John Holeman

John David Holeman (born 1963) is a professional surfer. Holeman was inducted into the East Coast Surfing Hall Of Fame on January 13, 2012, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.[1]

For the musician, see John Dee Holeman.

Early life

Holeman was born in Washington, D.C., in 1963 and moved to Florida in 1967. He began surfing at age five.

Surfing

Holeman advanced through the East Coast ranks and took many NSSA and Eastern Surfing Association (ESA) titles before he turned pro in 1984, receiving the rookie of the year award.[2]

Health issues

Holeman contracted a virus that damaged his heart after a bout of pneumonia in 2002. He received a pacemaker and defibrillator at age 39. He had a heart transplant in 2003.[3]

Coaching

He started Professional Surfing Instruction (PSI) in Satellite Beach to coach other surfers. Holeman currently works with up and coming pro- ams and established pros.[4]

References
  1. Sean O'Brien (February 2, 2012) East Coast Surfing Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony Archived 2015-01-04 at the Wayback Machine
  2. Alex Joy (December 18, 2010), "Board Rider of the Month: John Holeman", The Beachside Resident
  3. Matt Walker (March 17, 2003), "Hope Flies", Surfing Magazine
  4. Danny Cruden (June 5, 2004), "Motion Analysis Training", Central Florida Surf.com
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