Lakey Peterson: Developing Elite Technique & Mindset
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In this episode of the Basis Surf Podcast, we have Lakey Peterson ( @lakeypeterson ), the first ever woman to land an air in NSSA. She was also recently featured in a movie with @805beer called “Making Waves: The Lakey Peterson Story” documenting her surfing journey as a competitor on the Championship Tour. Don’t miss out on this episode as we talk about her rollercoaster ride of joining the tour, working on wraps, setting intentions on a wave, and working on head positioning for snaps.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction: Breaking Barriers in Surfing
01:56 The Journey of the Film “Making Waves”
04:50 The Rollercoaster Ride of Joining the Tour
08:41 Overcoming Challenges and Self-Doubt
14:13 Training and Technique for Success
20:48 Consistency in Performance
24:13 Working with a Sport Psychologist and Techniques for Staying Present
28:11 Preparation for Upcoming Events
29:47 Equipment Evolution and Board Choices
33:57 Coaching Insights and Technical Adjustments
36:15 The Importance of Head Positioning
41:01 Intention Behind Surfing
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