USA Curling Hires Canada Great Gushue as High-Performance Director to Boost Olympic Gold-Medal Hopes
One of Canada's greatest curlers has been hired to improve the United States' gold-medal chances at the next two Olympic Games
www.usnews.comBrad Gushue has been appointed as the USA Curling high-performance director, a move announced May 13, 2026, aimed at boosting the United States’ medal prospects for the upcoming Olympic cycle. This marks a transition from his long competitive career in Canada to a leadership role with the U.S. program.
Key points:
- Role: High-performance director for USA Curling, focused on athlete development, coaching education, and program improvement across both men’s and women’s programs. [CBC, CBC Sports quote from Gushue]
- Context: Gushue retired from competitive curling after his final season and is taking on a leadership position to stay involved in the sport. [CBC, CBC Sports interview]
- Impact: The position signals a strategic push by USA Curling to elevate performance ahead of the 2028 and 2034 Olympic cycles, with potential talent scouting and program development integrated into the role. [AP News summary of the hire]
If you’d like, I can pull the latest confirmed statements from USA Curling and reputable outlets and summarize any reactions from players or analysts.
Citations:
- CBC: Canadian curling great Brad Gushue named high-performance director for U.S. team [cbc.ca]
- AP News: USA Curling hires Canada great Gushue as high-performance director to boost Olympic gold-medal hopes [apnews.com]