Kahea Hart: Training Olympians and Everyday Surfers
Description
In this week’s episode of the Basis Surf Podcast, I’m joined by Kahea Hart ( @hawaiisurfandperformance ), a former competitive surfer and the coach behind some of the world's best surfers like Olympian Brisa Hennessy and WSL Big Wave World Champion Billy Kemper. Kahea also works with everyday surfers, and in this episode, we explore his methods for developing world-class talent, along with the essential training all surfers can do to take their surfing to the next level.
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Chapters
00:00 The Importance of Physical Training for Surfers
01:46 Experiences at the Olympics: Coaching Brissa Hennessy
10:07 Training Techniques for Elite Surfers
18:44 Paddling Techniques and Their Importance
24:53 Foundation Training: A Game Changer for Surfers
32:10 Common Mistakes of Everyday Surfers
39:46 Advanced Techniques for Better Surfing
50:03 Final Thoughts and Personal Insights
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