'A Glassy Day Surf Coaching' is a unique surf school located in Geraldton, Western Australia. Founded by local female surfer, Shaun Glass, the school aims to create a safe and non-threatening environment for girls and women to challenge themselves in the ocean. However, boys and men are also welcome to join.
Shaun Glass has been sharing her love for the ocean and surfing with both locals and visitors since 2015. Through her coaching sessions, she has created a strong and supportive community of surfers who continue to surf and be a part of the Geraldton surfing scene.
The surf school offers various classes and coaching sessions for individuals of all skill levels. Shaun Glass provides surfing videos, tips, and tricks to her students through a monthly subscription service. Students also have the opportunity to ask questions and receive personalised guidance.
Shaun Glass, the founder of 'A Glassy Day Surf Coaching', grew up in Geraldton with a deep connexion to the ocean and surfing. She has worked in various industries, including as a greenkeeper, a pearl farmer, and in the offshore oil and gas industry. However, her passion for the ocean led her to start the surf school, with a specific focus on empowering women and girls.
In addition to regular surfing classes, 'A Glassy Day Surf Coaching' runs a programme called “Surf to Smile. ” This programme aims to provide free surfing lessons to individuals in the Geraldton and Midwest region who have experienced trauma or mental illness and may not have the financial means for self-help services. By learning to surf, participants are encouraged to find joy and smile despite their struggles.
The programme seeks sponsorship to continue offering free surfing lessons each term. Through Surf to Smile, 'A Glassy Day Surf Coaching' aims to promote positive mental health, healthy self-esteem, and overall well-being. The programme is inclusive and aims to reach individuals who need a boost in life, inner confidence, self-love, and courage to become part of a supportive community.
The reality is that the Midwest region has a higher than average rate of suicide, and many individuals have experienced trauma or mental health challenges. By providing free surfing lessons, 'A Glassy Day Surf Coaching' hopes to make a positive impact on the lives of these individuals and contribute to their overall well-being.
To support the Surf to Smile programme, 'A Glassy Day Surf Coaching' partners with local community organisations to recruit participants. By offering inclusive 1-on-1 and group lessons, the programme aims to create a long-lasting positive impact on the participants' lives.
By joining 'A Glassy Day Surf Coaching', students not only have the opportunity to learn and improve their surfing skills but also become a part of a supportive and courageous community. Shaun Glass is passionate about empowering her clients and sharing her love for the sea, its beauty, and its healing properties.
For more information about classes, subscriptions, and the Surf to Smile programme, individuals can visit the surf school's website or contact them directly through their provided contact information.