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Christopher Waker

@cwaker

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Athlete | Coach | Keynote Speaker
Currently C5/C6 Quadriplegic ♿️

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Very pleased to share my new passion with you all… Public Speaking! Just the thought of speaking in front of an audience terrified me, but I’m so grateful to have faced my fears.I find it very fulfilling to share the story of my traumatic injury and how being an Athlete, Coach, and Entrepreneur has provided many necessary tools in my recovery! Community, positivity, and not being afraid to fail are just a few of the many lessons of my journey… All of the things I continue to remind myself every day! Thank you all for the continued support❤️🙏 by @cwaker

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Golden State of mind 🤚🏽🌱@mammothunbound 📷 @andrewthompsonmaness #mammothmountain #snowboarding #california #checkthefeed by @cwaker

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Alive Day Year 2 I’m not going to come out and sugarcoat shit. This year I was pushed to the limits mentally, physically, emotionally, etc. Life is a wild ride regardless of a life changing injury but in the end I have learned more this past year than I could have imagined.I’m happy to be able to call this my alive day because the biggest lesson I’ve learned is perspective. It is normal and healthy to feel negative emotions and acknowledge the pain, but to overpower it all with the positive things in life is what has allowed me to survive!The community I have in my life is so freaking amazing! I’m so grateful to have experienced so much this past year, met so many amazing people, and have the most amazing support crew of family and friends!I love you all, let’s keep sending it! by @cwaker

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Breakdown of TrùMind - The Mental Game Coaching Program.I created this program to help athletes build confidence, perform under pressure, and develop mental tools they can use both in competition and in everyday life.Each week, we meet live for a one-hour virtual coaching session. You’ll also receive a workbook and weekly assignments designed to help you apply what you learn; not just during our sessions, but in your training and daily life.Here’s what we’ll cover:Week 1: Goal Setting, Small Victories, Visualization Learn how to create goals, build confidence through daily wins, and mentally prepare for success.Week 2: Positive Mindset Develop the habits and perspectives that allow athletes to stay motivated, confident, and resilient through every season.Week 3: Fear of Failure & Managing Negative Thoughts Learn how to overcome self-doubt, perform under pressure, and respond to setbacks with confidence instead of fear.Week 4: Nutrition, Fitness & Recovery Understand how fueling your body, training with purpose, and recovering properly directly impact your performance.Week 5: Community & Support Systems Discover how surrounding yourself with the right people can elevate your performance and create accountability.If you’re ready to join the team send me a DM or visit my website www.chriswaker.com by @cwaker

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Join us in welcoming our new citizen member Chris Waker, owner of Trü Mind Mental Game Coaching, to the SDSI community! A former professional snowboarder and U.S. Ski & Snowboard Coach of the Year, Chris draws on his elite athletic background and a life changing spinal cord injury to help athletes, teams, and organizations build resilience, mental toughness, and consistency under pressure. Through speaking and coaching, he shows individuals how to turn setbacks into growth and perform when it matters most. Be sure to say hi to Chris around the SDSI community. by @cwaker

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Tis the small things in life🤣 ! (And if any other quadriplegics have hacks lmk!, this is about a 10 minute process) by @cwaker

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Great start to the holiday weekend! #grateful by @cwaker

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Sun’s out, tongue’s out!I love to compete, but what I love even more is being surrounded by people who push me to progress and level up every time we hit the water.Last week I got to share waves with sea turtles and line up with some of the best adaptive surfers in the world. Everyone pushing, progressing, and showing up for each other. Grateful for all of it and none of this would be possible without @hi5sfoundation , @accessurf_hawaii , and the whole water safety team! 🙌❤️Thank you to the photographers for capturing these epic moments! @tommypierucki @liviagass @mattaleong by @cwaker

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I’ve lost too many friends to suicide.5 years since we lost Eli.Tell your friends you love them. Check in. It matters more than you think.🤍@rideformh 🙏 by @cwaker

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“Immense gratitude to the entire Return to Dirt and High Fives crew...From driving off road cars to beautiful mountain summits, landing some monster trout while mastering fly fishing, to capping it off by flying in an airplane. Much love to this amazing community.” Chris W. #HighFivesAthlete 396@returntodirt application open 🔗in bio by @cwaker

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Spoke to the future physical therapists at Saint Augustine College in San Marcos! @uofstaug From being a competitive snowboarder, coaching, and dealing with a life-altering spinal cord injury. We talked about the hospital days, the down days, the fear, and the moments when failure felt constant. But we also talked about choice… choosing positivity, choosing to try again, and choosing to lean into community when things get hard.Physical therapists have been absolute game changers in my life. Because of their impact, creativity, and belief, I’m back doing things I once thought were impossible while lying face down in the snow… not sure if I’d ever move again.To these students: you don’t just help people heal bodies; you help them rediscover what they’re capable of.Thank you for this amazing opportunity!#If you know a school, team, company, or organization looking for a keynote or talk on resilience, mindset, and community… give me a shout!Still going to send it. #KeynoteSpeaker #MotivationalSpeaker #PhysicalTherapy #sci by @cwaker

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Back on Snow!! The sit ski is definitely challenging with my level of injury but I learn so much every time I go out! So grateful for the Ross & Sue Ehrhardt Foundation and ASA Durango for making this trip possible. 🙏These moments mean everything to me. @adaptivesportsassociation Big thanks to my man @impact.overland for hosting us and being the best tour guide of Durango!Thank you @mackenzza for being such an amazing human, making the impossible possible, and sending it on the slopes with me!!!😘#adapt #spinalcordinjury #sci #disability #quadriplegic by @cwaker

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