Our Kitesurfing Instructors are highly qualified, educated and experienced. We are fully equipped with the knowledge and skill to provide safe and informative lessons. Our lesson plans have evolved from what we have found works over the years. Do not be fooled by unqualified instructors. Read more about our instructors below:
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Billy Bosch
Time teaching watersports: 8 years
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Florida. Currently seeking a Master's Degree in Ocean Engineering from the Florida Institute of Technology.
Certifications: IKO Level 2 Instructor, NAUI Advanced SCUBA diver, CPR and First Aid
Favorite Trick: Hitting the lip on a strapless surfboard and strapless airs
Background: Billy has been surfing and participating in extreme sports since a little kid. He began surfing at the Cocoa Beach Pier at a very early age. Working as a surf instructor in the summers during high school and college, he quickly caught on to the amazing activity that is Kiteboarding. It wasn't long before everyone was asking him for lessons and Good Breeze Kiteboarding was born. Ron Jon Kiteboarding was created after years of working as a Surf Instructor and Summer Camp Director at the Ron Jon Surf School. Billy has done a great deal of traveling to Mexico, Hawaii, Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, the Caribbean and the Outer Banks. He has spent time in many areas of Florida including Daytona Beach, the Florida Keys, Fort Lauderdale, Gainesville and Cocoa Beach. During his time at the University of Florida, he created the Kiteboarding Gators Club and participated in many Collegiate Kiteboarding Association (CKA) events and competitions. He is still active in the CKA and constantly encourages college students to get involved. Billy is currently enrolled at the Florida Institute of Technology pursuing a degree in Ocean Engineering. He hopes to get involved in the pursuit to harness renewable energies from the wind and ocean. Read more about Billy here in Shop Talk from The Kiteboarder Magazine.
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Call: 321.252.KITE (5483)
Text: 386-235-9804
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Time Teaching : 15 years
Education: Master's in Music Education from Florida Atlantic University.
Certification: IKO, Advanced Lifesaving Skills, CPR, and Water Safety.
Favorite Trick: Back roll tail grab
Background: Phil Rodell has been surfing since he was a teenager back in the 80's. A lifelong Florida resident, he knows our Florida breaks, as well as Costa Rica, Hawaii, Cali and Puerto Rico. He is on staff as a surf instructor with Craig Carroll's Ron Jon Surf School, as well teaching for the public school system.
Phil's love of the ocean led him to obtain his PADI certification in open water diving back in 2002. However, it is kiteboarding that has really hooked him and holds his passion! Introduced to the sport in 2006, his skills quickly progressed and he found himself frequently asked if he taught lessons. When Phil met Billy Bosch of Good Breeze, his fate was set! He became an IKO Certified Instructor in 2009 and joined Billy here in beautiful Cocoa Beach.
Phil holds a Masters in Music from Florida Atlantic University. He teaches music at several local high schools, writes competitive drill for their marching bands, and plays professionally in several regular events. Phil's passion for the ocean and music is easily recognized in his teaching, in and out of the water.
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Phil Rodell
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Oliver "Oli" Berlic
Time Teaching Kiteboarding: 5 years
Favorite Trick: Strapless Backrolls and Megaloops
Education: Bachelor's Degree in International Business from Eckerd College
Certifications: IKO Level 2 Instructor
Oliver (Oli) Berlic has been in the kite industry since he first picked up a kite back in St. Petersburg, Florida 2005, while attending Eckerd College. Along with a small group of adventure seekers, they took the initiative to pursue kitesurfing and spread the passion with others. Creating the CKA, Collegiate Kitesurfing Association with the help of Eckerd College and UCF to bring together the collegiate contingency.
After graduating from Eckerd he moved to the northeast region of Brazil. Working as head instructor and Manager for Windtown Beach Resort and Spa for two seasons. While in Brazil, he personally worked to push the envelope of strapless wave riding.
Now here in Cocoa Beach he is teaching for Good Breeze Kiteboarding and we are stoked to welcome him to our wonderful team of instructors! Oliver speaks fluent Spanish and Portugese so if you would like lessons in your native tongue let us know! Check Oli out in his CLOSEUP in The Kiteboarder Magazine.
