Ep: 45 WSL Super Coach Glenn ‘Micro’ Hall The Perfect 10

Glenn Hall's quest to reach the World Surfing Tour is nothing short of legendary. He qualified as a 31-year-old, then after just four rounds, he suffered a serious back injury that ruled him out of his rookie season in 2013.







In a true testament to his character, he fought his way back in 2015, to pursue his dream once more, retiring after the Pipe Masters in Hawaii.







Since then, he's transitioned into coaching, working with 2 x World Champion Tyler Wright and her older brother Owen, an Olympic medallist. Adrian 'Ace' Buchan and Matt Wilkinson have both been a part of the 'Micro' stable, along with Indonesia's Rio Waida and superstars Molly Picklum and Lakey Peterson.







Micro talks at length about Owen Wright's incredible comeback from injury at Snapper Rocks in 2017. He shares his thoughts on some of the greats of the sport, and predicts that Picklum will not only win this year's World Tour, but will be formidable at the Olympic Games at Teahupo'o.







As Glenn 'Micro' Hall continues to shape the future of surfing through his coaching journey, his legacy stands as a testament to the resilience, passion, and unwavering spirit that define the sport he loves.







Timetamps







(00:14) Welcome and a snapshot of Glenn Hall's career.







(02:08) Sponsors Robson Civil Projects







(03:11) Interview with Glenn 'Micro' Hall on his back deck at Avoca.







(03:40) The Hall Family.







(04:30) Prized possessions and memorabilia from surfing career.







(06:12) Pre-season camp at Avoca.







(07:01) What does Molly Picklum mean to the local community.







(07:54) Young Micro and a love of numerous sports.







(09:44) The first time Micro surfed.







(10:55) The AIS in Canberra.







(13:01) The legends including Tommy Carroll.







(15:02) Umina Boardriders National Champions.







(15:56) Central Coast board riding clubs.







(17:26) Micro's professional career.







(19:01) Life on the World Tour.







(20:13) The Last Dance on tour for Micro.







(22:10) Owen Wright's book and the legendary Mick Fanning.







(25:13) Ripping at Sunset Beach.







(26:32) Proudest moments.







(28:17) A coach is born - working with Matt Wilkinson.







(30:48) The Girl From Ipanema.







(31:29) 2 x World Champion Tyler Wright.







(33:09) Quote from Owen Wright's outstanding autobiography.







(34:44) Snapper 2017 - it should be a Hollywood movie.







(36:44) Working with Molly Picklum and wearing numerous hats.







(39:43) Molly Picklum and the Olympics at Teahupo'o in 2024.







(40:29) Studying other coaches.







(42:13) Analysis and developing the best version of yourself in competition.







(43:37) Djokovic, Federer or Nadal?







(44:21) The future of the sport.







(45:16) The Micro stable including Californian Lakey Peterson.







(46:23) Breathwork and its benefits.







(46:44) Molly Picklum to win the World Title and what they're focusing on.







(47:39) Micro's best mates including 2 x NRL Premiership winner Chris Heighington, Luke Sullivan and Ace Buchan.







(49:41) Supporting the Chumpy Pullin Foundation.