Athlete Bio#
Age
48
Hometown
Cedarburg
| Position | Skip |
| Teammates | Stephanie Jensen, Emily Anderson, Sherri Schummer |
| Delivers | Right-handed |
| Age | 38 |
| Resides | Cedarburg, Wis. |
| Occupation | Product manager with Kohler |
| Education |
University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee (BSME), Marquette University (MBA) |
| Year started curling | 1988 |
About Kate Bert: Curls out of: Milwaukee Curling Club I am a full-time mom to three very active boys, and a full time employee at Kohler Co…which doesn’t leave a lot of bandwidth, but I have made the decision to get back to one of my loves with curling. Curling has been in my family since I was a toddler, everyone in my family is either currently very active in their respective clubs, or was at some point, and all of us have played competitively; it’s just an addiction none of us can shake! I was introduced to curling through my parents, most specifically my father. All my siblings and I learned to curl at the local legion when we were young….no Doritos until we made 2 perfect draws in row! What is the best advice you’ve ever received?
There is no room for negativity in a mind destined for success
What is your favourite sport other then curling?
I love hockey…all kinds. From mini-mites to NHL…
What is one thing you’d like to do before you die?
Raise three strong, independent, kind and thoughtful boys
What sporting event would you most like to attend?
I would like to attend a Kentucky Derby
What do you wish you were better at?
Everything! Always room to get better!
Person dead or alive you would most like to have dinner with?
My Scottish grandpa
Favourite Bands/Music? Television Shows?
Right now I am really hooked on The Walking Dead and Supernatural. As far as music goes it just depends on the day…the iPod is a melting pot of everything.
What is your favorite Movie(s)?
Fargo and The Lord of the Rings
Who was most influential in your curling development?
My dad
What is your most embarrassing moment on the curling ice?
Falling at St Paul while calling line on my shot….just ask Tara Peterson!
Where would you like to spend a week’s vacation?
Europe
What hobbies do you have?
I play hockey and I am also learning how to shoot.
What is your earliest curling memory?
Just hanging out at the Otterburn Curling Club watching the men soak their corn brooms in the toilets!
What kind of Training Regimen do you follow?
I do my best to be as active as my schedule allows…I try to incorporate yoga, running, stretching, and strength training.
Any nicknames?
None that can be mentioned J
Curling Strengths? Weaknesses?
I would like to think that my strengths are my grit and determination….throw some tenacity in there as well; I am a competitor. My weakness could be the exact same thing…sometimes I lose sight of the enjoyment and the fact that I am doing something I love.
What kind of goals have you set for yourself?
Curling goals that I have set are to learn this year….this is my first year skipping at the level and I am working to learn a whole new way of thinking, I plan on enjoying curling again, and making sure that our team is enjoying our year.
Do others in your family curl?
My brother curls and coaches juniors in Canada, and I have a sister who dabbles in curling.
What do you enjoy most about curling?
I enjoy the grit of the game….the ability to change the course of the game or the outcome with one end; any team can win on any given day.
What is your Education background?
I am a Mechanical Engineer with a MBA
Other Olympic sport you’d like to try?
Most memorable curling experience?
Beating Sherry Middaugh in Oakville this year was pretty nice Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Growing up I was a huge fan of Michal Jordan and Joe Montana…and, of course, Sandra Schmirler
What other sports do you play?
I golf, play hockey, run, and compete in triathlons
Do you have any pregame rituals or superstitions?
There is always a specific order in which I get dressed for a game
What is your career highlight to date?
Oddly it is not one game, I enjoy being a relied upon spare for some great teams that provide me with truly priceless memories.
What is one shot you would like to try one more time?
Too many to list!! From the throwing side and the line calling side….
Do you have any hidden talents? Something unique about yourself?
I am a very effective “cat herder”…whether it’s people or data…I can wrangle it.
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