About
mySurfLessons is a subscription-based online surf coaching platform run by professional surf coach Scott Rannochan. It is designed for surfers at every level — beginner, intermediate, and advanced — who want to improve their technique beyond the limited time they actually spend standing on a board in the water. The platform provides a growing library of tutorial videos organised by skill level, covering body mechanics, surfing-based core drills, board guide and design, contest mindset, and location-specific coaching. A key philosophy behind the platform is that real improvement comes from deliberate off-water practice: by working through surf-specific movements for just a few minutes a day, surfers can build muscle memory and accelerate their progress. Higher-tier members (Level 3) unlock monthly personalised online video coaching — they send in footage or photos of themselves surfing and receive a custom tutorial video tailored to their specific technique. Winter 1:1 coaching sessions are also available by direct booking. The platform is ideal for recreational surfers, intermediate wave riders looking to break through plateaus, and competitive surfers seeking structured training. It brings top-level coaching to anyone regardless of location, allowing surfers to study technique from the comfort of their own home and make every session in the water count.
Key Features
- Tiered Tutorial Video Library: An ever-growing collection of surfing tutorial videos organised by skill level — beginner, intermediate, and advanced — covering technique, body mechanics, and more.
- Personalised Video Coaching: Level 3 members can submit footage or photos of themselves surfing and receive a custom tutorial video tailored specifically to their technique and areas for improvement.
- Surfing-Based Core Drills: Structured 2-minute daily core drill routines designed to build surf-specific muscle memory and dramatically improve on-water performance.
- 1:1 Coaching Sessions: Live one-to-one coaching sessions available seasonally, bookable directly with coach Scott Rannochan for in-depth personalised guidance.
- Board Guide & Contest Mindset Training: Additional resources covering board selection and design, as well as mental preparation and training strategies for competitive surfers.
Use Cases
- A beginner surfer uses the structured video library and core drill routines to learn proper body mechanics before and after each session at the beach.
- An intermediate surfer plateauing in their progression submits footage of their surfing to receive personalised feedback and a custom coaching video highlighting exactly what to fix.
- A competitive surfer uses the contest mindset and training resources to mentally prepare for upcoming events and fine-tune technique off-season.
- A surfer living far from the coast uses the off-water drill routines daily to maintain and improve surf fitness and muscle memory between infrequent trips to the ocean.
- A surf coach recommends mySurfLessons to their students as a supplementary resource to reinforce lessons and provide ongoing structured practice between in-person sessions.
Pros
- Highly Personalised Feedback: The ability to submit your own surf footage and receive a custom video critique sets this platform apart from generic instructional content.
- Train Anywhere, Anytime: Off-water drills and video lessons let surfers improve their technique regardless of proximity to the ocean or weather conditions.
- All Skill Levels Covered: Content is organised for beginner, intermediate, and advanced surfers, making the platform useful as members progress over time.
Cons
- Niche Subject Matter: The platform is exclusively focused on surfing, limiting its appeal to a specific audience of wave riders.
- Personalised Coaching Locked to Higher Tier: The most valuable feature — personalised video feedback — is only available to Level 3 subscribers, requiring a higher membership commitment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What skill levels does mySurfLessons cater to?
The platform has content for beginner, intermediate, and advanced surfers, so it is suitable regardless of your current experience level.
How does the personalised video coaching work?
Level 3 members submit footage or photos of themselves surfing each month, and coach Scott Rannochan creates a custom tutorial video addressing their specific technique and areas for improvement.
Do I need to be near the ocean to benefit from mySurfLessons?
No. A core philosophy of the platform is off-water training. The surfing-based core drills and theory lessons can be practised at home to build muscle memory between surf sessions.
Are 1:1 coaching sessions available?
Yes, winter 1:1 coaching sessions can be booked directly by contacting coach Scott Rannochan via email.
What does a mySurfLessons subscription include?
Depending on your subscription tier, you get access to the full tutorial video library, surfing-based core drill routines, board guides, and contest mindset content. Level 3 adds monthly personalised video coaching.
