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Here's what you'll learn each week in the contest course :

 

1

Turns - getting your turning technique perfect so you can do big moves under pressure

2

Speed - how to go faster so you get more rad, have more time and score more points

3

Training diary - using a diary to improve your results

4

Major manoeuvres - general techniques for landing big moves under contest pressure

5

Major manoeuvres - scoring bigger points on reos, floaters, cutbacks, airs, snaps....

6

Stretching / yoga - for improved surfing, injury avoidance and higher energy levels

7

Judging criteria - what do the judges look for and how to use it to your advantage

8

Goal setting, training plans & career planning - create your own future

9

Concentration during heats - what you should and shouldn't concentrate on during heats

10

IPS - what to say to yourself during heats and how to get in a winning frame of mind

11

Warming-up for heats - how to surf 10-15% better

12

Segmenting - Dividing your heat into smaller parts so you always get 4 to the beach

13

Strength/weaknesses - score big points with percentage surfing. Improve your repertoire

14

Wave utilisation - What's the best move for the section? How variety keeps judges happy.

15

Positioning - how to be in the right place at the right time so you catch the winning waves.

16

Wipeout strategy - how to relax when you blow it badly

17

Fitness for bigger moves, improved endurance and greater concentration

18

Contest preparation - what are the habits of champions ?

19

Roundhouse cutback - how to have the smoothest cutback/rebound in your division

20

Mental rehearsal / NLP - mind surf your way to better surfing and victory

21

Controlling distractions - what to do when you stress out in the middle of a heat?

22

Power vs slide - how to surf old school and new school to keep all the judges happy

23

Diet - Eating to win (in free surfing, competition and life !) Energy supplements.

24

Good start - starting your heat on a winning note to build your confidence

25

Wave selection criteria - how to guarantee you'll never take off on stupid waves. A handy trick that shows you where to sit when you can't work out the sets.

26

Heat planning - Plan A's that will get you those 4 good ones to the beach.

27

Be prepared - How do you still win when your heat plan fails ? Plan B's.

28

Rules - Don't get burnt - know how to use the rules to your advantage.

29

Positive self talk - what you say is what you get....so start talking like a champion !

30

Hassling - how to get the waves you need to win the heat (and let the others take what's left)

31

Fluids - what to drink, when and why.....

32

How to improve your weaknesses. Using video to start really ripping.

33

Board design - how to talk to shapers so the tools of your trade are achieving your potential.

34

Evaluating your heat - sometimes losing is winning and winning is losing

35

Belief modification - what are the secrets of success. Do you really believe you can do it ?

36

Positive interaction (with officials and sponsors) to improve your career prospects

37

Tube riding - reading it and setting up barrels according to wave type.

38

Tube riding - riding, getting deep, coming out.... scoring HUGE points

39

Good health. Beating colds and flu. Drugs. Sun. Alcohol..... be in top shape for the event.

40

Preventing psychological problems during competition - beat the butterflies & relax

41

Sleep and rest - how, when and why.

42

Tapering - so you peak on the right day in the final

43

Style - how to develop an eye pleasing, individual style.

44

Big waves - how to tackle the big stuff with confidence

45

Trouble free planning - thinking ahead so there's no drama on contest day

46

Muscle relaxation. Meditation. Amped body and calm mind

47

Priority bouys - man on man surfing. How to use the buoy to win. Countdown tactics

48

Choking - how to win finals

49

Handling media. Making good speeches

50

Long term career planning. Management

51

Travelling and competing - avoid injury and maintain peak performance on the road

52

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