In this episode of Following Waters, we sit down with Bill Endicott, one of the most influential figures in the history of American paddlesports.

Bill’s impact on the sport is hard to overstate. As longtime head coach of the U.S. Canoe/Kayak Slalom Team, he guided American athletes to Olympic medals and international success, helping elevate U.S. slalom onto the world stage. But this conversation goes far beyond results and podiums.

We explore Bill’s formula for success—a philosophy rooted not in outcome, but in deep fascination with the process. Bill shares how his coaching has always centered on helping athletes clearly see a path forward: seeing what’s possible, believing it’s attainable, and then committing fully to achieving it.

Throughout the episode, Bill reflects on:

1. What truly separates good athletes from great ones
2. The role of patience, repetition, and trust in long-term development
3. How belief is built—not demanded—in high-performance environments
4. Why sustained success comes from clarity of purpose, not pressure

This is a conversation about leadership, vision, and the quiet discipline required to build excellence over time. Whether you’re an athlete, coach, educator, or someone interested in how people reach their potential, Bill’s insights offer rare perspective from decades at the highest level of sport.

A must-listen episode with a monumental figure whose influence continues to shape paddling in the U.S. and beyond.

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