Brad Gushue named USA Curling's high performance director
USA Curling hired the two-time Olympic medallist and six-time Brier champion as their new high performance director on Wednesday.
www.thegrandslamofcurling.comBrad Gushue has been named the high-performance director for USA Curling, with the role aiming to elevate the U.S. program ahead of the next Olympic cycles, including the 2034 Salt Lake City Games. He retired from competition earlier in 2026 and will oversee athlete development, coaching education, and program planning across men’s, women’s, and mixed disciplines. This move is intended to boost podium potential at world championships and the Olympics while Gushue remains based in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Key points:
- Role: High-performance director for USA Curling, starting in 2026.
- Focus areas: Athlete development pathways, talent identification, coach education, and high-performance culture.
- Strategic aim: Improve medal chances for the United States on the world stage and at future Olympic Games.
If you’d like, I can pull the latest official statements or summarize commentary from major outlets and provide a quick side-by-sideSnapshot of what this role typically involves for national curling programs.
Citations:
- Multiple outlets reported the appointment and described the role and objectives for USA Curling (e.g., ESPN article on the hiring; AP/Associated outlets covering the announcement).[1][3][9]