Is it ever too late to achieve greatness in surfing? Meet Jarred Hancox, New Zealand’s two-time national champion, who proves that it’s never too late to break barriers and elevate your surfing game.

Have you hit a plateau in your surfing or wonder how to maintain peak performance as you age? This episode dives deep into the mindset, training, and lifestyle adjustments that can transform your surfing—whether you’re chasing bigger waves, improving your turns, or keeping the stroke alive.

1. Discover the secrets of longevity in surfing, from mobility training to smart diet tweaks that fuel peak performance.

2. Learn how surf trips to high-energy breaks like Indonesia and Hawaii can reshape your confidence and skills.

3. Gain insight into the importance of the right equipment—custom boards, advanced wetsuits, and more—to unlock your surfing potential.

Tune in now to hear Jarred’s inspiring story and actionable advice on how to keep progressing in your surfing journey, no matter where you’re starting from.

Key Points

• Jarred Hancox didn't start getting coaching and focused training until his 20s, which is considered late for most surfers, but he still managed to win national titles and get featured on magazine covers.

• Jarred emphasized the importance of consistency in surfing, proper diet, mobility work, video analysis, and getting coaching to improve technique.

• Jarred discussed the benefits of positive self-talk and breathing techniques to stay focused during competitions.

• Surfing trips to powerful waves like in Indonesia helped Jarred gain confidence and improve his surfing in all conditions.

• Jarred highlighted the importance of not sacrificing surfing for the pursuit of money and keeping a balance between work and surfing passion.

• Jarred advised listeners to keep things simple in life and prioritize surfing if it's their true passion.

• Jarred mentioned his favorite surfers, including Mick Fanning, Matt Wilkinson, and the Brazilian goofy footers.

• Jarred's favorite surfboard model is the Wunder Elite, and he has made surf movies called 'Taranaki Terror 1, 2, and 3' featuring himself and his friends surfing.

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For the passionate surfer—whether you're a weekend warrior, a surf dad, or an older surfer—this podcast is all about better surfing and deeper stoke. With expert surf coaching, surf training, and surfing tips, we’ll help you catch more waves, refine your paddling technique, and perfect your pop up on a surfboard. From surf workouts to handling wipeouts, chasing bigger waves, and mastering surf technique, we’re here to make sure you not only improve but truly enjoy surfing more—so you can get more out of every session and become a wiser surfer. Go from Beginner or intermediate Surfer to advanced.