Private Lessons & Coaches in Poway, CA

With 30 years of surfing experience and 15 years of coaching both teams and individuals, I bring a passion to skill development and growth that students love.

San Diego local with 40 years of surfing experience. Experienced in teaching beginners to intermediate. Have ISA surf lesson credentials. Have soft tops, longboards and shortboards. Love to share the stoke of surfing and will get you up and riding. Whether it’s one or multiple lessons I’ll have you confident in the ocean. I can take you to a uncrowded beach where you don’t have to worry about other surfers/swimmers. Will provide local knowledge of the surroundings and location.

I'm not the best player but the skills involved in chess is calculation defensive and attack moves and expected opponent move using different pieces to test opponents defense and lure the opponent into opening a defensive posture and choice of attack strategy. I've played chess for 20 years and can teach many strategies for all skill levels and prepare you for challenging games .

I guide surfers from first waves to confident turns, blending technical precision with patient encouragement. I have taught surfing for several years, focusing on ocean safety, board control and progressive skill plans. I bring professionalism, enthusiasm and respect for the sea.

With 17 years of baseball instruction, I cultivate not only skills but a lifelong love for the game. My dedication extends to fostering each player's unique potential, focusing on precision, strategy, and sportsmanship. Let's work together to unlock your full baseball potential. I also am a current professional baseball player.

"Coach Al is a coach on my 10u team, he helped me with my swing and helped me gain confidence in the box, he showed me how to stay calm and always have an approach before stepping in, he also taught me what to do with two strikes and what adjustments I can make to allow me to better see the ball in and battle in the box. Overall I love his style and teaching and I’m thankful for his help.

I am an experienced math and physics tutor with a strong academic background and a long record of effective, personalized teaching. I hold a Master’s degree in Physics and have eight years of teaching experience across K–12 through upper-division calculus. I have taught in both classroom and one-on-one settings, developed structured curricula, and created personalized lesson plans tailored to each student’s needs. I love deeper understanding of complex rules, and I'll help you understand them!

I am 18 years old and have been surfing for 7 years. Me and two of my brothers started surfing at the same time, I wish I could hav had a teacher when I was learning. It’s been fun teaching my younger brother how to surf(he’s 12). I’ve also taught a few of my friends.

I’ve taught several people so far, I’ve surfed for over 20 years. I have a go with the flow kind style. I want to know what I am working with so I’m going to have the student practice there pop up on the beach. Check them on what they should work on and then advance.

Surfing since I was 10 years old all over the world. Started working at the mission bay aquatic center last summer teaching 3000+ students aged 6-22 in various conditions at mission beach, San Diego. Red Cross certified.

I’ve surfed most of my life. I currently work as a surf coach at the Kelly slater surf ranch and am partnered with the WSL. I have experience teaching people of all levels and can teach at almost any surf break. I have a range of equipment for students of different levels. 🤙