The Surf Strong Elite Show

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In this episode of The Surf Strong Show we talk with Teddy Navarro. He is a former Pro Surfer and current Community Outreach Director for the Mauli Ola Foundation.

Teddy and I discuss:

  • The amazing and crazy lineup at the Huntington Beach Pier
  • His work helping children with Cystic Fibrosis through the Mauli Ola Foundation
  • His path through early mistakes and struggles to a more present and positive life with his wife and children
  • How losing his brother to alcoholism has greatly shaped his own choices in life
  • How his Coaching By Ted surf instruction is a great source of joy for him

In This Episode:

  • 3:00 - How the ocean humbles and helps check your ego
  • 8:00 Huntington Beach Pier surfing scene
  • 12:00 You can't fast forward your surfing
  • 14:00 Never stop learning
  • 18:00 How Teddy gets his amazing first person barrel shots
  • 26:10 Just paddle out no excuses
  • 30:00 Starting Ji Jitsu and his weekly movement plan
  • 37:22 How losing his brother to alcoholism has profoundly shaped his life
  • 49:00 Mauli Ola Foundation
  • 1:02:00 Coaching With Ted

Links to what we discussed in the episode