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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