About the Coach

Like many surfers, I wasn’t a natural at the sport. For over ten years, I surfed regularly, believing that time in the water and watching surf videos would be enough to keep improving. But despite my experience, my technical progress eventually stalled.

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Everything changed in 2021, when I discovered the MAP Technique (Método Arthur Philippi). Through dedicated training, I developed a deeper understanding of surfing biomechanics, greater awareness of my own movements, and more control over my surfing. I realised that progress wasn’t just about catching more waves, but understanding how and why we move on them.

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In February 2025, I became a certified MAP Technique Surf Coach. Today, based in Papamoa, New Zealand, I work primarily with intermediate and advanced surfers who have spent years in the water but feel stuck at a certain level, struggle to understand their own technique, or want to surf with greater intention and control.

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My coaching combines filmed surf sessions, detailed video analysis, and movement simulation using surfskate and specific exercises on land. By breaking down complex movements into understandable and trainable elements, I help surfers recognise their technical patterns, identify limitations, and build a clearer path towards progression.

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My approach is grounded in biomechanics, structured practice, and the belief that a deeper understanding of movement can transform not only how we surf, but how we experience the ocean.

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**The goal isn’t simply to surf more. It’s to understand your surfing, move with greater awareness, and keep progressing.**