Hey World! The Waterski Magazine 2014-2015 Waterski Awards also took place in Milwaukee over the weekend. Every year the most talented skiers from around the globe are honored at the Waterski Awards to reflect upon the previous 12 months’ accomplishments of events that represent the sport to the fullest. I took home the honors and was named Waterski Ambassador of … Read More
My58 Superstars: Look who’s making a huge splash in Elk Grove
Hey World! Del Rodgers, KCRA 3 Sports Anchor, contacted me a few weeks ago about wanting to do a segment on me in their My58 Superstars. Michelle Dapper, another KCRA Sports Anchor/Reporter came out to Shortline Lake to interview me and capture some skiing footage. Last night it aired. Check out the video below. Thanks again to Del, Michelle … Read More
U.S. National Championships: Silver Medal
Hey World! I just got back from a quick trip to West Palm Beach, Florida for the U.S. National Championships of 3-event water skiing. The Okeeheelee Water Ski Club always hosts a great event. It was a good tournament for me as I made my debut of the 2016 Syndicate V-TYPE R. My nationals ride was only my 4th set of the … Read More
Good Day Sacramento: Brian Detrick Live with Cambi Brown
Hey World, This morning I had the opportunity of being featured and skiing on live television with Cambi Brown from Good Day Sacramento. Thanks to the flexibility of my supervisor at work for allowing me to start later today, I was able to start off the day on the lake. Which it doesn’t get better than that. It couldn’t have … Read More
The Water Skier Magazine: Communication Article
Hey World, In the May/June 2015 issue of USA Water Ski’s Magazine publication, The Water Skier, you will find an article I wrote about communication. Specifically, communication between the skier and driver. The value of the driver’s feedback on my skiing is an important aspect that takes place during the majority of my practice rides. Check out the article via … Read More
Pacific Slalom Signs Professional Water Skier Brian Detrick
PRESS RELEASE Pacific Slalom Signs Professional Water Skier Brian Detrick San Diego, Calfornia – May 1, 2015 Pacific Slalom proudly announced today that they have signed World-Class Professional Water Skier Brian Detrick. Detrick, a California native (Elk Grove), is the first professional skier representative for Pacific Slalom. Detrick had a breakout 2014 year with podium finishes at the Australian Open, Moomba … Read More
Sports Recall Interview with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Hey World! I had the opportunity to interview with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar from Sports Recall; an online sports media outlet. Below are three segments from the interview. Their reference to world champion is relate to me being part of the 6 member United States University World Team and becoming world champions at the 2012 FISU University World Championships.
2014: Year In Review
Hey World! 2014: Year in Review Brian skied in 8 pro tour events, making the finals 6 times with 3 podium finishes and 6 top 7 finishes. He started off the year down under in Australia where he was in a four way tie for 1st place at the Australian Open and he tied for 2nd at the Moomba Masters. He was … Read More
Official Logo & NEW Website Launch
Hey World! Over the last few months my team and I have been busy not only on the water with my skiing but off the water as well. I am excited to officially launch my logo and my NEW official website www.briandetrick.com. My NEW official website www.briandetrick.com is NOW LIVE!! Keep up with my schedule, social media, road journal and … Read More
IVC GLOBAL MANAGEMENT SIGNS #8 WORLD RANKED WATER SKIER BRIAN DETRICK
IVC GLOBAL MANAGEMENT SIGNS #8 WORLD RANKED WATER SKIER BRIAN DETRICK Los Angeles, CA – May 15, 2014 – IVC Global Management announced today that they have signed World-Class, professional water skier Brian Detrick. Detrick, a California native, competes in the slalom water skiing discipline and is currently ranked 8th in the world. For an astonishing 15 years, Detrick has … Read More