EP26: Ski Talk with Dane Mechler (Part 1)

04/14/20 • 59 min

In this episode, Matteo sits down with Pro Skier Dane Mechler!
Dane is a water ski sensation and literally a threat to every single event he partakes. Among the many accomplishments Dane has already accrued we find ad Under 21 and University World Championships, and more that we will cover on Part 2 this Saturday.
Dane is currently ranked 8th in the IWWF Elite Ranking List, a proficiency and competitiveness he manages during his free time from a high-pressure finale position at Grant Thornton.
In this first part, Dane navigates his early days in skiing, facilitated by a great and long time friendship with Matteo.
Join them as they cover the following:

Dane's early days of skiing in Cincinnati and his dad's influence on his skiing
The relationship with his brother Mason and their joint ski journey
The early days at Pickos Ski School and Cory's influence on Dane's ski style
His first tournament experiences in the Midwest and at the National level
The Junior Worlds and the ensuing commitment to proper tournament preparation
Dane's collegiate days at The University of Louisiana
The path to victory at the Under 21 Worlds
The sensational win at the 2016 University Worlds in a run-off with Robert Pigozzi
...and a lot more

Follow Dane on Instagram, and watch some of the highlights of the 2016 University World Championships
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Dane's early days of skiing in Cincinnati and his dad's influence on his skiing
The relationship with his brother Mason and their joint ski journey
The early days at Pickos Ski School and Cory's influence on Dane's ski style
His first tournament experiences in the Midwest and at the National level
The Junior Worlds and the ensuing commitment to proper tournament preparation
Dane's collegiate days at The University of Louisiana
The path to victory at the Under 21 Worlds
The sensational win at the 2016 University Worlds in a run-off with Robert Pigozzi
...and a lot more

Previous Episode

EP25: Ski Talk with Harry Spavin and Ryan Gonzales, Ragin' Cajuns Water Ski Team

This episode of TWSP is with Harry Spavin and Ryan Gonzales, the Team Captain and Coach of the Ragin' Cajuns Water Ski Team!
Louisiana has a long and successful tradition of collegiate water skiing, with University of Louisiana Monroe and University of Louisiana at Lafayette having won almost all the NCWSA titles ever awarded.
This episode is a small window into the lives of two people who are continuing the tradition of the Ragin' Cajuns Water Ski Team. "Spav" is a great skier, current Team Captain, and the 2019 NCSWA Male Outstanding Leader of the Year, who led the Cajuns to their 7th National title. "Gonzo" has been the Coach of the Water Ski Team since 2011, and has been able through hard work and dedication to help this skier-run team reaching new heights.
Join Matteo, Spav, and Gonzo as they talk about:

Harry's early days of skiing and his journey to the University of Louisiana
How Ryan, not a skier, ended up coaching one of the best ski teams of all time
The inner workings of how the ski team runs
Some of the key people, donors, and alumni that allow the team to continue thriving
The process that brought the 2019 National Title back to Lafayette
and a LOT more :)

Follow the Ragin' Cajuns Water Ski Team on Facebook and Instagram, check out this article of their 2019 Championship by the University of Louisiana, and a video from the 2015 Championship.
Oh yeah, and follow Spav and Gonzo on Instagram too :)
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EP27: Ski Talk with Dane Mechler (Part 2)

Welcome to Part 2 of Dane Mechler's interview for The Water Ski Podcast!
Dane is a water ski sensation and literally a threat to every single event he partakes. Among the many accomplishments Dane has already accrued we find ad Under 21 and University World Championships.
Dane is currently ranked 8th in the IWWF Elite Ranking List, a proficiency and competitiveness he manages during his free time from a high-pressure finale position at Grant Thornton.
In this second part, Dane shares more recent events, particularly with regards to the 2019 season.
Join in as Dane and Matteo cover the following: