
Proof
From a 73-year-old catching his first wave to world champions — here's what happens when you get honest, experienced coaching on your surfing.
1,000s
Students Coached
25+
Years Experience
All Levels
Beginner to Pro
Student Stories
Peter, 73
Australia
Caught his very first wave"Peter had never surfed in his life. His family brought him to Fiji for a holiday and he wanted to try it — just once. By the end of the session, he rode a wave all the way to the beach. He cried. His family cried. I nearly cried."
Jake, 14
New Zealand
Foamy to 6ft shortboard in 3 days"Jake arrived barely able to stand up on a foamie. Three days of coaching later, he was riding a proper shortboard on 6ft waves. His parents couldn't believe what they were watching."
Chris Hemsworth
Fiji
Coached during family surf trip"Chris and his family came to Fiji for a surf holiday. I coached them through the week — from the basics to riding proper waves. One of the most fun sessions I've ever had."
CJ Hobgood
World Surf League
World surfing champion"I've had the privilege of surfing with and learning from world champions. That experience shapes how I coach — I know what elite surfing looks like, and I can see the gap between where you are and where you want to be."
Intermediate surfers
Worldwide
Landing first vertical top turns"The most common breakthrough I see: surfers who've been stuck at the same level for 2–5 years, watching my analysis, and finally understanding why. One session of focused practice and the turn clicks."
What Students Say
"I've been surfing for 8 years and always felt like I was missing something. Dan's analysis showed me exactly what it was. My pop-up timing was off by half a second — that was it. Fixed it in two sessions."
Jake M.
New Zealand
"I was nervous sending my footage — I'm not a great surfer. But Dan was so encouraging and specific. I knew exactly what to work on. Worth every cent."
Sarah R.
Australia
"The 3-day turnaround is real. I submitted Monday morning, had my analysis Wednesday afternoon. Watched it three times before my next surf. Immediately noticed a difference."
Tom K.
USA