Administrators Horton Posted August 3, 2021 Administrators Share Posted August 3, 2021 From Anneke Suyderhoud My father, Mike Suyderhoud is a legendary Hall of Fame water skier with 5 World Champion titles and 16 US National titles. In his 50+ year career, he has professionally coached and influenced hundreds of water skiers from all around the world. He is a household name in Northern CA due to his well-known International Water Ski School and ski show on Shasta Lake in the 70’s, 80’s and early 90’s. Unfortunately, my dad will no longer be able to participate in the sport and industry he has dedicated his life to. My dad is in advanced stages of diabetes, kidney failure and is fighting a myriad of battles associated with this insidious disease. He was rushed to the hospital via ambulance on June 13, 2021 where we discovered he had a severe blood infection coursing through his body. Per his doctors recommendation to ultimately save his life, his left leg needed to be amputated at the knee. He is currently recovering from his recent amputation at a rehab facility in the greater Redding area. Read more https://www.gofundme.com/f/2x3h7-support-for-mike-suyderhoud My dad's goal is to be home with his family and discharged for home care and outpatient rehab/physical therapy. Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Baller BS74 Posted August 3, 2021 Baller Share Posted August 3, 2021 Pull Mike up on Face Book. You can click on a caption under a picture and you will get an explanation from his daughter. Also, link for Go Fund Me, he needs help!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ lpskier Posted August 3, 2021 Baller_ Share Posted August 3, 2021 Mike is a totally great guy. Lpskier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Baller Nando Posted August 5, 2021 Baller Share Posted August 5, 2021 Very sad news about n incredibly great guy- as well as a great skier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Ed_Johnson Posted August 5, 2021 Baller Share Posted August 5, 2021 Taught me the one handed gate in Hawaii in 91. Skied with him and his Dad who was a really great Guy...So sorry to hear about this. I have faith he will still be back coaching in the future. Hoping for a fast recovery !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller RAWSki Posted August 10, 2021 Baller Share Posted August 10, 2021 Had Mike out to our Michigan lake in 2002 for two days of coaching. He is a great guy and a fun coach. Wishing him and his family all the best at this difficult time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ALPJr Posted August 13, 2021 Baller Share Posted August 13, 2021 Bump. Skiing with Mike in Shasta in 1994 changed the trajectory of my skiing life. First and foremost his knowledge, coaching style and hospitality were second to none. Knowing that I was living in Marin Co. at the time he steered me to contacts with the clubs at Aquatic Park. Returned the next spring with a friend who was free skier just discovering course and Mike got him completely stoked. I’ll never forget his story about when he got the first ever ‘rock’ reride, at a nationals warm up tourney at Spencer’s in Owego, New York. One of his competitors hurled a huge rock into the pond to throw rollers into the coarse as he was resting at the other end. All this on top of being an all time great, hall of famer who gave a lot more to the sporting world than he ever took. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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dude Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 The first time I ever made a pass in a slalom course was with Mike coaching. He did a clinic for our club on the Delta. I had most of the concepts wrong and he straightened me out. Great guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Baller_ swbca Posted March 13, 2022 Baller_ Share Posted March 13, 2022 A great person and contributor to our sport. So sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skierjp Posted March 13, 2022 Baller Share Posted March 13, 2022 The BEST floating slalom course on the market ACCUFLOAT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller mmosley899 Posted March 27, 2022 Baller Share Posted March 27, 2022 I have talked to Mike a few times in the last couple of months. He has built a custom slalom course for use at the upcoming World Games tournament for me to install. He seems to be working through his difficulties and moving forward. His knowledge and help in getting the course ready is much appreciated! Mike's Overall Binding USA Water Ski Senior Judge Senior Driver Senior Tech Controller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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