tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5425710289793681426.post1256834857975605455..comments2024-02-29T08:04:32.730-05:00Comments on Wheelchair Curling Blog 2: Sonja Gaudet (Hall of Fame)Wheelchair Blog 2http://www.blogger.com/profile/14603899397288757090noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5425710289793681426.post-38829547020941874222013-03-17T11:22:25.426-04:002013-03-17T11:22:25.426-04:00Some of thes bloggers are on the money.
The Natio...Some of thes bloggers are on the money.<br /><br />The National Program appears to be so successful, and everyone has reaped the benefits, from Joe getting all the coaching awards, to Gerry getting a major award this season. Even other staff (Psychologists, etc.) I am sure have reaped new and better contracts, and who knows what else.<br /><br />This type of success is a bureaucrats' dream.<br /><br />All of this aside, I am sure that everyone would agree that there is simply no depth. Without Team Canada's skip, the Program is very, very fragile, and , of course, this is not simply an opinion, since the last two seasons have proven this beyond a doubt.<br /><br />One has to wonder what Joe's contract is worth, and if there are bonuses attached.<br /><br />Is there any way of determing what he actually gets paid, as well as the others?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5425710289793681426.post-82750566605365373892013-03-15T07:59:44.392-04:002013-03-15T07:59:44.392-04:00The Canadian Program is a HOUSE OF CARDS.
Since t...The Canadian Program is a HOUSE OF CARDS.<br /><br />Since the day Armstrong started, there have been nothing but GOLD, and the championship he missed resulted in an eigth place finish. Prior to him, post 2006, not even a podioum finish.<br /><br />Yet this Program is presented as a well rounded, developmental program, with success that every other sport would die for.<br /><br />What happens when Jim retires from playing? What if he does not stay around to at least coach? It was mentioned earlier, or he simply gets tired of packing the whole program and athletes on his back.<br /><br />Sad Program, that certainly seems to be misrepresented to the world, whether on purpose or simply pereceived.<br /><br />Complain about the proram and/or Jim, but we all do enjoy the additional funding that "winning" brings.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5425710289793681426.post-50684879152200141472013-03-12T21:57:37.577-04:002013-03-12T21:57:37.577-04:00Sonja and Team Canada, as well as the Program show...Sonja and Team Canada, as well as the Program showed their true worth last year.........middle to bottom of the pack.<br /><br />No bows or gold without Jim, end of story and successful program.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5425710289793681426.post-7932807874145502552013-03-12T13:12:36.766-04:002013-03-12T13:12:36.766-04:00So, will there be any change for next year on Team...So, will there be any change for next year on Team Canada?<br /><br />In Mark's interview, it was suggested that the team is NOT written in stone.<br /><br />Will OTP reinstittute funding based on this year'win?<br /><br />Will Sonja acknowledge how she wins?<br /><br />Seems like a soap opera.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5425710289793681426.post-16725335967900707312013-03-11T17:32:21.709-04:002013-03-11T17:32:21.709-04:00Actually, there was not much of a program in 2006,...Actually, there was not much of a program in 2006, since the sport was so young, anyone could win on any given day, and results would likely be entirely different week to week.<br /><br />But now, trends have emerged, and, other than the oddity of 2012, when anyone could win and anyone could come last, due to the equality of the teams.<br /><br />What is the difference? Obviously Jim's presence.<br /><br />He changes the entire winning landscape........certainly not Sonja, or any other player. It is amazing how much accolade she receives, even compared to the rest of the team.<br /><br />If Jim retired, our coaching and playing advantage is gone, and Team Canada would be just another mediocre team, at best, as shown in Korea.<br /><br />I wonder if OTP knows how precarious our perceived large advantage is? <br /><br />Food for thought.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5425710289793681426.post-18325533924513471182013-03-09T22:53:20.024-05:002013-03-09T22:53:20.024-05:00This has always been a one player program. As far ...This has always been a one player program. As far back as DAW it has always been a one player program.<br /><br />When Chris Skipped they won most of the time but he did not have the support team that Jim does now. When he left the program felt down and they got scared so along came Jim and the program is on top. Remove him and it really falls down. <br /><br />I mean come on only 2 guys in the history of the program have had results both Skips.<br /><br />Not much sight for the future of the program once Jim leavesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5425710289793681426.post-13664462190530688802013-03-09T21:29:44.702-05:002013-03-09T21:29:44.702-05:00I truly feel the last poster has hit the issues ri...I truly feel the last poster has hit the issues right on the nose.<br /><br />Sonja is the present "poster girl", Mark is being developed, but, without Jim, will there be anything to celebrate? Seventh place does not bring a lot of accolades.<br /><br />Let this team get through Sochi 2014, but then let's reassess the entire Program and player development, preferably before Jim retires. Everyone knows or assumes that Jim is or has been the player-coach for years.<br /><br />We surely are not a one person Program!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5425710289793681426.post-56749710302563991882013-03-09T09:11:14.580-05:002013-03-09T09:11:14.580-05:00You cannot fault Sonja for taking advantage of wha...You cannot fault Sonja for taking advantage of what has been handed to her.<br /><br />She really should appreciate and acknowledge that very point, though, and who has provided her with her success.<br /><br />Her being singled out WOULD NOT HAPPEN without the success the Program has had since Jim's arrival.<br /><br />Like Jim or not, he has been the very compelling reason for the Program's success, and EVRYONE involved has taken the bows, from Joe to Wendy to Gerry Peckham, all now every coaching award in Canada.<br /><br />Ottawa loves the concept of a coach-based selected team that has unparalleled success, since it validates all the thoretical coaching and support concepts they embrace, including the beaurocrats that enjoy the results.<br /><br />Make no bones, the Program is an anomaly, as shown without Jim last year, and now upon his return.<br /><br />They should be careful how many bows they take, in case they fall on their face, with Jim's retirement, or he tires of packing everyone on his back.<br /><br />Enjoy the moment, but prepare for the future; which includes swallowing hard, ignoring politics and emotions, and developing the next round of Team Canada.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5425710289793681426.post-62370203193521835662013-03-07T21:26:33.055-05:002013-03-07T21:26:33.055-05:00Actually, if you look at the results of Worlds in ...Actually, if you look at the results of Worlds in the past few years, it seems that it is very balanced for results OTHER than Canada. Many counbtries have had good, then mediocre years. I uggest that the only thing that creates the imbalance is Jim.<br /><br />If he were disallowed or retired, it would be a very healthy competition, with no favourite. This would likely be great for the sport.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5425710289793681426.post-72119620237856752012013-03-07T09:40:34.660-05:002013-03-07T09:40:34.660-05:00I see a jealous person in the above post.
The rea...I see a jealous person in the above post.<br /><br />The reality is that Sonja is a real, albeit MINOR cog in the wheel, and Jim is the wheel.<br /><br />How does a team go from first (three times) to seventh and then immediately back to first?<br /><br />Doesn't appear that Joe and staff have the answers without Jim.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5425710289793681426.post-8092096524781178442013-03-07T08:01:29.873-05:002013-03-07T08:01:29.873-05:00Sonja
You persective is an intersting one. What p...Sonja<br /><br />You persective is an intersting one. What people are saying is based on observation; you should PUBLICLY acknowledge those which have gotten you were you are today and not just the current ones.<br /><br />As a lead you do play a part on a team but a small part. You skills are that which have also been developed by many! Your abailiy to lay on the backs of many but gain such huge rewards are observed by all. (Example: who really invented the handle?)<br /><br />You need to humble yourself and understand that more than you know;& understand the real truth!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5425710289793681426.post-73615016923000434162013-03-05T10:52:33.630-05:002013-03-05T10:52:33.630-05:00Do you bloggers not have anything better to do!? ...Do you bloggers not have anything better to do!? You spend much time jotting down your negative thoughts. To pick apart other people on a regular basis, your life must be miserable. <br /><br />Giving credit to the CCA and all former teammates has been done time and time again. It takes a supportive teammate to stay on any team for 9 years and maybe you negative bloggers shouldndt speak to what you know nothing about. Try replacing it with something positive! <br /><br />If you have something to share or discus with or about me, please email me directly, the name anonymous is way over used!<br /><br />SonjaGaudet@hotmail.comSonjanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5425710289793681426.post-79989119497550088882013-03-05T08:27:50.364-05:002013-03-05T08:27:50.364-05:00YOU WILL NEVER see Sonja give credit to anyone but...YOU WILL NEVER see Sonja give credit to anyone but herself.<br /><br />She does or will throw people under the bus when it suit her!<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5425710289793681426.post-36808431539922083792013-03-04T07:16:49.001-05:002013-03-04T07:16:49.001-05:00Huge congratulations to Sonja on this fabulous acc...Huge congratulations to Sonja on this fabulous accomplishment. Being inducted into the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame is a major achievement and is truly something to be celebrated. Way to go Sonja!Joanne MacDonaldnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5425710289793681426.post-15336802524882050482013-02-28T21:50:31.109-05:002013-02-28T21:50:31.109-05:00I hope Sonja gives credit to the people that got h...I hope Sonja gives credit to the people that got her there.<br /><br />And that would be......Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com