The Miami High Surfing Excellence Program provides a holistic approach to the development of the professional surfer. The course is delivered by qualified and experienced coaches who work closely with specialised teachers and industry professionals to nurture and promote the development of young surfers. Athletes will be provided with innovative opportunities and authentic learning experiences that aim to excite, engage and empower.
Course structure and overview
The Surfing Excellence Program consists of both a Year 7, 8, 9 combined class and a Year 10, 11, 12 combined class. All students attend three x 70-minute lessons per week plus additional sessions outside of curriculum time. Students in the senior program will be expected to complete a senior subject leading to a Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) and contributing to Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) as part of the three-year course. This course will be a Certificate II in Public Safety – Aquatic Rescue (Bronze Medallion).
Including Interschool sport, additional school sessions and class time, students will be involved in approximately six hours per week of instruction and participation. Students engage with modern and dynamic curriculum encouraging a love of learning through a respectful and collaborative learning environment.
Key areas
- Competition opportunities (GIPSA Surfing, Oceanic Surfing, South Coast Surfing, QLD School Sport Surfing)
- Strength and Condition Program (Momentum Sports Performance)
- High Performance Surf Coaching (Mark Richardson and Jay Phillips – Surfing Services Australia)
- Key theory components (video feedback and analysis, wellbeing and sports psychology, biomechanics and movement analysis)
- High Performance Surfing Camps
- Multiple surf sessions a week at local locations
Cost
An annual fee in addition to the school resource scheme fee is payable before a student commences in an Excellence Program and each subsequent year that the student is a part of a program. The fees are $350 per semester for the Surfing Excellence Program.
Alumni of the program
Kyden Pitt - Surfing Excellence alumni.