#350 - Christiana Means | The Nine Club With Chris Roberts

This episode of the Nine Club podcast features professional skateboarder Christiana Means. It kicks off with a quick promotional message about merchandise before diving into Means' Thanksgiving experience in LA. She shares vivid stories from her two-month skateboarding trip to Barcelona, but the heart of the conversation centers on her role as a coach for the Chinese Olympic skateboarding team. Means highlights the significant cultural differences in training approaches and the immense pressure faced by young athletes. The discussion also touches on her recent partnership with Powell Peralta, her journey of recovery from a serious back injury, and her aspirations in street skating. A standout moment is her portrayal of the demanding Chinese Olympic training regimen, which includes lengthy six-hour sessions and unique training techniques.

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#350 - Christiana Means

The Nine Club With Chris Roberts

Merch Announcement and Guest Introduction

Christiana Means' Unexpected Barcelona Trip and Skate Scene

Barcelona's Skate Culture and the Decline of Manolo Skate Bar

Christiana Means' Early Life and Introduction to Skateboarding

Early Skateboarding Influences and the Limited South Carolina Scene

Learning to Skate: Videos vs. In-Person Observation

The Impact of Seeing Elissa Steamer and Early Skateboarding Challenges

Early Competitions, Skate Style, and Aspiration to Become a Pro

Skateboarding Skills, Family Influences, and Upbringing

The Contrasting Skate Scenes in South Carolina and Georgia, and Family Dynamics

Trip to the Philippines, Skateboarding's Growth There, and Olympic Representation

The Unexpected Path to Representing the Philippines in the Olympics

Coaching the Chinese Olympic Skateboarding Team and Cultural Differences

Challenges and Rewards of Coaching in China, and the Olympics

The Philippines Olympic Team, Battle at the Berrics, and Other Competitions

The Current State of Women's Skateboarding, and Personal Reflections

The Transition from Meow Skateboards to Powell-Peralta

Powell-Peralta Sponsorship, Skateboarding Community, and Future Plans

Powell-Peralta Flight Decks, Spinal Injury, and Recovery

Medical Treatment in Japan, Emergency Surgery, and Recovery Process

Recovery, Changes in Skating Approach, and Future Goals

Lessons Learned, Relationship with Manny, and Current Life

Concluding Thoughts, Nine Club Merchandise, and Future Projects

#350 - Christiana Means

The Nine Club With Chris Roberts

00:00Merch Announcement and Guest Introduction

Merch Announcement and Guest Introduction

03:03Christiana Means' Unexpected Barcelona Trip and Skate Scene

Christiana Means' Unexpected Barcelona Trip and Skate Scene

06:46Barcelona's Skate Culture and the Decline of Manolo Skate Bar

Barcelona's Skate Culture and the Decline of Manolo Skate Bar

08:48Christiana Means' Early Life and Introduction to Skateboarding

Christiana Means' Early Life and Introduction to Skateboarding

11:51Early Skateboarding Influences and the Limited South Carolina Scene

Early Skateboarding Influences and the Limited South Carolina Scene

14:01Learning to Skate: Videos vs. In-Person Observation

Learning to Skate: Videos vs. In-Person Observation

16:04The Impact of Seeing Elissa Steamer and Early Skateboarding Challenges

The Impact of Seeing Elissa Steamer and Early Skateboarding Challenges

19:15Early Competitions, Skate Style, and Aspiration to Become a Pro

Early Competitions, Skate Style, and Aspiration to Become a Pro

21:23Skateboarding Skills, Family Influences, and Upbringing

Skateboarding Skills, Family Influences, and Upbringing

25:55The Contrasting Skate Scenes in South Carolina and Georgia, and Family Dynamics

The Contrasting Skate Scenes in South Carolina and Georgia, and Family Dynamics

29:24Trip to the Philippines, Skateboarding's Growth There, and Olympic Representation

Trip to the Philippines, Skateboarding's Growth There, and Olympic Representation

32:21The Unexpected Path to Representing the Philippines in the Olympics

The Unexpected Path to Representing the Philippines in the Olympics

36:32Coaching the Chinese Olympic Skateboarding Team and Cultural Differences

Coaching the Chinese Olympic Skateboarding Team and Cultural Differences

44:18Challenges and Rewards of Coaching in China, and the Olympics

Challenges and Rewards of Coaching in China, and the Olympics

50:31The Philippines Olympic Team, Battle at the Berrics, and Other Competitions

The Philippines Olympic Team, Battle at the Berrics, and Other Competitions

1:01:20The Current State of Women's Skateboarding, and Personal Reflections

The Current State of Women's Skateboarding, and Personal Reflections

1:14:33The Transition from Meow Skateboards to Powell-Peralta

The Transition from Meow Skateboards to Powell-Peralta

1:24:39Powell-Peralta Sponsorship, Skateboarding Community, and Future Plans

Powell-Peralta Sponsorship, Skateboarding Community, and Future Plans

1:28:15Powell-Peralta Flight Decks, Spinal Injury, and Recovery

Powell-Peralta Flight Decks, Spinal Injury, and Recovery

1:40:00Medical Treatment in Japan, Emergency Surgery, and Recovery Process

Medical Treatment in Japan, Emergency Surgery, and Recovery Process

1:54:55Recovery, Changes in Skating Approach, and Future Goals

Recovery, Changes in Skating Approach, and Future Goals

2:02:23Lessons Learned, Relationship with Manny, and Current Life

Lessons Learned, Relationship with Manny, and Current Life

2:12:32Concluding Thoughts, Nine Club Merchandise, and Future Projects

Concluding Thoughts, Nine Club Merchandise, and Future Projects