Alberto MuÑoz
Costa Rica

Those who know about Costa Rican surfing, say that the Under 14 generation is the strongest in the history of our sport. Alberto Muñoz, the boy from Esterillos, is part of this group and, with his great surfing talent, he is a standout in the National Tour.

Alberto resides with one of the most anticipated talents of the nation: Carlos Muñoz, his brother, coach and role model. With time, constant training in the Esterillos Surf School, this kid will be earning his place in the spotlight.

Nickname: Beto

Birthplace: San José, Costa Rica

Favorite break: Esterillos Oeste

Favorite Surfer: Kelly Slater

When I am not surfing I like to: Skate, Study, Bike and Play soccer

Goals in Surfing: To improve my surfing everyday and compete in the ASP

Favorite School Subject: Social Studies

School name: Inmaculada de Jacó

Favorite food: Rice with chicken

Favorite music: Reggae

If I could travel anywhere in the world, I would go to: Indonesia

About International Surfing Association
The International Surfing Association (ISA) is recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as the World Governing Authority for surfing, bodyboarding and surfriding. It was originally founded as the International Surfing Federation in 1964 and has been running world championships since 1964 and the Junior World Championships since 1980. 

ISA membership includes the surfing National Governing Bodies (NGBs) of over 50 countries on six continents. Its headquarters are located in San Diego, California. It is presided by Fernando Aguerre, first elected in 1994 in Rio, and re-elected six times since.  The ISA's four Vice Presidents are Alan Atkins (Australia), Robin de Kock (South Africa), Maile Aguerre (Hawaii) and Mike Gerard (USA).

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