FPM Podcast

In this conversation, MB connects with FPM Pro Aaron Larkin, as he shares his remarkable journey from a young skier in New Zealand to a professional water skier and coach. He discusses the pivotal moments in his life, including his move to England, struggles with addiction, and the impact of family dynamics on his career. Larkin reveals his experience with the transformative power of skiing in his...

In this conversation, Corey Vaughn discusses the misconception that suffering leads to better outcomes, reflecting on how this belief has affected his life and mental well-being. He shares insights on the pressure of expectations and the impact of a crowded schedule on personal joy and performance.   Chapters: 00:10 Injury and Reflection 08:28 The Thousand Day Plan 15:53 Shifting Perspectives...

Allie Nicholson, the 65th Masters Slalom Champion, shares her journey through competitive water skiing, discussing her experiences, challenges, and the mental strategies that have shaped her success. From rapid-fire questions to deep insights about her calmness during competition, Allie reflects on her growth as an athlete and the importance of preparation and confidence in high-stakes situations....

Join MB and Rob as they discuss the importance of having a strong mindset and how it allows you to run more bouys! From their experiences competing to how you can have a stronger mindset yourself... We hope you enjoy this episode and as always...Happy Flowpointing! For more FPM info head to: https://www. FlowPointMethod.com This podcast is Available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify!...

Yeah... you read that Title Correct! Join Rob and Marcus as they discuss if one of the most talked about parts of the slalom course is really that important! We hope you enjoy this episode and as always... Happy Flowpointing! For more FPM info head to: https://www. FlowPointMethod.com T his podcast is Available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify! - Search "FPM Podcast" Chapters 00:00 -...

May 14th, another Soul of Skiing episode drops, and its one of our favorites, because its a story about Will Asher. But before that, we wanted to sit down with will and talk with him about his insane 2024 season, and what's next for one of the most dominant figures in water skiing. In this episode of the FPM Podcast, we sit down with water ski legend Will Asher to talk about his incredible 2024 Wa...

Welcome back folks! We’re kicking off the 2025 season of the FPM Podcast with none other than Charlie Ross, the rising star of professional water skiing. At just 19 years old, Charlie stunned the water ski world with his first-ever pro victory at the legendary Moomba Masters in Melbourne, Australia—one of the sport’s most iconic and pressure-filled stages. Known for his precision, composure, and r...

Corey Vaughn Wins Oxford and sets the mark for the oldest man to ever win their first professional title! Corey won just 3 days ago, so this conversation with MB is the first time Corey gets to unpack what just happened. We want to thank him for taking the time to sit down and chat. We couldn't be more proud to have him as our original FPM Ambassador! For more FPM info head to: https://www. FlowPo...

Use Movement to control your destiny! Its been said that good skiers are Still...that they don't move much. Contrary to popular opinion, we believe its the opposite: the better you can move on your ski, or manipulate your ski and your body to your advantage, the better you will ski. In this video, MB breaks down 2 of the worlds best left foot forward skiers out there: Joel Poland (the freak) and t...

In his 4th year on the Pro Tour, and after multiple podium finishes, Rob Hazelwood WINS his first ever pro title, in a tie-breaker with the current World Champion and the current Masters Champion, at the Lake 38 ProAm! For more FPM info head to: https://www. FlowPointMethod.com This podcast is Available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify! - Search "FPM Podcast" Chapters: 00:00 - The Em...

Is your ski the right size for you??! A topic that is very rarely discussed but one of the most important factors in your skiing! We hope you enjoy this episode and as always... Happy Flowpointing!   Chapters 00:00 - Intro 00:25 - What Factors Dictate Ski Size 01:25 - Marcus’ Thoughts 02:00 - Length vs Width 05:00 - How Important Actually is Ski Sizing 5:30 - How to Feel that a Ski is Too Big...

Join Marcus and Rob as they dive into the world of Speed! A subject that comes with lots of ins and outs and definitely one that may change the way you think about attacking the course! We hope you enjoy this episode and as always... Happy Flowpointing! For more FPM info head to: https://www. FlowPointMethod.com This podcast is Available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify! - Search "FP...

MB and Rob talk Collegiate Water Skiing! Everything from why College is one of the best experiences, why Rob didn't go, how we would coach a collegiate team and much much more! We hope you enjoy this episode and as always... Happy Flowpointing For more FPM info head to: https://www. FlowPointMethod.com This podcast is Available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify! - Search "FPM Podcast"...

FOUR Rules for Swinging High on the Boat:   1 - Speed at Centerline   2 - Tight Rope Outbound (limit rebound of rope to the inside)   3 - Limit Deceleration of ski   4 - Keep Body/Ski (mass) as close to handle as long as possible moving outbound Ski Like The Pros! - We're back again with another episode breaking down what some of the best skiers in the world do (and sometimes d...

YOUTUBE Link to Episode!! - this is best suited for watching AND listening Malibu Open Finals, 2023 - Rob Hazelwood // A new series where MB takes a different approach to sharing knowledge, by breaking down and analyzing what some of the best in the world are doing (and not doing), all the way down to the most passionate amateurs! Chapters 00:00 - Intro 00:35 - Big Thanks to TWBC for the killer co...

A hot topic in the World of Slalom Skiing! Where to pull... how long to pull... to be patient?!? This can be a complicated topic but join MB & Rob as they discuss the ins and outs of all of this and more! We hope you enjoy this episode and as always... Happy Flowpointing! For more FPM info head to: https://www. FlowPointMethod.com This podcast is Available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts an...

Join Marcus and Rob they talk about the importance of the arms and the huge role they play in your position on slalom ski! For when to bend your arms, how to deal with breaking long term habits and most importantly why you should make the change! We hope you enjoy this episode and as always... Happy Flowpointing! For more FPM info head to: https://www. FlowPointMethod.com This podcast is Available...

Join the Marcus and Rob as they discus he ins and outs of slalom leans! One of the most important factors in athletic stance and true foundation if the sport! We hope you enjoy this episode and as always... Happy Flowpointing! For more FPM info head to: https://www. FlowPointMethod.com This podcast is Available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify! - Search "FPM Podcast" Chapters 00:00 -...

Take a deep dive into Rob’s Season with the Boys! After a season with some big ups and downs, Rob and Marcus discuss everything and even take some tangents into family life, mentality changes he's trying to make and goals for 2024! Happy Flowpointing For more FPM info head to: https://www. FlowPointMethod.com This podcast is Available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify! - Search "FPM P...

Chelsea Mills has progressed to the top ranks in Women's Slalom faster than any other woman in history. She's a former collegiate Tennis athlete and a performance/mentality coach. Marcus sat down with Chelsea at the California ProAm in August, to find out just how she does what she does, and get her perspective on the sport of water skiing! **SIDE NOTE** --- We had some technical issues on this on...

On August 26th, MB sat down with FPM Ambassador and @waterskiprotour Leader Jaimee Bull, after the first day of the California ProAm. Below are the show notes! Enjoy and share/Subscribe if you can!! 0:00 - Intro 2:25 - What do you do to prepare for each ski ride? 3:40 - How do you approach tournament rides? 4:40 - Slumps, Low times in your skiing…How do you deal with them? 8:20 - Goals for the res...

On August 26th, MB sat down with FPM Ambassador Allie Nicholson after the first day of the California ProAm. Below are the show notes! 0:00 - Intro 2:30 - “You Started Off-Season Training this year?” 4:33 - The Season Begins, April 2023 6:21 - What does it mean to push to the next level? 8:20 - Practice like its a Tournament! The little habits you develop in Practice, will follow you to Tournament...

Jenny and Marcus breakdown the causes of Low Back pain in water skiers (and in Life in general) and Jenny gives some super practical stretches and strengthening movements that you can start today, and they require ZERO equipment! 0:00 - Intro 0:45 - What causes Low Back pain? 2:30 - More specifics on causes of Back Pain. 4:10 - 2 Things you NEVER wanna do on a Ski!!! 6:05 - STANCE on the ski….Don’...

MB and Rob discuss the state of water ski tournaments....can we change things up for the better?? 0:00 - Intro 2:00 - MB Storytime 6:00 - Best Skiing Possible, or Quickest Skiing? 10:15 - Last Man (or Woman) Standing This podcast is Available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify! - Search "FPM Podcast" Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fpm-podcast/id1662222659 Spotify...

In-Season programming starts this week on FPM! Here's a quick look at what we offer and why we think its so important for any/all water skiers! Also, we are giving you 20% off the normal In-Season Program price! (5 month program). Promo Code = MOREBUOYS Here's the link to the Sign Up Page: https://app.flowpointmethod.com/signup   0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Why should I train off the water, during th...