Ride On Surf School Instructors | Destin Florida Surfing

		Matt Cassidy Founder of Ride On Matt has enjoyed the surfing industry for over 20 years. Starting to surf at the age of 8, Matt has developed his childhood hobby into a way of life, managing one of Florida's largest surf shops for the last 6 years and now running Ride On Surf school. Matt's passion for surfing has taken him to such places as Hawaii, Costa Rica and all over Florida chasing Hurricane ground swells and light off shore winds.

		Austin Magee Pompano Joes Head Instructor I have been surfing for ten years and began surfing at the age of ten, starting off right here on the Gulf Coast of Florida. I am a Billabong Team Rider and have surfed in numerous contests “more than I can remember” all over the place, California, North Carolina, Florida, and Costa Rica. Other than my contest travels I have been to Hawaii and Nicaragua, chasing some of the biggest and most perfect waves in the world. Surfing is one of my biggest passions and I love sharing that with everyone.

		Vanessa Cassidy Operations Manager Besides offering unconditional love and support to Ride on's co-founder, Matt, (aka husband), Vanessa can be found signing students up, taking phone calls or sharing her vast knowledge on Destin Florida's celebrity sightings. Such celebrities as Britney Spears, Sheryl Crow and Faith Hill have been seen hanging out on Destin's beautiful sugar white sand beaches.

		Mike Dangerfield Crystal Beach Head Instructor Twelve years ago, I was introduced to the wonderful sport of surfing. Ever since day one, surfing has taught me to respect and appreciate nature and all that the ocean has to offer. Surfing has also helped me to understand how the ocean works through its many moods. Ride On surf school has given me the chance to share my knowledge and lessons that I have acquired over my years of surfing from all around the world. One should beware though, surfing might bring to much fun to your life! See you in the water!

		Reif Cassidy Junior Surf Instructor Welcome the newest member of the Ride On family. You can catch him building sandcastles, eating sand, taking long siestas and learning to surf. Be sure to stop by and say hello and give him a high five he loves that.

		Mike Jeter Head Ride On Surf Instructor Mike is currently training as an Army student helicopter pilot at Ft. Rucker Ala. When he’s not buzzing treetops he’ll come down to FL to help his brother Matt teach surfing lessons. As the head instructor over the last few summers Mike’s experience in teaching is invaluable and he claims as to have never had an unsuccessful lesson. With around the world surfing experience he offers a ‘can do’ attitude and includes surfing as one of many passions in his life.

		Dan Cassidy Ride On Surf Instructor I am halfway between Matt and Mike and too have a love for surfing. A part of that love is to share it with others and to teach them what I have known for almost 20 yrs. Having traveled to some wonderful places, Destin will always be home to me. When not on the beach or surfing, I take part in manufacturing Meyer skimboards so if you are in the market for the best skimboard in America, I know where to get 'em!