The wider team combines instructor education, surf and SUP coaching, lifesaving, competition experience, operations and professional development.
ISA SURF, SUP & JUDGING PRESENTER · SLSGB / ILS LIFEGUARD TRAINER ASSESSOR EDUCATOR
Dean has competed internationally and received wildcards to big-wave surf events. He has spent more than 20 years developing surf coaches and specialises in staff training and continuous professional development for surf and SUP instructors.
ISA LEVEL 2 SURF & SUP COACH · SLSGB / ILS LIFEGUARD TRAINER ASSESSOR
Gemma combines professional coaching and lifesaving qualifications with multiple Welsh, European and international competition titles.
ISA SURF & SUP COACH · SLSGB LIFEGUARD · OFFICE MANAGER & HEAD INSTRUCTOR
Jenny is also a qualified nurse and brings professional care, safety, surf coaching and operational experience to the wider team.
OFFICE MANAGER & HEAD INSTRUCTOR
Tom contributes instructor, coaching and operational experience across the wider professional surf education team.
HEAD INSTRUCTOR
Sabrina brings hands-on coaching and surf experience to the team, supporting the practical side of instructor development and delivery.
Together, the team helps instructors, surf schools, camps, clubs and centres build clearer pathways from first qualification through practical experience, water safety, advanced coaching and continuing professional development.
Presenter-led education provides the structured qualification pathway, while the wider team supports the practical coaching, rescue, safety, operations and professional skills needed in real surf-school environments.
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