About

Optimized surfing guidance for intellectual surfers.
Conatus Surfing Services exists to support sustainable and flourishing surf practices for intellectually oriented surfers of all levels. The word "conatus" is from the philosophy of Benedict Spinoza, and means "the force within Being that desires to perservere in its Being." Otherwise put, it is the drive for homeostasis and flourishing. Spinoza is also famous for writing, "We don't even know what a body can do," and, "All things excellent are as difficult as they are rare." This means that human potential for excellence is both infinite and requires constant work. The goal of Conatus Surfing Services is to help as many people as possible to unlock this potential and do this work, especially in the surfing context. Here are the supports offered: 
Weekly and monthly interactive surf media (surf videos and tip videos)
Philosophically grounded analyses aimed to improve mindset in and out of the water
Diet and fitness tips, including recipes and surf-specific exercises 
Surf forecasts for the NY area
Board storage and co working opportunities at the "clubhouse" in Rockaway Beach
Exclusive admission to book club and live forecasting meetings
Exclusive access to an online community board
Exclusive announcements regarding unique, immersive, international surf coaching experiences
Discounts on all 1-1 coaching, board rentals, and clubhouse stays 
Conatus is run by Dr. Dion Mattison. Dion holds a PhD in philosophy from the New School for Social Research and a BA in religious studies from UC Berkeley. He is an expert surfer who has been providing in-water coaching in the NY area since 2013. 