THE STORY OF FULCRUM

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“Your customer doesn’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.”

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WHAT WE DO

Fulcrum Surf has grown to offer a complete range of instruction from beginner to advanced coaching, summer surf camps, Independent Surf PE, media services, corporate events and international travel. Our unique offering is built on customer service, efficiency and maintaining the highest and most qualified coaches across San Diego.
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WHY WE DO IT

For us, our Surf School in San Diego, has a deeper meaning than just a board & waves. It connects us to the ebb, flow & rhythm of nature in a very dynamic way. We thrive on this connection & the joy of teaching others what we love… not just surfing, but also the making of new friends, the fun, the laughter, the kids, the parents, the first-timer, the old-timers… all of it. We love what we do! If you want to learn more about the history of Surfing, click HERE.

OUR STANDARDS

Keep it Simple
Make it Better
People Over Profits
Never Stop Learning
Quality Over Quantity
Ask More Questions
Find the Answer
Be Authentic
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DAN MORI

Founder/Co-Owner

For over 30 years, California native Dan Mori has traveled the world in search of awesome surfing waves. From Indonesia, Hawaii, Fiji, and Australia to Nicaragua, Japan, Europe and Mexico, he’s passionate about surfing, the lifestyle and a constant pursuit of training perfection. Over 14 years of amateur (NSSA) and professional (WQS) surfing competition has successfully established Dan’s experienced coaching career.  

In 2003, Dan founded Fulcrum Surf to share his surfing passion and provide unbeatable expertise. Expanding this vision, for the past three years the world renown Kelly Slater Surf Ranch consults Dan on lesson development and training. What’s Dan key to surfing? Professional surf expertise, and his personal drive to motivate and encourage. Surfers around the world place full trust in Dan’s coaching ability and vision to become great surfers.

JUSTIN SPADAFORA

Co-Owner/Sales

With more than 24 years of surfing experience, Justin continues his quest in search of the best waves from Mexico, Hawaii, Australia, Tahiti, to Nicaragua,  Costa Rica, Indonesia and Northern California.  A native of New Jersey, for over 14 years Justin successfully competed in the ESA, NSSA and WSL circuits. In addition to a Kinesiology Degree from Point Loma Nazarene University, Justin holds a Licensed California Teaching Credential and CFI Coaching Certification. 

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