Foundations to Flow. Private surf coaching for real progression.
Build confidence.
Improve technique.
Find flow.
Coaching in San Diego, Orange County, and Los Angeles
Surf Only Packages
Surf only coaching for surfers who want real progression, weekly rhythm, clear feedback, and structure. Sessions can be in water or video analysis, depending on conditions and what will move you forward fastest.
Cadence: Most clients progress best with 1 session per week. When swell and schedules align, you can choose an Accelerator pace of 2 sessions per week for a focused block.
These packages are simply how we structure commitment. The more sessions you commit to, the more we can refine, repeat, and build surfing that holds up across conditions.
5 Pack
A clean reset on your foundation. We identify your biggest limiters and give you a simple, repeatable focus so your next sessions stop feeling random.
Best for: getting clear direction fast and rebuilding key fundamentals.
Typical timeline: 3 to 5 weeks standard | 3 to 4 weeks Accelerator
Includes:
• 5 in water or video analysis sessions
• Ongoing messaging support
10 Pack
We move beyond isolated fixes and start building patterns that actually stick. This is where technique becomes consistent and decision making improves because we have enough reps to calibrate and adjust.
Best for: surfers who want noticeable, reliable progress over a season.
Typical timeline: 8 to 12 weeks standard | 5 to 8 weeks Accelerator
Includes:
• 10 in water or video analysis sessions
• Ongoing messaging support
Payment plan available
20 Pack
This is the serious container. Enough sessions to train through different conditions, pressure test your habits, and build surfing that holds up when it is not perfect.
Best for: surfers committed to long term progression and independence.
Typical timeline: 16 to 24 weeks standard | 10 to 16 weeks Accelerator
Includes:
• 20 in water or video analysis sessions
• Ongoing messaging support
Payment plan available
Ready for a deeper upgrade?
If you’re a busy professional, the fastest path is not more tips. It’s a simple weekly system that supports your surfing.
The Surf Lifestyle Programs combine private coaching with beginner friendly strength, mobility, and recovery so you surf stronger, stay healthier, and progress without obsessing.
Surf Lifestyle Programs
For working professionals who want surfing to feel stronger, cleaner, and more sustainable.
You follow the same coaching cadence as Surf Only: 1 session per week, with an optional Accelerator pace of 2 sessions per week when conditions and schedules align.
The difference is the support system: beginner friendly strength training, mobility, recovery, and accountability between sessions so your body and habits actually keep up with your surfing.
No gym background needed. Everything is tailored to your starting point.
Lifestyle 5
Includes
• Everything in the 5 Pack Surf Only
• 1 kettlebell strength session or 1 mobility and recovery session
• Simple weekly plan between sessions
Lifestyle 10
Includes
• Everything in the 10 Pack Surf Only
• 3 training sessions total, choice of kettlebell strength or mobility and recovery
• 1 Surfline strategy session (held at a café)
Lifestyle 20
Includes
• Everything in the 20 Pack Surf Only
• 4 kettlebell strength sessions
• 4 surf mobility sessions
• 1 Surfline strategy session (held at a café)
What I believe In
Mission Statement: I help surfers discover more confidence, strength, and connection—both in the waves and in life. Through personalized in-water coaching, video analysis, and surf-specific strength/mobility training, every session is designed to cultivate awareness, confidence, and a deeper relationship with the ocean—while building a surfer’s mindset that extends into your daily life.
Core Values
Passionate: I am passionate about surfing and dedicated to helping others experience the growth, lifestyle, and joy that come from a deeper connection to the ocean.
Service-Oriented: I prioritize the needs and satisfaction of each surfer, ensuring a positive, personalized, and enriching experience every time.
Respectful: I value and respect all individuals, the environment, and the ocean, fostering a grounded, inclusive, and conscious surf community.
Safety-Conscious: I prioritize the safety and well-being of my clients in all aspects of my coaching—from ocean awareness to strength and mobility training that supports long-term, injury-free surfing.
Student Testimonials
“Ryan is efficient, professional, and an absolute pleasure to learn from! I am super stoked that I came across his services on social media because over the 4-5 months I've been working with Ryan, I've went from barely going down the line on my board to now practicing rail-to-rail turns. In addition to providing valuable in-depth review and mechanical tips in surfing, Ryan has also walked me through worthwhile life advice -- ways to think of the ocean, surfing, mental health, and how it all ties in together.
If you're looking for progression in both the water and in the mind, Ryan is your guy!”
— Justin H.
“I spent hours looking for the right Surf Coach and after hours and days of search, I came across Ryan on social media. I was looking for a coach that was very versatile and also able to teach beginners to advance surfers. before Ryan, I could not even stand on the board, but after a couple of sessions, I was able to start going down the line on my own. We practiced in water and then also reviewed the footage taken to see where I could improve.
His coaching made a huge impact on my surfing journey and I will definitely be using him again in the near future for when I need assistance on more advanced techniques!”
— Frank V.
“I am a beginning surfer and have had lessons with other coaches and I improved the most with Ryan by far. He is very attentive and has a natural ability to evaluate and communicate changes for you to make to really improve your skills. For instance once we got my pop up pretty solid, we moved on to reading the waves, maneuvering and positioning, and he constantly sprinkled in surf etiquette and the low down on SD surf spots. Which was very appreciated.
In addition he is organized, calm, friendly, and positive- which makes for great days of surfing. I highly recommend!”
— Dana P.
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