Physical and Mental Training For Surfing w/ André Gioranellii
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André Gioranelli from Wet Surf Training breaks down the cultural differences in surfing, highlighting the relentless work ethic of Brazilian surfers. He also dives into a holistic approach to surf coaching which blends fitness, nutrition, and mental prep altogether. André explains how learning to adapt to different surf conditions and practicing with Carver Skateboards can improve your surfing skills dramatically, while also calling out common misconceptions in surf instruction.
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Chapters
00:36 Paddle Power and Training Tools
01:12 Meet Coach Andre Eira
02:34 Why Brazilians Dominate Pro Surfing
05:41 Training Beyond the Water
10:37 The Fire to Compete
16:06 Surfing as Sport vs. Lifestyle
18:41 Andre’s Holistic Coaching Approach
23:11 What Slows Progress in Surfing
29:25 Custom Training for Different Waves
33:02 How to Train as a Santa Cruz Surfer
34:58 Using Surf Skates to Train Style
37:54 Coaching Style and Correcting Bad Habits
45:33 Ego vs. Coachability
50:29 What Surf Instruction Often Gets Wrong
56:41 Final Thoughts, Reflections, and Advice
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