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🏄‍♂️ Coach Syd’s Surf Tip: When Is It Time to Switch Boards? 🌊

Ready to size down? Not so fast. 🤙

Coach Syd breaks down how to know when you’re actually ready to move on from your current board. It’s not about looking more advanced—it’s about having the skills, confidence, and consistency to make the switch.

Master the board you’re on, catch plenty of waves, and let your progress tell you when it’s time for something new. 🌊

🏊‍♀️ From LA Surf & Swim students ➡️ to LA Surf & Swim coaches! 💙

Our Sunday classes at Samo High are taught by our college-bound swimmers who started their own swim careers right here at LA Surf & Swim. 🌊

So naturally, we had to ask them the important questions… What are their favorite events? And which ones would they happily never swim again? 

Come check out our one-on-one classes with our JV & Varsity swimmers at Samo High—an amazing facility with great resources for swimmers to learn, grow, and build confidence in the water.

And stay tuned… more are coming! 

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🌊 Coach Syd’s Surf Tip: Improve Your Paddling 🏄‍♂️

Better paddling means more waves and more energy left to actually enjoy them. 🤙

Coach Syd breaks down a few simple ways to make your paddle stronger, smoother, and more efficient—so you can spend less time fighting the water and more time catching waves.

Good surfing starts before you even stand up. 🌊

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Freedom. Confidence. Growth.

Whether you’re learning to swim or finding your way on a surfboard, the water is always giving us another opportunity to learn, grow, and believe in ourselves.

Keep showing up, keep progressing, and most importantly—have fun along the way. 🤙💙

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🏄‍♂️ Coach Syd’s Surf Tip: It’s Okay to Be a Kook 🤙

Every surfer was a beginner once. Being a kook is practically a rite of passage—it’s part of the learning curve!

You’re going to wipe out, miss waves, make mistakes, and probably look a little kooky along the way. That’s how you learn. 🌊

Stay humble, respect the lineup, keep showing up, and don’t take yourself too seriously. The goal is to learn, stay safe, and have fun doing it.

We’ve all been there. 🤙

🌊 Growth. Fun. Life-Long Skills.💙

That’s what LA Surf & Swim is all about.

We’re here to help every swimmer grow in confidence, have fun while learning, and build skills they’ll carry with them for life—whether they’re in the pool, at the beach, or exploring the ocean.

Because learning to swim is about so much more than swimming. 💦

🌊 3 Common Mistakes Surfers Make 🏄‍♂️

Coach Syd is back with another surf tip—breaking down **3 common mistakes** that can make your session harder than it needs to be.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to clean up your technique, sometimes the smallest adjustments make the biggest difference. 🤙

Watch, learn, and take these tips with you on your next paddle out.

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The water has a way of teaching us life’s greatest lessons.

Show up with purpose. Put in the work. Never stop chasing what inspires you.

Whether you’re swimming your first lap or catching your first wave, every day is another opportunity to grow, build confidence, and enjoy the journey.

See you in the water. 💙

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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Feeling the love!

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Thank you to all of our amazing swim families!

🌊 Coach Syd’s Surf Tip: Nail Your Pop-Up 🏄‍♂️

A solid pop-up can make or break your wave.

The goal is to get to your feet quickly, smoothly, and with control—no knees, no hesitation. Keep your eyes up, land balanced, and be ready to ride. 🤙

Like everything in surfing, it gets easier with practice. Work on it on land so when the wave comes, your body already knows what to do.