About Coach Steve
Steve is a lifelong athlete with years of water time and a deep connection to Maui. His teaching blends technique with mindset — helping students understand not just how to surf, but how to feel the rhythm of the ocean.
His approach is calm, encouraging, and highly personal.
Whether working with first-timers or seasoned visitors returning for a tune-up, Steve meets each surfer where they’re at and helps them grow with confidence.
Lessons go beyond physical movement — Steve brings a holistic focus on mind, body, and ocean flow, helping students stay relaxed, aware, and connected to the water.
The goal isn’t just to stand up on a wave (though you will!) — it’s to understand the ocean in a deeper way.
Surfing
Learn in the Heart of Hawai‘i
Whether you’re stepping on a board for the first time or looking to level up your surfing, our lessons are built around patience, fun, and real progression.
We focus on comfort, confidence, and technique so you can enjoy your time in the water and take home lasting skills.
From private sessions to small-group lessons and surf safaris, each experience is shaped around your pace, goals, and the conditions that day.
How We Teach
We keep things simple and intentional:
• Ocean safety + awareness
• Paddling + pop-up technique
• Positioning + timing
• Reading waves
• Mindset + confidence
Every session blends land instruction with plenty of water time so you learn by doing, not just listening.
We choose surf locations based on skill and conditions, giving you the best experience possible, away from big crowds when we can.
Lesson Options
Private Lesson
A fully personalized experience shaped around your pace and comfort level. You’ll get focused coaching on paddling, pop-ups, timing, and wave reading to help you progress quickly and confidently. Perfect for beginners or returning surfers who want to sharpen their skills.
Semi-Private Lesson
A small shared session for couples, friends, or families who want to learn together. With a low student-to-coach ratio, you’ll get personalized tips, plenty of time in the water, and a fun group vibe — cheering each other on as you catch waves.
Group Lesson
A relaxed, social lesson where you’ll learn the basics with others — from ocean safety to catching your first rides. It’s a friendly, supportive setting that’s perfect for first-timers, families, or anyone excited to enjoy Maui’s waves together.
Surf Safari
Explore more of Maui with a guided surf adventure. We’ll chase the best conditions for your skill level, avoid the crowds when possible, and spend plenty of time in the water working on flow, timing, and confidence.
Part coaching, part exploration — always unforgettable.
Why Surf With Us
• Calm, positive teaching
• Small group sizes
• Personalized coaching
• Focus on safety + confidence
• Local knowledge of Maui breaks
• Options for all ages + skill levels
This isn’t a “turn-and-burn” surf school.
We take time, pay attention, and help you grow.
What’s Included
• Coaching
• Board + gear
• On-shore instruction
• Water time
• Lots of stoke
Just bring your swimsuit, sunscreen, and good energy.
Who It’s For
• First-timers
• Beginners
• Intermediate surfers
• Families + groups
• Returning students
• Anyone hoping to deepen their ocean connection
If you’re here to learn, have fun, and experience Hawai‘i in a meaningful way — we’ve got you.