"The best part of wakeboarding is when you are trying a new trick and you just can't seem to land it , and then you finally make one and all those crashes seem to fade in the past and just that sense of accomplish-
ment and happiness and adrenaline rush over you all at the same time."

When did you start wakeboarding? 1996

How did you get started? just for fun

Where did you grow up? Springfield Missouri

What school do you go to? I homeschool

Where is the name Maeghan from?

It is ancient Celtic name, but my parents just liked that spelling, it was different from all the other Megan's, I was
named after the main character in the movie "The Thornbirds "

What is your favorite...
color?
red it is my lucky color , I have never won a competition with out wearing something red.

song this week? Silence by delirium

web sites for wakeboarding info?
Wakeworld has always been a good place to check out wakeboarding on the web.

favorite book?

I just finished Tony hawks book, it was really good but mostly I I read magazines maxim and cosmo are atop my list.

fav. wakeboard video?
12 honkeys the riding is so good. Ron and Brooks put their heart and soul in to that movie and it shows.

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Do you have a coach?
Yes, Mike Ferraro. He is the hardest working man in the industry.

Who inspires you?
Parks Bonifay because he doesn't care what anyone thinks, he just has a good time at whatever he does and he can wakeboard really well too.

What is your favorite trick?
A really big stalled out stalefish grab.

Which competition do you look forward to most? Gravity Games , I always have fun there.

Where is your fav. place to ride?
Out on the lake with a group of friends, it doesn't really matter where.

What do you do to train? Have fun and wakeboard.

How did you meet your first sponsor?
At the 1998 world championships

Who do you wish would sponsor you?
a gasoline company!

which company deserves props for making the perfect product & why?
Mastercraft makes the perfect boat because the wake is so good.

What other sports do you do?
I try to snowboard , and skate some but wakeboarding takes up most of my time.

Do you have a home page? ya it just go put together, right now you can get to it from www.mikesplace99.com

Do you warm up before riding? How?
I warm up but just doing so grabs and things like that , I really should stretch better though.

What advice do you have for girls who are just learning to ride?
Ride with the Guys, you can learn so much by riding with people who are better than you.

How do you give yourself a boost when you are feeling nervous or down? I am addicted to caffeine , mainly coffee and Red Bull.

What is the universe saying to you?
right now it is saying that it is late and time to go to sleep , so good night all . Sweet Dreams.

What is your favorite...
color?
red it is my lucky color , I have never won a competition with out wearing something red.

song this week? Silence by delirium

web sites for wakeboarding info?
Wakeworld has always been a good place to check out wakeboarding on the web.

book?

I just finished Tony hawks book, it was really good but mostly I I read magazines maxim and cosmo are atop my list.

fav. wakeboard video?
12 honkeys the riding is so good. Ron and Brooks put their heart and soul in to that movie and it shows.

What is your favorite food?
Any liquids, I could drink my entire diet.

Do you have a pet?
I have a dog , her name is Gidget she is a little ankle biter.