MATADOR SURFBOARDS SINCE 1961

Head Instructor    Michael Lisiewski

Over 30 years surfing experience
Over 20 Years instructing. Surfing
 hasn't been a summer job for Michael,
its a way of life.  Mike started the school in 1988
to share his love of the sport.  As a working owner
of Brighton Beach Surf Shop he is very involved in
the surf community.   He lectures for the Ocean County 
library system,  runs the St Francis surf program,
designs surfboards and tries to surf daily. 

 

Caroline Unger

years surfing  20+
years insructing  15+
Caroline is the author of the book
"Surfing Long Beach Island"
She has been a competative surfer
and kayaker.  She does a lot of our standup (female champion) 
surfing lessons as well as our group lessons
she is also an EMT

 
Joe Windt

aka Lil Joe
aka   Rock

years surfing      14
years instructing  4

Hardcore NJ surfer.  Born and raised a ripper.  Can be seen shredding several Brighton Beach breaks.

 
Mason Holden

A downhill skateboarding champion and awesome ding repairist!!!  Mason brings a quiet calm to his lessons that puts his students at ease. He has been surfing for several years, starting a decade ago as a student of the school and now the student has become the teacher.

Head Instructor     Marko Grasso

Surfing for over 20 years
Teaching for  over 10 years
Marko owns WaveHog Surf Shop
He is a very respected surfer
You can find him surfing all the
local breaks. 
 

 

 
Frank Malatino

Frank is a Ship Bottom local who loves to surf and rock out.  In his spare time he can be found solving very difficult calculus problems or singing for one of his several bands.  Frank is a very energetic and comedic person who makes for an excellent surf instructor.

 

Chris Scarpinato

years surfing   10
years instructing    4
No one surfs more than Chris
3x a day most days
Sponsored surfer and skateboarder
he rips     great teacher

 

James Smith

Very experienced local surfer and Physical Education teacher in the winter.  James' charismatic personality and excellent surfing ability make him a great instructor for all ages.

 

Billy Webster

Surf Champion
Beach Patrol Iron Man Winner
LifeGuard