| Take Advice from the the
Barefoot Coaching Experts
We have asked four of Barefooting's most notable footers to come together to
give their coaching advice and debate the finer points of Barefoot
instruction techniques. Just in case you are just getting into the
sport, here is a brief bio on each of these coaches:
We are proud to welcome Eugene Sam
to the Coach's Corner section. Eugene has become known throughout
the barefoot world as one of the best coaches for footers of all ages.
Whether you're just beginning or training for the World Championships,
Eugene has experience to share.
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 1999
Barefoot Athlete of the Year
1999 US Open Tricks and Slalom Champion
2000 US Nationals Tricks and Overall Champion
2000 Barefoot World Championship 2nd Overall
2001 US National Tricks and Overall Champion
2001 World Games Tricks, Slalom, and Overall
Champion
First footer in the world to execute a line step 360 in a
tournament.
First footer in the world to execute a line step
720.
2004 US National Overall Champion
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 2-time
World barefoot water
ski champion
7-time world barefoot jump
record holder
Twice past Captain of the US Elite Barefoot Team and is the only
US Team member to make every team
world championship from 1978-1994.
44th inductee into the Water
Ski Hall of Fame
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 Paul is a top ranked Open
Pro Class
skier/Instructor
Member of 2002 US Elite Barefoot
Team
Placed 3rd in the 1997 Nationals
behind Scarpa and Bowers.
Competed in the 1998 X-Games in
San Diego, and made it to the final round
More Dam-to-Dam Endurance
Championships than any other footer.
Master trick-skier and wake-boarder, making him one
the best all around skiers on the planet.
Top Figure-8 Barefoot Competitor
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Eugene Sam
Coach to World Champions
South Africa
Six (6) time US Elite Barefoot Team member |
Any question is fare game. From how do you do
a tumble turn, to how do you psyche your opponents out at a tournament?
Click below to check out the Questions they are
debating this month.
Click to send us your Question
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