High Performance Surf Coaching – Noosa

Structured training for surfers serious about progression

At Noosa Surfing Academy, our High Performance Program is designed for surfers who are committed to improving their skills, technique and competitive performance.

Led by former professional surfer Dean Brady, our program combines decades of experience with structured, term-based coaching to develop surfers at every stage — from emerging groms to advanced competitors.

A Proven Development Pathway

We specialise in long-term progression.

Our surfers move through a clear pathway:

Micro Groms
Advanced Groms
Advanced Juniors
Pro Juniors / Opens

Each level is designed to build on the last — developing confident, capable surfers who understand both performance and the ocean.

Structured Term-Based Training

We deliver four 10-week training blocks per year, aligned with school terms.

This structure allows for:

Consistent progression
Ongoing feedback and development
Strong coach-surfer relationships

We also offer:

School Holiday Programs
Private Coaching

Weekly Training Squads

Groms
Wednesday: 3:45pm – 5:00pm

Advanced Groms
Monday & Tuesday: 6:00am – 7:30am

Advanced Juniors
Monday: 3:45pm – 5:15pm
Thursday: 6:00am – 7:30am

Pro Juniors / Opens
Tuesday: 3:45pm – 5:15pm
Wednesday & Friday: 6:00am – 7:30am

Level Requirements

Groms
Designed for surfers developing independence in the water. Participants must be able to paddle out, turtle role or duck dive (no board ditching) pop up, and turn on a fibreglass short-board. We’ll teach the rest! In-water coaching and guidance provided.

Advanced Groms
Confident in medium size surf. Surfers catch their own waves and are coached from land.

Advanced Juniors
Confident in large surf conditions.

Pro Juniors / Opens
Confident in large to XL surf conditions.

Coaching Approach

Our coaching is structured, personalised and performance-focused.

Each session includes:

Condition assessment and location selection
Tailored session planning
In-session coaching and feedback
Footage is delivered within 24 hours, allowing surfers to review and apply feedback immediately.