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.
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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