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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