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Business Student Wins Back-to-Back National Surfing Titles

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Business Student Wins Back-to-Back National Surfing Titles

Business student Tanner Vodraska captured his second consecutive national title at the National Scholastic Surfing Association (NSSA) Interscholastic Championships. Photo courtesy NSSA
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Cal State San Marcos surfer and business student Tanner Vodraska captured his second consecutive national title at the National Scholastic Surfing Association (NSSA) Interscholastic Championships, held June 13-15 at Salt Creek Beach in Dana Point.

Vodraska became the first CSUSM surfer to win back-to-back individual national titles and only the second college men's shortboard competitor to do so in the past two decades. He is also the first repeat champion in the division since 2017.

"Winning the NSSA national championship two years in a row feels like a massive accomplishment," Vodraska said. "I'm super proud to see all the hard work and time I put into surfing really pay off when it matters the most."

After winning the 2024 title, the first in program history, Vodraska posted a strong 2024-25 regular season, reaching multiple finals and recording two runner-up finishes.

Vodraska advanced through the early rounds at Salt Creek with consistent performances. In the final, he faced the top three ranked surfers from the regular season: Jordy Collins from Western University, Hudson Sanders from Point Loma Nazarene University and David O'Keefe also from Point Loma.

Vodraska posted the highest single wave score with an 8.33 (out of 10) and backed it up with a 6.0 for a winning total of 14.33. Collins followed with 13.26, Sanders with 11.93 and O'Keefe with 5.70.

"I knew he was both motivated and capable, but the college men's field is deep," said Amber Puha, the faculty adviser of the surf club and the chair of CSUSM's math department. "Everyone on our team knew Tanner would have to bring his 'A' game, too - and he did!"

Now entering his final year at CSUSM, Vodraska also serves as president of the surf team.

"I want to motivate this team and push them to do better and better in their everyday lives," Vodraska said. "I also hope to bring the school a surf team that won't be forgotten."

Vodraska said the CSUSM surf program has played a major role in his college experience.

"Being part of the CSUSM surf team has brought me support that I've never felt before from my teammates," Vodraska said. "This team has given me memories and good times in college that I'll always carry with me."

Tanner Vodraska is lifted in the air by CSUSM teammates after winning a national surfing title last weekend. Photo courtesy NSSA
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