Our Coaches
Jarrad Howse
Director of Surfing & Former Championship Tour Surfer
Director of Surfing & Former Championship Tour Surfer Jarrad Howse brings decades of experience at the highest levels of surfing, from competing on the Championship Tour to coaching some of the biggest names in the sport, including Mick Fanning, Jordy Smith and Julian Wilson.
Cris Mills
Surf Strength Coach
Cris leads our Strength & Mobility training, helping surfers move better, recover faster, and surf at a higher level for longer. With over 15 years of experience in strength, mobility, and rehabilitation, his approach goes beyond traditional training, combining movement, breathwork, and performance systems designed specifically for surfing.
Dru Adler
Surf Coach & Content Creator
Dru is a former professional surfer known for his aerial surfing. He loves coaching because it allows him to pass on what he’s learned and see the reward in other surfers’ progression.
Beyond coaching, he creates all the SurfLab video content and loves spending time surfing and skateboarding with his family.
What's Included:
3 × Coached Surf Sessions
Three surf sessions across Cruiser and Progressive Turns - designed to maximise learning and accelerate your progression.
Personalised Video Analysis
Detailed coaching feedback with clear, actionable insights to improve your surfing.
Performance Masterclass
Presented by our Head Coach and former WSL competitor, covering the key principles for faster progression in the water.
Personalised Progression Plan
A tailored roadmap so you know exactly what to focus on after the workshop.
Catering Included
Lunch and refreshments provided throughout the day.
50% Off the SurfLab Online Training Platform
Receive an exclusive 50% discount on our new Online Training Platform, launching in August, so you can continue your progression with expert coaching, drills, and online training.
Sample Schedule
8:00am – Welcome from our Head Coach
Stretch & Mobility with Cris Mills
8:30am – Surf Session 1
Focus: Take-off, positioning and maximising wave count.
10:00am – Video Analysis & Catered Morning Tea
11:30am – Surf Session 2
Apply feedback with an individual coaching focus.
1:00pm – SurfLab Masterclass & Catered Lunch
Presented by our Head Coach and former WSL competitor, covering the key principles for progression and reinforcing the morning's coaching.
2:30pm – Surf Session 3
Refine technique and consolidate the day's learning.
4:00pm – Final Review & Personalised Progression Plan
5:00pm – Wrap up
Recommended level:
Line 2
Line 3
Line 4
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