Surf coaching in Bali: Surf at your best.
Science-based coaching. Purposeful training. Lifelong progression.
01The method in action · Surf coaching in Bali with Israel Llansola, head coach

The founder's philosophy: Surfing is more than an experience. It's a sport.
Surfing is one of the most rewarding things you can do. But becoming a better surfer takes more than time in the water.
It requires understanding movement, developing physical capabilities, making better decisions and knowing how to progress.
I'm Israel Llansola, founder and head coach of Fetch Surf Concept. I've spent years working in sport and coaching surfers, and I created Fetch to bring a more structured, science-based approach to surf development.
Our philosophy combines sports science, human biomechanics, body awareness and goal-oriented coaching to address three essential aspects of surfing:
- Performance
- Education
- Longevity
Because surfing isn't just about the waves you catch today. It's about the surfer you become over time.
We don't just teach surfing. We develop surfers.
Experience & results: Performance built through experience.
Different surfers. Different challenges. One principle: purposeful development.
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01 — The athleteKoa Smith, pro surfer
- The challenge
- He came to Bali injured: a forefoot injury and lost heel mobility.
- The process
- A specific training and rehab program to restore pain-free heel mobility, then private performance sessions for his whole stay.
- The result
- He was back surfing before leaving Bali.
02 — The performance challengeTaka
- The challenge
- At 16: “I want to surf Nazaré.” 14 months to prepare.
- The process
- 5 to 6 training days a week: strength, power, endurance, pool paddling and breath training.
- The result
- At 17 years and 8 months, he surfed Nazaré.
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03 — The long-term surferIsrael Llansola
- The challenge
- Started surfing at 26. Keep progressing as the years go by.
- The process
- Strength, mobility, aerobic capacity and recovery, trained for the long term.
- The result
- Still surfing and progressing today.
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04 — Indonesia · Pro surfers
Rio & Ryuki Waida
- The challenge
- Climbing the Qualifying Series.
- The process
- Group and one-on-one training at our surf-only training center.
- The result
- Rio: top 10 in the world.
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05 — Indonesia · Red Bull head riderDiah Rahayu
- The challenge
- Peak fitness for the circuit, then a comeback after childbirth.
- The process
- Four to five years of training, then an adapted postpartum program.
- The result
- Major physical gains, competition wins and years on the circuit.
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06 — Italy · National teamGiada Legati
- The challenge
- Improve her surfing performance.
- The process
- Four to five years of surf-specific physical training.
- The result
- A leader of the Italian national team.
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07 — China · National teamAlex Qiu Zhuo
- The challenge
- Next-level performance, then a knee injury.
- The process
- Strength and power transfer with filmed surf analysis. Then 3 months of knee rehab.
- The result
- Contract renewed. Back surfing with power.
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08 — Brazil · Big waveBruno Santos
- The challenge
- Torn cruciate ligament. Six weeks to Nazaré.
- The process
- Knee strength, mobility and stability rebuilt.
- The result
- Competed at Nazaré as planned.
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09 — Indonesia · Rip Curl teamOney Anwar
- The challenge
- Back up huge talent and style at the top of Rip Curl Indonesia.
- The process
- Training at our center during his years leading the team.
- The result
- Still building his career in the surf industry.
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10 — Young pro surferKian Martin
- The challenge
- Turn outstanding talent into a pro career.
- The process
- Gym sessions with huge energy and work ethic.
- The result
- Competing at the top level of pro surfing.
The Fetch ecosystem: Find your path.
Surf Coaching · Surf Performance · Surf Longevity.
01 · In BaliSurf Coaching
The modern way to learn surfing. One week of in-water and theory coaching, for beginner, intermediate and advanced surfers.
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02 · AnywhereSurf Performance
Surf-specific strength, mobility and endurance. A 6-week program to paddle stronger and pop up faster, wherever you are.
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Surf Longevity
One-to-one coaching for surfers 40+, online or in person, to keep surfing well for decades. It starts with an Audit Call.
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