Something a little different to your regular surf schools...

Professional surf coaching and lessons with quality and performance is at the heart of everything we do.

Lets find out where you are now, and where you want to be.

I’d like to progress my surfing, Who do you teach?

About the surf coach

I first qualified as a Surf Coach in 2006 and was one of the first professionally certified coaches in the Northern region. I’ve always coached freelance alongside other jobs (RNLI/Wave Project) and my goal has always been to ensure everyone learns in the safest and most suitable manner. It doesn’t matter if you’re a beginner or currently looking to take your skill set to the next level, there’s always more room for improvement. I offer a wide variety of classes built to suit every ability and level.

Drop me a line and we can discuss how to make your experience work for you.

Who can benefit from our surf lessons?

Recreational surfers of all levels: Beginners, Intermediate and advanced are all welcome. We also provide support training for competitions to give you a competitive edge!.

Coastal Concepts focuses on small groups and individual progression ensuring you receive the attention to detail you deserve when learning to surf and always with a holistic approach using a variety of tools and methods.

Beginners surf lessons

Start your surfing journey the correct way! You’ll be provided with the most suitable equipment (boards/wetsuit kit) to ensure you progress in the best way possible. Coaching starts on the sand as we go through the basics. We then hit the surf to put our new skills to the test.

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Intermediate surf lessons

This Intermediate Class was developed to help the improving surfer through to self sufficiency. Further insight into equipment and how to navigate the line up and venturing out back are just some of the common areas surfers request in the session. Check out the bookings page for weekly updates.

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Advanced surf lessons

I tailor-make all my sessions to suit your ability and needs. You may be looking to perfect a specific area or preparing for a competition! As a Level 2 Coach and ISA qualified competition judge I have the insight to guide you in the best way possible. Booking onto my next Advanced Class is easy: simply get in touch to discuss the best approach for you.

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Groms / Kids Surf Lessons

Youth development sessions! Aimed at the youngsters looking to progress to an advanced level. Including areas such as competition heat drills and analysis

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Sirens - Yoga Surf Sessions

Ladies only sessions.

Exploring the natural physical connection between surfing and yoga flow.
These sessions have been a new addition for 2022 in partnership with @happysealyoga

Each session marries up specific yoga and breath work with the surf session we run that week.

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Fundamentals of Surfing Workshops

Suitable for Beginner/intermediate and advanced

1 day clinics focusing on your own specific development areas. Using a range of methods including:

  • Strength & Conditioning
  • Board technology/design theory
  • Video Analysis
  • Heat drills / Competition prep
  • Simulation Training

Surf Skate Sessions

Stop for a moment and consider the amount of time you truthfully spend riding waves each time you surf, it may sometimes feel like it amounts to little more than a minute or two at most. That’s not a great deal of time to hone and master the variety of complex, nuanced body movements required to progress with your surfing. And that’s one of the main reasons that surfing takes so long to master.

So simulation training is getting more and more popular for surfers both local to a beach and also living inland to access a means of consistent practice. The benefits include:

  • Understanding the body mechanics at play during turns.
  • Build up muscle memory.
  • By video analysis you can watch back instantly to correct faults.
  • Improve balance - Change the boards you use, change the Trucks/wheels for a different feel.

Student carving on a Surf Skate Lessons in Scarborough
Surf Skate Students learning theory on developing their surfing techniques

What to expect?

First up, expect a lot of fun! The goal of the program is to empower you with the skills to surf-skate to a level where you can comfortably:

  • Balance correctly on your board - Learn about balance points/stance and control
  • Carve and drive through turns.
  • Generate your own speed through weight distribution
  • Put together sequences to mirror your surfing and build up the muscle memory required.

The “Ground zero” Surf Skate session is our most basic approach for those who are either absolute beginners - never having skated before - and also to surfers that are just starting out looking to improve their skills and their confidence. This is a great option to get you going with the fundamentals of Surf skating.

Once you’ve had your first basic lesson we then build on your own individual aims based on your surfing level and ability, so whether it’s your first time on wheels or you’re prepping for your first competition we can cater for your needs.

Pricing

Beginners

1:5 ratio £35pp

Improvers

1:1 ratio £50pp
1:2 ratio £35pp
1:4 ratio £30pp

Advanced

1:1 water coaching £60pp
1:2 water coaching £45pp

Addons

Video analysis with feedback and edit £80

Youth Development

group sessions 1:5 ratio £30pp

Surf Skate Sessions

1:1 including video feedback £50 per 90mins
1:2 including video feedback £80 per 90mins

If you would like to ask a question or need any other information, then get in touch with Matt below

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