Brett Simpson

Brett Simpson
Personal information
Born (1985-01-05) January 5, 1985 (age 40)
Long Beach, California, USA
ResidenceHuntington Beach, California, USA
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight175 lb (79 kg)
Surfing career
SponsorsHurley International[1]
Major achievementsWinner of 2009 & 2010 U.S. Open of Surfing
2009 Orange County Surfer of the Year
Surfing specifications
StanceRegular
Shaper(s)Tim Stamps
Favorite wavesLowers
Websitesimplysimpo.com

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]

He is the son of American football player Bill Simpson.[1] He is a graduate of Huntington Beach High School.[5]

References

  1. ^ a b Warner, Gary A. (June 26, 2010). "Glory Day". Orange County Register. p. News 19.
  2. ^ "Two-Time U.S. Open Winner Brett Simpson Named Olympic Surf Coach". USA Surfing. July 10, 2020.
  3. ^ Haakenson, Joe (July 10, 2020). "Huntington Beach's Brett Simpson named head coach of U.S. Olympic surfing team". Los Angeles Times.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ 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.