ISA Coaching & Instructing Accreditation Course
Official Presenter
Name: Daniel van Dooren
Nationality: My family is a mix of English and Dutch but I was born in the Middle East. I am now living in Dubai.
E-mail address: dan@surfingdubai.com
What is the country and region where you conduct ISA Coaching & Instructing Courses?
In Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.
Number of years as a surfer and surf instructor?
6 Years
Why the decision to become a surf instructor and/or coach?
I love surfing and at the time there were no other surf schools in Dubai
What are your goals in respects to surf instruction?
To deliver the best quality surf lesson there is and also to train other surfers to become professional Instructors.
What is your favorite surf break?
Burleigh Heads, Australia
Do you have a hobby other than surfing?
Swimming, Skateboarding and keeping fit and healthy
Who first taught you to surf and where?
My friend Karl used to push me on the biggest sets even if I didn’t feel like going. Now there’s no better feeling than catching the set of the day! I learned how to surf in Dubai in 1995.
