You tell your kids that no matter what, you set your goals and you go for them. Whatever it is you achieve, never give up. You want your kids to have that good attitude, the confidence, and the will power to believe in themselves.

I think we want to make the sport bigger and better and leave a good legacy for the next generation that comes through.

It's funny, 'cause you think surfing is your whole life, but then when you make a family it seems like it's not at all.

I guess you're only as good as the waves.

I stay away from big chunks of carbs and try to keep it lean, even when Im competing.

You tell your kids that no matter what, you set your goals and you go for them. Whatever it is you achieve, never give up. You want your kids to have that good attitude, the confidence, and the will power to believe in themselves.

If you can lessen the chance of a bad injury by being strong, you have to do it.