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  Costa Mesa, CA 92627 From the very first day, Daize presented herself as a positive and confident young woman, greeting the parents and girls with an infectious smile and warm handshake. She immediately made the girls feel at ease by sitting with them on the sand in a circle, sharing her beach towel and even her sunscreen, and asked them to share something about themselves. Later, Daize and the girls wrote their personal goals in the sand. Each day Daize taught the girls a life lesson in addition to instructing them on the basics of surfing. It was this sharing and dialogue that struck me more so than the excellent surfing instruction the girls received. Some of these lessons included friendship, family, community and charity. For example, during the week Daize had the girls comb the beach for trash, and make cards for children in a local hospital. The activities and lessons Daize planned made the girls have a more positive attitude, bond quickly as a group, and encourage each other while riding the waves. Daize has a gift for making these life lessons seem fun and desirable as she herself displays a genuine giving spirit. Daize is definitely a positive female role model, often a rarity in this day and age. This was evident in her demeanor, language, and instruction. She made the girls each feel special by her individual attention, nick names, praise and high “fives.” The week ended with an awards ceremony attended by the parents where all the girls received a different award depending on their skill or attribute. I would not hesitate to recommend Daize as a surf camp instructor.
She possesses a natural love of surfing and willingness to share
this passion with a new generation of young girls. Thank you
for sharing Daize with us on the Outer Banks! Sincerely, |
