This athlete is dedicating 2025 to embracing the tradeoffs that come with a passion.
Sydney Schroder is a professional snowboarder based in South Lake Tahoe. Originally from Texas, Sydney committed to a life and career in the snowboard industry 10 years ago and hasn't looked back.
She now competes in free ride snowboarding at a high level, including the Freeride World Qualifiers while also teaching full time at Kirkwood Mountain Resort.
We talk about:
- How tradeoffs are Sydney’s “secret weapon” while building her dream career
- Going all-in on focusing work and play on snowboarding
- Sydney’s changing relationship with competition and how it includes collaboration
- The realities of competing while working a full-time job
- Imposter syndrome as a pro athlete and instructor
- What it’s like working with a sports psychologist
- Tips for anyone thinking about following their dreams in snowboarding
Episodes mentioned in conversation:
- Erika Vikander (freeride snowboarder)
- Adam Bernero (mental performance coach)
- Barrett Christy Cummins (Olympic snowboarder)
Connect with Sydney:
- https://instagram.com/syd_schro
- TikTok: @syd_schro
- Twitter/X: Sydney_Schroder
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