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Step 1
Determine whether the wakeboarding coach is qualified. The coach should be NCCP certified as a wakeboarder, and should be trained in first aid.
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Step 2
Learn whether the coach is an experienced wakeboarder, and has experience in the sport of wakeboarding. A wakeboarder who does great tricks may not always be a good teacher. Observe a class or two to observe this for yourself, and ask students for their opinion.
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Step 3
Be prepared to pay a little more if the coach is truly qualified and a great coach. As the saying goes: "you get what you paid for." As the sport of wakeboarding is risky, having a well-qualified coach makes sense.
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Step 4
Examine the boat that will be pulling you as you wakeboard. This should be a quality, powerful, water-skiing and wakeboarding boat, not a zodiac with an undersized motor.
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Step 5
Feel reassured if the lessons for wakeboarding begin on the land. A good coach will take the time to give you hints on the ground before you even get into the water. That way you can have some literally dry runs to get the general feel of what you will be expected to do.
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Step 6
Look for wakeboarding classes in your area. As this is a new sport, you may find that the lessons are located far from home. Be prepared to travel. You can find lessons listed in the phone book or online.
