Tony Iacconi | Pro Wakeboarder
Tony is a globally recognized wakeboarder known for his explosive style, technical mastery, and unwavering dedication to the sport. Hailing from Newcastle, Australia, Tony turned professional in 2014 and has since become a dominant force in international wakeboarding competitions. His impressive list of accolades includes winning the 2016 Nautique WWA U.S. Wakeboard National Championship, clinching the title at the 2016 Malibu Seoul Pro with a standout performance. Tony has also consistently placed among the top competitors in the Pro Wakeboard Tour, securing second place in the 2017 rankings.
Now based in Orlando, Florida, Tony brings his expertise and passion to Coastal Wake, where he mentors aspiring wakeboarders and shares his love for the sport. His commitment to fostering new talent and pushing the boundaries of wakeboarding makes him an invaluable asset to the Coastal Wake team. With a career marked by remarkable achievements and a forward-looking vision, Tony Iacconi continues to inspire and shape the future of wakeboarding.
John Akermann | Pro Wakesurfer
John is a world-class wakesurfer and all-around waterman whose passion for board sports has propelled him to the top of the sport. Born in Orlando, John grew up immersed in both ocean and lake life. His early experiences skimboarding and surfing laid the foundation for his dynamic, surf-inspired wakesurfing style. John’s competitive résumé is as impressive as his riding. He clinched the World Wakesurf Championship title in 2018 and was honored as Wakesurfer of the Year in 2017. John has been instrumental in product innovation, collaborating with Phase 5 to develop his signature MVP Pro Model and the surf-style Ahi Pro Model.
Now, he brings his expertise and energy to Coastal Wake, where he’s not only riding but also coaching the next generation of wakesurfers. As part of Coastal Wake, John is sharing his knowledge and passion with aspiring riders, helping them elevate their skills and confidence on the water. With over a decade of experience and a deep love for the sport, John is excited to continue pushing the boundaries of wakesurfing with Coastal Wake.
Ansley Pritchard | Pro Foiler
Ansley has been foiling for three years and competing in competitions for two years. She is from a small town in Georgia called Butts County, growing up on the lake was an amazing childhood being around and at the helm of many boats. The first time she competed in a foiling/surfing event, she fell in love and knew she wanted to push the limits and continue competing and training as often as possible! Some of her best wins are (Nautique Nationals 2024-1st strapped/strapless.), (Nautique Masters 2023-1st strapped/strapless), (Nautique Nationals 2023- 1st strapped/strapless.) She loves competing in these events because they give you the chance to meet people around the world with the same interests and goals!
Ansley is super stoked to work with Coastal Wake to share the love with others of the water sports industry! What she’s looking to do within the water sports industry would be encourage upcoming generations to put in hard work and just have fun while they are on the water, and to create multiple opportunity’s around different states to provide a safe and fun time for people to experience the amount of joy and fun that you can simply have while behind the the boat.