surf coaching
I COACH THE WHOLE SURFER
Surfing is a physical skill, but becoming a better surfer requires much more than technique.
You have to learn to read the ocean.
You have to make decisions.
You have to manage your energy.
You have to adapt.
And sometimes you have to get out of your own way.
That's why I don't simply teach you what to do.
I help you understand why you're doing it—and how to make it work for you.
MY APPROACH
MEET THE SURFER. THEN BUILD THE COACHING AROUND THEM.
I start by understanding where you are now and where you want to go.
Are you learning?
Trying to become more consistent?
Working through fear?
Trying to surf bigger waves?
Wanting better turns and flow?
Preparing for competition?
Or simply wanting to understand the ocean and your surfing on a deeper level?
Your answer determines where we go.
THE MINDFUL SURF METHOD™
BODY • BREATH • MIND • OCEAN • ACTION
BODY
We develop the physical foundations of surfing—balance, strength, mobility, positioning, paddling, pop-up, trimming, turns, speed and flow.
BREATH
Your breath can change the way you experience the ocean.
We use breath awareness to help you stay present, manage tension and respond rather than react.
MIND
Fear, frustration, pressure and self-doubt can affect even experienced surfers.
The goal isn't to eliminate those feelings.
It's to learn how to recognize them, work with them and keep making good decisions.
OCEAN
The better you understand the ocean, the better you can surf it.
We work with swell, waves, currents, tides, wind, positioning, forecasting, surf breaks and safety.
ACTION
Knowledge doesn't improve your surfing until you use it.
We take what you learn and put it into the water.
One wave at a time.
COMPETITIVE SURF COACHING TRAIN WITH PURPOSE
Whether you're entering your first competition or already competing, focused coaching can help you understand what it takes to perform under pressure.
We'll work on the technical, tactical and mental aspects of competition, including:
- Wave selection
- Heat strategy
- Positioning
- Timing
- Scoring potential
- Decision-making
- Strengths and weaknesses
- Video analysis
- Mental preparation
- Confidence under pressure
Competition coaching can be structured around your goals, competition schedule and current level.
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YOUNG SURFERS BUILD SKILL. BUILD CONFIDENCE. BUILD A STRONG FOUNDATION
I love working with young surfers.
Whether they're learning the basics, becoming more independent in the water, or beginning to take competition seriously, my goal is to help them develop both as surfers and as young people.
We work on skill and performance while also developing ocean awareness, confidence, discipline, decision-making and a healthy relationship with competition.
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VIDEO SURF ANALYSIS SEE WHAT YOU CAN'T FEEL WHILE YOU'RE SURFING
Video gives us an opportunity to slow things down and look closely at your surfing.
We'll identify patterns, strengths and opportunities for improvement and turn them into clear things you can work on in the water.
Available as a stand-alone session or incorporated into ongoing coaching.
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SAN DIEGO SURF EXPERIENCES SURF SAN DIEGO WITH A LOCAL WHO KNOWS THE COAST
Want more than a lesson?
I can create a customized surf experience based on your goals, experience and the conditions.
Depending on what you're looking for, we can combine:
Surf coaching • surf forecasting • local knowledge • equipment • filming • multiple surf locations
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