Doug Silva: Mastering Lateral Torque, apex surfing, and coaching Seth Moniz, Koa Rothman, and Kai Lenny
Episode description
This episode of the Basis Surf Podcast, I’m joined by Doug Silva (@dougsilvadotcom), the coach behind pro surfers Seth Moniz, Kai Lenny, and Koa Rothman. Doug shares his insights on refining cutbacks, maximizing wave power, and the small, game-changing tweaks that can elevate your surfing to the next level. If you’re looking to improve your surfing, you’re not going to want to miss this episode.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Surf Coaching and Techniques
02:56 Equipment Choices and Their Impact on Performance
05:54 Coaching Strategies for Competitive Surfers
08:48 The Importance of Body Mechanics in Surfing
12:13 Creating Confidence and Energy in Surfers
15:10 Navigating Competitive Surfing Challenges
18:10 The Role of Mental Preparation in Surfing
20:59 Seth's Journey and Transformation in Competition
23:56 Looking Ahead: Preparing for Future Competitions
32:06 Mastering Paddling Techniques
38:23 Coaching Surfers: Koa and Kai
48:06 The Evolution of Surfing with Kelly
53:29 Surfing for Everyday Surfers
01:02:47 The Art of Surfing: Intentions and Rhythms
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