Advanced coaching

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For years, I’ve been working as a kitesurf instructor, and along the way, I’ve learned a lot about teaching and spotting mistakes. Not only have I helped others progress in their kiting, but these experiences have also helped me improve as well! Breaking skills down into bite-sized chunks is the key to learning something new, whether it’s nailing a “simple” back roll or pushing boundaries with big Megaloops and rotations.

I offer advanced kiteboarding coaching for anyone ready to take their riding to the next level. Need someone to guide you through a new spot for the first time? Whether it’s waves, freestyle, big air, or wakestyle, I’ve got you covered with over 15 years of kiting and teaching experience.

I’ve teamed up with BB Talkin EU because I believe headsets are the future of coaching. No more yelling from the beach! These headsets keep us connected both on and off the water, giving you tips exactly when you need them to make landing that new trick feel effortless.

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Below you can find my travel schedule and a book/enquiry form.
Please don't hesitate to drop me a message if you have any questions.

How I teach

Choose your board

I love riding all types of boards, whether it’s directional, foil, or twin-tip. Whatever your preference, I’ll help you progress and take your riding to the next level.

Orientation

At the start of the lesson, I’ll assess your riding to understand your current level. Goals are great, but it’s important to align them with your technique. From this orientation, I’ll create a tailored lesson plan to help you progress.

Always connected

Timing is everything when learning. That’s why I use BB Talkin headsets, keeping us connected during the session. Real-time tips mean faster progress, and no more shouting from the beach!

Private or group lessons

Looking for a private lesson or prefer learning with friends? I coach up to 2 people at a time, ensuring you always get focused attention. For larger groups, I can split the session into shorter segments so everyone gets their turn with the helmets and personalized coaching.

One for the books

Want your new trick captured on camera? For a small additional fee, I’ll arrange for a photographer to snap you at your best. (Optional upon request)

Video analysis

The fastest way to improve is by spotting your own mistakes. While coaching from the beach, I’ll film some of your tricks and use the footage to show you where to make adjustments. Want to capture the entire session? I can arrange a videographer for an additional fee.

Private lessons

2 hours = €350

4 hours = €700

(Gear is not included, and additional charges may apply for travel to the spot.)

Group lessons

2 Hours (2 persons) = €450

4 Hours (2 persons) €900

I coach up to 2 people per session. For larger groups, we can arrange shorter sessions so everyone gets time with the helmets.

(Gear is not included, and additional charges may apply for travel to the spot.)

Travel schedule

(All below dates and events are an indication and can be subject to change.)

17/01/2025

  • Unavailable for coaching

    17/01/2025 - 31/01/2025  

    Road trip in South Africa
    NOT available for coaching

01/02/2025

  • Capetown Season

    01/02/2025 - 28/02/2025  

    Spending the season in Blouberg / Tableview, South Africa. 
    Available for coaching

01/03/2025

  • Unavailable for coaching

    01/03/2025 - 09/03/2025  

    Event in South Africa
    NOT available for coaching

Contact me

Would you like to book or enquire?
Follow this link to the contact page.

Boost higher with the PERFECT jump // SA Masterclass

Strapless Air reverse ole with seatbelt grab

How to sequence from a strapless air ole with seatbelt grab

 

Ride with a decent amount of speed and pop out of the water with your kite at 11. Straight after the pop you reach for the nose off the board with your back hand. Hold the grab to the highest point and then let go to twist the board to toeside. Put your back hand on the bar to twist the last 180 and absorb the impact. Look over back shoulder to continue in a backside 180 and swing the bar over your head to finish the move.

Picture by: Christian Rosenbrock
Location: Le Morne, Mauritius

Inverted backroll with seatbelt grab

 

When kiteboarding it’s easy to forget about the basics. Even though the back roll is one of the first tricks people learn, they forget there is tons of variations on how to do this trick. All helping you to progress!

Start the trick like you would with any normal back roll. On the take-off you throw your head toward the front tip of the board whilst reaching for it with your back hand. This will initiate an inverted rotation. As soon as you see the horizon it’s time to tweak out the trick and spot your landing. Extend your body and let go off the grab to slow down the rotation. Put your back hand back on the bar for extra kite control. Absorb the impact from the landing and ride off.

Check Kiteworld #93 for a full explanation on this trick!
Picture by: José Denis-Robichaud
Location: Gamtoose rivermouth, South-Africa

Hand drag to blind

 

Ever wanted to feel weightless? This trick became one of my favourites for that exact reason. Flying over the water with only your hand touching it.

Start the trick with a lot of speed and steer your kite up towards 12. Pop off slightly into the wind and pull the bar down so the kite supports your weight. Now fall back and reach for the water while slowly steering the kite back towards the riding direction. When you feel that the kites starts to drop you it’s important to initiate the to blind movement by looking over your back shoulder to the water. Land blind and throw the bar over your head to finish the move.

Check The Kitemag #25 for a full explanation on this trick!
Picture by: José Denis-Robichaud
Location: Gamtoose rivermouth, South-Africa

Inverted frontroll

 

Why not spice up your riding a little with this grabbed inverted front roll?
Just like an ordinary front roll start with looking over your back shoulder on the takeoff. Grab the board by the tail and throw your head back. This will initiate the inverted front roll, all you have to do now is spot your landing and stomp it.

Check The Kiteworld #90 for a full explanation on this trick!
Picture by: José Denis-Robichaud
Location: Anse la Raie, Mauritius