I've been surfing for more than 38 years and coaching since the 1990s.

I grew up surfing, competed at a high level, and spent years learning what it takes to push yourself as an athlete.

Over the decades I've coached surfers of all ages and abilities—from people catching their first waves to surfers working toward serious competitive goals.

And I still love it.

I love the challenge of improving.

I love watching a surfer figure something out.

And I especially love helping someone discover that they're capable of more than they thought.

Because I don't want to simply teach you how to catch waves. I want you to understand surfing. To understand your body. To understand the ocean.  To understand your own mind. And to keep discovering what you're capable of. Whether you're surfing for joy, progression or competition, there is always more to learn. And that's what keeps me paddling out, too.

 A deep love for the ocean flows through everything I do.  My connection to the sea began in childhood and from those early days, the ocean became my sanctuary — a place of peace, joy, and endless discovery.

Surfing has carried me through every chapter of my life, from playful beginnings to professional competition and beyond.  Along the way, I realized that surfing is so much more than a sport — it’s a teacher, a mirror, and a pathway to presence.

My passion for holistic health grew naturally from this connection. Through my studies in integrative nutrition and years of exploring mindful movement, I learned how deeply our physical, mental, and emotional states shape our experience — both in and out of the water.  Guiding others to find their rhythm, confidence, and joy in the waves fills me with purpose. At Sea Love Surf, I share not just technique, but a way of being — one rooted in gratitude, connection, and the ever-changing beauty of the sea.

Competing taught me that performance isn't just about talent or physical ability, it's about preparation,  reading the conditions, making decisions under pressure, recovering when a wave doesn't go your way, and it's about learning how to stay present when the moment matters. Those lessons continue to shape the way I coach.

Some of my favorite sessions have nothing to do with competition.  They happen when someone catches their first real wave.  When a surfer who has been afraid finally paddles into something they once would have turned away from.  When someone who has been stuck suddenly finds their timing.  Or when an experienced surfer discovers a completely different feeling in a wave they've surfed a hundred times.  Those moments are why I still love coaching.

 I aim to guide, support, and share my knowledge from the physical, mental, and emotional; emphasizing the importance of whole-body health in achieving mastery over the waves.  As a surf mentor and surf coach I intend this to be a community of joy and growth.  Togetherness is where we blossom and find our best self.  

Join me at Sea Love Surf, where the art of surfing meets a holistic approach to life, health, and well-being.