I'm a coach
I'm a surfer
Steven Cruz
I’m Steven and to me surf is a way to release the soul. My surf journey started at the age of 13, when I borrowed my sisters surfboard and immediately fell in love with the feeling of surfing. From this moment I’d spend as much time as possible in the water. Surf is the greatest life teacher to me. From patience and balance, to disconnecting from the daily life and connecting to nature. It is like a meditation. I started to teach when I was 16 and in each session I’m happy to share this amazing experience of surfing with my students. But it takes more to teach than being a good surfer. A good teacher needs to be able to connect with his students, to communicate effectively, to be flexible and attentive. All while being committed to always teaching at his best and keeping it fun!
Choose your lesson3 lessons
Beginners Lesson
5.0Solo • Public group • Private group
In this lesson, we'll work on the basics of popping up on your board and paddling to catch a wave. We'll learn how to maneuver a board and safety tips so you feel comfortable with your board in the water. I'll also teach you about surf conditions and equipment so you understand all the basics of surfing. By the end of this lesson, you should be able to stand up on a board by yourself! We will go as far as you can with this lesson so I'm here to help push you so you don't have to paddle as hard. But if you want to paddle and pop up yourself, I'll be here to give you feedback. After the first few lessons once you get comfortable in the white water and truly understand how to control the board and adjust your stance, we can move to the green waves in an intermediate lesson.
Beginner
English • Español
1.5 hours
from
$80
/ surfer
Intermediate Surf
Solo • Public group • Private group
Before this lesson, you should already know the basics of surfing. We'll do a refresh of whatever you did the last time you surfed, check your skills and see what you need to work on. So, we'll cover whatever you need, from paddling, catching the wave, pop up, making sure you have the right stance and adjusting your stance. We'll also learn how to do a turtle roll, how to turn, how to use the reels of the board, and more!
Intermediate
English • Español
1.5 hours
from
$80
/ surfer
Surf Guiding
Solo • Public group • Private group
In a surf guiding session, I'll take you to a spot and we'll work on adjusting your skills. This lesson will be customized for you—I'll watch you surf and then give you feedback on your stance, timing, maneuvers, etc. I'll also teach you about the break we're surfing. I'm here to help you achieve what you're looking for!
Intermediate • Advanced
English • Español
1.5 hours
from
$80
/ surfer
1 review
Steven es un instructor que te mide tu capacidad y te ayudará a progresar en este deporte, Steven como instructor tiene suficiente conocimiento para guiarte y hacerte sentir tranquilo en las olas.
Nuria Madrigal Bermúdez Madrigal Bermúdez