Rachel Homan on Pressure, Motherhood, and Milano Cortina Dreams – Sports Channel Spotlight
A Necklace, Three Children, and the Heart of a Champion
Canadian curling star Rachel Homan carries a constant reminder of her family’s presence with her to competitions: a necklace adorned with three pendants, representing her children Ryatt, Bowyn, and Briggs. When the pressures of high-level curling weigh heavily, she reaches for it, grounding herself in the love and responsibility she feels for them.
“I think when things are difficult or maybe I lose perspective, I just think back to my kids and what I want to portray for them,” the 36-year-old world champion explained from her Ottawa home. “I want to do them proud and I want to set an example for them. Winning or losing, I’m just trying to be the best version of myself that I can be for them.”
Homan’s children were unable to travel with her to South Korea for the World Championships, but that didn’t stop celebrations. Her daughter’s fourth birthday became a homecoming party for mother and child, while her children cheered her triumph from thousands of miles away on television, embodying the unique sacrifices of elite athletic motherhood.
Balancing Pressure and Parenthood
Homan’s 2024-25 season was nearly flawless: a world championship, a Pan Continental title, two Grand Slam of Curling wins, and a 75-8 record across all competitions. Her dominance on ice sets a high bar for women’s curling worldwide.
Yet for Homan, pressure isn’t just about wins and losses—it’s about balancing life as a mother and elite athlete.
“Pressure is a good thing; it means that you have an opportunity to do great things,” she shared. “Our sport's a game of inches. You feel the nerves; they never go away. Those hard days are exciting because you know that’s when champions are made.”
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The challenges of traveling and training away from her three children are ever-present. “It definitely sucks if sometimes you come back and my oldest has grown a foot or my youngest is speaking in sentences whereas before he was just one word,” she said. Yet the sense of teaching her children the value of hard work and persistence through example remains a driving force.
“I kind of feel like I have the best of both worlds right now. They can see what it takes to achieve at a high level. That translates to anything they want to do, whether it’s sports, work, or the arts.”
Lessons from Beijing 2022
While her career has reached remarkable heights, Homan openly discusses the emotional toll of past Olympic experiences. At Beijing 2022, she competed in mixed doubles under strict pandemic restrictions, isolated from loved ones, and under relentless public scrutiny.
“Usually, you go to an Olympic Games with friends, family, and support. In Beijing, it was just John [Morris], one other coach, and constant isolation,” she recalled. Missing early milestones like her child taking their first steps added to the stress, making the Games a uniquely challenging experience.
The disappointment of finishing outside the playoffs was compounded by mental strain. Homan shared openly on social media about her feelings, noting, “If someone else is feeling like this, if I could help someone else by sharing how I felt, then that’s why I shared.”
Her honesty resonated worldwide, highlighting the often-overlooked mental challenges elite athletes face. Sports Channel coverage of Homan’s statement emphasized the courage it takes for athletes to speak openly about vulnerability.
Eyes on Milano Cortina 2026
Homan’s focus now shifts toward the Olympic trials for Milano Cortina 2026, where she will compete to secure Canada’s spot in the women’s curling event. With past Olympics behind her, Homan sees this as an opportunity to write a new chapter.
“I would love a chance to go in a more normal situation where we can prepare and play as a team, give it our all at trials,” she said. “We know everyone will be gunning for us, and we know what we need to do to perform at our best.”
Her approach is methodical. Homan doesn’t dwell on past streaks or statistics, trusting her teammates’ abilities in shot-making, sweeping, and reading the ice. Confidence in collective skill is central to her strategy.
“With three amazingly talented curlers, everyone has their role and responsibility on the team. I know they can do their job to 100 percent, and we all have trust in each other to bring out the best in ourselves.”
Thriving Under Scrutiny
For Homan, the spotlight is never far, and she knows every game, every stone, will be closely watched by fans and rivals alike. Yet the support of her family and the grounding presence of her children keep her centered. Sports Channel analysts note that this mental balance, combined with her technical skill, makes her one of the most formidable competitors in the sport.
“We can’t take any games off, that’s for sure,” Homan said, highlighting her relentless commitment to excellence. Her mindset reflects a blend of fierce competitiveness and thoughtful reflection, traits that have propelled her to multiple world titles.
As the curling world turns toward the Pan Continental Championships 2025 and the Olympic trials, Homan remains a figure to watch—an elite athlete, devoted mother, and an example of resilience under pressure. Every stone she throws carries the lessons of the past and the promise of future triumphs, making her journey as compelling off the ice as on it.
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