Chris Coté

Media Athlete

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.

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Home Base: Encinitas
Current Location: CA
Top Clients:
World Surf League, Red Bull ,
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Voice Over Artist/Host WSL's Inside Pro Surfing

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Voice Over Artist/Host WSL's Inside Pro Surfing

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The Monday M.A.S.S. With Chris Coté and Todd Richards

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The Monday M.A.S.S. With Chris Coté and Todd Richards

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Surf Machine “A Low Key Surf Vlog” With Chris Coté

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Surf Machine “A Low Key Surf Vlog” With Chris Coté

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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.”

Kelly Slater

Surfing's GOAT

Career Storyline

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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

  • The Monday M.A.S.S. Podcast
    Still going Strong 5 years later. An action sports podcast about nothing.
    LivestreamPodcast
    July 2019
  • OBS: 2024 Olympics Surfing

    Paris, France – Lead Play-By-Play Commentator

    Competitive Surfing
    July/August 2024
  • ISA: World Surfing Games

    Puerto Rico – Lead Play-By-Play Commentator

    Competitive Surfing
    February 2024
  • Dew Tour: Snow

    Copper Mountain, Colorado – Sideline Reporter

    SnowboardSki
    March 2024
  • WSL: Inside Pro Surfing

    Voice Over Artist for 2024 WSL Season

    Freestyle Surfing
    2024 Season
  • WSL: OuterKnown Tahiti Pro

    TahitiSideline Reporter

    Competitive Surfing
    May/June 2024
  • Tokyo 2020 Olympics

    Tsurigasaki Beach, Japan – Emcee/Ceremony Host

    CommercialEventCompetitive Surfing
    July 2021
  • Billabong: Pro Pipeline

    Pipeline, OahuPlay-By-Play Announcer

    Competitive Surfing
    Feb. 2022
  • Kings Of The Concrete: World Freerunning Championship

    Play-By-Play Announcer

    Run
    May 2022
  • ISA: World Jr Championships

    El Salvador – Play-By-Play Announcer

    Competitive Surfing
    May 2022
  • WSL: Oi Rio Pro Championship Tour

    Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – Play-By-Play Announcer

    Competitive Surfing
    July 2022
  • Dew Tour: Skateboarding

    Des Moines, Iowa – Play-By-Play Announcer

    SkateCompetitive Sports
    July 2022
  • Tony Hawk’s Vert Alert

    Salt Lake City, Utah – Emcee/Ceremony HostTrestles, California – Emcee/Ceremony Host

    Skate
    August 2022 & June 2023
  • Rip Curl WSL Finals

    Trestles, California – Emcee/Ceremony Host

    Competitive Surfing
    September 2022
  • ISA: World Surfing Games (Olympic Qualifier)

    Huntington Beach, California – Play-By-Play Announcer

    Competitive Surfing
    September 2022
  • Surf Park Summit

    La Jolla, California – Emcee/ Host

    Competitive SurfingEvent
    October 2022
  • WSL: World Jr Championships

    Seaside Reef, California – Play-By-Play Announcer

    Competitive Surfing
    January 2023
  • ISA: World Surfing Games (Olympic Qualifier)

    El Salvador – Play-By-Play Announcer

    Competitive Surfing
    May 2023
  • Red Bull: Rio Conquest Skate

    Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – Play-By-Play Announcer

    Competitive Surfing
    June 2023
  • Wallex US Open of Surfing

    Huntington Beach, California – Play-By-Play Announcer

    Competitive Surfing
    August 2023
  • Tech Deck: Sk8 D8 Series

    Youtube Series Interviewed:

    • Daewon Song
    • Torey Pudwill
    • TJ Rogers
    • Jamie Foy
    • Steven Vasquez
    • Danny Way
    • Mariah Duran
    • Felipe Gustavo
    • Maurio McCoy
    • Dane Burman
    • Trent McClung
    • Spanish Mike
    • Brandon Turner
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    2022-2023