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When Kevin Martin decided to retire this year, he thought hed have plenty of company. The dean of Canadian curlers -- with four national titles, a world championship, both a gold and silver at the Olympics and a record 18 Grand Slams on the World Curling Tour -- looked around and saw plenty his age or older holding brooms. "I thought this year there would be a lot of guys retiring," Martin, 47, said Tuesday. "I thought I would just be one of the many. As it turns out, Im the only one. Theres nobody else, Im the only guy!" Instead of retiring, other senior skips have played a game of musical chairs as teams have reformed and players have moved about the country. And Martin says the desire to secure that all-important Olympic berth is the reason. "The shuffling I think is completely because of the Olympics and that curling has become a four-year sport," he said. Younger teams are looking at skips at or near 50-plus and wondering whether they have what it takes to compete, not just next season but also down the road. And those skips who have never won that Olympic berth (as Martin did three times, failing to earn a medal in 1992) are reluctant to give up while they think theres still a chance. Manitobas Jeff Stoughton, 50, who has parted ways with his former team and formed a new one and Ontarios Glenn Howard, 51, who has seen his squad fragment as well, are cases in point. "Its hard I think for young guys to be with a 50, 51, 52 or whatever age guy and think four years down the road," Martin said. "Thats not easy. "Jeff and Glenn still play brilliantly but will they in four years? I dont think they can answer that." The result has been a lot of movement. "Its really exciting. Its probably the most excitement Ive seen in our sport in a long time," said Martin. "I think the young guys that are coming up are dealing with it really well by doing all of these shakeups and trying to figure out how they can get the very, very best team." The latest move was Kevin Koes former Alberta team, which is the reigning national champion, picking up former B.C. skip John Morris on Tuesday to take them into key events next season, including a return trip to the Tim Hortons Brier. Its the first time the current mens champion will get an automatic ticket without having to win a provincial title. Two younger teams at the elite level remain intact: Olympic gold-medallist Brad Jacobs, 28, and his team from Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., and Mike McEwen, 33, from Winnipeg. Former Olympic champ Brad Gushue, 33, from Newfoundland and Labrador has made only one move, returning former teammate Mark Nichols, who had been curling with Stoughton. After finishing out of the medals at the world championships, Koe, 39, announced a new team that includes Marc Kennedy at third, Ben Hebert at lead and Brent Laing at second. Kennedy and Hebert won Olympic gold with Martin and Laing was a two-time world champion with Howard. "Those are your top four I think going forward," said Martin of those four teams. After watching all the moves, though, does Martin have any second thoughts about his decision to quit the game? "I am so ready. To be honest with you, I think I was ready after Vancouver," he insists. But Martin recognizes that had he pulled the plug then, at the age of 43, he might have come out of retirement. Theres no chance of that now. "Im in a real good spot, Im busy outside the ice," he said. "Theres tons of stuff going on." First, hes got a new job as a broadcaster and curling ambassador with Rogers Sportsnet. Then theres his curling store in Edmonton, part interest in a golf-course development in Phoenix and his curling academies to run. For Martin, the icing on the cake this year was going out a winner after being disappointed at the Olympic curling trials. He beat Jacobs 4-3 in the mens final Sunday to win the Players Championship in the final tournament of his career, his 18th Grand Slam win on the professional tour he played a role in developing. "To have the 18th Slam work out . . . it makes it all that much easier," he said. As for the only thing he regrets in a lifetime of curling, it was that failure to medal in 1992, when curling was still an Olympic demonstration sport. He knew he wasnt good enough to win gold that year. "But then we played the U.S. in the bronze game and thats a game I think we should have won," Martin said. For one thing, it would have given him one of each medal. "The one game . . . over all the years that Id like to have back is that bronze game in 1992," he added. Ulogujte se da bi ste vidjeli ovaj Link... . Ellis had a $5.75 million option, and he will be paid a $1 million buyout. The 36-year-old second baseman batted .264 with 13 home runs and 79 RBIs in two seasons with the team. Ulogujte se da bi ste vidjeli ovaj Link... . Manager Ryan Nelsen has confirmed Brazilian No. 1 Julio Cesar will be rested for Wednesdays first leg of the semifinal. That opens the door for Bendik, who started 33 games for Toronto last season. Ulogujte se da bi ste vidjeli ovaj Link... . LOUIS -- Edinson Volquez tossed a complete game six-hitter to win his fourth straight start and the Pittsburgh Pirates downed the St. Ulogujte se da bi ste vidjeli ovaj Link... .It will be carried by 3,000 people during its 41-day journey to the Games, and astronaut Chris Hadfield has been named as the first honorary torchbearer.What a thrill, Hadfield told a cheering crowd that included Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne, Olympic athletes and officials from the Games organizing committee. Ulogujte se da bi ste vidjeli ovaj Link... . The photos, published on at least one sports website, were taken during batting practice before the Dodgers 2-1 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday.Following the fairytale story of Canadas Womens Olympic team winning bronze at London 2012, the next wave of female Canadian players took to the international stage at the FIFA U20 Womens World Cup in Japan. After opening the tournament with a comprehensive 6-0 victory over Argentina, Canada lost consecutive 2-1 games to Norway and North Korea, sending the Canadians home from the tournament after finishing third in their group. While most supporters are prone to knee jerk reactions following tournaments - carried away with success or despondent over unfulfilled expectations - it is important to take an objective look at both the positives and the negatives. Positives Gone are the days of hit and hope football. There was a time when Canadas approach in the womens game was very much about playing the percentages. Get the ball forward as quickly as possible, force the opponent to make an error in their own half of the field, and then use our superior athletic ability and physicality to score goals. It wasnt pretty, but during the time when the womens game was in its infancy, it was reasonably effective. The womens game has evolved considerably in recent years, and we have had to evolve with it. Technical proficiency and tactical awareness are now the standards for the worlds best, and while we are still a long way behind some countries, at least we are trying to play the game the right way. Canadas players, by and large, are better technically than their counterparts were a decade ago. Many of the players who finished runners-up to the United States at the 2002 FIFA Womens U19 World Cup, went on to win a bronze medal at the Olympics just a few weeks ago. If we can stay on track, focusing on developing the technical proficiency of our players along with their tactical understanding of the game, our never-say-die Canadian spirit will take us far in the womens game. There were some decent individual performances from this group of players, and a number of them look capable of making the step up to the full team - if not now, then certainly in a few years time.dddddddddddd Sabrina DAngelo in goal, and Rachel Melhado and Shelina Zadorsky at the back, all performed admirably. Although both Melhado and Zadorsky were guilty of defensive errors that resulted in goals, they both showed they have the potential to move up to the senior team. Danica Wu, Adriana Leon and Jenna Richardson showed that they, too, have the potential to progress to the senior level. Their movement, athleticism and technical ability is very good, and will stand them in good stead as they look to advance to the next level. The key word, though, is potential. What those players do now, and how they develop in the years ahead, will dictate whether or not they will successfully make that step up. Negatives Whenever a Canadian team is eliminated from a tournament, critics tend to limit their analysis to the micro level. Did Player A perform the role that was expected of her? Did Player B make a mistake that led to a goal that eliminated the team? Did the coach make the right player selections, set up the team correctly, and utilize the correct tactical approach? While this type of analysis is important and essential in the short-term, it isnt going to help Canada improve its long-term fortunes at the international level. In order to do that, we need analysis at the macro level. Why do we continue to produce such a shallow pool of talent? Do our players who reach the international level do so because of our system of player development, or in spite of it? If our system of player development is not working (for the record, it isnt), how do we fix it so that we can be more competitive at the international level? These are big-picture questions that require in-depth analysis. In future blogs, I will be covering each of these topics separately, so that we can openly discuss the changes that need to be made for the betterment of Canadian soccer. Ulogujte se da bi ste vidjeli ovaj Link... Ulogujte se da bi ste vidjeli ovaj Link... Ulogujte se da bi ste vidjeli ovaj Link... Ulogujte se da bi ste vidjeli ovaj Link... Ulogujte se da bi ste vidjeli ovaj Link... Ulogujte se da bi ste vidjeli ovaj Link... Ulogujte se da bi ste vidjeli ovaj Link... Ulogujte se da bi ste vidjeli ovaj Link... ' ' '
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When Kevin Martin decided to retire this year, he thought hed have plenty of company. The dean of Canadian curlers -- with four national titles, a world championship, both a gold and silver at the Olympics and a record 18 Grand Slams on the World Curling Tour -- looked around and saw plenty his age or older holding brooms. "I thought this year there would be a lot of guys retiring," Martin, 47, said Tuesday. "I thought I would just be one of the many. As it turns out, Im the only one. Theres nobody else, Im the only guy!" Instead of retiring, other senior skips have played a game of musical chairs as teams have reformed and players have moved about the country. And Martin says the desire to secure that all-important Olympic berth is the reason. "The shuffling I think is completely because of the Olympics and that curling has become a four-year sport," he said. Younger teams are looking at skips at or near 50-plus and wondering whether they have what it takes to compete, not just next season but also down the road. And those skips who have never won that Olympic berth (as Martin did three times, failing to earn a medal in 1992) are reluctant to give up while they think theres still a chance. Manitobas Jeff Stoughton, 50, who has parted ways with his former team and formed a new one and Ontarios Glenn Howard, 51, who has seen his squad fragment as well, are cases in point. "Its hard I think for young guys to be with a 50, 51, 52 or whatever age guy and think four years down the road," Martin said. "Thats not easy. "Jeff and Glenn still play brilliantly but will they in four years? I dont think they can answer that." The result has been a lot of movement. "Its really exciting. Its probably the most excitement Ive seen in our sport in a long time," said Martin. "I think the young guys that are coming up are dealing with it really well by doing all of these shakeups and trying to figure out how they can get the very, very best team." The latest move was Kevin Koes former Alberta team, which is the reigning national champion, picking up former B.C. skip John Morris on Tuesday to take them into key events next season, including a return trip to the Tim Hortons Brier. Its the first time the current mens champion will get an automatic ticket without having to win a provincial title. Two younger teams at the elite level remain intact: Olympic gold-medallist Brad Jacobs, 28, and his team from Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., and Mike McEwen, 33, from Winnipeg. Former Olympic champ Brad Gushue, 33, from Newfoundland and Labrador has made only one move, returning former teammate Mark Nichols, who had been curling with Stoughton. After finishing out of the medals at the world championships, Koe, 39, announced a new team that includes Marc Kennedy at third, Ben Hebert at lead and Brent Laing at second. Kennedy and Hebert won Olympic gold with Martin and Laing was a two-time world champion with Howard. "Those are your top four I think going forward," said Martin of those four teams. After watching all the moves, though, does Martin have any second thoughts about his decision to quit the game? "I am so ready. To be honest with you, I think I was ready after Vancouver," he insists. But Martin recognizes that had he pulled the plug then, at the age of 43, he might have come out of retirement. Theres no chance of that now. "Im in a real good spot, Im busy outside the ice," he said. "Theres tons of stuff going on." First, hes got a new job as a broadcaster and curling ambassador with Rogers Sportsnet. Then theres his curling store in Edmonton, part interest in a golf-course development in Phoenix and his curling academies to run. For Martin, the icing on the cake this year was going out a winner after being disappointed at the Olympic curling trials. He beat Jacobs 4-3 in the mens final Sunday to win the Players Championship in the final tournament of his career, his 18th Grand Slam win on the professional tour he played a role in developing. "To have the 18th Slam work out . . . it makes it all that much easier," he said. As for the only thing he regrets in a lifetime of curling, it was that failure to medal in 1992, when curling was still an Olympic demonstration sport. He knew he wasnt good enough to win gold that year. "But then we played the U.S. in the bronze game and thats a game I think we should have won," Martin said. For one thing, it would have given him one of each medal. "The one game . . . over all the years that Id like to have back is that bronze game in 1992," he added. Ulogujte se da bi ste vidjeli ovaj Link... . Ellis had a $5.75 million option, and he will be paid a $1 million buyout. The 36-year-old second baseman batted .264 with 13 home runs and 79 RBIs in two seasons with the team. Ulogujte se da bi ste vidjeli ovaj Link... . Manager Ryan Nelsen has confirmed Brazilian No. 1 Julio Cesar will be rested for Wednesdays first leg of the semifinal. That opens the door for Bendik, who started 33 games for Toronto last season. Ulogujte se da bi ste vidjeli ovaj Link... . LOUIS -- Edinson Volquez tossed a complete game six-hitter to win his fourth straight start and the Pittsburgh Pirates downed the St. Ulogujte se da bi ste vidjeli ovaj Link... .It will be carried by 3,000 people during its 41-day journey to the Games, and astronaut Chris Hadfield has been named as the first honorary torchbearer.What a thrill, Hadfield told a cheering crowd that included Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne, Olympic athletes and officials from the Games organizing committee. Ulogujte se da bi ste vidjeli ovaj Link... . The photos, published on at least one sports website, were taken during batting practice before the Dodgers 2-1 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday.Following the fairytale story of Canadas Womens Olympic team winning bronze at London 2012, the next wave of female Canadian players took to the international stage at the FIFA U20 Womens World Cup in Japan. After opening the tournament with a comprehensive 6-0 victory over Argentina, Canada lost consecutive 2-1 games to Norway and North Korea, sending the Canadians home from the tournament after finishing third in their group. While most supporters are prone to knee jerk reactions following tournaments - carried away with success or despondent over unfulfilled expectations - it is important to take an objective look at both the positives and the negatives. Positives Gone are the days of hit and hope football. There was a time when Canadas approach in the womens game was very much about playing the percentages. Get the ball forward as quickly as possible, force the opponent to make an error in their own half of the field, and then use our superior athletic ability and physicality to score goals. It wasnt pretty, but during the time when the womens game was in its infancy, it was reasonably effective. The womens game has evolved considerably in recent years, and we have had to evolve with it. Technical proficiency and tactical awareness are now the standards for the worlds best, and while we are still a long way behind some countries, at least we are trying to play the game the right way. Canadas players, by and large, are better technically than their counterparts were a decade ago. Many of the players who finished runners-up to the United States at the 2002 FIFA Womens U19 World Cup, went on to win a bronze medal at the Olympics just a few weeks ago. If we can stay on track, focusing on developing the technical proficiency of our players along with their tactical understanding of the game, our never-say-die Canadian spirit will take us far in the womens game. There were some decent individual performances from this group of players, and a number of them look capable of making the step up to the full team - if not now, then certainly in a few years time.dddddddddddd Sabrina DAngelo in goal, and Rachel Melhado and Shelina Zadorsky at the back, all performed admirably. Although both Melhado and Zadorsky were guilty of defensive errors that resulted in goals, they both showed they have the potential to move up to the senior team. Danica Wu, Adriana Leon and Jenna Richardson showed that they, too, have the potential to progress to the senior level. Their movement, athleticism and technical ability is very good, and will stand them in good stead as they look to advance to the next level. The key word, though, is potential. What those players do now, and how they develop in the years ahead, will dictate whether or not they will successfully make that step up. Negatives Whenever a Canadian team is eliminated from a tournament, critics tend to limit their analysis to the micro level. Did Player A perform the role that was expected of her? Did Player B make a mistake that led to a goal that eliminated the team? Did the coach make the right player selections, set up the team correctly, and utilize the correct tactical approach? While this type of analysis is important and essential in the short-term, it isnt going to help Canada improve its long-term fortunes at the international level. In order to do that, we need analysis at the macro level. Why do we continue to produce such a shallow pool of talent? Do our players who reach the international level do so because of our system of player development, or in spite of it? If our system of player development is not working (for the record, it isnt), how do we fix it so that we can be more competitive at the international level? These are big-picture questions that require in-depth analysis. In future blogs, I will be covering each of these topics separately, so that we can openly discuss the changes that need to be made for the betterment of Canadian soccer. Ulogujte se da bi ste vidjeli ovaj Link... Ulogujte se da bi ste vidjeli ovaj Link... Ulogujte se da bi ste vidjeli ovaj Link... Ulogujte se da bi ste vidjeli ovaj Link... Ulogujte se da bi ste vidjeli ovaj Link... Ulogujte se da bi ste vidjeli ovaj Link... Ulogujte se da bi ste vidjeli ovaj Link... Ulogujte se da bi ste vidjeli ovaj Link... ' ' ' |
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