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    Pit Crew: Training a Big Wave Champ – WSL

    April 28, 2015 by Tyson Greenaway

    Follow the link for an interesting interview with Robert Garcia, a coach who has trained Sunny Garcia, Andy Irons and Kelly Slater during their World Title years. Source: Pit Crew: Training a Big Wave Champ - WSL … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: News, Surf Coaching, Surfing Tips

    Gift Vouchers | Surf Coaching | Other Stuff

    April 17, 2015 by Tyson Greenaway Leave a Comment

    Surfing Gift Vouchers

    In the classroom... The dust is settling from this years Easter break and its now time for us to do the first of five ASI Level 1 Surf Instructor courses this year. We have five young surfers on our current course and they are keen and willing to make sure that our next batch of surf coach's is going to be straight out of the top drawer. This group is mainly from the local area but one guy has … [Read more...]

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    What do surf coaches do in the off season?

    March 1, 2015 by Tyson Greenaway Leave a Comment

    Surf Coach

    It's a question that gets asked a lot during the summer. While we do work very hard during the summer the surroundings and work environment are an excellent compensation - not many people can say they work at the beach. Or go barefoot to work for that matter. So what do we do in the winter? Most of our surf coaches use surf coaching to fund their winter travels. As good as Cornwall can be in … [Read more...]

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    Can you give me a couple of tips?

    January 29, 2015 by Tyson Greenaway 2 Comments

    Surfing Tips

    We need a favour…. 2015 is in full swing, summer is just around the corner and soon we will be dishing out surf tips on a daily basis again. It’s an exciting time of year and we are full of anticipation for another season at the beach. We want to make sure that the whole surf coaching experience is as good as possible and to continually evolve as coaches. We also have a few new ideas that we … [Read more...]

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    A.S.I. Surf Course Success

    September 14, 2014 by Tyson Greenaway Leave a Comment

    ASI Level 1 Surf Instructor Award

    Four more candidates successfully passed their A.S.I Level 1 Surf Course last weekend (5th - 7th September 2014) and are now getting their first taste of what it's like to be a surf instructor. We had a really strong field for this months course - all candidates had a background in lifeguarding or coaching and all were strong watermen (and women) - and due to the practical nature of the course … [Read more...]

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    A.S.I Level 1 Surf Instructor Courses in Autumn

    August 14, 2014 by Tyson Greenaway Leave a Comment

    ASI Level 1 Surf Coaching Course

    We have added some more dates for our Autumn ASI Level 1 Surf Coach Courses. Surf coaching is a great way to meet people, great fun and the first step on a career in surfing. Teaching people how to learn to surf is one of the most rewarding jobs you can do and the ASI Level 1 Surf Coach Award is an international qualification allowing you to work overseas as well as the UK. We are running … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: News, Surf Coaching Tagged With: asi level surf instructor course, Gwithian Academy of Surfing, surf coaching, surf school

    Train to be a Surf Instructor

    January 30, 2014 by Tyson Greenaway

    Level 1 Surf Coach Course Cornwall

    So what will you be doing to earn enough money for a surf trip away this winter? What if I said you could earn your money right on the beach while getting a tan and talking about surfing all day? Becoming a surf instructor is relatively straight forward for someone who is motivated, has a decent standard of surfing ability and good at communicating. It's also one of the most enjoyable jobs … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: News, Surf Coaching Tagged With: asi level surf instructor course, surf coaching

    Surf Clinic

    January 24, 2014 by Tyson Greenaway

    Surfing Lessons with Video Analysis in Cornwall

    At the surf academy we often get asked for surf coaching for intermediate surfers - the type of surfer who has progressed from the whitewater and wants to add some style or power to their turns, get more waves and just get more out of their surfing in general. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: News, Surf Coaching Tagged With: advanced surf training, surf coaching, surfing compettions, surfing tips

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    Gwithian,
    Hayle,
    Cornwall.
    TR27 5ED.
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