ISA Coaching & Instructing Accreditation Course
Official Presenter
Name: Barrie "Baz" Hall
Nationality: Born In Cardiff, Wales, Live in Newquay, Cornwall, UK
E-mail address: bazhall@talktalk.net
What is the country and region where you conduct ISA Coaching & Instructing Courses?
Great Britain, mainly Cornwall.
Number of years as a surfer and surf instructor?
30+ yrs surfing, 20 yrs coaching.
Why the decision to become a surf instructor and/or coach?
Lifestyle, job satisfaction and the desire to contribute to individuals and surfing’s development.
What are your goals in respects to surf instruction?
To continue to train and educate more surf coaches who can then deliver professional coaching to the public and surfing community. To develop and promote the ISA coaching scheme and professional coaching standards especially here in GB.
What is your favorite surf break?
At home Fistral Beach, overseas, old school Kirra, J bay and French beach breaks.
Do you have a hobby other than surfing?
Swimming , snowboarding, board paddling and cooking.
Who first taught you to surf and where?
Self taught in Wales , Cornwall and Devon .
