“I will kill anyone for a trip to Indonesia.”
- Adam Goldstone, SCHS Varsity Team Surfer

Those nine very telling words sum up Adam Goldstone to his core: He is a viscous murder and he really digs the scene in Southeast Asia. Need we say more?
Okay fine, here are some other interesting facts: When he’s not busy performing heinous acts of violence around San Clemente, he can be found working at the Toes on the Nose surf shop or eating a breakfast burrito.

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He already has the varsity and JV State Championship trophies on his mantle. Let’s see if he has enough room for the NSSA Coach of the Year award. San Clemente High School’s surf coach John Dowell was singled out earlier this week for his professionalism, attitude, and special contributions which have guided his teams through an outstanding season.

“Coach Dowell has done a fantastic job  leading his team to be a top contender for the National title this June,” said Janice Aragon, Executive Director for the NSSA. 

We so called it. And if we haven’t said this lately, we’re beyond stoked to have SCHS as our official school team.

Living a life of contradiction isn’t necessarily a bad thing. In fact, it can give you an incredible advantage over your competition. Take Jeremy Carter for example. To his friends he’s known as being incredibly unpredictable. But to his opponents, he’s recognized as one of the most consistent amateur surfers in the nation. And having recently earned the title of JV State Champ, this dynamic is clearly working for him. Surprisingly, Jeremy has been surfing for less than six years, and competing for only two. But with the steady amount of success he’s already achieved, he’s well on his way to securing a spot on the 44.

Hit the jump for Jeremy’s complete bio.

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Quick: What’s “short, funny and frothing”, and currently reigns as the NSSA High School State Champ?

That would be none other than San Clemente High School’s Shaw Kobayashi.

But State Champ is just one of many victories. Shaw has earned in his impressive 10-year competitive career. However, it’s the title of being a top ranking ASP pro surfer that currently has Shaw’s full attention. Which is exactly what his team managers and coaches are positioning him for. (more…)

She’s got the style, scores and support any competitive surfer would be enviable of, but San Clemente High School junior Marissa Shaw would be the first to tell you that none of it comes easy. Grueling work, little sleep, a ridiculous workout regimen, and a hard line attitude are what keep this 17-year-old going. And we haven’t even mentioned her 4.4 GPA and regular gig as a city lifeguard. With this much fierce determination it comes to no surprise that Marissa won the South Coast League Women’s Shortboard title in 2007, and made both the finals at last year’s NSSA West Coast and National championships. (more…)

“Take it one heat at a time.”
True words to live by; especially when they’re coming from the 2008 NSSA men’s high school state champion. At 17, Douglas McLean van Mierlo, AKA “Dougie” or “Dougie Fresh,” has the world on a string—and the weight of it on his shoulders. Not that he can’t handle it. Modest, intuitive and surprisingly cautious, he’s a dream player for any coach and a standout leader on any team.

“Work first, then play” is Doug’s other motto, and one that has helped him maintain a near perfect GPA as well as a coveted position as an instructor at a local summer surf camp. (more…)

Locals and Swell team riders Ryan Arthur and Tyler Stanaland ripping in Southern California.

Check out Surfline’s footage of Swell team rider Nick Rozsa killing it in Hawaii and at his home break in Santa Barbara. After some rehab from a knee injury, it’s obvious that Nick hasn’t lost hiss flow. For more photos and info on Nick check out our team page.

With the intention of showing our psych for the groms like team mom’s donut selection does oh so well, Swell kicked down some extra support for our locs on San Clemente High’s surf team this morning as they faced Newport High. Along with the high shredability of the San Clemente waves came a fresh new flag and stank-less competition jerseys. Just another way for the team to one-up the competition before knocking ‘em out of the water with thier surfing steeze.Defeat came short and swift as San Clemente took down Newport at SCHS’s home break. We’re not just fair weather fans, but it seems like the pairing of San Clemente’s best surf shop and the local talent of SCHS surf team may have given San Clemente the exclusive use of the phrase “everybody (in San Clemente) is a winner”. 

For more pics of San Clemente High’s surf team go to our flickr page

The history surrounding San Clement High School’s famed surf team shines almost as brightly as the rows upon rows of trophies its athletes have won since its inception over three decades ago.

Their alumni list is one of the strongest in the nation, featuring a roster of the sport’s top competitors including Nate Yeomans, Mike Losness, Greg and Rusty Long, Patrick, Kolohe Andino, Dane and Tanner Gudauskas, Troy Mothershead, and Jeff Lukasik. And with eight NSSA national titles, 26 South Coast League titles, a recent first-place win on the NSL Red Bull tour, champions of the 2008 ISF Longboard and Bodyboard state finals, and runners-up of the 2008 Shortboard ISF State championships, Swell is extremely proud to be San Clemente’s official surf shop sponsor for 2009. Read all about it on our new TEAM section, and find out how your team, school or club can get sponsored.