Surf Coaching: Dana Point, CA
Private & intention driven coaching for surfers seeking clarity & direction on their surfing journey around Southern California.
Coaching Designed for Surfers Who:
- Feel slow or zero progress despite regular time in the water
- Want to understand positioning, timing, and wave selection
- Total beginners who want to build a solid foundation
- Are willing to devote themselves to practicing core skills
- Value clarity, intention, and long-term improvement over quick fixes
- Want more than a wave now. You want to surf for life
Who is it NOT for?
- A tourist wanting to try it once and “get the shot”
- Someone wanting to be pushed into as many waves as possible
- People looking for hooting, cheering, & excessive hype
- Someone who lacks humility & respect for the journey
The Process
How Coaching Works
Step 1
Initial Conversation
Start your application so we can begin the conversation about your experience, goals, and what’s currently unclear.
Step 2
Coaching
We have a number of ways to help you improve as a surfer. After submitting your application, look for an e-mail from us with info on all of our methods and packages.
Step 3
Reflection & Direction
Whether you’re local or visiting, we’ll be able to craft a plan to stay connected and help you continue on your journey in a productive and intentional way.
The Location
Coaching in Dana Point
Dana Point offers consistent, forgiving surf zones well suited for learning and long-term improvement.
With guidance, progress tends to develop not only in technical skill, but in how surfers think, decide, and react in the water.
The Philosophy
Why This Approach Is Different
Riding waves is the easy part.
Fundamentals get you there.
“Paddle harder!” might be the single most overused phrase by surf instructors. Ever. While effort matters, it’s not the missing piece you need to crack the code.
Our coaching prioritizes intention, awareness, and presence of mind. The focus is on fundamental skills that enable the execution of positioning and timing. (Reading waves is key. We’ll teach you that too.)
Progress tends to follow surfers who stop trying to force a ride and instead adjust their focus towards the wave. That shift—from force to understanding—is what our approach is built on. It’s acted upon with fundamentals.
THE NEXT STEP
Apply for Private Coaching in Dana Point
If this approach aligns with your instincts on progression in surfing, we’d encourage you to apply below. We’ll share with you more details about the packages and services we’ve crafted to suit a variety of ways to work with us.
This application is your first step towards improving your surfing.
