Professional surf coaching
Technique
Decision-making
Competitive adaptability
About us
WHO WE ARE
WeSurf was founded by Gerald Álvarez, a former Chilean competitive surfer with over 20 years of experience. As a Physical Education teacher and professional coach, he combines technical expertise with high-level competitive insight.
He served as Head Coach of Team Chile (2021–2025) and worked with the USA Junior Surf Team as an aerials coach. His approach focuses on clarity, adaptability, and performance.
Our Methodology
BUILDING COMPLETE ATHLETES
“At WeSurf Coaching, we develop surfers through a structured coaching methodology that combines technical development, personalized video analysis, performance tracking, and competition-based training.
Our coaching is supported by a dedicated athlete platform, where surfers can upload videos, receive personalized feedback, track training sessions and competitions, monitor performance statistics, and follow their long-term progression. Whether training in person or remotely, this centralized system keeps athletes connected, organized, and accountable throughout their development.”
Gerald Alvarez
REVIEWS / TESTIMONIALS
our reviews
WHAT ATHLETES SAY
Leilani Mcgonagle
COSTA RICA
- Tokyo 2020 Olympic ATHLETE
“The feedback is clear, quick, and never overwhelming, so I can actually apply it. Every session feels purposeful, and working on timing and rotation improved my backside and confidence in heats.“
Manuel Selman
ChiLE
- Tokyo 2020 Olympic ATHLETE
“In the qualification process, his work was key. The preparation during the ISA World Surfing Games 2021, with tactical drills and heat simulations, made a real difference in securing qualification for Tokyo.“
Marlynn Glaub
USA
- Junior NATIONAL TEAM
“He has a very approachable and clear way of teaching. He’s charismatic, but above all, he knows how to communicate what he wants to achieve. He makes everything easy to understand and apply in the water.“
Ramón Navarro
ChiLE
- Big Wave Surfer
“He has a very clear technical understanding and knows how to apply it. Every correction makes sense and translates directly into better surfing.“
Gavin Bren
USA
- Junior NATIONAL TEAM
“The aerial training was super clear and progressive. We started with theory, then drills on land, and finally took it into the water with video analysis and feedback. It made a big difference in how I approach airs.“
Carden Jagger
Costa rica
- Junior NATIONAL TEAM
“The results came quickly. In a short time, I won a national championship and finished 3rd in the 2025 rankings, which led to my first selection for Costa Rica’s junior national team.“
Estela López
Chile
- santiago 2023 PANAM GAMES ATHLETE
“It helped me a lot to adapt better to different competitive situations and handle pressure. We worked on the ability to react to different situations and make decisions faster during the qualifiers.“
Darshan Antequera
Costa Rica
- Latinamerican Champion
“What I value most is consistency. There’s always follow-up and focus, which makes progress continuous.“
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
About the
COACH'S ACHIEVEMENTS
- OLYMPIC CYCLE EVENTS
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Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Qualification via ISA – Manuel Selman (CHI) -
Santiago 2023 Pan American Games
4th – Estela López (CHI) -
Santa Marta 2023 South American Games
4th – Noel de la Torre (CHI)
- WORLD SURFING GAMES
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ISA World Surfing Games
- El Salvador 2021
9th – Manuel Selman (CHI)
- El Salvador 2023
19th – Manuel Selman (CHI)
- Puerto Rico 2024
19th – Manuel Selman (CHI)
- El Salvador 2025
25th – Noel de la Torre (CHI) -
ISA World Junior Surfing Championship
Brazil 2023
13th – Isidora Lara (CHI)
17th – Noel de la Torre (CHI)
19th – Estela Lopez (CHI)
Perú 2025
19th – Carden Jagger (CRC)
- CONTINENTAL EVENTS
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Panamerican Surfing Games 2025
Bronze Medal – Reimundo Berry (CHI)
Silver Medal – Reimundo Berry (CHI) – U18 -
South American Surfing Games
Peru 2025
Silver Medal – Noel de la Torre (CHI)
Gold Medal – Reimundo Berry (CHI) – U18
Gold Medal – Isidora Lara (CHI) – U16
Gold Medal – Beltran Majluf (CHI) – U12
Argentina 2023
Silver Medal – Estela Lopez (CHI) – U18
Bronze Medal –Rafaella Montesi (CHI) – U16
- TOUR TITLES
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ALAS Latin Tour 2025
1st – Darshan Antequera (CRC) -
ALAS Latin Tour 2022
1st – Estela Lopez (CHI) – U18 -
NSSA Southwest Conference 2025/26
1st – Annabelle Castle (USA) -
Costa Rica National Tour 2025
1st – Sam Ready (CRC)
- EVENT TITLES
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ALAS – Nicaragua 2025
1st – Carden Jagger (CRC) – U14 -
ALAS – Panama 2025
1st – Darshan Antequera (CRC) -
ALAS – Guatemala 2024
1st – Oscar Urbina (CRC) -
Costa Rica National Finals 2025
1st – Carden Jagger (CRC) – U16 -
Costa Rica National – Jaco 2025
1st – Gavin Bren (USA) – U16
- WORLD SURF LEAGUE
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QS Men's 3000 Quiksilver Iquique 2019
9th – Danilo Cerda (CHI)
25th – Wesley Leite (BRA) -
QS Men's 3000 Maui & Sons Arica 2019
13th – Weslley Dantas (BRA)
25th – Danilo Cerda (CHI) -
QS Women's 3000 Roxy Iquique 2022
13th – Sofia Driscoll (CHI) -
QS Men's 1500 Thomo Barbados 2019
25th – Danilo Cerda (CHI)
WHAT WE OFFER
ONLINE COACHING
COACHING PLATFORM
high performance PLAN
➜ Unlimited video uploads
➜ Technical Video Analysis
➜ Feedback within 24 hours
➜ Competition Statistics
➜ Heat Training Records
➜ Monthly Performance Review Meeting
➜ Daily Coach Communication
➜ Support Personalized Development Plan
149 USD / month
PERFORMANCE PLAN
➜ Upload up to 20 videos per month
➜ Technical Video Analysis
➜ Feedback within 48 hours
➜ Competition stats
➜ Heat Training Records
99 USD / month
ESSENTIAL PLAN
➜ Upload up to 8 videos per month
➜ Feedback within 3 business days
➜ Technical Video Analysis
49 USD / month
IN PERSON COACHING
SURF CAMPS
costa rica, usa, chile & more
➜ Tell us where you want to train
➜ We coordinate the dates
➜ Video analysis and instant feedback
Available in English and Spanish