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TONIC | SURF SCHOOL SPOTLIGHT ROBBIE SHERWELL’S XL SURFING ACADEMY SERVICES: A complete surfing academy offering both group and private lessons for beginner and intermediate students. Intensive High Performance coaching, covering technique, mental preparation, and competition strategy is also available, accompanied by surf-specific personal training and nutrition by Robbie’s son Joshua who is also a seasoned competitive surfer/ qualified personal trainer. Additionally, XL Surfing Academy offers surfing instructor training to certification level as well as a nationally recognised apprenticeship program. XL Surfing Academy also conducts surf awareness programs for schools and special interest groups in the community. Proprietors: Robbie and Carlene Sherwell LOCATION: Alexandra Headland and Mooloolaba, Sunshine Coast QLD. Learn to Surf & Intermediates. High Performance Coaching dependent on daily conditions. ADVERTISE / CONTRIBUTE BACKGROUND: Robbie and Carlene Sherwell have successfully owned and operated XL Surfing Academy at Mooloolaba and Alexandra Headland since 1999. Many years of hard work have paid off and XL Surfing Academy is proud of an unbeatable reputation for quality and effective coaching as well adhering to the utmost standards of safety. Robbie has spent his entire lifetime surfing and involved in the surfing industry, including competing as a professional at an international level for over 10 years with a career high ranking as number five in the world. He has a wealth of coaching experience ranging from beginners all the way up to elite high performance instruction. As a certified training officer, Robbie also travels overseas numerous times a year to conduct surf instruction and safety courses in Indonesia, Taiwan, and the Philippines. INSTRUCTORS: XL Surfing Academy instructors are all experienced surfers, many with a competitive background. They possess qualifications ranging across level 1 and/or 2 coaching accreditation as well as bronze medallion, first-aid/CPR certification and current Queensland Blue Card clearance. WHERE & WHEN: Learn to Surf and Intermediates are based at both Alexandra Headland beach and Mooloolaba beach, dependent on daily conditions. Programs run year-round with lessons available 7 days/week. XL Surfing Academy is proud to offer The Vegemite/Q