21/12/2025
From Athlete to Community Leader: Shaping the Water Sports Scene: Damjan Mozina to Present at ASI AIR Retreat Portugal
We are pleased to welcome Damjan Mozina as a guest speaker at the ASI AIR Retreat Europe. Sagres, Algarve Portugal
Saturday. 21 February 2026
Topic: From Athlete to Community Leader: Shaping the Water Sports Scene
Damjan Možina, founder of Slovenia’s first ASIaccredited SUP school and owner of SUPklub Ljubljana, shares how athletic credibility, community building, and strategic event development can drive the growth of emerging sports and elevate industry standards.
His leadership has helped shape Slovenia’s modern SUP culture and establish flagship gatherings that attract paddlers from across Europe.
With a background in adventure sports—from mountain biking, paragliding, diving, skiing, and even acrobatic rock’n’roll dancing—Damjan brings a uniquely diverse skill set to the task. He is also an ASI SUP Instructor Trainer, an experienced event organiser/ race director behind major national events - Ljubljanica SUP Challenge and the Bohinj SUP Challenge.
Damjan’s presentation provides instructors with practical insights into turning coaching experience into leadership opportunities, strengthening community engagement, and building sustainable pathways for longterm growth within the watersports industry.
SUPKlub, Slovenia
http://supklub.si/en/
The AIR – ASI Instructor Retreat is a one day global event bringing instructors and others in the industry together for networking, guest speakers, fun activities, and a shared evening meal—complete with an ASI Tshirt keepsake.
Expand your professional network, gain fresh career insights or simply enjoy the camaraderie of fellow water enthusiasts, whilst having fun at the same time.
Members: €30 | NonMembers: €150 | ASI School Owners: Free
Find out more, enrol at:
www.academyofsurfing.com/news/air-asi-instructor-retreat-in-sagres-algarve-portugal
EVENT LINK
www.academyofsurfing.com/courses/air-retreat/events/1497
