The Water Ski Podcast

Welcome to the 100th episode of The Water Ski Podcast.Originally recorded on February 9th, 2023, this is an interview with Fedele Luzzeri, my father.After an initial attempt of recording this in April 2022, we decided to give it another go in 2023. The challenges of translating the subtitles to English in order for skiers around the world to enjoy was marginally made easier by AI. The rest was just multiple listens and work.Dad's story into water skiing mostly follows a chronological order that listeners of The Water Ski Podcast are accustomed with, starting with the usual "How did you get into water skiing?" question.I hope you all enjoy as much as dad and I had a good time recording this._________________________This episode originally premiered live on YouTube on December 15th, 2023. If your podcast provider does not show video with English subtitles, you can head over on YouTube and watch there.Take a few seconds to write a review of the podcast on Apple Podcasts, it really helps :-)If you are enjoying this podcast, please consider a donation.If you are interested in advertising on The Water Ski Podcast, please reach out.

Hi everyone,EP100: Ski Talk with Dad will premiere on YouTube on Friday, December 15th at 20:30 CET, 14:30 EST, 11:30 PST, 6:30 AEDT (Saturday). Come watch the premiere live. Dad an I will be watching and answering questions :)I will be coaching at Thayang Ski from January 13th until February 15th. Click on the link or send me and email for more information !… The Water Ski Podcast is back! Be on the look for new episodes in the near future :D

Welcome to the one before last episode of The Water Ski Podcast.In this episode I announce the termination of this long standing project after EP100, which is scheduled to be released on May 18th, 2023. This episode was recorded in February and it will feature Fedele Luzzeri, my dad. Given that dad does not speak English, we recorded video and it will be subtitled. Audio and video will be also published on podcast, but some platform may not show the video. Therefore, the easiest way to watch this final episode is through the YouTube channel. I'd suggest to subscribe in order to receive the notifications of when the episode will premiere.As I said in the episode, this was a great experience. Thank you to all the listeners, guests, supporters, sponsors, and everyone whom I got to meet and talk to thanks to TWSP.Ski Hard!Luzz

Welcome back to The Water Ski Podcast for episode 99!This is the second part of Matteo's interview with Andrea "Bubu" Alessi!Bubu is a former Pro water skier from Italy, the 1993 World Jump Champion, and former coach of the Italian National Team. He is widely regarded as the most influential water skier in the history of the sport in Italy, due to his successes and contribution to the development of the sport. In this second part, Matteo and Bubu discuss the transition from skier to coach, including the importance and challenges of these identity changes. The two proceeded to explore Bubu's years sailing around the world, the birth of his daughter Mia, the challenges of being a good coach (including the mental side of skiing and coaching), and a bunch of other nuggetsEnjoy! Episode 100 will be released as soon as it is ready :)_________________________Matteo will soon be hosting an online class in sport psychology for waterski coaches and anyone who enjoys helping water skiers to improve. More details will be announced in upcoming weeks. For more information feel free to write himThis episode is brought to you by the FlowPoint Method, a revolutionary and holist approach to water skiing created by Jenny LaBaw and Marcus Brown.Learn more about the FlowPoint Method by going to thewaterskipodcast.com/flowpointmethod. Take a few seconds to write a review of the podcast on Apple Podcasts, it really helps :-)If you are enjoying this podcast, please consider a donation.If you are interested in advertising on The Water Ski Podcast, please reach out.

Welcome back to The Water Ski Podcast and Happy New Year!Episode 98 is the first part of Matteo's interview with Andrea "Bubu" Alessi!Bubu is a former Pro water skier from Italy, the 1993 World Jump Champion, and former coach of the Italian National Team. He is widely regarded as the most influential water skier in the history of the sport in Italy, due to his successes and contribution to the development of the sport. In this first part Matteo and Bubu discuss the early days, the first wins, and the journey that brought him to be one of the most recognizable faces and competitors for two decades.Enjoy!_________________________Matteo will soon be hosting an online class in sport psychology for waterski coaches and anyone who enjoys helping water skiers to improve. More details will be announced in upcoming weeks. For more information feel free to write himThis episode is brought to you by the FlowPoint Method, a revolutionary and holist approach to water skiing created by Jenny LaBaw and Marcus Brown.Learn more about the FlowPoint Method by going to thewaterskipodcast.com/flowpointmethod. Take a few seconds to write a review of the podcast on Apple Podcasts, it really helps :-)If you are enjoying this podcast, please consider a donation.If you are interested in advertising on The Water Ski Podcast, please reach out.

Welcome back to The Water Ski Podcast for a recap of the 2022 season with Trent Finlayson!In this episode, Matteo and Trent look back at the 2022 season and discuss what impressed them, what they have noticed, and specific achievements obtained by some incredible athletes. From key moments in the Pro Tour to incredible performances, from climbing stars to seasoned veterans, historical and personal moments, Trent and Matteo had a fun time reviewing a wonderful season of water skiing.Enjoy!_________________________Matteo will soon be hosting an online class in sport psychology for waterski coaches and anyone who enjoys helping water skiers to improve. More details will be announced in upcoming weeks. For more information feel free to write himThis episode is brought to you by the FlowPoint Method, a revolutionary and holist approach to water skiing created by Jenny LaBaw and Marcus Brown.Learn more about the FlowPoint Method by going to thewaterskipodcast.com/flowpointmethod. Take a few seconds to write a review of the podcast on Apple Podcasts, it really helps :-)If you are enjoying this podcast, please consider a donation.If you are interested in advertising on The Water Ski Podcast, please reach out.

Welcome back for Part 2 of Matteo's interview with Dave Wingerter!Dave is the Vice President of Product Management and Global Brand Director at HO Sports Company. He is also a great skier who continues to train and test whenever he gets a chance. In this second part, Dave and Matteo dive deep into the role and responsibilities Dave has at HO Sports, including products that go beyond the Syndicate line. This sets the ground for interesting considerations about engineering and creativity, the beauty behind manufacturing, and some Dave's ideas for future projects.Enjoy!_________________________Matteo will soon be hosting an online class in sport psychology for waterski coaches and anyone who enjoys helping water skiers to improve. More details will be announced in upcoming weeks. For more information feel free to write himThis episode is brought to you by the FlowPoint Method, a revolutionary and holist approach to water skiing created by Jenny LaBaw and Marcus Brown.Learn more about the FlowPoint Method by going to thewaterskipodcast.com/flowpointmethod. Take a few seconds to write a review of the podcast on Apple Podcasts, it really helps :-)If you are enjoying this podcast, please consider a donation.If you are interested in advertising on The Water Ski Podcast, please reach out.

Welcome back to The Water Ski Podcast for Episode 95 with Dave Wingerter!Dave is the Vice President of Product Management and Global Brand Director at HO Sports Company. He is also a great skier who continues to train and test whenever he gets a chance. In this first part, Matteo asked Dave about his beginnings in the sport and the key moments and choices that carved his path. Dave also delves into the circumstances that brought him to join HO Sports and the early days in a company that was going through a transition period. Enjoy Part 1 and come back tomorrow for Part 2!_________________________This episode is brought to you by the FlowPoint Method, a revolutionary and holist approach to water skiing created by Jenny LaBaw and Marcus Brown.Learn more about the FlowPoint Method by going to thewaterskipodcast.com/flowpointmethod. Take a few seconds to write a review of the podcast on Apple Podcasts, it really helps :-)If you are enjoying this podcast, please consider a donation.If you are interested in advertising on The Water Ski Podcast, please reach out.

Welcome back to The Water Ski Podcast for Episode 94 with Chelsea Mills!Chelsea is a professional water skier and mindset coach. She has had an unusual path into the sport, starting to practice it regularly at age 26 after a competitive and coaching career in collegiate and pro tennis. Sit back and enjoy this interview as Matteo asks Chelsea about her beginnings and days in tennis, and how the experiences in that sport helped her shape her current waterski career. Chelsea shared key moments in her athletic journey, some negative and some positive, leading up to the raise in pro skiing she has had in the last comple of years. Some of the highlights include her first Pro Tour win at the 2021 San Gervasio Pro Am and a tremendous score of 1 buoy at 10.25m (41off) at the Mc Skis Fall tournament.Enjoy this interview and see you next week!_________________________This episode is brought to you by the FlowPoint Method, a revolutionary and holist approach to water skiing created by Jenny LaBaw and Marcus Brown.Learn more about the FlowPoint Method by going to thewaterskipodcast.com/flowpointmethod. Take a few seconds to write a review of the podcast on Apple Podcasts, it really helps :-)If you are enjoying this podcast, please consider a donation.If you are interested in advertising on The Water Ski Podcast, please reach out.

Welcome back to The Water Ski Podcast for part 2 of Matteo's interview with Zack Worden!In this second part, Matteo explores Zack's career in Pro Jumping, starting from the first Pro Tour win to later successes, injuries, the struggles towards the end, and a reborn passion and appreciation for just flying down the lake as far as possible. The two friends also about John Worden's journey into Technical Control, how Zack learned from dad, and the continuation of this work by Zack and Jon Travers (see EP80) after John's passing. Matteo was also very curious to get Zack's opinion on a few former and current jumpers, opinions about style, and about his own style. Of course, all of these topics were intertwined with stories, derailing into other topics, and good laughs between two friends who enjoyed sitting down together for a great chat!Enjoy Part 2 and see you next week ;-)_________________________This episode is brought to you by the Peace Love & Waterskiing, Corey Vaughn’s ski school and merchandise brand.Use code "TWSP" at checkout for 10% off on all merchandise!This episode is also brought to you by the FlowPoint Method, a revolutionary and holist approach to water skiing created by Jenny LaBaw and Marcus Brown.Learn more about the FlowPoint Method by going to thewaterskipodcast.com/flowpointmethod. Take a few seconds to write a review of the podcast on Apple Podcasts, it really helps :-)If you are enjoying this podcast, please consider a donation.If you are interested in advertising on The Water Ski Podcast, please reach out.

Welcome back to The Water Ski Podcast for Episode 92 with Zack Worden!Zack is one of the most recognizable names in our sport. A Junior World Champion while still Under 14, an Under 21 World Champion at age 16, it is safe to say that Zack was a rising star from his early days. Join Matteo as he has a nice chat with Zack covering the first part of his skiing career, all the way to the first win in the Pro Tour!Enjoy Part 1 and see you next week ;-)_________________________This episode is brought to you by the Peace Love & Waterskiing, Corey Vaughn’s ski school and merchandise brand.Use code "TWSP" at checkout for 10% off on all merchandise!Take a few seconds to write a review of the podcast on Apple Podcasts, it really helps :-)If you are enjoying this podcast, please consider a donation.If you are interested in advertising on The Water Ski Podcast, please reach out.

Welcome back to The Water Ski Podcast for Episode 91 with Felipe Miranda!Felipe "Pipe" Miranda is a professional water skier and the 2013 and 2017 World Overall Champion. Tune in as Pipe explains Matteo his quest to obtain a World Title outside of his home country, with the resulting pressures, aspirations, and finally his second win in Overall at the World Champions in France in 2017. In this interview, Pipe also talks more about jump, which he considers his main single event, and the decision to push through with Overall until the 2023 Pan Am Games. This fun and thorough conversation ends with Matteo asking Pipe about his recent coaching experiences.This interview was recorded at Pickos Ski School, a place dear to Pipe and his family. The importance of family and balance of life and skiing has always been an integral part of Pipe's life and athletic experience.Enjoy and come back fore more episodes :)_________________________This episode is brought to you by the Peace Love & Waterskiing, Corey Vaughn’s ski school and merchandise brand.Use code "TWSP" at checkout for 10% off on all merchandise!Take a few seconds to write a review of the podcast on Apple Podcasts, it really helps :-)If you are enjoying this podcast, please consider a donation.If you are interested in advertising on The Water Ski Podcast, please reach out.

Welcome back to The Water Ski Podcast for Episode 90 with Felipe Miranda!Felipe "Pipe" Miranda is a professional water skier and the 2013 and 2017 World Overall Champion. Join in as Pipe walks Matteo through his beginnings in the sport and how the Chilean water ski scene grew as a result of the Miranda's journey to higher water ski performances. This interview was recorded at Pickos Ski School, a place dear to Pipe and his family. The importance of family and balance of life and skiing has always been an integral part of Pipe's life and athletic experience.Enjoy Part 1 and come back next week for Part 2 ;)_________________________This episode is brought to you by the Peace Love & Waterskiing, Corey Vaughn’s ski school and merchandise brand.Use code "TWSP" at checkout for 10% off on all merchandise!Take a few seconds to write a review of the podcast on Apple Podcasts, it really helps :-)If you are enjoying this podcast, please consider a donation.If you are interested in advertising on The Water Ski Podcast, please reach out.

Welcome back to The Water Ski Podcast for the second part of Matteo's interview with Jacinta Carroll.Jacinta is the current and 5-time World Jump Champion, the first female jumper to break both the 60m and 200ft barriers, and without a doubt the most dominant jumper of all time. In fact, Jacinta has won every event she has entered in the last 9 years! So, how does a champion like this come about? Who took part in the development and preparation? When did she start to be successful? Why hasn't she stopped improving? These are just some of the overarching questions Matteo seeks to answer in this interview. In this second part, Jacinta and Matteo talk about the history of the quest for the 200ft jump, the day it happened, the consequences of that performance, and what all of this meant to her and to the sport. Towards the end of the interview, the two discuss the current state of women's jumping and what role she could have in its growth.Thank you for tuning in and see you next week!_________________________This episode is brought to you by the FlowPoint Method, a revolutionary and holist approach to water skiing created by Jenny LaBaw and Marcus Brown.Learn more about the FlowPoint Method by going to thewaterskipodcast.com/flowpointmethod.Take a few seconds to write a review of the podcast on Apple Podcasts, it really helps :-)If you are enjoying this podcast, please consider a donation.If you are interested in advertising on The Water Ski Podcast, please reach out.

Welcome back to The Water Ski Podcast for Episode 88, which is the first part of Matteo's interview with Jacinta Carroll.Jacinta is the current and 5-time World Jump Champion, the first female jumper to break both the 60m and 200ft barriers, and without a doubt the most dominant jumper of all time. In fact, Jacinta has won every event she has entered in the last 9 years! So, how does a champion like this come about? Who took part in the development and preparation? When did she start to be successful? Why hasn't she stopped improving? These are just some of the overarching questions Matteo seeks to answer in this interview. In this first part, Jacinta recounts the early years, the challenges, the joys and, importantly, the relationships that forged her into a jumping sensation. Among family and other key people, Jacinta talks about the late Ray Stokes, his influence on her beginnings, and the path he had in mind for her.Enjoy this rich Part 1 and stick around for Part 2!_________________________This episode is brought to you by the FlowPoint Method, a revolutionary and holist approach to water skiing created by Jenny LaBaw and Marcus Brown.Learn more about the FlowPoint Method by going to thewaterskipodcast.com/flowpointmethod.Take a few seconds to write a review of the podcast on Apple Podcasts, it really helps :-)If you are enjoying this podcast, please consider a donation.If you are interested in advertising on The Water Ski Podcast, please reach out.

Welcome back for another episode of The Water Ski Podcast!This week, Matteo sits down with Lauren Morgan, one of the World's top jumpers and a PhD Candidate in Criminology and Criminal Justice.In typical TWSP fashion, Matteo asked Lauren about her beginnings and early competitive days in the sport. Although not particularly into water skiing at first, Lauren got the competitive bug and quickly became one of the best skiers in her area, in the United States, and in the World. Currently, she is also pursuing a PhD, so host and guest share stories about the challenges of the academic life and juggling that with skiing at a high level.This was a very fun chat with a driven and very self-aware water skier!Enjoy it and see you next week :)_________________________This episode is also brought to you by the FlowPoint Method, a revolutionary and holist approach to water skiing created by Jenny LaBaw and Marcus Brown.Learn more about the FlowPoint Method by going to thewaterskipodcast.com/flowpointmethod.Take a few seconds to write a review of the podcast on Apple Podcasts, it really helps :-)If you are enjoying this podcast, please consider a donation.If you are interested in advertising on The Water Ski Podcast, please reach out.

Welcome back to The Water Ski Podcast for the second part of Matteo's interview with Matt Rini!Matt is one of the most famous and sought after water ski coaches in the world. In this second part, Matteo digs deep into Matt's coaching method and philosophy. Starting from his general approach, Matt delineates what his keys are and explain how he has been applying them to his current students.Enjoy and catch you next week :D_________________________This episode is also brought to you by the FlowPoint Method, a revolutionary and holist approach to water skiing created by Jenny LaBaw and Marcus Brown.Learn more about the FlowPoint Method by going to thewaterskipodcast.com/flowpointmethod.Take a few seconds to write a review of the podcast on Apple Podcasts, it really helps :-)If you are enjoying this podcast, please consider a donation.If you are interested in advertising on The Water Ski Podcast, please reach out.

Welcome back to The Water Ski Podcast for Episode 85 with Matt Rini!Matt is one of the most famous and sought after water ski coaches in the world. In this first of two parts, Matt guides Matteo through his journey into water skiing. At first a summer passion, water skiing gradually became a passion and a sport in which Matt and his brother were pursuing excellence. Matt's story is also a good window onto the water ski scene in Central Florida in the Mid 80s and early 90s, a context ripe with water ski stories. Towards the end of the episode, Matt talks about his transition out of competitive skiing and into the early days of his coaching and ski school.Part 2 will be straight coaching talk. Until then, enjoy :-)_________________________This episode is also brought to you by the FlowPoint Method, a revolutionary and holist approach to water skiing created by Jenny LaBaw and Marcus Brown.Learn more about the FlowPoint Method by going to thewaterskipodcast.com/flowpointmethod.Take a few seconds to write a review of the podcast on Apple Podcasts, it really helps :-)If you are enjoying this podcast, please consider a donation.If you are interested in advertising on The Water Ski Podcast, please reach out.

Welcome back to The Water Ski Podcast for Episode 84 with Becky Lathrop!Becky is highly regarded as one of the best tournament drivers in the World. In this interview, Becky covers her early days into waters skiing, and how ski partners pushed, coached, and trusted her to be sitting in the driving seat. Once life brought her to West Palm Beach, the opportunities to drive various skiers and on different boats accelerated her process of becoming a versatile and reliable driver. Matteo asked Becky a lot of questions and curiosity about her thoughts and approach to driving, from minute details to the overarching consideration about what is good driving and what is fair driving. Regarding these points, Becky has been keeping up a driving Q&A, which she kindly decided to share with the listeners of the podcast. This is a passionate chat about driving with a passionate driver who is truly committed to the sport of water skiing.Enjoy it and see you next week :)_________________________This episode is also brought to you by the FlowPoint Method, a revolutionary and holist approach to water skiing created by Jenny LaBaw and Marcus Brown.Learn more about the FlowPoint Method by going to thewaterskipodcast.com/flowpointmethod.PLEASE NOTE: given the tragic circumstances that Ukraine is facing, including several members of the water ski community at large, any donation, sponsorship, or advertising revenue generate during the month of March 2022 will be immediately directed to efforts in helping the Ukrainian people.You can donate now via PayPal to Danylo Filchenko, who has been volunteering in his city of Dnipro to get anything is needed to protect and help.You can also donate to savelife.in.ua with EUR, USD, and BTC.

Welcome to Episode 83 of The Water Ski Podcast.In this fun episode, Matteo interviews Matt Heilman and Adam Schaller, the hosts of The Ski Show!Show skiing is a discipline of towed water sports that most people have either heard of or seen, whether on TV or during a live show. Admittedly, Matteo did not know much about show skiing, so he decided to ask questions to the hosts of this successful podcast. Through this episode, you will hear a lot about the skills of show skiers, rules about competitive show skiing, and the culture of the sport in general.Enjoy it and see you next week!_________________________This episode is also brought to you by the FlowPoint Method, a revolutionary and holist approach to water skiing created by Jenny LaBaw and Marcus Brown.Learn more about the FlowPoint Method by going to thewaterskipodcast.com/flowpointmethod.PLEASE NOTE: given the tragic circumstances that Ukraine is facing, including several members of the water ski community at large, any donation, sponsorship, or advertising revenue generate during the month of March 2022 will be immediately directed to efforts in helping the Ukrainian people.You can donate now via PayPal to Danylo Filchenko, who has been volunteering in his city of Dnipro to get anything is needed to protect and help.You can also donate to savelife.in.ua with EUR, USD, and BTC.