Yamba Surf
Lifesaving Club
Coaching
Coaching and training at Yamba Surf Life Saving Club supports athletes at every stage — from emerging juniors to committed senior competitors. Our structured program includes water, sand and gym-based sessions throughout the week, covering iron training, march past, beach sprint and flags preparation, as well as strength and conditioning for cadets. Each session is designed to build skill, fitness, discipline and teamwork, developing confident competitors and capable lifesavers ready for branch, state and national competition.
Iron Training
Iron training is held at 7am every Saturday morning for strong, committed Under 11 competitors and up. Sessions focus on swim, run and board legs, building endurance, transitions and race strategy in real surf conditions. It’s ideal for competitors preparing for carnivals and for lifesavers who want to maintain a high level of fitness throughout the season.
Sand Training
Sand training is led by Sports Coach Brett Myers, who combines both field and beach-based sessions to build speed, power and endurance. These sessions are designed to prepare athletes for beach sprints, flags and distance run events, helping competitors develop strong technique and explosive performance on the sand.
Youth Strength & Conditioning Training
Monday evenings see our Cadet group in the gym for dedicated personal training sessions with local trainer Matilda Sumner. These sessions combine strength and cardio work to build power, endurance and overall athletic performance, supporting both their surf sports goals and development as young lifesavers.
March Past Training
Our proud Women’s March Past Team and Junior March Past Team train consistently throughout the season, preparing to compete from branch through to national level. March past showcases precision, discipline and teamwork, and our teams represent Yamba with pride every time they step onto the sand. Training is led by Surf Sports Director Jim Dougherty, whose experience and dedication guide our members in continuing this strong club tradition.