee schedule
The Instructor Co-Op is looking for new members!
Please read the new-member requirements here and send an email to Instructor Co-op if you are interested.
Here is an alphabetical list of our instructors for the 2017/2018 season. For full instructor profiles, please click on their name or image.
Instructor Profiles
| RICK BRADY
NCCP# 5662624
Training:
- Competition Coach In-training(NCCP/CC)
- Club Coach (OCA)
Experience:
- Little Rocks / Bantam Instructor – 6 years
- Bantam Competitive Coach – 4+ teams
- Curling Clinics for beginners – over 100 clinics given
- Special Olympics Instructor
- Soccer Coach (OSC) – 5+ teams
- Hockey Coach / Assistant Coach / Team Manager – 3 teams
- Scouts Canada, Leader – 9 years
- Given over 100 clinics
Member:
- Oakville Curling Club – 20 years
- Oakville Curling Club, OCA Rep. – 2 years
- Avonlea Curling Club – 2 years
- CurlON, Junior Zone Rep. – 2 years
- CurlON, Zone Rep
Coordinator:
- Family Bonspiel Coordinator – 7 years
- Junior Bonspiel Coordinator – 3 years
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SANDRA BRAUNSTEINER
NCCP# 6017513
Training:
- Competition Coach Trained (NCCP/CC)
- High-Performance Curling Camp
- Making Ethical Decisions (NCCP)
Experience:
- 8 years curling
- Day Ladies Games Convenor
- Little Rocks Coach
- Youth Camp Instructor
- Adult Trial League Instructor
- Adult Instructor – Corporate Team Building, Clinics
Specialization:
- Basic curling technique, strategy, rules & etiquette
Member:
- Oakville Curling Club
- Ontario Curling Association
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NCCP# 5662622
Training:
- Club Coach-Youth (OCA)
- Competition Coach in Training NCCP
Experience:
- Little rock coach for 3 years
- Teen Curling instructor for 4 years
- Teen Curling program director for 1 year
- Adult instruction (open house, rentals, clinics
Specialization:
- Group instruction (rentals)
- New Curlers (getting comfortable on the ice, basics of delivery & sweeping)
- Youth Curling
Member:
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Oakville Curling club
- Coaches Association of Ontario
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PETER CAMPBELL
NCCP #
Training:
Experience:
Specialization:
- Basic Curling techniques
- Strategy
Member:
- Oakville Curling Club - 21 years
- Acton Curling Club - 5 years
- Gravenhurst Curling Club - 2 years
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HELEN GARSIDE
NCCP# 5858363
Training:
- Competition Coach In Training (NCCP/CC)
- Club Coach (OCA)
- High-Performance Curling Camp (2-time attendee)
Experience:
- CurlON Instructor's Team Lead - GTA
- Ontario Curling Council Facilitator
- Director of the OCC Youth Camp 2018
- Adult Instruction – 6 years
- Veteran Instructor at Youth Curling Camp
Accomplishments:
- Senior Women’s Zone Winner & Regional Participant
- Senior Mixed Zone Winner
- Mixed Division Winners
- Former President of Wednesday Night Ladies League
- Former Board of Director – Oakville Curling Club
Specialization:
- One to One: new curlers learning the basics
- One to One: established curlers wanting to increase their skill level
- Team Dynamics: communication & problem solving
Member:
- Oakville Curling Club
- Margarita International Curling Club
- Coaches of Canada (COC)
- Coaches Association of Canada (CAC)
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LORI FREURE-MACMILLAN
NCCP# 6162441
Training:
- Club Coach Trained (Ontario Curling Council)
- Hot Shots Curling Clinic
- 12 years Leadership Development Specialist
- Organizational Coach and Mentor to High Potentials
Experience:
- 40+ years of Curling
- Co-led Corporate Learn to Curl Day
Accomplishments:
- 1980 SOLCA Junior Girls Champion
- University of Western Ontario Varsity Curling Ladies Team
- Oakville Trafalgar High School Varsity Curling Ladies Team
Specialization:
- 1 on 1 coaching
- Team Dynamics
- New curler development
Member:
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KAREN LALONDE
NCCP# 73679
Training:
- Competition Coach Certified (NCCP/CC)
- Level 2 - Speed Skating (NCCP)
- Club Coach – Curling (OCA)
- Licensed HeartMath® Provider (www.heartmath.com)
Experience:
- 14 years club curling
- Several bonspiels
- Worked with Junior Competitive Golfers & Adult Golfers
- Worked with Figure Skaters
- Worked with Health Professionals
Accomplishments:
- Founded Oakville Speed Skating Club
- Competitive Speed Skater
- Competitive Figure Skater
Specialization:
- Emotional Self-Management
- Stress Management
- Personal Effectiveness
Member:
- Oakville Curling Club
- Coaches of Canada
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HEATHER MACTAVISH
NCCP# 6162443
Training:
- Club Coach Trained (NCCP)
Experience:
- Adult Learn to Curl Instructor
- Adult and Youth Instructor (open houses, clinics, rentals)
- 10 years of Club Curling
Specialization:
- Novice curler development of basic curling techniques, strategy, rules and etiquette
Member:
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MARJORIE MCARTHUR
NCCP# 1054652
Great instruction & coaching as a new Junior at the Oakville Curling Club almost 40 years ago helped me learn the great game of curling.
I enjoyed curling competitively in high school and university.
Taking 20 years off to devote my time to my career as a secondary school math teacher and raise my daughter made me seek out OCA instruction to move to a no-lift delivery when I returned to curling in 2006. Whether it is to learn the basics or improve the mechanics, a balanced delivery will help to enjoy the game more as you begin to make more shots consistently.
Training:
- Competition Coach Trained (NCCP/CC)
- Club Coach Trained (OCA)
- 25-year educator with Halton Catholic District School Board
- Making Ethical Decisions (NCCP)
Experience:
- Curling Clinics for New Curlers – 8 years
- Summer Curling Camp
- Trial League for New Curlers – 2 years
- Corporate Team Building Events – 1 yr
Accomplishments:
- 1980 SOLCA Junior Girl’s Champion (Second)
- 1981-1984: 3 Gold, 1 Silver OWIAA curling medals for Queen’s University (second & vice)
- Zone Winner: Tankard, Women’s Senior Mixed, Senior Women
- Mixed Club Champion Vice
Specialization:
- New curlers one-on-one or small groups
Member:
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TIM MCCHESNEY
NCCP# 5853438
Training:
- Competition Coach Trained (NCCP/CC)
- Club Coach Trained (OCA)
- Making Ethical Decisions (NCCP)
- Adult Learn to Curl
- Developing Athletic Abilities
- Psychology of Performance
Experience:
- Youth camp Instructor
- Learn to Curl Instructor
- CurlOn Clinic Team Instructor
- Adult instruction (open house, rentals, clinics, and camps)
- Bantam Coach
Accomplishments:
- Two-time Provincial Finalist (Master Men’s) (2013 / 2015)
- Member - Senior Men’s Club Championship Team (2013-14) and (2017-18)
- President, Oakville Curling Club 2012-2014
Specialization:
- One on one coaching (detect and correct curling faults and deliveries)
- Team dynamics (communication, problem-solving, team operation)
- Having fun!
Member:
- Oakville Curling Club
- Coaches of Canada
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KEVIN MOONEY
NCCP# 5637403
Training:
- Competition Coach Certified (NCCP/CC)
- Club Coach Trained (OCA)
- Making Ethical Decisions (NCCP)
- Level 2 Ice Technician (OCA)
Experience:
- Convenor of little rocks curling for 2 years
- Little rock coach for 5 years
- Bantam coach for 4 years
- Youth camp instructor
- Adult instruction (open house, rentals, clinics & camps) 3 years
Accomplishments:
- Bantam and junior boys zone winner
- Gore mutual boys zone and regional winner, and provincial finalist
Specialization:
- One on one (detect and correct curling faults and deliveries)
- Team dynamics (communication, problem-solving, team operation)
- Strategy and reading curling ice (one on one or with a team, on or off-ice)
Member:
- Oakville Curling Club
- Coaches of Canada
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BRIDGET RIBAU
NCCP# 5627928
Training:
- NCCP Curling Competition Coach in training
- NCCP Multi-sport Fundamental Movement Skills
- B.Sc Kinesiology and Physical Education (WLU)
- High Performance Curling camp attendee (5 years)
Experience:
- Adult Learn to Curl Instructor (4 years)
- Youth Camp & Program Instructor (7 years)
- Adult Instruction - Rentals, Corporate, Clinics, open houses (4 years)
- 15 years of curling (10 competitive)
- 4 years instructing youth Taekwondo classes
- 1 year Instructing Parkinson's Exercise Class
Accomplishments:
- 2017-2018 OUA Champion (5th at Nationals)
- 2014 GHAC high school Winner
- Mixed Provincials finalist, Junior & Bantam Zones Winner
- 3rd Degree Blackbelt in Taekwondo
Specialization:
- Delivery Analysis
- Sweeping
- Team Dynamics and Communication
- Curling Fitness & Injury Prevention
- New curlers and groups!
Member:
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REBECCA SCHORR
NCCP# 6162439
Curling is a fabulous way to enjoy the winter and keep active.
I've been involved with Oakville Curling in mixed and business women's leagues; helped on bonspiel committees and volunteered coaching youth and new curlers.
I started curling after my boys were done with sports and can't think of a better social Club that provides such a great sport for all ages.
I'm a real estate representative with RLP here in Oakville and also a graphic designer.
Training:
- Club Coach Trained (NCCP)
Experience:
- 9 years curling
- Little Rocks Coach
- Adult Learn to Curl Instructor
- Adult Instructor - Corporate Team Building, Clinics & Rentals
Specialization:
- Basic curling technique, new curler coaching, strategy, rules & etiquette
Member:
- Oakville Curling Club
- Ontario Curling Association
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BRIAN SHERIDAN
NCCP# 6017734
Training:
- Competition Coach Trained (NCCP/CC)
- Club Coach Trained (CurlON)
- Adult Learn to Curl
Experience:
- Learn to Curl Instructor
- Beyond the Basics Instructor
- Adult Instructor (Rentals + Member Clinics)
- 35 years competitive & social curling
Accomplishments:
- Winner of many adult & senior Bonspiels
- “A” Level curler at OCC for many years
Specialization:
- Group Instruction
- One on One Instruction - novice curlers to intermediate
- Working with Senior Curlers
- Stick Delivery Technique
- Left handed delivery
Member:
- Oakville Curling Club
- Ontario Curling Association
- National Coaching Certification Program
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HELEN STEPHENSON
NCCP# 6017732
Training:
- Competition Coachin Training NCCP
Experience:
- Little Rock Coach (3 years)
- Little Rock Convenor (3 years)
- OCC Director of Youth Curling
Specialization:
- Basic Curling Techniques, rules & etiquette
- New Youth Curlers (introducing youth to the sport of Curling, basics of delivery and sweeping)
Member:
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DANNY SUGIMOTO
NCCP# 5646697
Always play the game to have fun and always be a student of the game.
Strive for long-term continuous improvement.
Help people learn the great sport of curling by providing a strong foundation.
Personalize individual sessions to cover both mechanical and conceptual aspects.
Training:
- Curling Competition Coach Certified NCCP #5646697
- Trained Club Coach
- Making Ethical Decisions Course
- Centre of Curling Excellence Development Camp
- Trillium Adult Curling Camp
- Golden Hawks High-Performance Centre Clinic
- OCA Stick clinic
- Talent Development ID camp
- Next Gen Coach Seminar
Experience:
- Curl ON GTA clinic team instructor
- Competitive youth curling coach
- Public open house curling clinic instructor
- Oakville member clinic instructor
- Summer Youth Curling Camp instructor
- Corporate curling rental instructor
- High school curling instructor
- Oakville Learn to Curl instructor
Specialization:
- Brushing technique, team communication, and tailored delivery analysis.
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IAN TAYLOR
NCCP# 6164163
Wheather you are new to curling or a long-time curler who wants to get more enjoyment from your time on the ice, I can help you improve your game.
Training:
- Competition Coach Trained
Experience:
- Recreational and competitive curler for 30 years
Accomplishments:
- Senior Mixed Provincial Finalist
- Masters Men’s Provincial Finalist
- Multiple Club Championships
Specialization:
- Strategy (free guard zone, aggressive and defensive approaches)
- Tactics
- Skip Position (communication, line calls, reading ice conditions)
Member:
- Oakville Curling Club
- CurlON Clinic Team
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