20. January 2022
Surf video coaching started for me 20 years ago on a terrible video camera left running on the beach whilst I snagged a few waves.
I used to envy surf athletes abilities that I coached, but have since grown to accept that my place is now to help others meet their surfing goals and as a surf coach I find much greater satisfaction.
13. January 2022
Surf training is essential to maximise a surf trip adventure, prevent injuries and longevity.
JWC shares a training day, 47 days before the JWC surf coaching adventure to the Maldives Southern Atolls March 2022.
Join us in the Maldives and be inspired to make 47 days of surf training with the crew.
31. May 2021
What do you think? Is movement key to everything in life?
There has been many discussions and comments on physical training for surfing and its effectiveness, as a surf coach and physical trainer of military groups I thought I would add my opinion to the mix.
03. March 2021
The Maldives is a bucket list, Christmas list and must return list destination. I have visited this surfing Mecca so often but I still can recall every wave, every spot, every face I shared a surf trip with, memories worth keeping.
10. February 2021
Morning micronutrients. Eggs, sauteed kale, wild Alaskan salmon, and kiwi.
09. February 2021
First coaching session with Pepijn and Mirna, two surfers from the Netherlands in small, clean waves perfect for training repetition.
09. February 2021
Grim day, rain squalls, wind up, down and sideways. Marlon sais, "I love winter, so much energy".
09. February 2021
Justin West Coaching chats with British pro surfer Lucy Campbell and Portuguese pro Leonor Fragoso.
Both surfers joined JWC for a training camp in Madagascar, an opportunity to surf perfect uncrowded waves with no crowds and interruptions from the world.
04. June 2020
Justin West Coaching notes from one session with surf instructor Dean Howe. The summary covers the main points of the session and highlights several critical points to practice and focus on during free surfs ready for next coaching session.
07. May 2020
Curcumin caught my interest because of a new randomised controlled trial recently published. The study showed that a bioavailable form of curcumin improved memory in older people with mild memory complaints.