Dr Oliver Farley

Dr Olly Farley runs Farley Performance Training (FPT) and uses his 14 years of University knowledge (Bachelor of Sport, Coaching at Unitec; Post Grad Dip, Sports Science: at AUT; Masters, Sports Science at AUT; and PhD, Sports Science at Edith Cowan University) to help aspiring and elite athletes. He is one of only six people in the world to complete a PhD on surfing performance enhancement. Olly was the head exercise physiologist at the Hurley Surfing Australia High Performance Centre (2013-2016) and has worked with WCT and WQS professional surfers. Currently, Olly is the head Strength and Conditioning coach for Surfing New Zealand’s High-Performance Programme. Olly understands how the body works and what does and doesn’t when it comes to training and how to achieve results. Whether it’s through advanced strength and conditioning training, or basic fundamental work, Olly will help you to achieve your goals to surf better.

How To: Dial In Your Pre-Surf Stretch With Dr Oliver Farley

Dr Oliver FarleyJul 1, 2020July 1, 20200

Having a pre-surf stretch routine of some sort is vital for nearly every surfer. For younger grommets and aspiring surf athletes it will let them perform at their best. For older surfers it will ensure they can surf pain and injury free for longer. Who doesn’t want to boost like...

Surf Coach: So, Just How Physically Demanding Is A Session At Raglan?

Dr Oliver FarleyNov 14, 2018February 8, 20190

It is well-documented: only a surfer knows that feeling … of utter exhaustion after a session at Raglan. But just how much physical exertion is involved? We put that question to surfer and exercise physiology expert Dr Oliver Farley. Here’s the breakdown … A surfer in a competitive heat at...

Surf Coach: Training Guide To Paddle Like A Pro

Dr Oliver FarleyNov 9, 2018November 9, 20180

Think about your last decent surf session. How much time did you spend surfing waves? How much time did you spend waiting for a wave? And how often during that surf were you paddling? Paddling fast, paddling slow, surfing is a sport that involves intermittent paddling bouts that vary in...