Coach Ready Program
(15-19 June 2026)

Club Coach Ready Program Overview

The Club Coach Ready Program includes the Foundation Level 1 Surf Coaching and the Surfing Australia Club Coach Course.
This is a high-impact development initiative designed to strengthen boardriders clubs by upskilling their representatives with practical, real-world coaching expertise.
Delivered by Surfing Australia at the world-class Surfing Australia High Performance Centre (HPC) in Casuarina, this immersive experience combines theory, in-water coaching, and performance training.
This is a full subsidised camp valued at over $2,000 per person.

Who It’s For?

Boardriders club representatives aged 18 years and over.
Individuals passionate about developing surfers at a grassroots level.
Surf School or BRC leaders, competitors, or emerging coaches looking to formalise their skills.

Program Objectives

Participants will:

Gain accreditation for the Foundation Level 1 Surf Coaching Course (2026) and the Surfing Australia Club Coaching Course.
Complete First Aid / CPR / OSCCA accreditations.
Learn how to design and deliver effective surf coaching sessions.
Build leadership, communication, and mentoring skills.

What You’ll Learn

Surf Coaching Fundamentals

Technique analysis and correction
Structuring engaging training sessions
Individual vs group coaching approaches

Competition & Heat Strategy

Heat preparation and planning
Priority, scoring, and tactics
Simulation-based heat drills

Strength & Conditioning

Surf-specific fitness principles
Injury prevention and recovery basics
Warm-ups, mobility, and performance routines

Program Format

Duration: 5 days / 4 nights (residential camp)
Location: On-site at the High Performance Centre (HPC)
Structure:

Classroom workshops
In-water coaching sessions
Video analysis & feedback
Practical assessments
Group collaboration activities

What’s Included

✅ Fully subsidised accommodation
✅ All meals during the program
✅ Coaching course materials and resources
✅ Access to elite training facilities at the Surfing Australia High Performance Centre
✅ Formal assessment and accreditation in the Foundation Level 1 Surf Coaching Program (2026)
✅ Formal assessment and accreditation in the Surfing Australia Club Coaching Course

❌ Travel to and from HPC

Outcomes & Benefits

By the end of the program, participants will:

Be accredited as a Foundation Level 1 Surf Coach and a Surfing Australia Club Coach.
Have practical tools to run structured training sessions
Be confident in preparing surfers for competition
Join a growing network of accredited club coaches