Shore Thing // How Kami Craig led Team USA to Olympic Gold

Shore Thing // How Kami Craig led Team USA to Olympic Gold

The podcast episode features an insightful conversation with Cammie Craig, a water polo athlete, and coach. It covers her journey in water polo, experiences with dyslexia and ADHD, and the emotional impact of winning a gold medal at the Olympics. Cammie shares her strengths, challenges, and personal growth, providing valuable insights into her life and career. The conversation delves into the surreal experience of winning at the Olympic Games, the challenges of transitioning to a new high school for water polo recognition, and the impact of academic struggles on athletic pursuits. It also explores the therapeutic reflection on past games and experiences, the intensity of training and recovery in water polo, and the evolution of team culture and unity. Additionally, it discusses the continued water polo career abroad for competition and training, along with the challenges of competing in a foreign country with language barriers. The conversation covers the challenges of international sports, the absence of a national league in the US, transitioning from sport to retirement, and personal and professional growth. Kami Craig shares insights on building trust and respect in a team, adapting to new environments, and the importance of high-level competition. She also discusses the challenges of retirement, seeking direction and support, and the transition to corporate life. Additionally, she reflects on personal and professional growth, embracing uncomfortable transitions, and the importance of authenticity and mentorship. Takeaways * Cammie Craig's journey in water polo and her experiences with the national team. * The impact of dyslexia and ADHD on learning and personal growth. The importance of team dynamics and support in achieving Olympic success * The impact of academic struggles and early dreams on athletic dedication Building trust and respect is crucial in international sports. * The absence of a national league in the US presents challenges for athletes. * Transitioning from sport to retirement requires mentorship and professional growth. Chapters * 00:00 Introduction to Shore Thing Podcast * 05:39 Cammie Craig's Upbringing and Introduction to Water Polo * 11:36 Pattern Recognition and Super Strengths * 17:15 Transition and Academic Struggles * 22:59 Cultural Evolution and Team Unity * 30:16 The Challenges of International Sports * 36:59 Transitioning from Sport to Retirement * 47:28 Personal and Professional Growth

Shore Thing // Kaleigh's Story of 2x Olympic Gold & the Grind to the Top

The conversation delves into Kaleigh's childhood and athletic background, her introduction to surfing and water polo, and her experiences in high school and college sports. It explores her multi-sport athlete journey and the challenges and successes she encountered along the way. The conversation covers Kaleigh's college life, including her sorority experience, the transition from college to the national team, and her Olympic experience, including the gold medal win. Kaleigh's journey involves balancing water polo and surfing, making tough decisions, and achieving success at the highest level of competition. The conversation delves into the challenges of post-Olympic depression and the recovery process, as well as the impact of COVID on the team dynamics. It also explores the experience of the Paris Olympics and the transition into the next phase of life. Takeaways * Athletic Background * Multi-Sport Athlete Balancing College Life * Transitioning from College to National Team * Olympic Experience Post-Olympic depression * Impact of COVID on the team Chapters * 00:00 Childhood and Athletic Background * 05:11 Introduction to Surfing and Water Polo * 13:34 High School and College Sports * 26:32 College Life and Sorority Experience * 51:17 Olympic Experience and Gold Medal Win * 58:28 Post-Olympic Depression and Recovery * 01:09:44 The Paris Olympics and Moving Forward

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