Options
Surf Sessions
One-on-one & small group coaching in the water or on-land video
Video Evaluation
Submit your surfing videos for a comprehensive evaluation.
Virtual Coaching
In-depth, personalized coaching from the comfort of your home
Competitive Coaching
Advice and strategy for improving competitive performance
Surf Session Rates
The Surf Institute’s private and small group surf lessons and coaching are available in California, including Ventura and Malibu. We coach at surf locations with easy-going waves that offer novice surfers a forgiving take-off and smooth ride, while giving intermediate and advanced surfers the ultimate canvas to perfect style and technique. Students of TSI’s program, which was created by surfing stylista, Carla Zamora, are guaranteed to receive the best tools and tips to progress swiftly.
Generally, Carla oversees all intermediate and advanced clients in Malibu and Ventura. Beginner sessions are handled by one of TSI’s experienced coaches.*
*All TSI coaches are insured as well as CPR/First Aid certified for adults and children by the Red Cross.
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Virtual Video Feedback
In-depth, personalized coaching, from the comfort of your home!
For many surfers, seeing improvement may feel like a long road because of the limiting opportunities they may experience, whether it be lack of surf, poor conditions, not enough time, or simply a need for properly articulated instructions. Popping online to talk to an expert is an easy way to keep your improvement on the right trajectory .
BENEFITS
- Training that is specific to your needs, maximizing your understanding and progression
- From wherever you are, receive personalized advice from Carla Zamora, a world-recognized expert with over two decades of experience in accelerating and developing surfers’ performances
HOW IT WORKS
Step 1: Upload a video of your surfing via the uploader below.
Step 2: Once your surfing has been evaluated, you will be sent back a training video with recommendations on how you could improve your surfing.
Step 3: Watch the training video on your mobile device or desktop before surfing, and focus on the surfing skills that need correction
** As your surfing progresses, send another video for evaluation of your progress!
WHY IT WORKS
- More fun when surfing as you become more successful on a daily basis
- Training that is individualized to YOU, maximizing your understanding and progression
- Unique self-paced training, that you do at your home-beach whenever you want
- On-going advice from Carla Zamora, a world recognized expert with over a decade of experience in accelerating and developing surfers’ performances
WHAT YOU GET
- A comprehensive evaluation of your current surfing performance
- Carla will create a feedback video for you to view at home before surfing or when traveling, outlining what you currently do well, what could be improved, and how you could improve your performances.
- This video will be sent back to you via the internet, for you to view whenever you require.
Sign Up Now!
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- Fill out the form
- Submit and pay for the service.
- Upload a video of your surfing via link in the confirmation email.
- Once your video is received and purchase is confirmed, your video will be reviewed and a training video will be created containing Carla’s feedback.
COST = $150
Video Feedback
Virtual Coaching Program
In-depth, personalized coaching, from the comfort of your home!
For many surfers, seeing improvement may feel like a long road because of the limiting opportunities they may experience, whether it be lack of surf, poor conditions, not enough time, or simply a need for properly articulated instructions. Popping online to talk to an expert is an easy way to keep your improvement on the right trajectory .
BENEFITS
- Training that is specific to your needs, maximizing your understanding and progression
- From wherever you are, receive personalized advice from Carla Zamora, a world-recognized expert with over two decades of experience in accelerating and developing surfers’ performances
- Expand your network! With small group chats, you get to connect and learn from others from all over the world
PROGRAM OPTIONS
Lite Plan
Includes:
• 1 video analysis per month
• Weekly micro-goals
• Surf journal template
• Monthly updated training plan
• Basic mobility routine
• (No Zoom, no Contest IQ beyond basics.)
Standard Plan
Includes:
• 1 full video analysis per month
• 1 Zoom coaching session per month (30–45 min)
• Weekly micro-goals & training targets
• Surf journal system + weekly check-ins
• Contest IQ fundamentals
• Custom mobility + stretching routine (updated quarterly)
• Monthly progression plan
Virtual Coaching
Competitive Coaching
Learn how to maintain style AND composure when under the heat of the competitive spotlight
Competitive surfing is not for everyone. Performing at one’s best during a short, predetermined time requires focus, drive, and perseverance. While it is often believed that surfing is too subjective to be judged fairly, there are techniques and strategies that can help ensure a competitor victory.
TSI’s Carla Zamora has more than 10 years of personal competitive experience. In addition to many years as a competitor, Carla has also spent a number of years working behind the competition scene as a judge, tabulator, beach marshall, organizer, etc. In 2017, Carla gave expert training to the professional longboarders of the Peruvian national team, helping the entire team earn a gold medal in the 2017 Pan American Games. In 2018, Carla guided top-ranked longboard professional, Chloe Calmon, who achieved 11 out of 12 podium finishes. Thus far in 2019, she has added to her collection of top-notch surfers, Elena Vtorova of Russia and 2019 PanAmerican Longboard Silver Medalist, Julian Schweizer of Uruguay.
How It Works
There are a number of ways to receive expert coaching and pertinent feedback before, during, and/or after a competition. Depending on the level of coaching desired, the location of the event, whether a webcast is available or not, training can be received in person or virtually through use of a number of applications like WhatsApp, Facebook, and WSL (for live feeds & scores). Those receiving competitive coaching can expect to learn/improve on, technical maneuvers, heat strategy, and understanding the judges.
Elite Competition Plan
Includes:
• 2 full video analyses per month
• 2 Zoom coaching sessions per month (40–50 min each)
• Weekly surf journal reviews + feedback
• Weekly micro-goals + custom training drills
• Advanced Contest IQ Modules
• Conditions Exposure Plan
• Mobility routine updated monthly
• Full monthly performance summary + 30-day roadmap
