Brett Simpson is an American surfer and coach from Huntington Beach, California. He is the inaugural head coach of the United States Olympic surfing team.[2][3] As a surfer, he won the 2009 U.S. Open of Surfing contest, and repeated again in 2010 by successfully defending his title against South African surfer Jordy Smith. Simpson was named the Orange County Surfer of the Year in 2008 and 2009.[4]
| Brett Simpson | |
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| Personal information | |
| Born | January 5, 1985 Long Beach, California, USA |
| Residence | Huntington Beach, California, USA |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight | 175 lb (79 kg) |
| Surfing career | |
| Sponsors | Hurley International[1] |
| Major achievements | Winner of 2009 & 2010 U.S. Open of Surfing 2009 Orange County Surfer of the Year |
| Surfing specifications | |
| Stance | Regular |
| Shaper(s) | Tim Stamps |
| Favorite waves | Lowers |
| Website | simplysimpo.com |
He is the son of American football player Bill Simpson.[1] He is a graduate of Huntington Beach High School.[5]
References
edit- ^ a b Warner, Gary A. (June 26, 2010). "Glory Day". Orange County Register. p. News 19.
- ^ "Two-Time U.S. Open Winner Brett Simpson Named Olympic Surf Coach". USA Surfing. July 10, 2020.
- ^ Haakenson, Joe (July 10, 2020). "Huntington Beach's Brett Simpson named head coach of U.S. Olympic surfing team". Los Angeles Times.
- ^ Connelly, Laylan; Warner, Gary A.; Swegles, Fred (July 10, 2009). "O.C. Surfers of the Year winners announced". Orange County Register. Retrieved July 26, 2009.
- ^ Roy, Bryan (July 24, 2009). "Huntington Beach's Simpson reaches quarterfinals". Orange County Register. Archived from the original on July 8, 2012. Retrieved July 26, 2009.
External links
edit- Brett Simpson at the World Surf League
