Billabong welcomes a new face to the girl's surf team in '09, with Ellie-Jean Coffey joining the likes of Rebecca Woods, Silvana Lima and Paige Hareb. Ellie-Jean is a natural talent and at only 14 is ranked one of the brightest stars of Australian junior female surfing.

The beach blonde surf girl with a super smooth style and growing contest record lives at Snapper Rocks on the Gold Coast, but has been cruising the country with her family in a bus from a young age.

Having already spent time at some of Australia's best surf spots, Ellie-Jean's learning curve has been sharper than most, thanks especially to her home schooling which let's her surf when it's pumping and study when it's flat.

The eldest of five childern, Ellie-Jean comes from a strong surf family, and like all budding young surfers, virtually lives at the beach. In 2009 Ellie-Jean will focus on the Australiasian Pro Junior series as well as developing her talent through surfing new international locations such as Tahiti and Hawaii.

5 mintues with Ellie-Jean...

DOB: 25/11/1994

Sponsors: Billabong, Von Zipper, Kustom, Brandon Boards, Eskimo Foam, FCS, Barking Wax

Board Manufacturer: Brandon McDonald

Coach: Mick Cain from the NSW Institue of Surfing

Whats your favourite thing about surfing? hanging out with my family and friends in the water, having a good time, cheering each other on.

Which surfer inspires you the most? Steph Gilmore, she rips.

When I was a child I wanted to be.. a Pink Power Ranger

Favourite waves? Hungry Head, Snapper, Crescent, North Narrabeen.

Desribe your last 12 months in 3 words... Travelling, Surfing, Fun

Where's the most interesting place you have been? Mantaranka Springs, natural hot springs in the middle of Australia.

What are your obessions outside of surfing? Chocolate, my computer and skype

Best inventions? Definitely a surfboard

If I ewasn't doing this right now, I'd be... surfing or doing my homework

Before I die I want to... Hrow old (ha ha ha) but seriously

My greatest fear... Heights

Not many people know this about me but... I've never had a hair cut!

My philosophy is.... APPRECIATION, RESPECT, LOVE AND FUN


Achievements
2009
1st NSW State Titles, Foster U/16
2nd Rip Curl Gromsearch International Final, Bells Beach
2nd Rip Curl Gromsearch Ntaional Final, Bells Beach
2nd Roxy Pro Trials, Snapper
3rd Billabong Pro Junior, Coffs Harbour
1st U/16 & U/18 North Coast Regional Titles
1st Open North Coast Women Regional Titles

2008
1st NSW Stae Titles
1st Open Lizzy Girls Surf Series Champion
1st U/14 & U/16 Ripcurl Gromsearch Series Winner
5th Australian Titles
3rd Occy Grom Comp