"I don't know what to say other than I absolutely love it! I'll be acquiring copies for each of my regular teammates
and stacking up a few copies for future gifts. They will all love it. Using QR codes is a pretty cool idea. It's the first
time I've experienced it in a format like this but it really brings the book to life. This takes it to a
new level and could become biblical for all aspiring curlers.
The level is totally appropriate. In my opinion, every amateur sportsperson believes that they are tactically
brilliant - certainly from the comfort of their couches. This provides them real-life, top-class scenarios to test
their wits on and it also explains all the reasons why the call was good or bad and explores the other reasonable
options. What more could you possibly ask for?
I think you might have created something that could be considered groundbreaking for many. It's unique and
exceptional."
-Stephen McClymont, Competitive Club Curler & 2023 Strathcona Cup Team Member, Scotland
"As a coach, this book is going to be invaluable. I'm getting one for every player on my teams."
-Allison Earl, Four-time Alberta Champion and Top Coach, Canada
"Overall: Wow! I'm thoroughly impressed. This has 'curling bible' potential. The format (Doug questions, Mickey
teaches) works really well, and the principles are really well explained. I love it. Good use of diagrams, good
choice of language, good catch-phrases. Well done!"
-Thomas Koch, Competitive Club Curler, Japan
"Normally, I am quite happy to be 'constructively critical', but too be honest I just can't with this. What you and
Mickey have achieved is quite remarkable. It is such a fresh way of looking at tactics. Using real game situations,
you get to think what shot to call. The video links to real games enable the viewer to see the shot being played
and the outcomes thereafter. Reading on, you get a real in-depth understanding of the Pro's thought processes
with clear and concise explanations. Your "A Brief Strategy & Tactics Primer" is an excellent guide to the
book - and current curling tactics in general. A wonderful informative learning experience to improve your curling."
-John Duff, Longtime Competitive Club Curler & Scotland Over-50s Runner-Up, 2020
"You and Mickey have put together an important addition to curler libraries. You have struck a good balance
from beginner to experienced with the use of Club and Pro classifications. I especially like the explanation of how
the calls can be so different depending on the shot making abilities of the two groups. Mickey's observations are
on point and a good addition to your understanding at a different level. The layout with diagrams works well. I
find the QR codes are a very good addition...They are easy to use and give a clear understanding of the conditions you are laying out.
You have collected a diverse selection of situations that skips can find themselves in and have given well thought
out responses, as well as a good measure of humour. This book will present new insights into the complexities of
our glorious game..."
-Ron Cruikshank, Competitive Club Curler, Brandon, Manitoba
