Shore Thing // Victoria Feige's Life Changing Injury & Journey to 6x Adaptive Surfing World Champion

Shore Thing // Lakey's Lowdown - New Zealand

The conversation covers Lakey Peterson's experience at the New Zealand contest, her heat tactics and decision making, life in New Zealand, and her preparation for the upcoming El Salvador contest. Key takeaways include the importance of heat tactics, the impact of surfing conditions on performance, and the competitive mindset required for success. Takeaways * Heat Tactics * Surfing Conditions * Competition Mindset Chapters * 00:00 New Zealand Contest * 06:00 Life in New Zealand * 16:55 Preparation for El Salvador

Shore Thing // Gabriela Bryan's Upbringing and Importance of Self-Trust

Lakey Peterson and Kaleigh Gilchrist host a conversation with professional surfer Gabriela Bryan, exploring her journey from early life and upbringing to becoming a professional surfer. The discussion delves into her competitive mindset, proudest career moment, and the process of overcoming fear and improving her skills in surfing. The conversation delves into the impact of coaching and mentorship, the transition to working with different coaches, the importance of self-direction and decision-making, developing strengths and overcoming challenges, navigating self-doubt and adversity, the role of mentors and support systems, and a message to the younger self. Takeaways * Surfing career journey * Competitive mindset Mentorship and Support * Adaptability and Growth Chapters * 00:00 Overcoming Fear and Improvement * 26:31 The Importance of Self-Direction and Decision-Making * 32:06 Developing Strengths and Overcoming Challenges * 40:37 The Role of Mentors and Support Systems

Shore Thing // Lakey's Lowdown - Snapper Rocks

The conversation covers the competitive challenges faced by surfers, the impact of board selection and performance, the unique event environment and atmosphere, the ultimate surf contest experience, the influence of external factors on competition, surfing strategy and heat performance, the significance of the Aussie Treble, and the prize of winning a car in the Aussie Treble. The conversation covers topics such as sports psychology during competition, the emergence of a new generation of surfers, the impact of a surf film premiere, the breakthroughs of rookie surfers, and the anticipation of an upcoming surf contest in New Zealand. Takeaways * Competitive Surfing Challenges * Board Selection and Performance * Event Environment and Atmosphere Sports psychology during competition * New generation of surfers * Surf film premiere and impact * Rookie surfers' breakthroughs * Upcoming surf contest in New Zealand Chapters * 00:00 The Prize: Winning a Car in the Aussie Treble * 34:35 Upcoming Surf Contest in New Zealand

Shore Thing // Lakey and Kaleigh - Ask Us Anything!

The conversation covers topics related to chasing dreams, balancing motherhood and career, and athlete mentorship and community involvement. It delves into the future plans of the speakers, their thoughts on motherhood and career balancing, and their involvement in athlete mentorship and community activities. The conversation covers topics such as coaching and mentoring in water polo, working with Coach Leandro Dora, advice for young water polo players, conversations with WSL judges, challenges of being an Olympic/collegiate athlete, booking accommodations for tour stops, visualization for sport and life, and dealing with self-doubt and confidence. Takeaways * Chasing Dreams * Motherhood and Career * Athlete Mentorship Visualization for sport and life * Dealing with self-doubt and confidence * Challenges of being an Olympic/collegiate athlete Chapters * 00:00 Chasing Dreams and Future Plans * 22:02 Athlete Mentorship and Community Involvement * 27:50 Advice for Young Water Polo Players * 34:44 Challenges of Being an Olympic/Collegiate Athlete * 43:32 Visualization and Self-Doubt

Shore Thing // Lakey's Lowdown - Margaret River Pro WIN!

Lakey Peterson and Kaleigh Gilchrist discuss Lakey's recent win at the Margaret River Pro, the challenges of back-to-back contests, and the strategic decision-making in competition. They also explore the impact of illness on performance and the importance of smart surfing in challenging conditions. Lakey Peterson shares her experience of winning the Margaret River Pro, discussing her strategy, emotions, and the significance of the victory. She also talks about her upcoming event at Snapper Rocks and reflects on the broader competitive surfing landscape. Kaleigh provides insights into her recent experience announcing the NCAA finals for water polo. Takeaways * Back-to-back contests present unique challenges for athletes * Strategic decision-making and adaptability are crucial in competition Strategic surfing and mental resilience are key to success in competitive surfing. * The significance of winning a contest goes beyond the victory itself, representing hard work, perseverance, and the fulfillment of goals. Chapters * 00:00 The Margaret River Pro Win * 07:52 Impact of Illness on Performance * 15:45 Smart Surfing in Challenging Conditions * 21:09 Victory at Margaret River Pro * 32:01 Preparation for Snapper Rocks