PS Surf School/High Performance
High Performance Surf Academy with Luke Michalak.
For young surfers ready to elevate their performance — a personalised coaching pathway designed to develop confident, competitive and technically skilled surfers.
Luke's story
From Fingal Bay to coaching Australia's best.
Luke Michalak's passion for surfing began growing up in Fingal Bay, where the coastline became his playground and the ocean his classroom. Spending countless hours in the water, Luke developed a deep understanding of surfing from an early age.
Alongside his brother, Chris Michalak, who travelled with him as both coach and mentor, Luke gained first-hand experience of what it takes to perform and compete at an elite level.
Over the years, Luke has coached and mentored some of Australia's most recognised surfing talent — including Laura Enever and Craig Anderson — while continuing to work with the next generation of emerging surfers: Natalie Fensom, Eden Hasson, Jimmi Hill, Josh Stretton and Jasmine Sampson.
Today, Luke combines decades of competitive experience, technical knowledge and coaching expertise to help surfers unlock their potential both in and out of the water. Every athlete is different, which is why each program is individually tailored to the surfer's age, ability, goals and competition pathway.
What the Academy includes
A complete performance pathway.
- Personalised technical coaching and progressive skill development.
- Video analysis and detailed performance reviews.
- Advanced surfing techniques, wave selection and ocean awareness.
- Surf-specific strength, mobility and explosive fitness guidance.
- Competition preparation, heat strategy and visualisation techniques.
- Nutrition and recovery advice to support performance.
- Equipment guidance, board selection and quiver advice.
- Goal setting, progress tracking and personalised development plans.
- Surf theory, drills and training exercises to continue improving between sessions.
- Ongoing mentorship, encouragement and support from one of Australia's most experienced surf coaches.
In the water
See HPSA in action.
A note from Luke
"Whether your goal is to compete at a higher level, prepare for events, or simply become the best surfer you can be — the Academy provides the knowledge, coaching and pathway to help you reach your full potential."
— Luke Michalak
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