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The NSSA is one of the few national youth sports organizations that require its participants to maintain academic standards in order to compete. Since 1978, the NSSA program philosophy has been that athletics and scholastics go hand in hand. More than 80 NSSA events are run nationwide that culminate with the annual National Championships which is regarded as the highest profile youth surfing event in America.

Surfer of the Week - 10/15/2018

MAKAI BRAY

Age:	11
Hometown:	San Clemente, California
School:	San Clemente Christian School; 6th grade, 3.8 GPA. Favorite subjects: Earth Science and Geology
Sponsors:	Quiksilver, Lost Surfboards, SyckTrix.
Equipment:	4'9" Lost Surfboards Sub Driver with a swallow tail. Team manager Gian Bernini helps me with the boards.
Claim to Fame:	Makai has kicked off the 18/19 season with an incredible 3 event win streak in the Open Boys 12 & under division. The 3 straight are so impressive not only because there is a wealth of talent in the division, but the waves have been pumping at every event. The Seaside Reef Open event #3 was firing with epic overhead conditions. The Boys final was stacked and the surfing from all four competitors was at an all-time phenomenal level. The kids were blowing up, trading excellent scores and Makai was on a massive tear of his own in the 25-minute final. Dynamic turns beyond his years and unleashing huge moves on Seaside’s hefty close-out sections earned Makai a two-wave total of 19.53 (out of a possible 20) which included a near perfect 9.93 score. In addition to sweeping the first 3 contests and collecting an armload of first place trophies, Makai has built a sizable lead in the rankings with 7 events remaining on the schedule. He knows how tough the division is, so to keep his spot at the top he will need to continue to attack each heat, especially competing against his hometown buddies. “One of the reasons I have won three events in a row is I really, really want to win,” Makai said. “My friends Cannon and Luke push me hard, so I just want to win.” Sitting at No. 1 going into the next event which is the Church Open, you can bet he will be focused and fired up to carry his winning momentum in to one of his local breaks! Favorite thing about Seaside Reef: I like linking the outside section to the inside section and finishing with a big hit or an air. Nickname: McCool. Age you started surfing: I was 3 years old. My Mom took me, my brother Maddox and my sister Malia surfing every day. Malia was who first inspired me to surf. Local spot: T Street and Lowers. Surf crew: My brother Maddox Bray, Cannon Carr, Luke Wyler, Dane Matson and Charlie Stevens. Our family friend Pietro Franca films me. Then we review footage together. Fantasy Superpower: Teleportation so I can surf anywhere in the world and take advantage of the best conditions. Something people don’t know about you: I love superheroes. Dream wave: Hollow Trees in the Mentawai's. They call it HT's. Who has pushed your surfing the most? My brother Maddox because he rips super hard, surfs with his heart, and refuses to give up. Goals for the season: To win a National Title. Thank yous: My Mom and my Dad. They are supportive and allowing me to pursue my passion!

 

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