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The team at Broadbeach Surf School are all surfers who live to surf. And we are absolutely passionate about sharing the joy of surfing with you! All of our coaches are fully qualified through the Academy of Surfing Instructors, and they complete regular refresher courses in Ocean Rescue, First Aid, and Advanced Resuscitation. 

Meet some of our team!

Marcel

Grew up surfing the Gold Coast in the ’80s. During his overseas travels, he developed a real passion for surfing, realising that the ocean had a lot more to offer than just waves. “We can learn so much about life and ourselves from the ocean. I just want to share the joy and happiness it gives to me with everyone else”. Marcel has coached pro surfers to world championship level and won awards for his work coaching people with disabilities. He was 2003 Surfing Queensland Coach of the Year.

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Will

Will was born on the Gold Coast and grew up surfing Broadbeach. He is the proud owner of Broadbeach Surf School, and has spent many years teaching surfing to people of all abilities and ages. Will has travelled and surfed all over the world, but he still calls Broadbeach home! His other passions include snowboarding and hiking. But what he loves most of all is meeting new people and sharing the joy of surfing!

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Andrew

Andrew has been involved in the Gold Coast and the Australian surfing industry as a surfer for nearly 50 years! And he has passionately been teaching surfing for over 20 years. Subsequently, he carries immense experience regarding surfing both socially and at competition level. Andrew has previously represented the Gold Coast and Queensland at the Australian titles in surfing, been multiple times club champion locally and competed internationally.

Outside of surfing he has completed University studies, worked as a Business partner with Tourism Queensland and achieved the Good Sports Queensland Project Officer of the Year award. Andrew lists the Gold Coast beaches of Kirra, Rainbow Bay and Broadbeach as some of his favourite locations. Currently he enjoys pursuing his own goals in and out of the water, as well as continuing to appreciate the opportunity of passing on his knowledge and wisdom to assist those wanting to learn and improve their own surfing.

Nobby

Nobby is one of the Gold Coast’s most experienced surf coaches. Originally from Japan, Nobby has been living and coaching on the Gold Coast since the early 90s. Nobby radiates passion and enthusiasm, and he is never without a smile! Nobby has surfed all over the world, but he still considers the breaks around the Gold Coast some of his favourite waves to surf.