How Sydney Schroder Designs Her Career Around Snowboarding by Making Tradeoffs Her Superpower
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
Connect with Sydney:
TikTok: @syd_schro
Twitter/X: Sydney_Schroder
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