Gevorderd Kitesurf Coaching

Marc Jacobs — 2021 Red Bull King of the Air Champion · 12x NZ Champion · 2x PKRA Vice World Champion

Marc Jacobs is a New Zealand pro kiteboarder and the 2021 Red Bull King of the Air champion, known for his powerful megaloop style and over a decade of competition dominance. He now runs MJ Coaching, offering personalized online sessions with video analysis, skill development, and customized action plans for riders of all levels.

Coaching: Online video coaching · Video analysis · Personalized action plans. Location: New Zealand / Mauritius.

Marc Jacobs rides with the Trap Handle kiteboard handle.

Steven Akkersdijk — Red Bull King of the Air Podium · CORE Team Rider · SA Masterclass Creator

Steven Akkersdijk is a Dutch pro kiteboarder and Red Bull King of the Air podium finisher who has been riding with CORE Kiteboarding since 2012. He created the SA Masterclass program, offering advanced private coaching with real-time helmet communication (BB Talkin) for precise on-water feedback, plus immersive kite camps in Brazil and Egypt.

Coaching: In-person private coaching · Real-time radio feedback · International kite camps. Location: Netherlands / Cape Town / Brazil.

Mike Mac Donald — Woo World Record Holder (33.9m) · Big Air Kite League Founder · CORE Team Rider

Mike Mac Donald is a South African pro kiteboarder, two-time Woo World Record holder, and founder of the Big Air Kite League (BAKL). A former software engineer turned full-time kiter, he runs luxury big air clinics through Get High With Mike, featuring drone video analysis, radio-coached sessions, and personalized progression plans.

Coaching: Luxury big air clinics · Drone video analysis · Radio-coached sessions. Location: Cape Town, South Africa.

Mike Mac Donald rides with the Trap Handle kiteboard handle.

Kitesurf Aaron — Board-Off Fitness Training · 28-Day KiteFitness Challenge

Kitesurf Aaron is a kiteboarding content creator and fitness coach who specializes in board-off training. His 28-Day KiteFitness Challenge features daily 15-minute workout videos alternating between core, flexibility, and leg conditioning — designed so riders can train the board-off movement pattern without wind.

Coaching: Online fitness programs · Board-off specific training · 28-day challenges. Location: Switzerland / New Zealand.