Progress isn’t luck—it’s structure. Our coaching method threads high-level analysis with soulful stoke so every surfer leaves with measurable wins. Here’s the framework we rely on week after week.
1. Personal Baseline
- Land assessment: Flexibility, stance, pop-up mechanics, and breath control.
- Water check: We film your first two waves to capture natural instincts before layering cues.
- Goal board: Clear intentions (e.g., “link my first cutback” or “stay calm in overhead surf”) anchor every session.
2. Focused Skill Blocks
- Wave-reading labs: Beach walks at low tide to map sandbars and rips.
- Drill sessions: Repetition-based paddling, compression-extension, and rail-engagement exercises.
- Equipment testing: Swap fins, adjust tail pads, or try alternative outlines to unlock new feelings on the wave.
3. Tech-Driven Feedback
- Video breakdowns: Slow-motion replays, side-by-side comparisons, and telestrator markups deliver “aha” moments.
- Wearables: GPS watches track paddle efficiency and wave count so progress becomes data-backed.
- Daily debriefs: 10-minute evening recaps highlight wins and micro goals for the next paddle-out.
4. Mindset & Recovery
- Breathwork protocols: Box breathing for pre-surf nerves and down-regulation techniques post-sesh.
- Mobility prescription: Surfer-specific flows to protect shoulders, lower back, and knees.
- Integration circles: Sharing breakthroughs around the fire cements confidence.
What a Week Looks Like
| Day | Focus | Takeaway |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Baseline filming | Identify quick wins + longer-term goals |
| Tuesday | Wave reading + compression drills | Harness speed more efficiently |
| Wednesday | Video review + alternate boards | Expand maneuver options |
| Thursday | Breathwork + paddle intervals | Boost endurance under load |
| Friday | Progress test + celebration surf | Document improvement and celebrate |
The result? Surfers head home with new lines, stronger bodies, and a repeatable toolkit they can apply at their home break.