Modo Experto School Brasil: a European kitesurf school

I’m a businessman from Uruguay who reinvented his life and career in 2020, moving to Portugal to follow a lifelong passion for water sports. That’s how Modo Experto School was born — an academy for kitesurfing, surfing, and wingfoiling where I teach advanced techniques and build a community based on values, experiences, and personal growth. My goal is to make it Europe’s leading water sports school and establish Viana do Castelo as a top destination, embracing life like kitesurfing: letting go of fear, trusting the wind, and enjoying the ride.

I’m Marina, from Argentina. I’m deeply connected to nature and the ocean, and although I come from a place of mountains and city life, everything changed after I finished my law degree. I chose a different path, and through kitesurfing — a truly magical sport — I found a way to connect with nature in a much deeper and more meaningful way. Along the journey, I was lucky enough to bring my professional background into different projects linked to this sport, blending both worlds naturally. My goal is to share my love for these disciplines and their strong connection to nature, while also enjoying this incredible spot and the community that makes it so special.

A Brazilian from Bahia with a deep passion for sports. My first experience was with swimming at the age of three, and since then, I have explored various disciplines, both team-based and individual. This journey, combined with my interest in studying the human mind, led me to sports psychology — providing the essential foundation to merge my two greatest passions. Since 2018, I have been helping athletes and teams achieve their best performance through mental strengthening in a healthy, enjoyable, and effortless way.

Today, as a Sports Coach at Modo Experto, my mission is to support all the professionals who are part of this team while ensuring the highest quality of the learning experience we provide!

I was born in Córdoba, Argentina — far from the sea — but my love for the waves led me to move to Mar del Plata, where I found my place in the world: the water. I’m Argentine, a surf instructor, and passionate about sharing this experience with others. The most important thing about surfing is to have fun, and there’s nothing I enjoy more than seeing my students laugh, have a good time, and connect with the ocean in every class.

I’m from Rimini, a seaside city in central Italy. I studied fashion and design, but I’ve always felt deeply connected to the ocean, travel, and outdoor sports. Growing up by the sea in a very sporty family taught me to feel at home in nature — whether swimming, walking along the coast, or practicing yoga at sunset.

I love the ocean lifestyle and the strong sense of community around surf and kite culture. I’m also truly passionate about teaching surf and sharing that first connection with the waves, supporting each person through their learning journey while always respecting the ocean. I’m excited to share this connection with others in a place where nature leads the way.

Watersports instructor, yoga teacher, coach and psychologist. My passion is to combine the teaching of sports with coaching and psychology. I find the perfect fusion between sports and psychology in order to reach sporting targets and personal goals through the magic of the sporting environment. I design personal plans to reach each client’s targets, always sharing our passion.

Water sports are my life. I’ve grown up sailing and kiting and today I am lucky enough to travel the world competing in kite racing, trying to achieve the lifelong goal of participating in the Olympic Games. Water sports for me are about feeling the connection with the ocean and sharing it with everyone.

I love to pass on my knowledge and create memories on the water. My favourite spot is Viana do Castelo because it’s where I feel I can be myself — calm and collected while enjoying what nature has to offer me and my water sports family.

My name is Mattia, and I come from Riccione, a small seaside town in Italy. Since I was a child, I have always been passionate about dynamic sports. I started riding motorbikes and later, at 23, I discovered kitesurfing, a sport deeply connected with nature, where wind and waves become the driving force.

I earned my IKO certification in Tarifa and gained teaching experience in Brazil (Tatajuba) and in Sicily. What excites me most is seeing new riders grow, discovering this incredible sport and turning it into a true way of life.

I’m Álex, a digital marketing professional and political marketing specialist. At Modo Experto, I live and breathe every wave, every wind, and every adventure with our community. I turn ideas into experiences you feel, that inspire, and leave a mark on the water. Every strategy is adrenaline, authenticity, and results you live, not just measure.

Thank you for letting me ride alongside this family that makes the sea their passion.

Exactly 15 years ago, I entered the fascinating world of kitesurfing, specifically in the kitewave discipline. My interest in this sport began when I was still a child, on the beaches of Cumbuco, the ultimate kitesurfing paradise in Brazil, my home country. Today, I live in Braga, Portugal, and I carry this passion with me to new horizons.

Since then, my connection with kitesurfing has only grown, turning into my profession. Over the years, I have dedicated my time to sharing my knowledge and experience with students, guiding them on their journey into the world of kitesurfing. For me, there is nothing more rewarding than meeting new people, exchanging experiences, and helping to unveil the beauty of this sport.

I am truly excited to continue this journey and share all my kitesurfing knowledge with even more people.

Since childhood, my passion for surfing began with a skateboard, gradually evolving into a deep connection with the ocean — a place that has always fascinated me. Over the years, I invested in my sports education, earning a degree in Sports and Leisure from the Escola Superior de Desporto e Lazer in Melgaço. During my studies, I crossed paths with the Modo Experto school, which provided me with essential tools for practicing surfing and further deepened my interest and fascination for the sport.

Today, I am dedicated to teaching surfing and kitesurfing, sharing my passion and knowledge of the waves with enthusiasm and commitment.

Hello, my name is Sebastián, and I come from Madrid, Spain. I started kitesurfing 7 years ago and since then I’ve been obsessed with it. A few years ago I also learnt wingfoiling, and this opened up a huge range of joy for me.

Being able to share my passions and call it a job is something not everyone is lucky enough to experience. That’s why I give the most of myself and my knowledge in every lesson, making sure that the joy never ends.

I’m Argentinian, 26 years old, and I’m passionate about water sports, primarily kitesurfing, wingfoiling, and surfing. I’ve taught in countries like Chile, northern Brazil, Peru, and Argentina.

Now at Modo Experto, in Portugal, my goal is to teach wingfoiling and kitesurfing, using everything I’ve learned along the way, and generating the confidence and security my students need, while enjoying and keeping in mind the beautiful places that surround us.

Hi, I’m Juancho — an Argentine wind sports instructor based in Patagonia, with over 16 years of experience and a deep passion for the ocean, wind and nature. Specialized in wingfoiling, kitesurfing, kitefoiling, parawing and snowkiting, with a strong focus on safety standards, risk management, technical excellence and long-term progression. Working across Argentina, Peru, Brazil and now Portugal.