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Her Story

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Meet Head Coach,
Morgan Haakma

Morgan started wakeboarding at the age of 10, competing in her first competition at Rotorua Blue Lake in 2009. Since then, wakeboarding has become a significant part of her life. With a passion for coaching, Morgan takes great joy in witnessing the success and growth of her riders, always going the extra mile to ensure they have fun on the water while achieving their goals.

Morgan has committed herself to becoming one of New Zealand's top female wakeboarders and has proudly represented her country on the global stage since 2012. A highlight of her career was winning 1st place in the Women's 19+ division at the WWA Wakeboard World Championships in Toronto in 2017. She also secured 2nd place at the 2023 WWA World Championships in Portugal and again at the 2024 WWA World Championships on the Gold Coast in the 19+ division.

Through her travels, Morgan has had the chance to ride with some of the best wakeboarders and coaches worldwide. She brings extensive international coaching experience from places like Sidewake in Portugal, Shred the Gnar Wake School in North Carolina, Camp Modin in Maine, and WakeUp Academy in Latvia.

Morgan's coaching style combines her professional background with the best practices she's learned, creating unique and dedicated training experiences for her riders. She prioritizes safety and injury prevention while empowering her riders to reach their goals.

Morgan holds a Master's degree in Sport, Health, and Human Performance from the University of Waikato, supported by the Sir Edmund Hillary Scholarship. She also completed a Study Exchange in Exercise Science at the University of North Carolina Wilmington and an Internship in Sports Analytics with the Chiefs Rugby Team. Additionally, she is working towards becoming a certified STOT Pilates Trainer.

With a passion for promoting wakeboarding in New Zealand, Morgan has focused her energy on nurturing the next generation of riders, especially young female athletes, and aims to be the type of person she felt she needed as a young girl in this sport. One standout rider, Phoebe Buckley, began her journey at Morgan's kids camp and has since become one of New Zealand's top female riders, making her international debut in 2022 after training with Morgan in Orlando, and competing around the world with multiple podium finishes.

When not on the water, Morgan works with The WaterBoy/Taku Wairua, a charitable trust in Hamilton, helping underprivileged kids access sports and personal development activities.

Morgan looks forward to coaching you, helping you achieve your goals, and ensuring you have a fantastic time on the water!

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