Chris Coté
Chris Coté is a multi-media action sports personality. As a youngster, he surfed his way from amateur to professional competing on the USA circuit as well as internationally. In 1999 he aided in the start of TransWorld SURF Magazine and became Editor In Chief in 2005—2013. Along the way, he’s worked as a television host, commentator, DJ, roadie, and is now producing, writing, and consulting for various media entities and brands including NBC, ESPN, FUEL TV, Vans, Red Bull, Volcom, World Surf League, Dew Tour, Grind TV, Yew Media, KPBS, and many more.
Currently, Chris is a Play-X-Play specialist for the International Surfing Association, World Surf League, Vans Park Series Skateboarding, and Red Bull Skate and surf broadcasts, Kings Of The Concrete Parkour, Dew Tour Skate, Ski and Snow Broadcasts for NBC, and annual events including the One Wheel World Championships, Moto Beach Classic, Switchfoot BroAm, Vans Triple Crown Of Surf, and the Vans US Open Of Surfing. Coté served as Event MC at Tokyo 2020 for Surfing’s debut in the Olympics and again for Paris 2024 as Lead Commentator for the global OBS surf broadcast. Between events, Chris hosts the wildly popular, Monday M.A.S.S. Podcast (one of the world’s leading action sports podcasts).
Chris is known as one of the only Play-By-Play/Show Hosts who can handle the business of hosting surf, skate, snow, Parkour, freerunning, and other action sports broadcasts with equal knowledge and credibility in all three arenas.
Chris is host and founder of “The World’s Greatest Action Sports Podcast” with co-host, legendary snowboarder, Todd Richards. The Monday M.A.S.S. Podcast is currently the leading weekly action sports podcast in the market, with a massive and loyal audience.
“Chris always provides good information for both surfers and non surfers, especially during the 2024 Olympics, where he and the team provided historical tidbits and references that helped keep the audience engaged, informed, and entertained.”
Career Storyline
30 +
Years In The Action Sports Industry
2
Tours Of Duty As Olympic Commentator, Surfing.
15
Years Working With The WSL As Play By Play Expert
4
Years As Play By Play Expert With Vans Park Series
11
Years As Owner Of Coté Media Group
13
Years Editor In Chief At TransWorld SURF Magazine
10
Years Editor In Chief At Encinitas Magazine
Experience
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