Dropping In Surf Show Podcast

This episode features Physiotherapist Scott Johnstone, practicing in Gold Coast, Australia.  Rob, Jim and Scott discuss common injury patterns, sustainable plans for body maintenance and recovery, rehab vs performance training, the importance of objective measurement, motor patterning, body characteristics, training for high torque turns, and preparation for surfing big waves. Learn more about Scott at https://sapienrehabandperformance.com.au/  Watch the video of this episode at https://www.surfingpaddling.com/dropping-in-surf-show 

Featuring Surf Coach Dan Mori, former WQS surfer and Owner of Fulcrum Surf in Del Mar, California.  Rob, Jim and Dan discuss the most important aspect of the surfboard you choose, riding and coaching at Kelly’s wave, what makes a board a magic board, technical aspects of maneuvers, how to react to falling, and more.  To learn more about Dan Mori’s Fulcrum Surf Coaching visit https://fulcrumsurf.com/ Watch the video of this episode at https://www.surfingpaddling.com/dropping-in-surf-show 

In this episode of the Dropping In Surf Show, Rob and Jim sit down with Barry Green, Surf Coach and Life Coach located in Santa Cruz, CA.  Barry has a unique approach to surf coaching and a rare ability to pull out the best not only in your surfing, but in yourself in general.  We dive into topics such as responding to stimuli with grace, surfing as a practice, strategies for crowds, stress management, and more.  Learn more about Barry at https://centeredsurfing.com/  Watch the video of this episode at https://www.surfingpaddling.com/dropping-in-surf-show 

Rob and Jim continue the conversation with surf coach and amazing human being Clayton Nienaber.  They discuss common mistakes and solutions, learning from cavemen, the trick to surfing more relaxed, fast twitch vs slow twitch muscles, importance of timing vs force, should you slow down or speed up, the unimportance of fins, ocean knowledge vs equipment, matching the style of surfing to the type of rail on the board, board buying recommendations, the type of feedback to give to your shaper that will help you, DIPI, social fear limiting performance, waves of progression, growth vs fixed mindset, onshore days, finless surfing, board design in relation to progression, board dimensions’ impact on turning, and proper relationships between shaper and surfer. To learn more about Clayton’s OMBE Surf Online Program, go here. Watch the video of this episode at https://www.surfingpaddling.com/dropping-in-surf-show 

This week on the Dropping In Surf Show, Rob and Jim have a conversation with surf coach, surfboard shaper, and former QS surfer Clayton Nienaber.  They talk about magical secrets to Kelly Slater’s surfing, shaping surfboards to help clients improve, board design vs skill acquisition, how to surf on rail, the moment Clayton figured out how to surf effortlessly, how to “feel” more when surfing, lessons from Dane Reynolds, Kelly Slater and Taylor Knox secret conversations about surf technique, biomechanical movement translation to common terms that help, tapping into the wave’s energy, turning using centrifugal force, thoughts on riding single fins and twin fins, focus on moving the body well, and surfing illusions.  To learn more about Clayton’s OMBE Surf Online Program, go here. Watch the video of this episode at https://www.surfingpaddling.com/dropping-in-surf-show 

Rob and Jim debate the possible causes of Mick’s ACL Injury, analyze the physics behind a layback turn, and share the passion behind a new board obsession on this week's Dropping In Surf Show. Watch the video of this episode at https://www.surfingpaddling.com/dropping-in-surf-show 

This week on the Dropping In Surf Show, Rob and Jim discuss the brain’s processing speed and how it impacts surf performance, talk about locals vibing surfers, and share simple exercises all surfers can use to improve the brain’s motor movements.  Watch the video of this episode at https://www.surfingpaddling.com/dropping-in-surf-show 

Pere Campistol, creator of The Surf Pentagon and exercise science practitioner, and Dr. Steven Duhig, Griffith University lecturer and strength & conditioning lead, discuss paddling research and training. They cover a four-week paddling intervention, strength, conditioning and mobility approaches, tethered force testing, links to injury and performance, and plans to translate research for recreational and elite surfers.

Joining Rob and Jim this week is Doctor of Physical Therapy Mark Kozuki, who runs his practice, PT Elite Performance, out of Costa Mesa, CA.  Mark had worked with John John Florence since he was on the WQS through his two championships, in addition to many of the top surfers on the WCT such as Tyler Wright, Felipe Toledo, Owen Wright, Courtney Conlogue, Lakey Peterson and more while being involved with the WSL and on staff with Hurley.  Rob, Jim and Mark discuss what it’s like working with top athletes, share how to find happiness, get salty about injuries and surgeries, share lessons learned from mistakes made, dive deep into the body-mind connection, and recollect how many waves Jim and Mark caught during Physical Therapy school.  Visit Mark at http://www.pteliteperformance.com/ Watch the video of this episode at https://www.surfingpaddling.com/dropping-in-surf-show 

Rob and Jim are back where they analyze what happens when you get pitched, how to identify when you are likely to get pitched, reminisce on boat surfing fun and how waves break, share surf trip stories, explain the benefits of making mistakes, and somehow get on the topic of what terrible parents they probably are. Watch the video at https://www.surfingpaddling.com/dropping-in-surf-show