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Welcome back to The Water Ski Podcast for Episode 65 with Thibaut Dailland! Thibaut is among the very best overall skiers… and slalom skiers … and trick skiers in the World! Thibaut is basically part of that modern breed of all-rounders which have been dominating the overall scene for the last 15 years. Matteo had a ton of questions for the Ivory Coast native, including his youth between Africa and France, skiing with his brother, the Worlds chase, current creativity in trick skiing, and much more! This is a fun conversation between two friends who share a strong passion for water skiing and are stoked about it :) Enjoy! _________________________ This episode is brought to you by Real Frequency College Consulting, a company founded by Evan Moore that helps students get ready for the challenging task of choosing and getting into college. Want to get into your favorite NCWSA program? Get 6% off by mentioning "TWSP" or "Matteo is the man" during your first free consultation! This episode is also brought to you by the FlowPoint Method, a revolutionary and holist approach to water skiing created by Jenny LaBaw and Marcus Brown. Learn more about the FlowPoint Method by going to thewaterskipodcast.com/flowpointmethod. Take a few seconds to write a review of the podcast on Apple Podcasts, it really helps :-) If you are enjoying this podcast, please consider a donation. If you are interested in advertising on The Water Ski Podcast, please reach out.

Very sad to hear this. JR always made me feel welcomed at Axis. His passion was unquestionable, whether while pulling someone through a set or measuring one's jump rope at Masters. A huge hug to the family and all those whom he touched with his stoke for skiing.

@AdamCord glad you enjoyed the episode :smile: In my own skiing, definitely handle and ski are the most straightforward and proximal external attention points. However, it's worth to also consider more distal ones like buoy and boat. Since the buoy is a target in a sense, this distal locus of attention seems appropriate, especially in light of studies using target-based sports in which a focus on the target (e.g., dartboard, putting hole, biathlon targets) led to better performance than focusing on proximal loci of attention (i.e., arrow positioning, putt face angle, and rifle alignment). So, in our case, it could be something like "keep the buoy more behind you at the end of your onside". The boat might seem like a different subject, but in my coaching experience, paying attention to where one is compared to the boat in the upswing resonates particularly with short line skiers. Of course, there is a way to move that to handle location compared to the body, but that's where the coaching artistry come into play :wink:

Welcome to this new episode of The Water Ski Podcast. In this new episode of Swerve Psyc, Matteo touches on the concept of locus of attention, differentiating between internal (thoughts or parts of the body) and external (e.g., handle, ski, buoys, boat). Research in motor skill learning and sport psychology has shown that learning or refining a new skill by maintaining an external locus of attention leads to faster learning, more consistency, and especially less movement disruption when under pressure. Tune in as Matteo gives a few ideas of how to apply these solid findings to water skiing! Enjoy and please reach out to let Matteo know what you think about this or future Swerve Psyc episodes. _________________________ This episode is brought to you by Real Frequency College Consulting, a company founded by Evan Moore that helps students get ready for the challenging task of choosing and getting into college. Want to get into your favorite NCWSA program? Get 6% off by mentioning "TWSP" or "Matteo is the man" during your first free consultation! This episode is also brought to you by the FlowPoint Method, a revolutionary and holist approach to water skiing created by Jenny LaBaw and Marcus Brown. Learn more about the FlowPoint Method by going to thewaterskipodcast.com/flowpointmethod. Take a few seconds to write a review of the podcast on Apple Podcasts, it really helps :-) If you are enjoying this podcast, please consider a donation. If you are interested in advertising on The Water Ski Podcast, please reach out.

@jgills88 I definitely have a couple of names in mind, and I fully agree. Huge aspect of our sport.

@mike_mapple Agreed with you on the 90%ish of Pros in the US. Juniors are all over the place, and given that RC and L events happened last year to some extent, in my opinion they should have stuck to the usual. I just hope this is an adjustment year given all the pandemic chaos, and that they resume a system that doesn't force moving to Florida for a month for the sole purpose of qualifying to the Masters.

@NikolG Just a non-US example to further support what you are saying. Last summer, we had a very limited number of tournaments in Europe, all cramped up between August and September. I coach a young and very promising Jr jumper who is currently 1st on the IWWF Jr rankings out two tournaments he skied. Not only he feels slightly robbed for not being invited, he is now waiting to figure out if he can even make it to the US (travel restrictions) to ski more tournaments to qualify. As a reminder, the official excuse why Masters were canceled in August was the inability for World Class international skiers to make it to the venue.

More bits, including a never-before released portion of the first take with Will Asher. Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, or wherever you want :smile: Matteo Ianni Talks Zero Off and Ski Influences Giannina Bonnemann's Current Training Regimen Jaimee Bull's Journey to Junior Worlds How Matteo Decided to Organize the San Gervasio Pro Am Elizabeth Montavon's Early Days in West Palm Beach The Early Days of Waterski Nation Marina Mosti and Ski Flying Cole Grant's Coaching Process Will Asher on the HO Rebirth (unpublished)

This episode of The Water Ski Podcast is a long conversation with water ski innovator @ErikBerghiller ! Erik is a Swedish water skier and creator of the OffCourse™, a new way to create a slalom course on the water. Matteo was extremely intrigued by the device since he first stumbled upon it online a few years back, and was really curious to hear Erik's story into water skiing. Not surprisingly, his story was extremely interesting and sheds light on what led Erik to come up with the OffCourse™. Enjoy this chat and come back next week for another episode :) _________________________ This episode is brought to you by Real Frequency College Consulting, a company founded by Evan Moore that helps students get ready for the challenging task of choosing and getting into college. Want to get into your favorite NCWSA program? Get 6% off by mentioning "TWSP" or "Matteo is the man" during your first free consultation! This episode is also brought to you by Ski or Die, Use code "TWSP" for 10% off at check out. And, by the FlowPoint Method, a revolutionary and holist approach to water skiing created by Jenny LaBaw and Marcus Brown. Learn more about the FlowPoint Method by going to thewaterskipodcast.com/flowpointmethod. Take a few seconds to write a review of the podcast on Apple Podcasts, it really helps :-) If you are enjoying this podcast, please consider a donation. If you are interested in advertising on The Water Ski Podcast, please reach out.

Hey Ryota! I sent you a DM with my phone n. I can put you in touch with a handful of very experiences cable park owners that can help

Just received my big "Honey Pa$$" poster… love it!!

Welcome back to The Water Ski Podcast for Episode 62 with none other than @Horton !!! John is a competitive skier and well-known in the water ski community as the founder and person behind BallOfSpray, without a doubt the most visited water ski website out there! Matteo was hyped to interview John for two main reasons. The first one, of course, was the website itself and John's opinions about the state of the sport. However, the second equally exciting reason was to get John's story. Often, the personal story can shine light on the athletic and professional outcomes an individual achieves. This was definitely the case with John Horton! Finally, John and Trent Finlayson host a video cast called "Distance From Center", where they provide news on upcoming and current water ski events. Check it out! Sit back and enjoy it! _________________________ This episode is brought to you by Ski or Die, Elizabeth Montavon's new selection of apparel. Hang tight for the launch on February 5th, and use early bird code "TWSP" at checkout for 10% off for two weeks! This episode is brought to you by the FlowPoint Method, a revolutionary and holist approach to water skiing created by Jenny LaBaw and Marcus Brown. Learn more about the FlowPoint Method by going to thewaterskipodcast.com/flowpointmethod. Matteo and Marcus published some more technical videos comparing pro skiers! You can see them and . Take a few seconds to write a review of the podcast on Apple Podcasts, it really helps :-) If you are enjoying this podcast, please consider a donation. If you are interested in advertising on The Water Ski Podcast, please reach out.

Welcome to this new episode of The Water Ski Podcast. This episode marks the launch of a series of podcasts trying to merge Matteo's expertise in sport psychology with water skiing. This series will be called "Swerve Psyc". In this episode, Matteo touches on Athlete Burnout, an unpleasant and long-lasting state characterized by sport devaluation, emotional and physical exhaustion, and a reduced sense of accomplishment. The goal of this episode is to understand what burnout really is, how it might look like in skiers, and what are some of the things skiers, coaches, and parents can do to prevent this condition. Enjoy and please reach out to let Matteo know what you think about this or future Swerve Psyc episodes. _________________________ Hey, want to get a head start to the ski season? I will be coaching at The Waterski Academy in Portugal on February 13-22. Feel free to shoot me an email if you want to learn more :) This episode is brought to you by the FlowPoint Method, a revolutionary and holist approach to water skiing created by Jenny LaBaw and Marcus Brown. Learn more about the FlowPoint Method by going to thewaterskipodcast.com/flowpointmethod. Matteo and Marcus published some more technical videos comparing pro skiers! You can see them and . Take a few seconds to write a review of the podcast on Apple Podcasts, it really helps :-) If you are enjoying this podcast, please consider a donation. If you are interested in advertising on The Water Ski Podcast, please reach out.

@Horton Beatrice Ianni (rff), Matteo's sister, has switched to right-palm-up recently after a crazy golfer's elbow, which brought to a surgery and still not the best. Being "reverse" grip is the only way she can actually ski. Solid skier, early 39off

Welcome back to The Water Ski Podcast for Episode 60 with Marina Mosti! Marina is a highly accomplished retired Pro Skier and among the very best Italian skiers of all time. Matteo had to work hard to get this interview, as Marina is as modest as she was competitive on the water worldwide. With multiple accomplishments in all three disciplines, Marina was primarily known for her jump and trick skiing. Inevitably, that made her at any overall events, including the Worlds, the US Masters, Moomba Masters, and US Open to mention a few. Sit back and enjoy this conversation, as Marina tells her story, the ups and downs of a career dedicated to be the very best water skier she could be. Marina also kindly shares her experiences as a coach, and her passion to pass on her knowledge and experience to younger skiers. _________________________ Hey, want to get a head start to the ski season? I will be coaching at The Waterski Academy in Portugal on February 13-22. Feel free to shoot me an email if you want to learn more :) This episode is brought to you by the FlowPoint Method, a revolutionary and holist approach to water skiing created by Jenny LaBaw and Marcus Brown. Learn more about the FlowPoint Method by going to thewaterskipodcast.com/flowpointmethod. Matteo recently discussed with Marcus some technical he has been working on for the FPM Podcast. You can check out the video . Take a few seconds to write a review of the podcast on Apple Podcasts, it really helps :-) If you are enjoying this podcast, please consider a donation. If you are interested in advertising on The Water Ski Podcast, please reach out.

Welcome back to The Water Ski Podcast for this 2021. The first episode of this year full of hope is with Nick Adams. Nick is a Pro skier and coach from Melbourne, Australia, who has been and is a constant threat at any tournament he attends. Tune in as Matteo and Nick cover Nick's journey into water skiing, his first events, the importance of Moomba Masters, and more experiences training and competing around the world. Listen to some of the things he learned from highly respected names in the sport and how he conceives good coaching to be. Get a sense of some of the challenges Nick faced, a few adjustments he has made to his skiing preparation, and why he values brand and sport culture so much. This is a very rich conversation between two friends! Sit back and enjoy it! ________________________________________ Hey, want to get a head start to the ski season? I will be coaching at The Waterski Academy in Portugal on February 13-22. Feel free to shoot me an email if you want to learn more :) This episode is brought to you by the FlowPoint Method, a revolutionary and holist approach to water skiing created by Jenny LaBaw and Marcus Brown. Learn more about the FlowPoint Method by going to thewaterskipodcast.com/flowpointmethod. Matteo recently discussed with Marcus some technical he has been working on for the FPM Podcast. You can check out the video . Take a few seconds to write a review of the podcast on Apple Podcasts, it really helps :-) If you are enjoying this podcast, please consider a donation. If you are interested in advertising on The Water Ski Podcast, please reach out.

Thoroughly enjoyed this chat!

Welcome to the last TWSP episode of 2020. As we all look forward to a better new year, hear what guests of the show are looking forward to for 2021. Guests in order of appearance: Cole GrantChris ParrishAshley StevensCorey VaughnGiannina BonnemannCoop DiddyMatteo IanniJohn WaldronNick ParsonsMario PigozziManon CostardRobert PigozziBrittany GreenwoodMarcus BrownGreg DesfondWill AsherThomas DegasperiElizabeth MontavonKeith AlbrittonClaudio KöstenbergerDane MechlerFreddie WinterJaimee BullIgor MorozovVince StadlbaurCandido MozThomas GustafsonAdam PickosDaniel ZimmermanEnjoy! __________________________________ This episode is brought to you by The WhisperFin Pro, the new iteration of the famous WhisperFin created by Jay Poscente (JaySki). Order your WhisperFin PRO at FinWhispering.com and get family or friends Original WhisperFins for only $99 each, using promo code "TWSP". This episode is also brought to you by the FlowPoint Method, a revolutionary and holist approach to water skiing created by Jenny LaBaw and Marcus Brown. Learn more about the FlowPoint Method by going to thewaterskipodcast.com/flowpointmethod. Matteo recently discussed with Marcus some technical aspects he has been working on for the FPM Podcast. You can check out the video . Take a few seconds to write a review of the podcast on Apple Podcasts, it really helps :-) If you are enjoying this podcast, please consider a donation. If you are interested in advertising on The Water Ski Podcast, please reach out.

@Horton down to do one?

@ALPJr Thank you, never a dull thought when discussing water skiing with MB :D

This episode of The Water Ski Podcast is a long conversation with water ski ambassador @MarcusBrown . After having covered Marcus' personal story in Episode 10, he decided to come back as part of the TWSP "Dock Time" series. These are just conversations about water skiing. On occasion, it will be just Matteo talking in front of the microphone about something that is on his mind. More often, it will be Matteo and another guests chatting it up! Join in as Matteo and Marcus discuss: The Olympic pursuit and its downfallsPro skiing in his heyday and Marcus' experiences as it declinedThe role of skiers in the resurgence of Pro skiingWhat is exciting about water skiing nowadaysThe cost and access of skiing as a hinderance to growthComparing Brooke Baldwin and Allie Nicholson's styles (more on FPM YouTube channel soon)What the FlowPoint Method it and how it came aboutMarcus and Jenny's experiences in creating and running the MethodThe value of well-guided reps over new equipmentHow helping Terry Winter with his skiing is helping Marcus' brother through some hard timesMatteo's project of skiing all around Lake Iseo in the memory of Josè CastelliSavoring moments and the advantages of long-format conversationsEnjoy the chat and come back next week for the end-of-the-year episode :) __________________________ This episode is brought to you by The WhisperFin Pro, the new iteration of the famous WhisperFin created by Jay Poscente (JaySki). Order your WhisperFin PRO at FinWhispering.com and get family or friends Original WhisperFins for only $99 each, using promo code "TWSP". This episode is also brought to you by the FlowPoint Method, a revolutionary and holist approach to water skiing created by Jenny LaBaw and Marcus Brown. Learn more about the FlowPoint Method by going to thewaterskipodcast.com/flowpointmethod. Matteo recently discussed with Marcus some technical aspects he has been working on for the FPM Podcast. You can check out the video . Take a few seconds to write a review of the podcast on Apple Podcasts, it really helps :-) If you are enjoying this podcast, please consider a donation. If you are interested in advertising on The Water Ski Podcast, please reach out.

Episode 56 of TWSP is a great long conversation with Claudio Köstenberger! Claudio is among the top Jumpers in the World, a master story teller, and straight up genuine guy! In this episode Matteo gets to learn more about the very early skiing days of Claudio, followed by a recollection of Claudio's junior and collegiate days that saw the two of them following a very similar path. The second part of the episode is more topic-based in nature. Here, Claudio speaks his mind about what he deems is wrong with the Zero Off system for jump, the ongoing quest for success at the European Championships, the limbo of choosing between a life in Austria or in the United States, and his thoughts about the US Masters after his participation in them. Sit tight for this one ;) _________________________ Hey! Want to get some ski coaching? Download GiveGo, upload a ski pass, and look up Matteo for some direct coaching ;-) __________________________ This episode is brought to you by The WhisperFin Pro, the new iteration of the famous WhisperFin created by Jay Poscente (JaySki). Order your WhisperFin PRO at FinWhispering.com and get family or friends Original WhisperFins for only $99 each, using promo code "TWSP". This episode is also brought to you by the FlowPoint Method, a revolutionary and holist approach to water skiing created by Jenny LaBaw and Marcus Brown. Learn more about the FlowPoint Method by going to thewaterskipodcast.com/flowpointmethod. Matteo recently discussed with Marcus some technical he has been working on for the FPM Podcast. You can check out the video . Take a few seconds to write a review of the podcast on Apple Podcasts, it really helps :-) If you are enjoying this podcast, please consider a donation. If you are interested in advertising on The Water Ski Podcast, please reach out.

@dchristman nothing to add pressure as you described nor footbed. I use the older version of this liner , but I have molded one of the new ones and feels good also

@Deanoski I absolutely love the EVO Front Boot. I originally got to FM back when I was learning flips and breaking hard shell bindings of different brands (or homemade). After a few years, I switched from a Radar RS1 front boot to the FM EVO and I haven't looked back since. You are attached to the ski, release when you have to, and especially you don't release when you don't have to. Among the many customizing options, I prefer the regular cuff (only one buckle) and recently I have gone away from the buckle on the shell. The idea is to have resembling certain aspects of a rubber boot, like a more progressive engagement of the inside edge. I will post a picture of it whenever I get next to my ski :smile:

Congrats John, and thank you for this great resource!