For Surf Coaches
Less chasing students. More time in the water.
Surfers on Sticks browse local services by region — surf spots, listings, and board research — and find coaches near them.
Inquiries land in your dashboard — track bookings and follow up in one place. Automatic Google review requests and more coming soon.
Open worldwide. Open worldwide — deepest listings in NZ and Australia; growing in Brazil, Spain, and South America.
Why coaches join
Inquiries with Context
Students share skill level, goals, and availability — not a vague "do you teach?" DM
Discovery on Sticks
Listed in regional coach directories and local surf pages where surfers already browse
Inquiry Dashboard
Premium feature — track every lead, status, and notes in one place (free during beta)
No Commission
You set rates and collect payment directly — we don't take a cut
How It Works
Listed where surfers already look for local surf services — not just another directory entry.
Surfer Wants to Improve
They find local coaches through Sticks service listings, surf spot pages, or regional directories.
They Send an Inquiry
Skill level, goals, and what they want to work on — so you know if it's a fit before you reply.
Inquiry Hits Your Dashboard
Review the request, update status, add notes, and follow up from one place.
You Teach & Get Paid
Schedule sessions on your terms and collect payment directly — we don't take a cut.
Simple, Transparent Pricing
Free listing stays free. Premium pricing not set yet — everything free during beta.
| Feature | Free $0/mo | BETA FREE Premium $0/mo |
|---|---|---|
| Listed in regional directory | ||
| Public profile page | ||
| Contact info visible to surfers | ||
| Online inquiry form | — | |
| Direct inquiries per month | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Featured placement in listings | — | |
| Priority in search results | — | |
| Inquiry management dashboard | — | |
| Inquiry analytics dashboard | — | Coming Soon |
| Online booking & availability calendar | — | Coming Soon |
| Automatic Google review requests | — | Coming Soon |
| Quotation tools | — | Coming Soon |
| Payment solution | — | Coming Soon |
| Gift vouchers | — | Coming Soon |
Paid tiers will be shaped with early coaches before anything is charged. No credit card required now.
No credit card required • Cancel anytime
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get paid?
You handle all transactions directly with students. We send you the inquiry, you quote and book the lesson. We don't take commissions or process payments.
What's the commitment?
Free listing is forever free, no credit card required. If we introduce paid plans after beta, pricing will be agreed with early coaches first — month-to-month, cancel anytime. No commitment until then.
What do inquiries include?
Name, email, phone (optional), and a message about skill level, goals, and availability. Enough to know if it's worth a conversation before you commit time.
Is this just a directory?
No. You get listed where surfers browse local services, plus an inquiry dashboard to manage leads — not just a phone number on a list. Booking calendar, review follow-ups, and payments are on the roadmap.
How many inquiries should I expect?
We're in early beta. Some coaches get inquiries; volume isn't guaranteed yet. The free listing costs nothing — set up your profile, share it locally, and we'll learn together what drives real bookings.
How is this different from Instagram or Facebook?
Instagram and Facebook are great for showing your coaching — but when someone wants lessons, they look for local coaches or browse service listings. The platform helps surfers find coaches on Sticks, and you get structured inquiries in a dashboard, not a DM thread.
When does beta testing end?
When we have enough active coaches receiving regular inquiries to validate what features matter most. Beta testers will get 30 days notice before any pricing changes.
List free. See if inquiries follow.
Five minutes to set up. No credit card. Cancel anytime after beta pricing starts.
Questions? Email support@sticks.surf